Reclaiming Africa’s intellectual futures
When the invitation came for me to address the third OR Tambo Memorial Lecture, I was not certain if I was the best person to deliver this lecture.
Government wishes the Class of 2023 success in the National Senior Certificate examinations which commences tomorrow (30th October 2023). Over 717 377 full time candidates, 181 143 part-time candidates in the public education system alone are registered to write the final examinations across 6,898 centres nationwide. At the end of this examination period, the Class of 2023 will have collectively written 207 exam papers.
Government joins millions of South Africans, Africans and Springbok fans from across the globe in congratulating the World Rugby 2023 champions. In this record breaking victory, the Springboks showed determination, creativity and strength against New Zealand’s All Blacks.
Our unwavering confidence in the Springboks was symbolised by the presence of President Cyril Ramaphosa in France to help our champions to lift the Webb Ellis trophy.
Programme Director;
Fellow government communicators;
Distinguished guests;
Ladies and gentlemen; and especially our dear “Fellows”
It is a great pleasure to welcome all of you to the GCIS and I trust you will enjoy your time with us. Your presence here today is an affirmation of the importance of us jointly growing African voices so that we can do the important work of keeping the public informed of developments on the Continent.
The Minister in The Presidency, Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will deliver the 3rd OR Tambo Annual Memorial Lecture hosted by the University of South Africa and the Oliver and Reginald Tambo Foundation.
The lecture is hosted to celebrate the life of anti-apartheid activist, teacher, and longest-serving president of the African National Congress, Oliver Reginald Tambo under the theme: Reclaiming Africa’s Intellectual Futures.
Details of the lecture are as follows:
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will host a webinar on the state of freight and rail in South Africa with experts who will share valuable insights and recommendations.
A. ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT
1. South Africa's Census 2022 national results
Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 18 October 2023.
Members of the media are invited to cover the media briefing as follows:
Date: Thursday, 19 October 2023
Time: 09h00
Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, Ground Floor, Tshedimosetso House, Cnr Francis Baard and Festival Streets, Hatfield, Pretoria
As part of commemorating Media Freedom Day, Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will host a webinar reflecting on the 30 years of community media in South Africa. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 18 October 2023.
South Africa commemorates Media Freedom Day on the 19th October of each year.
Members of the Media are invited to attend and cover the webinar as follows:
Date: 18 October 2023
Time: 14:00
Members of the media who have applied for accreditation to cover the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo in North West Province are advised to collect accreditation at Madiba Banquet Hall in Potchefstroom as follows:
Day One: 17 October 2023 from 14:00 – 17:00
Day Two: 18 October 2023 from 08:30 – 18:00
Day Three: 19 October 2023 from 09:00 – 18:00
Day Four: 20 October 2023 from 08:00 – 10:00
