Government rejects Independent Group allegations

20 July 2022 

Government notes and rejects the malicious allegations made by the Independent Media Group’s head Iqbal Surve that President Cyril Ramaphosa and Minister Pravin Gordhan, a sitting Cabinet member, have applied political pressure and are using the banks to silence the media.

The Independent Group’s allegations are devoid of truth and seek to bring the President and the Minister into disrepute. Furthermore, the country has a formal banking system, which is highly regulated and accountable to regulators and industry bodies. 

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Government joins the world in celebrating International Nelson Mandela Day 2022

18 July 2022

Today, the South African government joins the world in celebrating International Nelson Mandela Day, under the theme "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are".

2022 marks the 13th year since the United Nations General Assembly declared Nelson Mandela's 18 July birthday, International Nelson Mandela Day.  Following the declaration, Madiba called on everyone to honour him by helping their communities.

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Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster to give an update on 2021 July events: 8 Jul

7 July 2022

Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) will on Friday, 8 July 2022 give an update on the events of July 2021.

South Africa experienced violent civil unrest, mainly in parts of the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, between 8th and 17th July 2021. The unrest was characterised by social media mobilisation leading to looting, destruction of property and the disruption of economic activity.

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Government Communications hosts SheTradesZA Youth Seminar: 29 Jun

27 June 2022

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) invites you to The SheTradesZA Youth Seminar. The objective of the seminar is to learn, share and exchange ideas on programmes available to assist entrepreneurs to thrive in business. It also supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of business development and empowering women. The seminar will also create a platform for participants to discuss the development of partnerships and assist entrepreneurs to increase their visibility to various markets.

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Minister Gungubele to brief the media on outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on 22 June 2022: 23 Jun

23 June 2022

The Minister in The Presidency, Mondli Gungubele will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 22nd of June 2022. Minister Gungubele will be joined by the Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla. 

The details of the briefing are as follows:

Date:              Thursday, 23 June 2022
Time:              11h00
Venue:            Ronnie Mamoepa Media Centre, GCIS, 1035 Frances Baard and Festival Street, Hatfield, Pretoria

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