As President of the G20, South Africa will host the first set of meetings of the grouping in December 2024 in Gauteng. The 1st Sherpas, Finance Deputies, and Central Bank Governors meetings will take place in Sandton, Johannesburg, from 09 – 12 December 2024. The meetings will take place under the theme: “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability”. Only bona fide media practitioners may apply for media accreditation.

The National Launch of 16 Days of Activism for no Violence Against Women and Children will take place on the 25th of November 2024 at the Rustenburg Local Municipality, in the North West Province under the theme “30 Years of advancing collective action to end violence against women and children’’, the sub-theme for the campaign is “Harnessing technology and innovation to combat Gender-Based Violence and accelerate a gender inclusive digital economy”.

Government welcomes the latest data from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which shows a sharp decline in consumer price inflation (CPI) to 2.8% in October 2024, down from 3.8% recorded in September 2024. This marks the lowest inflation rate since June 2020, when the country experienced a rate of 2.2% during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Government welcomes the response by various stakeholders to implement the interventions to address the current outbreak of foodborne illnesses and illicit trade some of which have led to the unfortunate fatalities of children and hospitalisation of some especially in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and Free State.

Government extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Jean-Jacques Cornish, a veteran journalist, editor, and authoritative commentator on African affairs, who has passed away.

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in partnership with the North West Press Club invites members of the media to a roundtable discussion with Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong. The Deputy Minister will also be joined by representatives from the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) and BrandSA, Play Your Part Ambassador.

The details of roundtable discussion are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Time: 11h00
Venue:  Anew Hotel, Rustenburg in North West Province

A.  Issues for the environment

1.  Safety and Security
1.1.  Food borne illness and fatalities 
1.1.1.  Cabinet was briefed on the food borne illnesses and fatalities recorded in various parts of the country, which have led to the tragic deaths of children and resulted in several hospitalisations in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Free State.

Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, will brief members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held  on 6 November 2024.

The media briefing will take place as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 13 November  2024
Time: 11h00  
Venue:GCIS, Imbizo Media Centre 120 Plein Street Parliament Cape Town

Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Mr. Kenny Morolong, alongside KZN local government and private sector representatives, will, tomorrow, 8th November 2024 conclude the province’s 30-year freedom celebrations with a visit to Scolar Amoris, a school for learners with special needs in Umzinto, Durban.

Scolar Amoris is a beneficiary of the MTN Connected Schools program.

The Deputy Minister will be joined by MEC for Education in KZN , Mr Sipho Hlomuka and 
Umdoni Municipality Mayor Cllr Mbali Cele-Luthuli

Media Programme: