13 July
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on 12, July 2021; Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster will brief the media on the containment of violent protests taking place in some parts of the country. The cluster will outline the measures underway to deal with the situation and restore law and order in all affected areas.
5 July
The Government Communication and Information System in partnership with the National Press Club will host a panel discussion on vigilantism and human rights featuring representatives of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Human Rights Commission (HRC) and the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR).
The practice of vigilantism is a serious violation of human rights. The panel discussion seeks to:
1 July 2021
A. ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT
28 June 2021
Ministers who serve in the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) will brief the media following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on Sunday, 27 June 2021, to further outline measures to ensure compliance to the regulations in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 in South Africa.
Details of the briefing are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 29 June 2021
Time: 11h00
26 June 2021
Today 26 June 2021 a special National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) convened, to receive a report from the scientists on the prevalence of the Delta variant in South Africa and the acting Minister of Health, Minister Kubayi - Ngubane has subsequently briefed the media about this variant.
14 June 2021
The Government Communication and Information System in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, will host a webinar on the role of youth in Agriculture. The webinar will amongst other objectives:
11 June 2021
Government Communication and Information System in partnership with Ministry of Communication and Digital Technologies will host a Youth Masterclass on Digital Skills Development Opportunities. The masterclass aims to prepare young people for the fast-changing technological landscape.
Members of the media are invited to attend.
Details are as follows
Date: Tuesday, 15 June 2021
Time: 14:00 – 15:30
Platform: Zoom (Meeting ID: 922 4557 7530| Passcode: 305985)
8 June 2021
Government has noted media reports and social media posts alleging that a South African woman has given birth to 10 babies and reportedly broken the world record.
The posts attribute the birth of the babies to Gosiame Thamara Sithole from Gauteng.
Government has been unable to verify the authenticity of this birth at our facilities “We need to verify this story and provide assistance where needed,” said Williams.
Enquiries:
Phumla Williams
Cell: 083 501 0139
