3 February 2021

The South African media are invited to submit their entries for the 2021 SADC Media Awards competition.

1 February 2021

Government would like to advise the public about details pertaining to the Special Official Funeral of the late Justice Khayelihle Kenneth Mthiyane.  Justice Mthiyane passed on Thursday, 28 January 2021.  Following his passing, President Ramaphosa has honoured him by designating his funeral as a Special Official Funeral, Category 2.  

28 January 2021

The Acting Minister in the Presidency, Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will give short remarks to the media on the Cabinet Lekgotla taking place today, 28 January 2021.

Members of the media are invited to cover the remarks as follows:  

Date: Thursday, 28 January 2021
Time: 13h00 (Journalists to login 5 minutes before the start)

Platform: Zoom (details will be shared with those who confirm attendance). 

23 January 2021

Government informs South Africans and the world on the details of the funeral service for the late Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mphikwa Mthembu.

Minister Mthembu passed away on Thursday, 21 January 2021, from COVID-related complications. President Ramaphosa announced that the Minister will be honoured with an Official Funeral Category 1.

22 January 2021 

The late Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mphikwa Mthembu will be honoured with an Official Funeral Category 1 at his home in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, on Sunday 24 January 2021.

Minister Mthembu passed away on Thursday, 21 January 2021, from COVID-related complications.

The State, Official and Provincial Official Funeral Policy accords Official Funerals Category 1 to serving Ministers.

22 January 2021

The management of departments and entities led by the late Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu will pay their respects through a drive-by visit to his family residence in Ackerville, Witbank today, Friday 22 January 2021 at 15h00.

The management will address the family from across the street. The drive-by and address will occur in line with strict Covid-19 protocols. The following departments and entities reported to the late Minister:

21 January 2021

It is with deep sorrow and shock that we announce that Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu passed away earlier today from COVID-related complications. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time of loss. 

Minister Mthembu was an exemplary leader, an activist and life-long champion of freedom and democracy. He was a much-loved and greatly respected colleague and comrade, whose passing leaves our nation at a loss. 

19 January 2021

15 January 2021

The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, will host a media briefing on plans for the reopening of the Post School Education and Training Institutions, the developments and contribution of Science and Innovation in the fight against COVID 19.

The media briefing follows the special Cabinet meeting which was held on Thursday, 14 January 2021.

15 January 2021

Government informs South Africans on the details pertaining to the Special Official Funeral of the His Majesty King Victor Thulare of the BaPedi Kingdom (Kgoshikgolo Thulare).

King Thulare passed away at the age of 40 on Wednesday, 06 January 2021,

He is the son of the late King Rhyne Thulare and was officially recognised by President Cyril Ramaphosa as King of the BaPedi in 2020.

President Ramaphosa has declared that he will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 1.