5 August 2021

A. ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT

1.    Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) vaccine roll-out

4 August 2021

Acting Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will tomorrow brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 04 August  2021. 

The details of the briefing are as follows:

Date: Thursday, 05 August  2021
Time: 16h00
Venue: GCIS – Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria.

30 July 2021

Joint statement by GCIS and SANEF on opening of vaccination programme for journalists

The South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) in partnership with the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) and the National Department of Health wishes to call on all journalists to get vaccinated following the Health Ministry’s announcement today that the media sector can go get vaccinated at their nearest vaccination site.

Acting Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni briefs media today at 16h30

Members of the media are invited to a media briefing by the Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.  The Minister will give an update on government interventions to rebuild the economy and address various issues following the violent protests that took place in some parts of South Africa. 

22 July 2021

The Government Communication and Information System in partnership with Agape Youth Movement will host a Mandela Month panel discussion on active and responsible citizenry.

The panel discussion is aimed at developing a strong moral code in individuals and discuss the importance of creating a safe, supportive society while protecting democracy and to instil the values as embodied by the former late President Mandela and celebrate his legacy.

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the panel discussion.

21 July 2021

Members of the media are invited to a media briefing by the Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.  The Minister will give an update on government interventions to rebuild the economy and address various issues following the violent protests that took place  in some parts of South Africa.

The details of the media briefing are as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 21 July 2021
Time: 16h30
Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room,  Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria

20 July

Members of the media are invited to a media briefing by the Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. The Minister will give an update on government interventions to rebuild the economy and address various issues following the violent protests that took place in some parts of South Africa.

The details of the media briefing are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 20 July 2021
Time: 16h30
Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room,  Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria

19 July

Members of the media are invited to a media briefing by the Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.  The purpose of the briefing is to give an update on government interventions to address various issues emanating from the recent violent protests that took place  in some parts of South Africa. 

The details of the media briefing are as follows:
Date: Monday, 19 July 2021
Time: 16h30
Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room,  Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria

19 July 2021

On 18 July, South Africa will join the global community in commemorating Nelson Mandela International Day. The intention behind Mandela Day is to celebrate former President Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy and to recommit to his call to build a caring and better world.

Many will spend the day by doing something that will make a difference in their communities and staying true to Madiba’s words that “it is in your hands to make of our world a better one for all”.