The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) invites members of the media to apply for accreditation for the opening of the Cabinet Lekgotla on 29 January 2025.

The Cabinet Lekgotla will take place on 29 to 30 January 2025 at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House, in Pretoria.  

Members of the media wishing to cover the opening of the Cabinet Lekgotla are kindly requested to send their personal details for accreditation to vanessam@gcis.gov.za  by not later than 13h00 on Monday, 27 January 2025.

Government proudly congratulates the Matric Class of 2024 for their outstanding performance in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. With a pass rate of 87.3, the matriculants have exceeded the 82.9% achieved in 2023, marking an impressive improvement of 4.4%. The class of 2024 has worked hard and with determination, reflecting a collective effort from learners, teachers, parents, guardians and caregivers. 

Members of the media who have successfully applied for accreditation to cover the Special Official Funeral service of the late former Minister Sibusiso Bengu, are requested to collect their accreditation cards as follows:

Venue: Dlangezwa High School, Next to the University of Zululand, Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal
Day 1: Thursday, 9 January 2025
Time: 09:00 - 17:00

Day 2: Friday, 10 January 2025
Time: 08:00 - 10:00

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) invites members of the media who wish to cover the Special Official Funeral service of the late former Minister Sibusiso Bengu to apply for accreditation.

Prof Bengu passed away on 30 December 2024, at the age of 90.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral for the late former Minister Sibusiso Bengu.

On Friday, 10 January 2025, Prof Bengu will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral to held at the University of Zululand, KwaDlagezwa, Richardsbay in KwaZulu-Natal Province.

Government ministers leading the interdisciplinary team on foodborne illnesses and illicit trade to brief media on progress on the implementation of the action plan

Ministers leading the multidisciplinary teams in government responsible for the national response to instances of food borne illnesses and illicit trade, will lead a media briefing to outline government’s action plan to manage foodborne illnesses.

The media briefing will take place as follows:

Government calls on members of the public to prioritise safety on the roads, in communities, and in public spaces and events during this festive season. The festive period, marked by heightened travel and celebratory gatherings, requires collective vigilance to ensure the wellbeing of all citizens.

Government reminds all road users to strictly adhere to the rules of the road. Drivers are urged to refrain from any form of reckless behaviour, including drinking and driving, using mind-altering substances, speeding and using mobile phones while driving.

Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) invites members of the media wishing to cover the Presidential Welisizwe Rural Bridges Handover on 11 December 2024 to apply for accreditation.

The handover will take place at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium, Thembisile Hani Local Municipality, Nkangala District in Mpumalanga Province.

Collection of media accreditation for the Sherpas, Finance and Central Bank Deputies' meetings

As President of the G20, South Africa will host the Sherpas, Finance and Central Bank Deputies' meetings at Investec in Sandton, Johannesburg, from 09 – 12 December 2024.

The meetings will take place under the theme: “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability”

Live accreditation details are as follows:
Date: 07- 08 December 2024
Venue: Nedbank Headquarters, 135 Rivonia Rd, Sandown, Sandton, 2196
Time: 09:00 - 17:00

Ministers of Justice, Home Affairs, Correctional Services and the Presidency will lead a media briefing on the parole status of Mr Janusz Walus.

The media briefing will take place as follows:

Date:   Friday, 6 December 2024
Time:   11h00

Venue:  GCIS Auditorium, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Str. Hatfield, Pretoria  

Media Participation: Journalists may view the briefing via live streaming on the SA Government Facebook page, Twitter and YouTube channels on the links below.

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