The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will host the annual Government Exhibition Day on Friday, June 28 at Morena Hall in Mahikeng, in the Northwest province. The purpose of the event is to bring together government departments and stakeholders to highlight and offer necessary services and programs to the public.
Government invites media wishing to cover the 2024 Presidential Inauguration to apply for accreditation
Members of the media wishing to cover the 2024 presidential inauguration are invited to apply for accreditation. Applications for accreditation are to be submitted online using the link: https://mrs.gcis.gov.za.
The closing date for applications is Monday, 16 June 2024 at 12h00.
Collection of media accreditation for the 2024 Presidential Inauguration
Members of the media who have applied for accreditation to cover the 2024 Presidential Inauguration are advised to collect accreditation as per the details below:
Venue: The Innovation Hub Management Company. 1, Mark Shuttleworth Street, Pretoria
Location: https://g.co/kgs/da6AC7u
All media who have been accredited to cover the 2024 Presidential Inauguration ceremony are invited to attend a technical briefing on the logistical arrangements. The Presidential Inauguration will take place on Wednesday, 19 June 2024 at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
The briefing will be led by the Government Communications and Information Systems and the technical support teams.
The details of the technical briefing are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 18 June 2024
Government will update the media on the state of readiness for the upcoming Presidential Inauguration.
Members of the media are invited to cover the media briefing as per the details below:
Date: Saturday, 15 June 2024
Time: 14h00
Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room,Ground Floor, Tshedimosetso House, Cnr Francis Baard and Festival Streets, Hatfield, Pretoria
Government will host the 2024 National Youth Day in celebrating the 30 Years of Democracy on Sunday, 16 June at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo Province.
Members of the media who have applied for accreditation to cover the 2024 Commemorations are requested to collect their accreditation as follows:
Collection Venue: Polokwane Council Chambers.
Day, 01 – Friday, 14 June 2024 Time: 10h00 -17h00
Day, 02 - Saturday, 15 June 2024 Time: 09h00 -18h00
Day, 03 - Sunday, 16 June 2024 Time: 07h00 -10h00
Government is fast-tracking relief efforts in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality following the devastating floods that destroyed homes, and displaced families, and led to the loss of lives.
A Ministerial delegation representative of all the spheres of government conducted an oversight visit to flood-stricken areas in Gqeberha on Wednesday, 05 June 2024, to bolster government’s urgent responses following the torrential rains that caused massive damage to infrastructure, displacing over 1000 households, and claiming the lives of at least ten people.
Government welcomes the successful conclusion of the 2024 national and provincial elections which ushers in the seventh democratic administration in the 30 years of our freedom and democracy. This marks a watershed feet in the journey of our inclusive and participatory democracy as espoused by the Electoral Amendment Act 1 of 2023.
South Africa’s seventh democratic general national and provincial elections are an affirmation of the maturity and strength of our democracy. It signifies the vibrant commitment of the people to advancing our freedom and democracy.
The citizens have honoured their civic responsibility to make their voices heard by freely voting for the party or candidate that best represents their interests and aspirations for our country.
