2024 elections conclude on a peaceful note

Government welcomes the inspiring smooth start to the 2024 national and provincial general elections. Tens of thousands of South Africans have already cast their vote, affirming the strength and vibrancy of our democracy.

All systems are in place to ensure that South Africans will have an opportunity to exercise their democratic right to vote on Wednesday 29 May 2024. A number of measures have been put in place so that citizens can safely and securely cast their vote in the year that the country celebrates 30 Years of Freedom.

The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster will host a media briefing on the work underway to address challenges raised by truck drivers, unions and associations. 

Members of the media are invited to the briefing as follows:

Date: Thursday, 23 May 2024
Time: 18h00
Venue: GCIS Ronnie Mamoepa Media Center, 1035 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield in Pretoria

Live Streaming details:

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) invites members of the media who wish to cover the funeral service of the late retired Constitutional Justice Yvonne Mokgoro to apply for accreditation. 

GCIS panel discussion on the impact of misinformation and disinformation during an elections period: 21 May

Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will host a panel discussion to address the impact of Misinformation and Disinformation during an elections period as part of a National Communication Partnership (NCP).

The NCP is premised on the need for a joint effort around creating awareness of the perils of misinformation and disinformation across society and in all creative and communication disciplines.

The Government Communications and Information System (GCIS) in collaboration with the Department of Tourism and Brand South Africa invite members of the media to participate in a virtual panel discussion on Tourism opportunities in the SADC region during Africa month. 

Public-Private Partnership announcing the Marketing, Advertising and Communications Charter Fund

The Marketing, Advertising and Communications (MAC) Sector Council and eQvest Limited hosted a media briefing at The Syrene Hotel today in Sandton, Johannesburg to outline the Advertising, and Communications Charter (MACC) Fund which will be launched at a later stage.

Address by the Honourable Minister in the Presidency (MP), Khumbudzo Ntshavheni on the Reflections on the 30 Years of Freedom Campaign at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse on 8 May 2024.

Programme Director 
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa 
Ms M Ramokgopa Minister for Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation 
Ms P Kekana Deputy Minister for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation 
Deputy Ministers in the Presidency, DM Morolong and DM Motaung
Distinguished speakers and guests 
Ladies and gentlemen