3 April 2017
Government assures all South Africans that Friday, 7th April, is a normal working day.
We have noted social media messages which call for a shutdown of the country on Friday. The call made in these messages can have unexpected consequences especially for our fragile economy, business and communities.
31 March 2017
The Justice Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster welcomes the Gauteng High Court sentencing against Admore Ndlovu, Thabo Nkala and Mduduzi Mathibela who were found guilty of guilty of murder, rape and robbery. The trio were sentenced to four life sentences each on Friday, 31 March 2017.
In 2015 the trio drowned two men and gang raped their partners and robbed them of their belongings at Rhodes Park.
31 March 2017
The official memorial service of the late Mr Ahmed “Kathy” Kathrada has been postponed until further notice.
The memorial service was scheduled to take place on Saturday, 01 April 2017 at the University of Johannesburg, Soweto Campus.
Enquiries:
Donald Liphoko
Cell: 082 901 0766
Issued by: Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
31 March 2017
Government welcomes the appointment of Ministers and Deputy Ministers to the Executive, following a Cabinet reshuffle by President Jacob Zuma.
Government is confident that the new Ministers and their Deputies, together with current serving Ministers who have moved to different portfolios, will work tirelessly to bring about radical socio-economic transformation and move the country towards an upward trajectory.
31 March 2017
Members of the media covering the official memorial service of the late Mr Ahmed “Kathy” Kathrada are advised that there is an accreditation process that they need to follow.
To apply for accreditation kindly complete an online registration form by following the link: https://www.gcis.gov.za/content/media-registration. It is important that you verify your details when completing the form.
30 March 2017
Cabinet met on Wednesday, 29 March 2017 at the Union Buildings. President Jacob Zuma chaired the Cabinet meeting, which was postponed to later in the afternoon, to enable members to attend the funeral of struggle stalwart Mr Ahmed Kathrada.
The meeting took place as the country moves from Human Rights Month and commemorating sacrifices in our struggle for democracy towards celebrating Freedom Month which saw the first democratic elections in 1994 give birth to freedom and constitutional democracy in South Africa.
30 March 2017
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting on Wednesday, 29 March 2017 in Pretoria.
Members of the media are advised that the Cabinet Spokesperson will, later today, issue a media statement communicating the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting.
The media statement will also be posted on the following websites:
Enquiries:
Donald Liphoko, Government Spokesperson
Cell: 082 901 0766
28 March 2017
Government is deeply saddened by the death of struggle stalwart, Ahmed Mohamed Kathrada and joins the millions of South African in extending its deepest condolences to his friends and family.
Government said that the passing on of the revolutionary was a great loss for South Africa. Kathrada was one of the accused in the famous Rivonia Trial and played an instrumental role in the fight against apartheid.
27 March 2017
Ministerial government vehicles purchase aligned to rules
Government has noted media reports about the purchasing of vehicles for Ministers and their deputies which creates a perception that government is wasteful, despite government’s efforts on various occasions to put the expenditure on road transport into perspective.
27 March 2017
President Jacob Zuma has reconstituted the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Information and Publicity.
The IMC is responsible for championing and coordinating the work of government with regards to communicating government programmes.
The IMC will now be called the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Communication and will be chaired by the President assisted by the Minister of Communications who will be responsible for the overall coordination of the communication function as per her portfolio.
