Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni assures the public of government's work on cyber security

The State Security Agency (SSA) has been inundated with media enquiries due to a public statement of Minister Macpherson on the claims of R300 million rands allegedly siphoned off from the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure through cybercrime. On the 6th of May 2024, former Minister Sihle Zikalala issued a media statement that he has instituted a full forensic investigation through a multidisciplinary team, which includes the SSA. 

Yesterday, Wednesday 3rd of July 2024, South Africa witnessed another key milestone in the operationalise of the government of national unity (GNU) with the swearing-in of the Deputy President, Ministers and Deputy Ministers from across the political parties which are signatories to the Statement of Intent. Given the electoral outcome and the agreement to form a government of national unity, it was therefore no longer possible for the President to fulfil the undertaking he had previously made to reduce the number of the portfolios in the National Executive.

Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni briefs media on the Government of National Unity, 4 July 2024

Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will, on Thursday, 4 July 2024, brief media on the Government of National Unity following the swearing-in ceremony of the new members of the National Executive on Wednesday, 3 July 2024.  

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

Date: Thursday, 4 July 2024
Time: 11h00  
Venue: Imbizo Centre, Parliament Precinct, Cape Town

Under the leadership of President Ramaphosa, the 6th administration has achieved the first primary budget surplus in fifteen (15) years. The last time government had a budget surplus was before the 2008 global financial crisis.

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

Technical briefing for media accredited to cover the 2024 Presidential Inauguration

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