8 August 2017

Government thanks all South Africans who expressed their views within the bounds of the law and peacefully exercised their right to protest. The active citizenry demonstrated by South Africans affirms our strong and maturing democracy.

Today’s developments in Parliament and in various cities countrywide prove that our democracy remains robust, strong and vibrant. This is in line with our multi-party system of governance and our founding values of transparency, accountability and openness.

8 August 2017

Government is disappointed at reports of learners being taken out of schools, damage to public infrastructure, business properties and the disruption of public transport in and around the City of Tshwane. Such acts have no place in our constitutional democracy. These actions undermine the democratic rights of other South Africans.

The Constitution of our country says every person in South Africa has a right to protest, as long it is done in a peaceful manner. 

3 August 2017

The University of South Africa (UNISA) has invited the Minister of Communications, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo to deliver the keynote address at the UNISA Annual Media Conference taking place on the 4^th of August 2017.  Minister Dlodlo will speak in line with the theme of the conference “The role of the media in conflict escalation”.

Cabinet met at the Sefako M Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria on Tuesday, 1 August 2017.

1. Cabinet Decisions

1.1. South Africa commemorates Women’s Month in August, as a tribute to more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 in protest against the extension of pass laws to women.

2 August 2017

Minister of Communications, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo will tomorrow (Thursday) address media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting that took place on Tuesday, 01 August 2017.  Cabinet held its ordinary meeting yesterday at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria ahead of the Lekgotla.

Members of the media are invited to attend as follows:
Date: Thursday, 03 August 2017
Time: 11h00
Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Media Centre, GCIS Head Office, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard, Hatfield, Pretoria

“Create a better South Africa; contribute to a better and safer Africa in a better world”

The International, Cooperation Trade and Security (ICTS) Cluster is pleased to report on progress made in implementing its commitments to the 2014-2019 Medium Term Strategic Framework.

31 July 2017

Government Communications and Information System invites members of the media to a photo opportunity and brief remarks by Minister of Communication, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo at the start of the Cabinet Lekgotla tomorrow, 01 August 2017.

The Lekgotla will be preceded by an ordinary seating of Cabinet.  The photo-opportunity and remarks will take place as follows:

Date: Tuesday, 01 August 2017
Time:  10h00
Venue: Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest

27 July 2017

27 July 2017

The Secretariat of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) will convene a one day media workshop in Johannesburg.

The purpose of this one-day workshop is to enhance awareness of the media on the SADC Industralisation Strategy, strengthen the SADC Secretariats partnerships with the media within SADC Member States, and establish the role the media can play in communicating SADC industralisation issues. 

Members of the media are invited as follows:

25 July 2017

Government will host a media briefing to update on the arrangements for the memorial service and funeral of the late Mr Ronnie Mamoepa. President Jacob Zuma has declared a Special Provincial Official Funeral for the highly regarded government communicator, accomplished public servant and freedom fighter, Mr Ronnie Mamoepa.

Members of the media are invited to attend as follows:

Date: Today, 25 July 2017
Time: 15h30
Venue: GCIS Head Office, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard, Hatfield, Pretoria