7 Sep 2016

Government has noted with concern media reports on the resurgence of violent protests in some institutions of higher learning. Students are advised not to participate in activities that may place them in conflict with the law as they protest against fee increase at universities.

As government we would like to assure South Africans that the matter of student fees is receiving our full attention. We are working together with all parties concerned to find a lasting solution.

7 Sep 2016

South Africa continues to intensify measures aimed at accelerating economic growth and resolving the triple challenge of unemployment, poverty and inequality as projected by the National Development Plan (NDP). The Nine-Point Plan sets out the specific interventions for growing and transforming the economy, creating jobs and attracting investment. Improving policy coordination, infrastructure development, making it easier to do business in South Africa and boosting investment spending is creating an enabling environment for economic growth.

2 Sep 2016

Eleven new non-executive directors have been appointed to the Board of SAA for a three year period starting from 1 September 2016. Ms Duduzile Cynthia Myeni, the current Chairperson of the Board of SAA, has been reappointed for a period of one year. Ms Mmakeaya Magoro Tryphosa Ramano will serve as the Deputy Chairperson.

1 September 2016

24 Aug 2016

A two-day Print Media Transformation Colloquium starting on 25 August 2016 at Freedom Park will bring together key players in the media industry in consultation on the sector’s transformation, accountability and diversity priorities.

The colloquium, hosted by Minister of Communications Faith Muthambi, will take the form of panel discussions and commissions so that different views, interests and a range of voices will be heard.

23 August 2016

Statement on Inter-Ministerial Committee on SOCs reforms

The Presidency has received media queries about the deliberations of the Cabinet Lekgotla on the reform of state owned entities, in particular work currently underway to establish a Presidential SOCs Coordinating Council. Yesterday the Minister in the Presidency responsible for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe, briefed the nation on the deliberations of the Cabinet Lekgotla which took place last week. 

21 August 2016

Minister of Communications Ms Faith Muthambi says there is urgent need to capacitate municipalities with skilled communicators to improve communications on matters of service delivery.

22 August 2016

Cabinet held its Lekgotla from 16 to 19 August 2016 at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.

The August 2016 Cabinet Lekgotla marked the halfway point of the Fifth Administration’s term of office.

Cabinet Lekgotla took time to congratulate South Africa for a peaceful, free and fair Local Government Election that took place on the 3rd of August 2016.

22 August 2016

Accrediation template

President Jacob Zuma has declared a Special Official Funeral for the former Minister of Sport and Recreation, the late Reverend Arnold Makhenkesi Stofile, who passed on Monday, 16 August 2016 at his home in Alice, in the Eastern Cape Province.

The burial of Reverend Stofile will take place on Thursday, 25 August 2016 at Fort Hare University in Alice.