Statement on Special Cabinet meeting of 13 January 2016

14 January 2016

1. Economy

1.1. Cabinet met to deliberate on the state of the economy and budget related matters. Cabinet noted a number of factors impacting on the economy of the country.

The global outlook has deteriorated in recent months. Slower global growth reflects, in particular, weaker performance and higher risks in several important developing countries, including China.

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Post-Cabinet media briefing: 14 Jan

13 January 2016

Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe will brief the media on the outcomes of the Special Cabinet meeting held yesterday (13 January 2016).

The media briefing will take place as follows: 

Date: Thursday, 14 January 2016
Time: 10h00
Venue: GCIS Head Office, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard, Hatfield, Pretoria

NB: There will be a video link to Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Parliament, Cape Town

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Entries for 2016 SADC Media Awards and Water Awards competition are now open: 29 Feb 2016

10 December 2015

Members of the media are invited to submit their entries for the 2016 SADC Media Awards Competition and the closing date for is 29 February 2016.

The SADC Media Awards were established in 1996 following a decision by the Council of Ministers to establish a sector that deals with matters relating to amongst others, information, culture and sport. These awards serve as part of ensuring a link, coordination and synchronisation between formal structures of SADC governments, civil society, academia, labour and the media.

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Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster media briefing: 13 Dec

10 December 2015

Ministers of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster will brief the media on the progress and achievements made by the cluster. 

Members of the media are invited as follows:

Date: Sunday, 13 December 2015
Time: 12h00
Venue: GCIS Head Office, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard, Hatfield, Pretoria

NB: There will be a video link to Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Parliament, Cape Town

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Post Cabinet media briefing: 11 Dec

10 Dec 2015

Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held yesterday (09 December 2015).

The media briefing will take place as follows: 
Date: Friday, 11 December 2015
Time: 09h00
Venue: GCIS Head Office, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard, Hatfield, Pretoria

NB: There will be a video link to Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Parliament, Cape Town

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Communications Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams to deliver address at International Institute of Communications: 9 Dec

8 Dec 2015

The Deputy Minister of Communications Stella Ndabeni Abrahams to deliver The Keynote address at the International Institute of Communications (IIC)Telecommunication and Media Forum on The 9 December 2015 at  08h30 at the Radison Hotel in Sandton, Gauteng

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National Imbizo Focus Week draws to an end: 6 Dec

4 December 2015

The Deputy Minister of Communications Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams (MP) will lead the closing ceremony of the National Imbizo Focus Week at Marhambeni Village, King Sabata Dalinyebo Municipality in the OR Tambo District in the Eastern Cape, on Sunday 6December 2015.

From the 30th November 2015, Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Premiers, and MECs and Mayors embarked on the National Imbizo Focus Week to engage directly with communities on government plans, programmes and projects.

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Deputy Minister of Communications to host Christmas party for elderly in Diepsloot as part of Imbizo Focus Week: 4 Dec

3 December 2015

Deputy Minister of Communications Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will give a message of support to the National Prosecution Authority- led Imbizo and later host the Christmas party for the elderly in Diepsloot as she continues with the second part of the Imbizo.

The Deputy Minister of Communications Stella Ndabeni Abrahams will collaborate with National Prosecution Authority to roll out the Imbizo Focus Week programme on Friday 4th December 2015 in Diepsloot, JHB, Gauteng.

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