Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the media
This briefing is regrettably about the undemocratic and highly unprecedented scenes we have been witnessing, the outbreak of violent protests in and around the City of Tshwane. Government has noted that the sporadic violent protests are not confined only to the City of Tshwane but in other places in the country.
21 June 2016
The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS), led by the Chairperson, Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will today at 16h00 brief the media on the developments around the violent protests in Tshwane.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 21 June 2016
Time: 16h00
Venue: GCIS Head Office, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street ,Hatfield, Pretoria
NB: There will be a video link to Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Parliament, Cape Town.
21 June 2016
Government condemns in the strongest terms the outbreak of violence and destruction of property which has occurred in areas in the City of Tshwane. Government appeals for calm in all areas around the City of Tshwane and the peaceful resolution of differences.
Acting Director-General of GCIS, Donald Liphoko said: “There can be no issue which cannot be resolved through democratic processes and dialogue. Members of the public are encouraged to use channels available to raise their concerns.
15 June 2016
Tomorrow, 16 June 2016 marks the commemoration of 40th anniversary of Soweto Students Uprising. Members of the media are advised of the following order of proceedings:-
Media programme
Part one: Unveiling of Dr M Eldestein plaque led by City of Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau
Venue: Corner Mphuthi and Maelolo streets, Western Jabavu
Time: 06h30 – 07h00
9 Jun 2016
1.1. We have noted the reviews by international rating agencies Fitch, Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s, which reaffirmed South Africa’s investment grade credit rating and maintained its stable outlook. The rating reviews affirm the continuing work by government to turn the economy around and give the country the necessary space to continue implementing its intervention plans.
8 June 2016
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, 08 June 2016.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 9 June 2016
Time: 11h00
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
4 June 2016
31 May 2016
The registration for the Set-top-Boxes for Broadcasting Digital Migration moved to another level in April when the department decided to kick-start door to door registration process for qualifying indigent households.
Qualifying residents of Kwaggafontein in Mpumalanga are set to be the latest beneficiaries of government-subsidised set-top-boxes.
29 May 2016
On Monday, 30 May at 09h00, The Financial Fiscal Commission (FFC) will brief the media on the annual submission for the division of revenue 2017/2018. The briefing will be held at Imbizo Media Centre, Cape Town, with a link up to GCIS, Tshedimosetso House, Pretoria.
27 May 2016
The Deputy Minister of Communications, Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will on Monday, 30 May deliver a lecture to commemorate Africa Month at the University of South Africa (UNISA). Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has formed a partnership with the institution to mark the celebrations under the theme: “Building a Better Africa and a Better World”.
