15 September 2016

1. Implementation of key government programmes
1.1. Cabinet is encouraged by the growth in the gross domestic product (GDP) of 3.3% in the second quarter of 2016; released by Statistics South Africa. The 8.1% increase in manufacturing and 11.8% in mining and quarrying demonstrates the resilience of the economy in this tough economic environment. The GDP grew by R25 billion more than the first quarter of 2016 to an estimated R1 068 billion.

14 September 2016

Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Minister Jeff Radebe will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on the 14 September 2016.

The media briefing will take place as follows:  

Colleagues    
Directors-General
Government officials
Members of the media
Ladies and gentlemen

We welcome you to this media briefing today to provide an update on drought conditions across the country and the interventions that Government has embarked upon.

We meet on the heels of the winter season and now as spring is upon us, scientists tell us there is no guarantee there will be sufficient rain during the coming season.

7 Sep 2016

The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Drought will host a media briefing on the latest status regarding the country’s drought. The on-going dry season and the upcoming summer months have an implication on what South Africa should expect in the medium to long term. This includes the relief efforts already underway and the implications going forward.

7 Sep 2016

GCIS congratulates the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) for integrating GovChat into its councillor induction programme. GovChat, our first social media platform enables real time conversations between elected councillors and citizens in communities, bringing government closer to South Africans.

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