19 August 2014
Government reiterates that South Africa remains the destination of choice for tourism, despite a report in the media which stated that the industry had become the first victim of Ebola.
No cases of the Ebola virus have been reported in the country, and government is confident of the systems and protocols that are in place to address any incidence of the virus.
18 August 2014
18 August 2014
Government wishes to advise the members of the media about the planned media briefings for the coming week of the 18 – 24 August.
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene and Land Bank acting CEO Lindiwe Mdlalose will brief the media on the financial performance of the Bank and other issues on 18 August. The briefing will take place at the DBSA, Auditorium in Midrand at 9:00.
15 August 2014
The Minister of Communications, Minister Faith Muthambi welcomes Ms Bongiwe Gambu as her Acting Media Liaison Officer (MLO). Ms Gambu takes office with immediate effect and will assist media with access to the minister as well as handle media queries relating to the Ministry and her office.
The contact details of the MLO are as follows:
Cell: 082 714 9463
E-mail: bongiwe@gcis.gov.za
Issued by GCIS on behalf of Ministry of Communications
14 August 2014
Deputy Minister of Communications Ms. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will, on Friday 15 August 2014 visit two community media outlets in Gauteng. This visit follows as a continuation of constant engagements with communities and stakeholders that took place during the Imbizo Focus Week between 14 – 20 July 2014.
11 August 2014
Government wishes to advise the members of the media about the planned media briefings that will be convened in the week of 12 to 15 August 2014 by the various government departments.
6 August 2014
Official Women’s Day Commemoration
Members of the media are advised that President Jacob Zuma will deliver a keynote address at the Women’s Day Commemoration on 09 August 2014 at King Zwelithini stadium under the theme, “Celebrating 60th Anniversary of Women’s Charter and 20 Years of Freedom: Together moving a non-racial, non-sexiest South Africa forward”.
1 August 2014
