Government Communications warns public of tender fraud scam

Kindly note, there might be a possible TENDER FRAUD SCAM using the details of the Government Communication and Information Systems (GCIS) officials and the Department.

GCIS calls on the Service Providers and the Public at large to be aware and alert of the TENDER FRAUD SCAM  going around which requires upfront payment in doing business with the GCIS Department;

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Government supports UNESCO call for condemnation of impunity, crime and violence against journalists

Today, as the global community commemorates International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, the South African government adds it voice to the call for the protection of journalists’ rights, especially during a time when the country is preparing to host another round of national elections.

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Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni briefs media on outcomes of Cabinet meeting held on 1 November 2023: 6 Nov

Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on, Wednesday, 01 November 2023. 

The media briefing will not take place on Thursday as per usual, instead it will take place on Monday, 06 November 2023 due to two important events taking place-  President Ramaphosa welcoming the Springboks and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum.

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GCIS hosts the Vuk Talks Webinar on the E-hailing sector: Environmental impact and economic inclusion: 31 Oct

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) invites members of the media to cover a webinar on how the e-hailing sector is responding to the issue of climate change and the inclusion of women and youth in its business model. 

The webinar, themed “E-hailing Environmental Impact and Economic Inclusion”, forms part of the Transport Month activities and will take place as follows:

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Government wishes matric well in exams

Government wishes the Class of 2023 success in the National Senior Certificate examinations which commences tomorrow (30th October 2023). Over 717 377 full time candidates, 181 143 part-time candidates in the public education system alone are registered to write the final examinations across 6,898 centres nationwide. At the end of this examination period, the Class of 2023 will have collectively written 207 exam papers.

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Government congratulates Rugby World Cup champions

Government joins millions of South Africans, Africans and Springbok fans from across the globe in congratulating the World Rugby 2023 champions. In this record breaking victory, the Springboks showed determination, creativity and strength against New Zealand’s All Blacks.

Our unwavering confidence in the Springboks was symbolised by the presence of President Cyril Ramaphosa in France to help our champions to lift the Webb Ellis trophy.

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Deputy Director-General Michael Currin: AU media fellowship tour to GCIS, 2023

Programme Director; 
Fellow government communicators;
Distinguished guests;
Ladies and gentlemen; and especially our dear “Fellows”

It is a great pleasure to welcome all of you to the GCIS and I trust you will enjoy your time with us. Your presence here today is an affirmation of the importance of us jointly growing African voices so that we can do the important work of keeping the public informed of developments on the Continent. 

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Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni delivers 3rd OR Tambo Annual Memorial Lecture at UNISA, 27 Oct

The Minister in The Presidency, Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will deliver the 3rd OR Tambo Annual Memorial Lecture hosted by the University of South Africa and the Oliver and Reginald Tambo Foundation.

The lecture is hosted to celebrate the life of anti-apartheid activist, teacher, and longest-serving president of the African National Congress, Oliver Reginald Tambo under the theme: Reclaiming Africa’s Intellectual Futures. 

Details of the lecture are as follows:

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