19 March 2014

Government welcomes the release of the final report by the Public Protector into the security upgrades at President Jacob Zuma's private residence at Nkandla. Government will reflect on the findings and recommendations contained therein with a view to determining a way forward very soon.

It is important to reiterate critical issues in relation to this matter. Government respects the rule of law and abides by the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.

19 March 2014

Government will brief the media on the response to the Public Protector’s final report on security upgrades at President Jacob Zuma’s private residence in Nkandla.

Details are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 19 March 2014
Time: 15h00
Venue: GCIS media briefing room, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard, Corner Festival Street, Hatfield, Pretoria

18 March 2014

Foreign Policy briefing by the Minister of International Relations Maite Nkoana-Mashabane

During the State of the Nation Address, President Jacob Zuma reflected on how Democratic South Africa’s foreign policy was shaped during the fierce international campaign to isolate the apartheid state. He also emphasised how Africa is at the centre of South Africa’s foreign policy.

17 March 2014

14 March 2014

Deputy Minister
Director-General
Members of the Media,
Ladies and Gentlemen

Thank you for joining us at this morning’s briefing, which follows on from President Jacob Zuma’s last State of the Nation Address of the present administration, in this historic year during which we celebrate 20 Years of Freedom.

The big question is:  have we acted during the past two decades in a way that will enhance our future?

13 March 2014

The GCIS Acting CEO Phumla Williams will conclude the SoNA Communication Wave by interacting with the listeners of various community radio stations. This GCIS facilitated broadcast, will take place this evening (13 March) from 18h00-19h00. Please feel free to participate by calling our toll free number 0800 314 446.
 

12 March 2014

Ministers
Deputy Ministers      
Directors-General and Heads of other institutions present
Members of the Media
Ladies and Gentlemen.

11 March 2014

7 March 2014

During this human rights month government encourages parents and communities at large to educate their children on their rights as enshrined in the Constitution. Section 28 in the Constitution of South Africa is devoted to children and outlines the rights that they are entitled to.