25 March 2014

25 March 2014
It is seven days to go and the South African media are once again invited to submit their entries for the 2014 SADC Media Awards competition. Watch the SADC Media Awards YouTube video on the link : http://youtu.be/dRpNgsSRK3E

20 March 2014

20 March 2014

1.    Cabinet’s decisions on current issues and upcoming events

1.1. Cabinet welcomed the release of the Twenty Year Review South Africa Report 1994–2014, by President Jacob Zuma, which is testimony to the progress government has made to ensure a better life for all.

19 March 2014

The Acting Minister of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, as well as Administration, Angie Motshekga, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held in Pretoria on the 19^th  March 2014.  

Members of the media are invited to the media briefing as follows:

Date:  Thursday, 20 March 2014

Time: 10h00

Venue: GCIS Head Office, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria

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

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?