9 September 2014
Government notes media coverage on the reported claims made by Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Kebby Maphatsoe that Advocate Thuli Madonsela is allegedly an agent of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The comments were reportedly made in his personal capacity and do not represent the views and position of the South African government.
9 September 2014
8 September 2014
Communications Minister Faith Muthambi praised Bafana Bafana as heroes for lifting the mood of South Africans following their away 3-nil win against Sudan in their 2015 Morocco Orange Africa Cup of Nations qualifier matched played in Khartoum, Sudan on Friday night.
“What a good start by newly appointed Bafana Bafana head coach, Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba! As government, we want to congratulate Bafana Bafana for this outstanding victory.
7 September 2014
Government wishes to advise the members of the media about the planned media briefings scheduled for the week of 08 – 14 September 2014.
4 September 2014
POST CABINET MEDIA BRIEFING
3 September 2014
The Minister in The Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held in Cape Town today. He will be joined by both the Minister and Deputy Minister for Public Works, Messrs Thulas Nxesi and Jeremy Cronin.
Members of the media are invited to the media briefing as follows:
3 September 2014
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Vaal Uprising, the Sedibeng District, Emfuleni, Lesedi and Midvaal Municipalities will be spearheading the 30th Anniversary Commemorations of the historic 3rd September 1984 Uprising in the Vaal under the theme 'Reclaiming and Rebuilding the Historical Legacy of the Vaal'”. The purpose is to underline the Vaal’s unique role in the history of South Africa’s struggle for liberation and democracy.
31 August 2014
Government wishes to advise the members of the media about the planned media briefings scheduled for the coming week of 01 – 07 September 2014.
On Monday, 01 September the Minister of Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, will brief the media on the launch of Heritage Month under the theme “Celebrating 20 Years of Democracy: Tell your story that moves South Africa Forward! The launch will take place at 12:00pm at Freedom Park, Pretoria.
29 August 2014
As part of celebrating 20 Years of Freedom and Democracy in South Africa; the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is initiating a Tell Your Story Campaign.
The campaign is a collaboration with a range of partners with a view to share our unique stories as a nation, record our history and ultimately build social cohesion and nationhood.
26 August 2014
Government has noted with concern a mischievous report published in the Sunday Times that insinuated the State Security Agency has become an employment agency for the children of Ministers and other high-profile officials due to political nepotism. Government views this report as speculative, subjective, and creates an impression that children of ministers and other officials should be exempt from pursuing a career in the public service.
