22 October 2012
Cabinet has extended its well wishes to the class of 2012 matrics as they commenced with final examinations today.
The 2012 matric examinations will end on 28 November.
It is this time of the year that pupils need the full support of the society as they get tested to become future leaders and role-players in communities.
20 October 2012
Government condemns in strongest terms possible the heinous killing of police officers in the Western Cape. Four police officers have been killed in the province since the beginning of this month. It is with shock and sadness that these kind of tragic incidents are happening in this city.
Any attack and killing of police officers will not be tolerated. The law enforcement agencies will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that these perpetrators are brought to book and face the full might of the law.
20 October 2012
19 October 2012
19 October 2012
The Government conveys heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of former national soccer team Assistant Coach, Thomas Madigage.
Madigage was involved in a car accident on Thursday evening at Burgersfort in Limpopo.
18 October 2012
The annual meeting between Cabinet and the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) is scheduled to take place this coming weekend. These meetings provide a strategic platform for government and the media to strengthen working relations as well as discuss issues of mutual interest aimed at reinforcing our democracy.
16 October 2012
Government condemns in the strongest terms an incident in which a police officer was seriously injured with a panga at Samancor Mine in North West today, Tuesday, 16 October 2012.
Police were attempting to disperse striking workers when the officer concerned was injured as he tried to stop his attackers from striking him in the face.
This is a cruel and shocking act, which has no place in our society or in labour disputes, and follows previous attacks on police under similar circumstances.
16 October 2012
Government has expressed shock at the regrettable shooting that occurred outside Ntuzuma Magistrate’s Court yesterday and condemns the use of violence in solving any form of conflict.
GCIS Acting CEO, Phumla Williams said, “This incident is highly regrettable especially in a democratic country. Government conveys its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
Political parties and the public in general are encouraged to engage in dialogue to resolve differences and to uphold the laws of the country.”
16 October 2012
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is in the process of updating its database of media organisations and journalists. All members of the media are hereby requested to participate in this process by submitting the information requested below.
12 October 2012
The Marikana Commission of Inquiry is pleased to announce the appointment of Advocate Phuti Setati as the Secretary of the Commission with effect from today. Advocate Setati brings to the Commission a wealth of legal experience honed at the office of the State Law Adviser where he has served as Senior State Law Adviser.
Enquiries:
Kevin Malunga
Cell: 082 466 8968
Issued by the Marikana Commission of Inquiry
