4 November 2008
The briefing by Minister in the Presidency, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, scheduled for 11h00 today at Union Buildings has been postponed until further notice.
We apologise for the inconvenience.
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Issued by: Government Communications (GCIS)
4 November 2008
Government will hold Cluster media briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action.
The briefings will take place at the Union Buildings, Room 153. There will be a video link-up to 120 Plein Street, Cape Town, Imbizo Media Centre for all briefings.
Briefing schedule:
Friday, 7 November 2008
09:00 - 10:30 Governance and Administration (G&A) Cluster
Chair: Minister Richard Baloyi
5 November 2008
Government spokesperson Themba Maseko, will brief media on the outcomes of a Cabinet meeting which took place on 5 November 2008.
Details are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 6 November 2008
Time: 10:00
Venue: Room 153 (media room), Union Buildings, Pretoria
Note: There will be a video link-up to Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town
13 November 2008
The Minister in the Presidency, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang will release a draft report on the progress made in the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), ratified by South Africa in 1995.
The Convention stresses the equal rights of men and women and seeks to eliminate any gender-based discrimination.
14 November 2008
The National Convenor of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign for No Violence against Women and Children, Deputy Minister Nomatyala Hangana, and 16 Days of Activism partners, will brief members of the media on the 2008 plan to raise awareness and fight the scourge of gender-based violence. During this event, the Torch of Peace will also be lit to kick-start the year's campaign.
25 November 2008
The Minister of Health, Ms Barbara Hogan, together with World Health Organisation Representative in South Africa, Dr Stella Anyangwe will brief the media on the government response to the cholera situation in South Africa.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Time: 14:00
Venue: Room 153, Union Buildings, Pretoria
2 December 2008
The directors-general of the Economic, Investment and Employment Cluster of Government will brief members of the media on the progress made in the implementation of cluster programmes.
The briefing will be chaired by Director-General Tshediso Matona, of the Department of Trade and Industry.
3 December 2008
Government Spokesperson, Themba Maseko, will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held yesterday, 3 December 2008. He will be joined by Ms Lindiwe Hendricks, Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry, who will discuss the country’s water and its safety.
Details are as follows:
Date: 4 December 2008
Time: 10:00
Venue: Room 153, Union Buildings, Pretoria
4 December 2008
Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will address a media briefing on South Africa’s response to the food crisis in Zimbabwe.
The Director-General of Public Enterprises, Portia Molefe, will join the briefing.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: 5 December 2008
Time: 10:00
Venue: Room 153, Union Buildings, Pretoria
4 December 2008
Government Communication (GCIS) will be hosting its annual Government Communicators' Awards at Emperors' Palace tomorrow.
The gala evening will be addressed by the Minister in The Presidency, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, as a keynote speaker.
