Invitation to the media

Government Communication's (GCIS) Directorate: Media Services kindly invites you to a series of briefing sessions to introduce the media to the latest developments in the section. These include an introduction to BUANEWS, the BUANEWS Website, media directory, media accreditation, and many other services rendered by the directorate.

Members of the media are advised to RSVP to the GCIS offices closest to them as stated below.

25 November 2010

The GCIS, on behalf of the Minister of Energy, Ms. Dipuo Peters, MP, invites you to attend the second Energy Media Round Table Discussion focusing on the future of nuclear power in South Africa.

As part of Government’s plans for security of power supply in South Africa, intensive efforts are underway towards securing security of electricity supply through, amongst others, the development of new nuclear power stations that should be completed by 2023.

28 October 2010

Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 27 October 2010.

25 November 2010

Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on 24 November 2010.

9 December 2010

The Government Spokesperson, Themba Maseko will brief members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, 8 December 2010.

The details of the briefing are as follows:

Date: Thursday, 9 December 2010
Time: 11h00
Venue: Room 153, Union Buildings, Pretoria

Note: There will be a video link-up to Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town.

9 December 2010

Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria yesterday, 08 December 2010.

Cabinet commends all South Africans for participating and supporting the 16 Days Campaign Against the Abuse of Women and Children which comes to an end on Friday, 10 December 2010.

11 December 2008

The Minister in The Presidency, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, will in conjunction with government, business and the youth sector, host a Ministerial Imbizo and a National Youth Indaba in the North West Province between 17 and 19 December.

The indaba seeks to promote social dialogue between the youth, government, business and youth development agencies.

Media programme:

14 December 2010

The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Anti-Substance Abuse will tomorrow hold its first meeting since its establishment by Cabinet on 10 November this year.

The meeting will discuss measures to co-ordinate, support and strengthen efforts aimed at combating substance abuse in South Africa.

21 May 2009

[statement read by Minister Ohm Collins Chabane]: