Government condemns prevention to access healthcare services

30 August 2022

Government condemns prevention to access healthcare services

Government condemns the actions of some citizens who have been preventing people from accessing healthcare services at Kalafong Hospital, in Attridgeville, based on the colour of their skin and the language spoken. 

These actions by a few are infringing on basic human rights. They go against the tenets of our hard fought for democracy. 

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Government hosts webinar on the impact of outbound trade shows on SMMES in South Africa, 30 Aug

25 August 2022

Webinar on the impact of outbound trade shows on SMMES in South Africa

Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in collaboration with the Department of Trade Industry and Competition is hosting a webinar on the impact of outbound trade shows on Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa.

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Government hosts Africa’s Webinar on women’s socio-economic empowerment and advancement, 29 Aug

23 August 2022

Africa's webinar on Women’s Socio-Economic Empowerment and Advancement

The Government Communication and Information System in partnership with Brand South Africa and BintiAfrika Konnect and Mail and Guardian invites you to Africa’s Webinar on women’s socio-economic empowerment and advancement taking place on the 29 August 2022.

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Government welcomes Quarter One Crime Statistics

19 August 2022

Government welcomes Quarter One Crime Statistics

Government welcomes the 2022/2023 quarter one crime statistics released earlier today that show a decrease in the total number of Sexual Offences such as rape, sexual assault, attempted sexual offences and contact sexual offences. However, government acknowledges that a lot still needs to be done to intensify efforts to fight crime even further in the country, especially because the number of murders remain high. 

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Government and Tshwane University of Technology hosts a panel discussion on the Changing Landscape of Communication and Journalism, 25 Aug

22 August 2022

Government Communication and Information System together with Tshwane University of Technology host a panel discussion on the Changing Landscape of Communication and Journalism

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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday of 17 August 2022

Issues in the Environment
1. Energy 

1.1. Cabinet welcomed the interventions introduced by government to address the country’s energy crisis. The far-reaching measures pave the way to reduce load-shedding, transform the electricity sector and achieve long-term energy security.

1.2. In supporting the energy grid and helping our country through its constrained electricity supply, we need to reduce our nation’s energy consumption by 600 megawatts over the next three months. 

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Government commemorates the Marikana tragedy

16 August 2022

Government commemorates the Marikana tragedy

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the tragedy that happened around Lonmin Platinum Mine in Marikana in North West province on 16 August 2012, which claimed the lives of miners, security guards, and members of the South African Police Service (SAPS).  Government joins the families, friends and South Africans in remembering those who lost their lives in the tragedy.

Marikana renewal

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