29 October 2021
The year’s Local Government Elections mark the 21st anniversary since the establishment of a democratic local government system in our country. It will also be the sixth time under South Africa's democratic dispensation that voters will elect leadership and public representatives at metropolitan, district and local level.
1 November 2021
Government welcomes the start of the 2021 local government elections. Government is pleased with the millions of South Africans who have already heeded the call to cast their vote.
The vibrant atmosphere at voting stations around the nation is encouraging and we are confident that these elections will build on our history of holding regular, peaceful, and free and fair elections.
27 October 2021
The South African Cabinet extends its well-wishes to the Class of 2021 as they commenced today with the National Senior Certificate examinations. A total of 735 677 full-time and 162 109 part-time candidates are writing their matric exams this year, which extend over six weeks from 27 October to 7 December 2021.
22 October 2021
The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) Ministers will lead a media briefing on the state of readiness for 2021 local government elections.
Details of the media briefing are as follows:
Date: Monday, 25 October 2021
Time: 12h00
Venue: GCIS – Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
Media Participation: Journalists may also view the briefing via live streaming on the following government digital platforms:
19 October 2021
The Government Communications and Information System (GCIS) in partnership with Agape Youth Movement will host a webinar to discuss the importance of youth participation in the upcoming local government elections.
This webinar hosted seeks to:
19 October 2021
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) joins South Africa’s media industry in commemorating the 44th anniversary of Black Wednesday, a day set aside to reflect on and discuss media freedom. South African history bears testament to the need for ongoing discussions on media freedom and the realization of the critical role media plays in strengthening democracy.
18 October 2021
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa and His Excellency President Filipe Nyusi of the Republic of Mozambique will on Tuesday, 19 October 2021, participate in a commemorative event to mark the 35th anniversary of the passing of former President of the Republic of Mozambique, Samora Machel.
President Ramaphosa and President Nyusi are scheduled to speak at the occasion and lay wreaths.
11 October 2021
The Government Communication and Information System in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment will host a Masterclass on waste management as a business model for youth.
The masterclass will empower young people with information on the economic, training and funding opportunities that exist within the waste sector and encourage entrepreneurship to create sustainable eco-friendly jobs and drive the country’s economic growth.
Details of the Masterclass are as follows:
4 October 2021
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) joins the media and communications sector in mourning the passing of veteran journalist, Ms Valerie Boje.
According to the media statement issued by the National Press Club, Val passed away in the morning of Monday, 04 October 2021.
GCIS wishes to express its condolences to her family, friends, colleagues in the media and communication sector as well as the National Press Club members.
30 September 2021
Cabinet has announced South Africa’s participation at the EXPO2020 Dubai that will take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. The theme of this year's Expo is "Connecting Minds and Creating the Future via Sustainability, Mobility, and Opportunity".
