The country has recently experienced outbreaks of food borne illnesses that have led to the tragic deaths of children and numerous hospitalisations across the provinces of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Eastern Cape. These incidents are not only a public health challenge but also a tragedy for the affected families and communities, and Government extends heartfelt condolences to all who have lost their loved ones.  

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will host its annual Government Exhibition Day (GED) on Wednesday, the 6th of November 2024 in Umgababa.

The Government Exhibition Day is a continuation of the commitment by government to ensure that critical information regarding government services and their provision is accessible to all citizens. The event highlights the work of Thusong Service Centres, which are a one-stop-shop for government services as a means to centralise service provision for communities that are far flung.

Members of the media who have successfully applied for accreditation to cover the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo taking place on the 8th of November 2024, at eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality are advised to collect accreditation as follows:

Venue: uMnini Thusong Community Centre, N2, Danganya, Luthuli, KZN

Day One: Tuesday, 05 November 2024
                   09h00 - 18h00

Day Two: Wednesday, 06 November 2024
              09h00 -18h00

Urgent NATJOINTS briefing on food safety

NATJOINTS will be briefing the media on developments with regard to the issues of food safety. 

The media briefing will take place as follows:

Date: Friday (today), 25 October 2024
Time: 12h00  
Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Media Centre, 1035 Frances Baard Street, Hatfield in Pretoria

Government welcomes the sustained decrease in annual consumer inflation, which eased to 3.8% in September 2024, down from 4.4% in August. This marks the lowest inflation rate since March 2021, when it stood at 3.2%. The sustained decline is a positive development for households and the economy at large, helping to ease the cost of living pressures.

The primary driver behind this decline is softer transport inflation, specifically lower fuel prices. Notably, fuel prices have now decreased for four consecutive months and are, on average, 9.0% lower than a year ago.

Children, government and civil society convene to consider a national strategy to accelerate action for children

Children together with individuals and organisations promoting child rights and well-being in South Africa have put their collective weight behind a shared set of national priorities that hold the potential to fundamentally change the lives of children and the future of the nation.

Media accreditation for special official funeral of former cabinet Minister and High Commissioner to Canada,  Membathisi  Mdladlana 

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) invites members of the media who wish to cover the Special Official Funeral of the late former Cabinet Minister and High Commissioner to Canada, Membathisi Mdladlana to apply for accreditation.

Children, government and civil society convene to consider a national strategy to accelerate action for children 

Children together with individuals and organisations promoting child rights and well-being in South Africa have put their collective weight behind a shared set of national priorities that hold the potential to fundamentally change the lives of children and the future of the nation.

Government wishes to update the nation of South Africa and the international community on the hosting of the Special Official Funeral service and burial of former Minister and Governor of the Reserve Bank, Dr Tito Mboweni.

Preparations are at an advanced stage, and all interested parties are advised to take note of the following important details: 

1. Public Viewing 

Address by Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, Minister in The Presidency at the 6th Annual Social Justice Summit on Achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger in South Africa

Prof Wim de Villiers – Rector and Vice Chancellor of the University of Stellenbosch 
Prof Thuli Madonsela- the Director of the Centre for Social Justice of the University of Stellenbosch 
Deputy Minister Hon. Samantha Graham 
Dr Babagana Ahmadu of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization

Ladies and gentlemen, and esteemed guests,