6 January 2021

Government is deeply saddened by the passing of former Deputy Minister of Defence, Mluleki Editor George and conveys its heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the nation. Mr George passed on yesterday, 5 January 2020. He served the country as the Deputy Defence Minister with distinction from 29 April 2004 until 25 September 2008. He was a member of parliament in the National Assembly from 1994 until September 2008.

28 December 2020

Following the address by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday, 28 December 2020, on developments in relation to the country’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic; Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Minister Mkhize and Minister Cele will on Tuesday, 29 December 2020, lead a media briefing on the COVID-19 restrictions, regulations and enforcement. 

Details of the briefing are as follows:
 
Date:   Tuesday , 29 December 2020
Time:  10h00 

10 December 2020

Statement on the virtual Special Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 9 December 2020

A virtual Special Cabinet Meeting was held yesterday Wednesday, 9 December 2020, to deliberate on an appointment in the Department of Tourism. Cabinet approved the appointment subject to the verification of qualifications and the relevant clearances.

Ms Mirriam Mmaditonki Setwaba was appointed Deputy Director-General: Tourism Sector Support Services at the Department of Tourism.

Enquiries:
Phumla Williams
Cell: 083 501 0139

A. Issues In The Environment

1. Increase in Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) infections
1.1. Cabinet has expressed extreme concern about the spike in the number of new COVID-19 infections in the Eastern Cape and parts of the Western Cape. The rise in infections has been attributed to, among other factors, non-adherence to COVID-19 prevention protocols and Alert Level 1 regulations.

29 November 2020

The Head of Infrastructure and Investment Office in the Presidency, Dr. Kgosientso Ramokgopa will embark on a two-day visit to the Northern Cape Province on Monday, 30 November 2020.

22  November 2020

Government reported last week the failure of Mr Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Ms Mary Bushiri to present themselves to their nearest police station as per their bail condition. Subsequently, the law enforcement agencies commenced the investigations and the process of seeking the extradition of the couple. Government continues to work closely with the government of the Republic of Malawi on this matter.

19 November 2020

A.  Issues in the environment

1. 12th Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Summit

19 November 

Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola will today brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 18 November 2020.

The details of the briefing are as follows:
Date:  Thursday, 19 November 2020
Time: 13h00
Venue: GCIS – Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria.

NB: There will be a video link to Imbizo Media Centre in Parliament.

17 November 2020

Link for the virtual participation for the SA investment conference 2020

The South Africa Investment Conference 2020 is taking place from 17 – 18 November 2020 at the Sandton Convention Centre. 

All sessions for 17 November 2020 are virtual with various messengers from Government and Business in participation.

Please see below the link to register, login and go to the schedule for virtual participation for the 2020 SA Investment Conference.

15 November 2020

Government is able to confirm that fugitives Mr Shepherd Bushiri and Ms Mary Bushiri did not leave South Africa aboard a flight on which President Lazarus Chakwera and his delegation travelled.

President Chakwera undertook a successful working visit to South Africa on Friday, 13 November 2020, during which South Africa and Malawi discussed a broad range of initiatives to strengthen relations between the governments and peoples of the two countries.