Government on media arrangements for official memorial service of King Goodwill Zwelithini Kabhekuzulu

17 March 2021 

President Ramaphosa has accorded King Goodwill Zwelithini KaBhekuzulu a Special Official Funeral Category 1 status which includes elements of military honors. 

The logistical arrangements for the media pertaining to the official memorial services are as outlined below.  

1. Memorial service

The official memorial service will take place at the KwaKhethaomthandayo Royal Palace in Nongoma on Thursday, 18 March 2021 starting at 10:00am. 

2. Media accreditation

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Government provides update on arrangements for Special Official Funeral of The Late King Goodwill Zwelithini Kabhekuzulu

16 March  

Government informs South Africans on the details pertaining to the Special Official Funeral of the King Goodwill Zwelithini KaBhekuzulu.

King Goodwill Zwelithini KaBhekuzulu passed away in the early hours of Friday, 12 March 2021, after an extended illness. The national flags have been flying at half-mast as of Saturday, 13 March 2021.

The Special Official Funeral Category 1 is accorded with military honours.

1. Funeral Service and Burial

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President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns passing of King Goodwill Zwelithini KaBhekuzulu

12 March 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Isilo Samabandla, King Goodwill Zwelithini KaBhekuzulu. 

His Majesty passed away in hospital on the 12th of March 2021.

“This sad news come at a time when we had all been hopeful that His Majesty was recovering well in hospital where he had been over the past few weeks,” the President said. 

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Media statement by the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation on 2021 funding decisions for prospective students and the commencement of the 2021 academic year

11 March 2021
 
Programme Director;
Deputy Minister Bhuti Manamela;
Senior Management of the DHET;
NSFAS CEO, Andile Nongogo;
USAF leadership;
SACPO leadership
SAUS and SATVETSA leadership;
TVET College Governors Council
Leadership from Unions;
Members of the media;
Ladies and gentlemen;
 
To all prospective students, parents and South Africans at large, Good Morning.
 
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Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni briefs media on outcomes of the Cabinet Meeting: 11 Mar

10 March

Acting Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will tomorrow brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 10 March  2021. 

The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation , Dr Blade Nzimande will join the media briefing virtually to unpack the decision taken by cabinet on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) process. 

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Africa’s Webinar on COVID-19, the emergence of new Coronavirus variants and their impact on economic recovery: 3 Mar

1 March 2021

The Government Communication and Information System invites you to Africa’s Webinar on COVID-19 that will reflect on the emergence of new Coronavirus variants and their impact on economic recovery taking place on Wednesday, 3 March 2021 at 13h00 CAT. 

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Minister Ntshavheni to brief media on outcomes of the Cabinet meeting: 26 Feb

25 February 2021

Acting Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will tomorrow brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 24 February 2021.

The details of the briefing are as follows:

Date:    Friday, 26 February 2021
Time:   10h00
Venue: GCIS – Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria.

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