14 July 2021

14 July 2021

Members of the media are invited to a media briefing by the Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.  The purpose of the briefing is to given an update on the ongoing violent protests in some parts of South Africa. 

The details of the media briefing are as follows:

13 July

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on 12, July 2021; Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster will brief the media on the containment of violent protests taking place in some parts of the country. The cluster will outline the measures underway to deal with the situation and restore law and order in all affected areas.

5 July

The Government Communication and Information System in partnership with the National Press Club will host a panel discussion on vigilantism and human rights featuring representatives of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Human Rights Commission (HRC) and the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR).

The practice of vigilantism is a serious violation of human rights.  The panel discussion seeks to:

1 July 2021 

A.    ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT

28 June 2021

Ministers who serve in the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) will brief the media following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on Sunday, 27 June 2021, to further outline measures to ensure compliance to the regulations in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 in South Africa. 

Details of the briefing are as follows:

Date:              Tuesday, 29 June 2021

Time:              11h00

26 June 2021

IMC on COVID-19 briefing cancelled

Today 26 June 2021 a special National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) convened, to receive a report from the scientists on the prevalence of the Delta variant in South Africa and the acting Minister of Health, Minister Kubayi - Ngubane has subsequently briefed the media about this variant.

14 June 2021

The Government Communication and Information System in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, will host a webinar on the role of youth in Agriculture. The webinar will amongst other objectives:

11 June 2021

Government Communication and Information System in partnership with Ministry of Communication and Digital Technologies will host a Youth Masterclass on Digital Skills Development Opportunities. The masterclass aims to prepare young people for the fast-changing technological landscape. 

Members of the media are invited to attend.

Details are as follows

Date: Tuesday, 15 June 2021
Time: 14:00 – 15:30
Platform: Zoom (Meeting ID: 922 4557 7530| Passcode: 305985)