22 January 2021 

The late Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mphikwa Mthembu will be honoured with an Official Funeral Category 1 at his home in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, on Sunday 24 January 2021.

Minister Mthembu passed away on Thursday, 21 January 2021, from COVID-related complications.

The State, Official and Provincial Official Funeral Policy accords Official Funerals Category 1 to serving Ministers.

22 January 2021

The management of departments and entities led by the late Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu will pay their respects through a drive-by visit to his family residence in Ackerville, Witbank today, Friday 22 January 2021 at 15h00.

The management will address the family from across the street. The drive-by and address will occur in line with strict Covid-19 protocols. The following departments and entities reported to the late Minister:

21 January 2021

It is with deep sorrow and shock that we announce that Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu passed away earlier today from COVID-related complications. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time of loss. 

Minister Mthembu was an exemplary leader, an activist and life-long champion of freedom and democracy. He was a much-loved and greatly respected colleague and comrade, whose passing leaves our nation at a loss. 

19 January 2021

15 January 2021

The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, will host a media briefing on plans for the reopening of the Post School Education and Training Institutions, the developments and contribution of Science and Innovation in the fight against COVID 19.

The media briefing follows the special Cabinet meeting which was held on Thursday, 14 January 2021.

15 January 2021

Government informs South Africans on the details pertaining to the Special Official Funeral of the His Majesty King Victor Thulare of the BaPedi Kingdom (Kgoshikgolo Thulare).

King Thulare passed away at the age of 40 on Wednesday, 06 January 2021,

He is the son of the late King Rhyne Thulare and was officially recognised by President Cyril Ramaphosa as King of the BaPedi in 2020.

President Ramaphosa has declared that he will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 1. 

12 January 2020

Following the address by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday, 11 January 2021, on developments in relation to the country’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic; Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and Minister Aaron Motsoaledi will Today, 12 January 2021, lead a media briefing on the COVID-19 restrictions, regulations and enforcement.

Details of the briefing are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 12 January 2021
Time: 16h00

11 January 2021

Government is deeply saddened by the passing of Ms Dolly Mokgatle, the Executive Director and co-founder of Peotona Group Holdings. She was an established business leader who held various leadership positions within several of South Africa's state-owned enterprises and the private sector.

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