16 December 2019
Media briefing on outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on 13 December 2019
Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Friday, 13 December 2019.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
9 December 2019
Today South Africans received the sad news of the passing away of struggle stalwart and hero of the liberation struggle Professor Ben Turok. Professor Turok was 92 years old when his family announced his passing today, 09 December 2019.
Professor Turok dedicated his life to the betterment of the people of South Africa and ensured that we enjoy the democracy we have today.
3 December 2019
The South African media are invited to submit their entries for the 2020 SADC Media Awards competition.
26 November 2019
On Wednesday, 27 November, government will host a memorial service for the late King Zwelonke Sigcawu. Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 27 November 2019
Time: 14h00
Venue: East London Abbotsford Christian Centre in Eastern Cape.
The service is open to members of the public to attend and there is no accreditation required for members of the media.
26 November 2019
Members of the media who wish to cover the funeral service of the late King Zwelonke Sigcawu are advised to apply for accreditation before the deadline of Wednesday, 27 November 2019.
King Sigcawu passed on in the morning of Thursday, 14 November 2019. President Ramaphosa has since declared that the King will be honored with a Special Official Funeral Category 1 with military honors. This is in line with government’s State, Official and Provincial Funeral Policy.
26 November 2019
Government wishes to provide update on the preparation for the Official Memorial and Special Official Funeral of the late AmaXhosa King, Zwelonke Mpendulo Sigcawu who passed on in the morning of Thursday, 14 November 2019.
President Ramaphosa has since declared that the King will be honored with the Special Official Funeral Category 1 with military honors. This is in line with government’s State, Official and Provincial Funeral Policy.
1. Official Memorial Service
25 November 2019
The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster Ministers will hold a media briefing to update the public on its successes and the plans for the festive season safety campaign.
The details of the media briefing are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 26 November 2019
Time: 14h00
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Parliament in Cape Town
NB: There will be a video link to Ronnie Mamoepa Media Centre, Tshedimosetso House, Cnr Frances Baard and Festival streets, Hatfield in Pretoria.
23 November 2019
Members of the media who have applied for accreditation to cover the launch of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children on Monday, 25 November 2019 and the launch of Waterberg District Development Model which will take place on Tuesday, 26 November 2019 are advised to collect their accreditation cards as follows:
Day One:
Date: 24 November 2019
Time: 09h00 – 17h00
Venue: Mogol Golf Club, Lephalale
Day Two:
21 November 2019
A. Issues in the environment
1. South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC)
20 November 2019
Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 20 November 2019.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Thursday, 21 November 2019
Time: 11h00
Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria.
NB: Members of the media based in Gauteng are advised that there will be a video link at Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Parliament, Cape Town
