Minister Jackson Mthembu conducts information blitz and community engagement ahead of State of the Nation Address: 13 Feb

12 February 2020

The Minister in the Presidency, Mr Jackson Mthembu   will on Thursday, 13 February 2020, conduct an information blitz and community engagement in Cape Town ahead of the State of the Nation Address (SoNA).

The engagements led by Minister Mthembu aim to ensure that government reports back on previous SoNA commitments and educate members of the public on what SoNA means to allow them to be better equipped to engage with the contents of the speech and how it impacts their lives.

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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 31 January 2020

1.  Cabinet decision

1.1 Alongside the three-day Cabinet Lekgotla held at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Tshwane from 29 to 31 January 2020, a Special Cabinet was held on Friday, 31 January 2020. 

1.2 The Minister of Public Service and Administration, Mr Senzo Mchunu, briefed Cabinet on the wage negotiations with the Public Service unions currently underway. A more extensive discussion on these negotiations will take place in the next sitting of Cabinet.

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Government Communications on collection of media accreditation for funeral service of Dr Richard Maponya

13 January 2020

Members of the media who have applied for accreditation to cover the official funeral of Dr Richard Maponya are advised to collect their accreditation cards as follows:

Date: Monday, 13 January 2020         
Time: 08h00 – 16h00
Venue: University of Johannesburg, Soweto Campus

NB: Members of the media are advised to bring along their ID’s and press cards on the collection of accreditation.

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Government calls on media to apply for accreditation for Special Official Funeral of Dr Richard Maponya

10 January 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 for esteemed business leader Dr Richard Maponya who will be buried on Tuesday, 14 January 2020 in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Dr Maponya, widely respected as the doyen of black business, passed away on Monday 6 January 2020, a few days after celebrating his 99th birthday.

The President has directed that the National Flag fly at half-mast from Friday 10 January 2020 until the evening of the burial.

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Government mourns the passing away of Prof Ben Turok

 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.

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