17 February 2021

Following the State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered by President Ramaphosa on the 11th February 2021, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is hosting a Youth Imbizo webinar. The purpose of the webinar is to create a platform for the youth to engage on the contents of the SONA and reflect on how it relates to them as the future of South Africa.

The webinar will feature youth panellists from business, media and government.   

17 February 2021 

Government received the first batch of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine last night at the O.R Tambo International Airport. President Cyril Ramaphosa, Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize and Deputy Minister Dr. Joe Phaahla as well as the healthcare workers will be vaccinated this afternoon at Khayelitsha District Hospital in the Western Cape Province.

10 February 2021 

3 February 2021

The South African media are invited to submit their entries for the 2021 SADC Media Awards competition.

1 February 2021

Government would like to advise the public about details pertaining to the Special Official Funeral of the late Justice Khayelihle Kenneth Mthiyane.  Justice Mthiyane passed on Thursday, 28 January 2021.  Following his passing, President Ramaphosa has honoured him by designating his funeral as a Special Official Funeral, Category 2.  

28 January 2021

The Acting Minister in the Presidency, Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will give short remarks to the media on the Cabinet Lekgotla taking place today, 28 January 2021.

Members of the media are invited to cover the remarks as follows:  

Date: Thursday, 28 January 2021
Time: 13h00 (Journalists to login 5 minutes before the start)

Platform: Zoom (details will be shared with those who confirm attendance). 

23 January 2021

Government informs South Africans and the world on the details of the funeral service for the late Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mphikwa Mthembu.

Minister Mthembu passed away on Thursday, 21 January 2021, from COVID-related complications. President Ramaphosa announced that the Minister will be honoured with an Official Funeral Category 1.

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: