| Date | Title | Description |
| 14.10.2024 | Government Communications calls for media to apply for accreditation ahead of Presidential Imbizo in eThekwini | Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) calls on members of the media wishing to cover the forthcoming District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo to apply for accreditation. The Imbizo is scheduled to take place on ... |
| 19.09.2024 | Navigating the Digital Frontier: South Africa's Media Evolution | In the heart of South Africa, a digital revolution is brewing. The winds of change are blowing through the media landscape, and they carry both promise and peril. Deputy Minister Kenny Morolong recently underscored the urgency for media to ... |
| 19.09.2024 | Media invited to apply for accreditation to cover events related to the Exile Repatriation Project | The South African Government, through the Departments of Sport, Arts and Culture, Justice and Constitutional Development, as well as Defence and Military Veterans, invite members of the media to apply for accreditation to cover events relat... |
| 18.09.2024 | South Africa: Deputy Minister Morolong Calls On Media to Adapt to Digital Era to Survive | The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has emphasised the media's necessity for long-term self-sustainability strategies as many traditional publications struggle with declining readership and closure.
According to Morolong,... |
| 18.09.2024 | South Africa: Digital Platforms Crucial to Keeping Citizens Connected | Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has emphasised the significance of digital platforms like Meta in connecting citizens and empowering them through educational content, job opportunities, service announcements and real-time... |
| 16.09.2024 | GCIS invites media to apply for Media Accreditation for Special Official Funeral of Pravin Gordhan | The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) invites members of the media who wish to cover the funeral service of the late former Minister Pravin Gordhan to apply for accreditation.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Sp... |
| 06.09.2024 | Deputy Minister Kenny Morolong: Roundtable discussion on media’s influence in shaping Africa’s indispensable relationship | Programme Director, Mr Clayson Monyela, DDG for Public Diplomacy, DIRCO
High Commissioner of South Africa to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr Thamsanqa Mseleku
Acting High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr Alexander Tem... |
| 30.08.2024 | Government Communications hosts service delivery activation celebrating 30 years of Freedom and Democracy at Mabopane Train Station, 30 Aug | Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will host a service delivery activation during the celebration of the 30 years of Freedom and Democracy under the theme “30 years of Democracy; Partnership and Growth”, at Mabopane Trai... |
| 13.08.2024 | Government invites media to apply for accreditation for Gauteng DDM Presidential Imbizo | Government Communication and Information system (GCIS) calls on members of the media wishing to cover the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo scheduled for the 23rd of August 2024 to apply for accreditation.
The DDM Preside... |
| 06.08.2024 | Government Communication hosts panel discussion on 30 Years of Women Excellence in Community Media, 8 Aug | As part of the Women’s Month celebrations, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) together with Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) will host a panel discussion themed “30 Years of Women Excellence in Community Media ... |
| 12.07.2024 | Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni: Government Communication and Information System Dept Budget Vote 2024/25 | Address on the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) 2024/25 Budget Vote, Minister in the Presidency, Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, 12 July 2024 , Cape Town
Honourable House Chairperson,
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on... |
| 11.07.2024 | Health Minister to forge ahead with implementing NHI ‘in phases’ | Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has emphasised the department’s commitment to forge ahead with the National Health Insurance in phases. Image: GCIS
Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has emphasised the department’s commitment to fo... |
| 06.07.2024 | When is the first lekgotla of the new cabinet? | New cabinet’s first lekgotla. Images by Wikimedia Commons and flickr/governmentza
The president and his newly-appointed ministers will hold their first lekgotla next week to discuss policy.
Minister Ntshavheni said that the medium-term stra... |
| 01.07.2024 | Who’s who in South Africa’s new cabinet | Electricity & energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed a cabinet including members of opposition parties that agreed to join a ruling alliance after elections on 29 May failed to produce an outright winn... |
| 24.06.2024 | GNU must accelerate policy reforms: Ramaphosa | President Cyril Ramaphosa. Image: GCIS
South Africa’s newly formed government must accelerate the pace of reform to help improve the business environment and attract investment, President Cyril Ramaphosa said.
Ten political parties signed u... |
| 23.06.2024 | ANC reaches agreement with these 10 parties to form Government of National Unity | Cyril Ramaphosa and John Steenhuisen shaking hands in Parliament. Image: GCIS
The African National Congress (ANC) has reached an agreement with 10 political parties to form a Government of National Unity (GNU) for the seventh administration... |
| 18.06.2024 | Government Communications briefs media on media accredited to cover 2024 Presidential Inauguration, 18 June | Technical briefing for media accredited to cover the 2024 Presidential Inauguration
All media who have been accredited to cover the 2024 Presidential Inauguration ceremony are invited to attend a technical briefing on the logistical arrange... |
| 15.06.2024 | Government briefs media on the state of readiness to host 2024 Presidential Inauguration, 15 Jun | Government will update the media on the state of readiness for the upcoming Presidential Inauguration.
Members of the media are invited to cover the media briefing as per the details below:
Date: Saturday, 15 June 2024
Time: 14h00
Venue: Ro... |
| 15.06.2024 | Government briefs media on the state of readiness to host 2024 Presidential Inauguration Ceremony, 15 Jun | Government will update the media on the state of readiness for the upcoming Presidential Inauguration.
Members of the media are invited to cover the media briefing as per the details below:
Date: Saturday, 15 June 2024
Time: 14h00
Venue: Ro... |
| 15.06.2024 | State of readiness for Presidential Inauguration of 7th administration by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on South African Presidential Inauguration 2024 | Media statement on the state of readiness for the Presidential Inauguration of the 7th administration by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the South African Presidential Inauguration 2024
Welcome to this briefing on the state of readiness ... |
| 10.06.2024 | Chief Justice confirms first sitting of the National Assembly | Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. Image: SABC News
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has determined that that first sitting of the National Assembly will be on Friday, 14 June.
Members of Parliament taking their oaths. Image: GCIS PARLIAMENT CANCELS F... |
| 16.05.2024 | Government Communications hosts panel discussion on tourism media opportunities in SADC region, 22 May | Government Communications hosts panel discussion on tourism media opportunities in the SADC region
The Government Communications and Information System (GCIS) in collaboration with the Department of Tourism and Brand South Africa invite mem... |
| 06.05.2024 | Landlords allegedly lock out NSFAS students due to non-payment | Students with their NSFAS bank accounts. Image: X/@mynsfas.
National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Administrator Freeman Nomvalo has assigned staff to urgently attend to issues pertaining to alleged outstanding payments for private ... |
| 03.05.2024 | Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa briefs media on implementation of Energy Action Plan, 6 May | The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will be hosting a media briefing to provide updates on the progress of the Energy Action Plan.
Date: Monday, 06 May 2024
Time: 11:00 (Media setup from 10... |
| 01.05.2024 | Corruption drains Nsfas of over R21 million annually | Nsfas losing over R21 million a year to corruption. Photo: GCIS / Flickr.
Blade Nzimande, the Minister of Higher Education, has disclosed that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) is losing more than R21 million annually to cor... |
| 30.04.2024 | How many EPWP jobs did Cape Town’s R32 million investments yield? | Cape Town’s R32m investments create over 2000 EPWP jobs—image by GCIS.
Over 2000 jobs were created through Cape Town’s R32 million investments in the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), benefiting 14,547 unemployed residents since the 2... |
| 30.04.2024 | Elections 2024: How is the president elected in South Africa? | How is the president elected in South Africa 2024 elections. Image: Siyabulela Duda / GCIS
Not long now, everybody. On Wednesday, 29 May we’ll be heading to the polls and submitting our votes in the 2024 elections, which are seen to be the ... |
| 26.04.2024 | Government Communications calls media to apply for media accreditation for Northern Cape DDM Presidential Imbizo | Government Communication and Information system (GCIS) calls on members of the media wishing to cover the upcoming District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo to apply for accreditation.
The DDM Presidential Imbizo is scheduled to ... |
| 05.04.2024 | Sport, Arts and Culture launches national Freedom Month in celebrating 30 Years of Democracy, 9 Apr | Government through the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) will on Tuesday, 09 April 2024 officially launch the national Freedom Month in celebrating 30 Years of Democracy at the Freedom Park & Museum Amphitheatre. The... |
| 03.04.2024 | Minister Thulas Nxesi briefs media on plans to create employment opportunities nationally across various sectors and industries, 4 Apr | Members of the media are invited to a briefing session where Employment and Labour Minister TW Nxesi will announce plans to create employment opportunities nationally across various sectors and industries in the upcoming months.
Members of ... |
| 02.04.2024 | Home Affairs makes strides in recruiting unemployed graduates | The Department of Home Affairs has begun the first phase of its digitisation project. Image: GCIS / Flickr
The Department of Home Affairs initiative to employ 10,000 young graduates has resulted in nearly 3,700 jobs for unemployed youths si... |
| 29.12.2023 | Weather: Take precautions during inclement weather conditions | Inclement weather conditions are expected in six provinces over the next two days. Photo: Pexels
The South African government has urged residents in various provinces to take precautionary measures and follow instructions from respective Di... |
| 09.10.2023 | South Africa: Communications and Digital Technologies Hosts National Digital and Future Skills Conference, 26 to 27 Oct | As the world moves into the digital era, developing and underdeveloped countries continue to be hit hard by lack of skills to navigate the challenges that come with the proliferation of digital technologies in all spheres of life. This chal... |
| 06.08.2023 | South Africa: Gauteng Roads and Transport Adds Faulty Traffic Signals Reporting to #PotholeFixGP App | Gauteng adds faulty traffic signals reporting to #PotholeFixGP App
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has moved to introduce an additional feature to report faulty traffic signals through the "PotholeFixGP", an applicat... |
| 13.06.2023 | South Africa: Minister Naledi Pandor Expresses Concern Regarding the Treatment of South African Businesses in Cameroon | Minister Pandor expresses concern regarding the treatment of South African businesses in Cameroon
Following the Official Working Visit and subsequent developments of Minister Naledi Pandor to Yaoundé, Cameroon on 14 April 2023, to promote t... |
| 05.06.2023 | GCIS adapts to changing communication landscape – Ntshavheni | Ntshavheni is plagued with problems in her portfolio – Photo: GCIS / Flickr
As a response to the fast-changing communication environment, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will fast-track the upskilling of its workf... |
| 31.01.2023 | SADC invite community media to enter media awards | Community media called to participate in 2023 media awards. Image: Unsplash
The South African media are invited to submit their entries for the 2023 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards competition by 28 February.
“Las... |
| 31.01.2023 | SA concern over pit bull attacks | Pitbulls’ concern in SA as attacks continues. Image: Pixabay
The recent trail of vicious pit bull attacks that have cost life and limb is a matter of concern to everyone.
“However, some people like the fact that these dogs are scary and can... |
| 06.09.2022 | South Africa: Home Affairs On Progress of Digitisation Project | Verification, assessment and interview of the candidates in the DHA digitisation project underway - Department of Employment and Labour
After a nervy start the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) collaborative effort with the Department of Emp... |
| 01.08.2022 | South Africa: Gauteng Government Welcomes the Commencement of E-Hailing Mediation Process | Gauteng government welcomes the commencement of e-hailing mediation process
Gauteng MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure, Jacob Mamabolo, has welcomed the commencement of the mediation process between the Gauteng e-Hailing Part... |
| 07.07.2022 | Is your child a gamer? Here’s how to ensure they’re safe online… | The Information Resource Centre of Government Communication and Information System has provided five tips for parents to ensure their children are safe while gaming online. Photo: Stock Image / Pixabay
Updated rules for South Africa’s censo... |
| 21.06.2022 | South Africa: Minister Thandi Modise - Sixth United Nations Partnership for Technology | Remarks by Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Thandi Modise, on the occasion of the 6th United Nations Partnership for Technology in Peacekeeping Symposium
Programme Director;
USGs Jean-Pierre Lacroix, and Atul Khare;
Ministers a... |
| 20.06.2022 | South Africa: Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela Launches Technology Innovation Incubator for the Youth, 23 Jun | Deputy Minister of Tourism Fish Mahlalela will launch the Tourism Technology Grassroots Innovation Incubator Programme (TTGIIP) aimed at introducing a pool of young innovators to spearhead ideas to stimulate the growth of the sector through... |
| 06.06.2022 | South Africa: MEC Jacob Mamabolo On PotholeFixingGP Reporting App | Gauteng Government welcomes the take up of the PotholeFixingGP reporting App
Gauteng MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure, Jacob Mamabolo, has expressed his appreciation on the increasing use of the PotholeFixingGP Application ... |
| 15.05.2022 | SAHRC asks treasury for funds to protect whistleblowers | The SAHRC has asked National Treasury for funding to help protect and ensure the security of whistleblowers of the country.
In the battle against corruption and abuse of power, information has been a valuable asset. This is why the South Af... |
| 13.05.2022 | Global Fund grants SA R8.8bn to combat HIV/Aids, Malaria and TB | The whopping $547m (R8.8bn) from the Global Fund is earmarked for programmes tasked with eradicating HIV/Aids, Malaria and TB. Photo: Flickr/GovernmentZA
Millions of South Africans continue to endure the daily hardships brought about by HIV... |
| 28.04.2022 | South Africa: Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni On the Progress Update of Broadcast Digital Migration | The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, MP on the progress update of broadcast digital migration
1. Introduction
1.1. Many developments involving the Broadcast Digital Migration (BDM) and Analogue S... |
| 29.03.2022 | South Africa: MEC Jacob Mamabolo Meets With Unity in Diversity Representing E-Hailing Driver Partners | Joint statement of the Gauteng department of roads and transport and unity in diversity
Gauteng MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure, Jacob Mamabolo, together with Head of Department, Dr Darion Barclay, met with Unity in Divers... |
| 29.03.2022 | Africa: Communications and Digital Technologies On High Court Judgement On Final Date for Analogue Switch-Off in South Africa | High Court Judgement on ETV's Vs Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies re final date for analogue switch-off in South Africa
The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni notes and acce... |
| 10.03.2022 | TymeBank rolls out medical insurance product, hits 4.5m customers | Tauriq Keraan, TymeBank CEO.
Digital-only bank, TymeBank has partnered with National HealthCare Group to introduce TymeHealth, billed as one of the most affordable medical
MEDICAL Critical healthcare communications and patient-centric solut... |
| 07.01.2022 | State capture report: Now for the prosecutions | - |
| 07.01.2022 | State capture report: Now for the prosecutions | No self-respecting theatre critic would dream of reviewing a three-act play during the interval at the end of the first act. But that is what one is compelled to do after South Africa’s State Capture Commission released part one of its inqu... |
| 24.02.2020 | The race is on in South Africa to increase oyster volumes | South Africa is a country with a large capacity to farm oysters, but production, especially of the preferred Pacific oysters, has been on the decline.
That decline has partly been the result of increasing farm closures caused by a surge in ... |
| 27.09.2019 | South Africa’s cabinet delays fishing rights allocation to 2021 | South Africa has delayed the renewal and issuance of new commercial fishing permits – which were initially set to expire in December 2020 – for one year to allow the country's Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) to stre... |
| 28.05.2019 | SA startup GovChat announces it’s secured investment facility of up to R20m | Pretoria-based citizen engagement platform GovChat has secured an investment facility from JSE-listed firm Capital Appreciation, that will allow the start to tap up to R20-million in funding from the listed company.
GovChat said in a state... |
| 28.05.2019 | SA startup GovChat announces it’s secured investment facility of up to R20m | Pretoria-based citizen engagement platform GovChat has secured an investment facility from JSE-listed firm Capital Appreciation, that will allow the start to tap up to R20-million in funding from the listed company.
GovChat said in a statem... |
| 06.09.2018 | These are the 4 things government has promised to do to prop up the economy | Minister Nomvula Mokonyane briefing media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday (GCIS)
Cabinet calls on all sectors of South Africa to rally behind state-led initiatives to boost economic growth, minister of communication... |
| - | SALGA says KZN floods just a taste of climate change disasters | South Africa is in the eye of the climate change storm, according to SALGA this is due to corruption, poor planning and infrastructure. Photo: Supplied
The country is in poor shape if it hopes to survive the natural disasters of climate cha... |
| - | South Africa’s deadly July 2021 riots may recur if there’s no change | South Africa’s deadly July 2021 riots may recur if there’s no change: Image: Adobe stock
Last July South Africa was hit by a wave of devastating violence that left over 350 people dead and caused massive economic damage. Different people ha... |
