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Government Communication and Information System, Republic of South Africa
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Minister Masutha to brief media on the coming into effect of the Legal Practice Act of 2014 and the election process for Legal Practice Council

In terms of the legislation, the Council will be constituted following a nomination and election process as per regulations approved by Parliament on 29 August 2018

The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Advocate Michael Masutha will, together with the National Forum on the Legal Profession, brief the media on the implementation of the Legal Practice Act of 2014. The implementation of the Act will bring into operation a single unified statutory Legal Practice Council that…

Government Communication and Information System, Republic of South Africa
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Media invitation to join Deputy Minister, Ms Stella Tembisa Ndabeni-Abrahams and ICT Captains of Industry at the South African Competitiveness Forum

This will be the first time the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Telecom World Conference is hosted on African soil

Brand South Africa in collaboration the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services, Department of Small Business Development, Standard Bank and Ericsson will host a roundtable discussion on Policy Support for SMMEs and Women in Information Communication and Technology (ICT). The roundtable engagement comes ahead of South Africa hosting the 2018…

Government Communication and Information System, Republic of South Africa
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Government Activities for the Week 28 August – 02 September 2018

The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build a better South Africa

Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 28 August – 02 September 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build a better South Africa. The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, will…

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Deputy Minister Nel to attend the Sibikwa Arts Centre’s 30th Anniversary Celebration

The Deputy Minister will be expected to address the value of arts in nation building and social cohesion within communities

The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr Andries Nel will attend the Sibikwa Arts Centre’s 30th Anniversary Celebration. Sibikwa has used the arts as a tool for community development and has served the community by inspiring, nurturing and empowering young and old through arts. It has…

Government Communication and Information System, Republic of South Africa
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Public Service Commission to release the Quarterly Bulletin titled The Pulse of the Public Service covering the Period 01 April to 30 June 2018

The bulletin is released by the PSC with the view to keep stakeholders abreast on governance matters in the Public Service

The Public Service Commission (PSC) will brief members of the media on its quarterly bulletin titled The Pulse of the Public Service at a media briefing to be held on Wednesday, 29 August 2018. The bulletin covers the period 01 April to 30 June 2018. The Pulse of the Public…

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Recorded Live Births, 2017

A majority of the current births registrations were for male children (460 774) while 452 725 were for females, resulting in a sex ratio of 102

The Recorded live births, 2017 report released by Statistics South Africa today shows that a total of 989 318 births were registered in South Africa in 2017. This indicates an increase of 2,1% from the 969 415 birth registrations in  2016. Of the 989 318 births registered in 2017, 897…

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Government condemns the remarks articulated by Adam Catzavelos

Government urges law enforcement agencies to take action against Mr Catzavelos

Government strongly condemns the racial comments articulated by Adam Catzavelos, in a video that went viral on social media. His racist comments cannot be justified and display one of the most despicable form of racism. Government urges law enforcement agencies to take action against Mr Catzavelos. Acting GCIS Director-General Phumla…

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South Africa: Minister of Communications to Unveil Plans for Comprehensive Broadcasting Policy Review

The constantly evolving issues and concerns arising in the dynamic and fast-paced broadcasting sector

The Minister of Communications Ms Nomvula Mokonyane invites members of the media to a press briefing on Monday 25th of June 2018 to unveil plans for a comprehensive Broadcasting Policy Review as committed during the department’s 2018 budget vote last month. The constantly evolving issues and concerns arising in the…

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South Africa: Minister of Environmental Affairs, Dr Edna Molewa Attends the Petersberg Climate Dialogue and the 2nd Session of the Ministerial on Climate Action (Moca) in Brussel

The Dialogue is aimed at coming up with ways to support the international climate change negotiations by providing an informal forum for high-level political discussions

The Minister of Environmental Affairs, Dr Edna Molewa is attending the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin, Germany on the 19th June 2018 and the 2nd Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA) scheduled to take place from 20 to 21 June 2018, in Brussels. The Petersberg Climate Dialogue will bring together ministers…