The Media Development & Diversity Agency (MDDA), led by the Minister in the Presidency, Mr Mondli Gungubele, (MP), will unveil the brand-new state-of-the-art broadcast studios at Engcobo FM 96.6 MHz, on Friday 09 September 2022, in Engcobo Local Municipality, Chris Hani District in the Eastern Cape.
 
The event will be graced by the Honourable Premier of Eastern Cape Province, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, Executive Mayor of Chris Hani District Municipality, Cllr Wongama Gela and Mayor of Engcobo Local Municipality, Cllr Siyabulela Zangqa.
Engcobo FM is a community radio station based in the Chris Hani District. It was awarded an FM radio frequency Community Broadcast license from ICASA in 2017 and only went on-air in June 2021. The station is owned by the community of Engcobo, which identified the need to have a platform to capture and broadcast local news.
Engcobo FM’s slogan is befittingly: Ikhaya Lakho, your home. The broadcast language split is 95% isiXhosa and 5% English, 24 hour 7 days a week, and the news content is 60% local news and 40% international news.
The new state-of-the-art studios will enhance Engcobo FM Community Radio station to audio streaming and other 4IR opportunities, which will elevate the quality of broadcasting, opening more areas to the programmes and content that carries information about community activities and inspire young people to be the best at whatever career they choose to follow.
 
The unveiling of State-of-the-Art Studios is scheduled as follows:
Date: Friday, 09 September 2022
Time: 09h00-13h00
Venue: Engcobo Indoor Sport Centre
 
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For more information, contact the MDDA Senior Manager: Communications and Strategy, Rudzani Tshigemane, e-mail: Rudzani@mdda.org.za /068 104 0984 or  Nonceba Mhlauli, Ministry Spokesperson, 072 623 3462 / Nonceba@dpme.gov.za
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The Minister in The Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, will host a dialogue on gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in Gugulethu, Western Cape, on 31 August 2022. The programme is necessitated by the prevalent cases of gender-based violence against children and women in Gugulethu and surrounding communities.  

The dialogue will offer various stakeholders from Government, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), Gugulethu and surrounding areas an opportunity to engage Minister Gungubele on the devastating impact of the GBVF, Government interventions and possible community support. 

Members of the media are invited to attend the dialogue as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 31 August 2022
Time: 09:00 -13:00
Venue: Ikhwezi Recreational Hall, Gugulethu, Western Cape Province

For confirmation, kindly contact Ms Lerato Maboea on 071 267 8006 or Lerato@dpme.gov.za 


Media enquiries: Ms Nonceba Mhlauli on 072 623 3462 or Nonceba@dpme.gov.za 

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Issued by: The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Pretoria

Minister in the Presidency, Mr Mondli Gungubele, together with Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr Pravin Gordhan will visit service delivery facilities in the Sedibeng District Municipality, Gauteng Province on 10 August 2022 as a build-up programme for the upcoming District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo on the 12th of August 2022 in Sedibeng District Municipality. 
 
Minister Gungubele and Gordhan will use this opportunity to assess the quality of service delivery in Sedibeng District Municipality and ascertain progress in the implementation of the District Development One-Plan.
 
The visit will also focus on access and provision of government services and aim to give expression to the legacy tagline of this 6th Administration, “Leave no one behind” through mobilising the public to be part of Government’s effort in eradicating poverty, creating employment and reducing inequality.
 
Through this visit, the Ministers will engage with facility managers of the below identified facilities on planned initiatives to contribute towards the improvement of service delivery in the District and explore possible areas for collaboration.
 
Minister Gungubele and Gordhan will also interact and listen to the citizen’s views with regards to service delivery issues and gauge the public mood on government’s efforts in dealing with service delivery matters ahead of the DDM Presidential Imbizo.
 
 
 
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Programme details:
 
Part 1
Venue: Mafatsane Home Affairs in Evaton, Emfuleni Local Municipality
Time: 09:00 – 11:15
 
Part 2
Venue: Small Farm Clinic in Evaton, Emfuleni Local Municipality
Time: 11:30 – 13:45
 
Part 3
Venue: Sebokeng Zone 17 Clinic, Emfuleni Local Municipality
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
 
Part 4
Media door-stop
Venue: Sebokeng Zone 17 Clinic, Emfuleni Local Municipality
Time: 16:00 – 16:30
 
For confirmation, Kindly contact Mr Pfumelani Mayimele at 065 660 3839 or email at Pfumelani@dpme.gov.za and Mr Richard Mantu at 072 488 1520 or email at richard.mantu@dpe.gov.za.
 
Issued by Government Communications (GCIS) on behalf of the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) and the Department of Public enterprises (DPE)
09 August 2022

Minister in the Presidency Mr Mondli Gungubele and Minister of Finance Mr Enoch Godongwana will launch the Operation Vulindlela second quarter report. The briefing follows on the one held on 13 May 2022, and will provide an update on reforms being implemented by departments supported by Operation Vulindlela. Operation Vulindlela is a joint initiative of the Presidency and the National Treasury, aimed at fast-tracking the delivery of structural economic reforms to unblock economic growth. Operation Vulindlela focuses on priority reforms in five areas: energy; digital communications; water; transport; and visa reform.

Details of the media briefing are as follows:
Date: 05 August 2022
Venue: Virtual
Time:12:00 – 14:00

Register in advance for this webinar: https://gcis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-cWU3_b4T9S-RlUG3E2Nqw  

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Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

Deputy President David Mabuza will on Thursday, 13 October 2022, deliver the opening address at the National Township, Rural and Informal Economy Symposium, at Empekweni Beach Resort near Port Alfred.
 
The Deputy President will address the symposium in the context of his delegated responsibility to assist the President in coordinating interventions to stimulate and support rural and township economy through the implementation of empowerment models.  The symposium will take place under the theme “Elevating the Informal, Social and Solidarity Economies: Best Practices to inform Policy”. 
 
In this regard, the symposium seeks to develop and enhance the overarching national government policy and plan in the informal economy by:
• Launching an Informal economy stakeholder platform, that is representative of sectors of the economy of South Africa, 
• providing a networking platform and exchange lessons, best practices, and ideas within the informal economy.
 
Deputy President Mabuza is expected to draw insights from international best practices to inform our national policy options. Furthermore, the Deputy President will use this opportunity to reflect on the post Covid-19 pandemic envisioned in the informal economy and small and medium enterprises, especially businesses owned by youth and women. 
 
Members of the media are invited to the symposium as follows:
Date:13 Octoberb2022
Venue: Empekweni Beach Resort (near Port Alfred), Eastern  Cape Province
Time: 08h00 (Media to arrive at 07h00)

Please confirm your attendance with Mmantshu Selwadi on 071 532 3193.

For more information please contact, Sam Bopape from the Presidency on 082 318 5251 or Sendra Mashego from the Small Business Development Department  on  076 601 1564.
 

Media enquiries: Sam Bopape on 082 318 5251

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

Deputy President David Mabuza will on Thursday, 13 October 2022, visit the Eastern Cape Province in the Amathole District, to engage with Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders at the Provincial House of Traditional Leaders in Bisho.
 
The Deputy President is engaging Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Task Team established by President Cyril Ramaphosa, to address issues raised by Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership.
 
The Task Team is committed to develop effective and efficient traditional leadership institutions that are able to address the challenges facing citizens, especially those in rural areas. 
 
Through these engagements, the Task Team seeks to leave a lasting legacy of strengthened service delivery to rural communities including the preservation of cultural heritage and its wealth throughout the country. 
 
The meeting will be attended by, amongst others, representatives of the National and Provincial House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, Amakhosi and Amakhosikazi in the province, as well Local Mayors.
 
Deputy President Mabuza will be joined by the Premier of the Eastern Cape Province, Oscar Mabuyane, Deputy Minister of COGTA Obed Bapela, Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Mcebisi Skwatsha, together with Members of the Provincial Executive Council.
 
Members of the media are requested to cover the event as follows:
Date: Thursday, 13 October 2022                                            
Venue: Provincial House of Traditional Leaders, Bhisho                               
Time: 11h30 (Media to arrive at 11h00)
 
For more information and accreditation please contact, Sam Bopape on 082 318 5251 or Sonwabo Mbananga on 082 045 3963.
 
 
Media enquiries: Sam Bopape on 082 318 5251
 
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

Deputy President David Mabuza, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Task Team established to respond to issues raised by Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, will engage with Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders on Wednesday, 12 October 2022 in Khathu, the Northern Cape.

The ongoing engagements with Traditional and Khoi-San leaders by the Deputy President seek to strengthen the role of Government and the institution of traditional leadership to represent communities, preserve cultural heritage and build our nation.

Through these engagements, Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders have had the opportunity to make proposals to Government on how to confront the challenges that face our nation currently as well as how they will contribute to make South Africa a better place for all.

Deputy President Mabuza will be joined by the Premier of Northern Cape Province, Dr Zamani Saul, and accompanied by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Mr Mcebisi Skwatsha, and the Deputy Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Obed Bapela, as well as Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment.

Date: Wednesday, 12 October 2022
Time: 10h30 (Media to arrive at 9h30)
Venue: Gamagara Town Hall, Khathu


Members of the media are requested to confirm their attendance with Linah Ledwaba on 066 240 7635.

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

Deputy President David Mabuza, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Task Team established to respond to matters raised by Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, will pay a courtesy call on Isilo Samabandla His Majesty King MisuZulu Ka Zwelithini on Thursday, 06 October 2022. 
 
The courtesy call on His Majesty will precede an engagement the Deputy President will have with Traditional Leaders in the KwaZulu-Natal Province on Friday, 07 October 2022. 
 
The engagement with Traditional Leaders is in line with the Government’s commitment to ensure support to Traditional Leaders so that they are able to fulfill their roles in the development of rural communities and the preservation of our heritage, among others. 
 
The Deputy President's engagement with Traditional leaders aims to facilitate a social compact between Government and the institution of Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership in addressing all matters of concern faced by traditional communities.
 
The Deputy President will be accompanied by the Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and Premier of KwaZulu-Natal Province, Ms Nomusa Dube-Ncube. 
 
The courtesy call on Isilo Samabandla, His Majesty King MisuZulu Ka Zwelithini by the Deputy President takes place a few weeks prior to the King’s Coronation Ceremony, which will take place at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 29 October 2022.
 
Members of the media are invited as follows:
 
1.Courtesy call on His Majesty King MisuZulu Ka Zwelithini:
Date: Thursday, 06 October 2022
Time: 10:00
Venue: KwaKhangelamankengane Royal Palace, KwaNongoma, KwaZulu-Natal Province.
 
2. KZN Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders engagement:
Date: Friday, 07 October 2022
Time: 10:00 (Media to arrive at 09h00)
Venue: Mayville Conference Centre, Durban, KZN.
 
Members of the media are requested to confirm their attendance with Linah Ledwaba on 066 240 7635.
 
 
Media enquiries: Linah Ledwaba on 066 240 7635
 
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

Deputy President David Mabuza, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Task Team established to respond to issues raised by Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, will on Friday, 23 September 2022, engage with Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders in the Mpumalanga Province.

This meeting is a continuation of engagements that the Deputy President has been having with traditional leaders in different provinces in an effort to resolve prevailing challenges they have raised with government.

These ongoing engagements between government and traditional leaders are aimed at resolving issues of development confronting traditional communities and Traditional and Khoi-San leaders respectively.

This engagement will take place in a month where South Africa observes and celebrates the rich heritage of South Africa and its diverse cultures, which is central to the institution of traditional leadership.

Deputy President Mabuza will be joined by the Premier of Mpumalanga province, Ms Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane, and accompanied by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Mr Mcebisi Skwatsha; and the Deputy Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Obed Bapela.

Date: Friday, 23 September 2022
Time: 11h30 (Media to arrive at 10h30)
Venue: Nutting House Lodge, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Province

Members of the media are requested to confirm their attendance with Linah Ledwaba on 066 240 7635

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

Acting President David Mabuza has noted with concern the accidents that have occurred on South African roads involving trucks. 

The first truck accident took place on Saturday, 17 September 2022 in uPhongolo, KwaZulu-Natal and claimed 20 lives. 

Earlier yesterday, another accident took place on the R66/34 near Ulundi again in the KwaZulu-Natal with no reported fatalities. 

The Acting President has thanked the rapid response by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government in attending to the needs of the victims’ families in this hour of grief. 

The Acting President underscored the importance of road safety, and that it should be a priority for all road users to curb the high fatality rate as a result of road accidents. 

“Every life that is lost on the road is one too many, we therefore call on road users to exercise caution and be patient with other road users, in order to save lives," said Acting President Mabuza. 

The Acting President further called on every concerned South African not to resort to destruction of property and violent acts against truck drivers, but should allow authorities to attend to the prevailing challenge on the roads. This would include an imbizo with the trucking industry to discuss the challenges faced by drivers and find solutions that will improve safety on the roads for truck drivers and other road users.  


Media enquiries: Sam Bopape on 082 318 5251

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria