Nelspruit – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Saturday, 20 May 2017, officiate and address at the graduation ceremony of the first cohort of students who registered at the new University of Mpumalanga (UMP) in 2014.
 
Deputy President Ramaphosa will officiate in his capacity as the first Chancellor of the university, having been installed in April 2016.
 
The May 20 graduation ceremony will take place at the Engwenyama Conference and Sport Resort, White River, Mpumalanga.
 
The graduation ceremony is one of the premier events of the institution and provides a symbolic occasion to reflect on the successes and progress achieved by the university in producing the requisite skills for South Africa’s economic development.
 
The ceremony will also underscore the steady progress achieved by the university in the area of research, teaching and community engagement.
 
In this regard, the University of Mpumalanga will confer about 203 qualifications in the fields of hospitality, agriculture (in plant production and agricultural extension) and others.                                                           
 
Media is invited as follows:
 
Date: Saturday, 20 May 2017
Time: 10H00 (media to arrive at 09h00)
Venue: Engwenyama Conference and Sport Resort, White River, Mpumalanga

 
For more information and accreditation please contact, Sam Bopape on 082 318 5251
 
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

Durban – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Thursday, 25 May 2017, deliver a keynote address at the 19th African Renaissance Conference at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC), KwaZulu-Natal in celebration of Africa Day marking the formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the forerunner to the current African Union.
 
Deputy President Ramaphosa is expected to be joined by the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Willies Mchunu, members of the executive council and senior government officials.
 
The 19th annual African Renaissance Conference brings together various stakeholders to focus on strategies for entrepreneurial development and promotion of international bursary exchange programme for the youth of South Africa.
 
The conference will further provide valuable information to young people and broaden their study opportunities at home and abroad through a variety of international exchange opportunities that are offered by foreign governments and other institutions.
 
In this regard, government working together various stakeholders is committed to discover innovative ways of achieving the United Nations goal on sustainable development.
 
Furthermore, government will continue to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all in line with our National Development Plan.
 
The conference will also be attended by senior leaders in both private sector and government from across the African continent.
 
Media are invited to cover as follows:

Date: Thursday, 25 May 2017
Time: 09H00
Venue: Durban ICC


For enquiries please contact Sam Bopape on 082 318 5251.

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

President Cyril Ramaphosa has on Wednesday, 10 April 2019, met with retired Judge of the Constitutional Court Yvonne Mokgoro on the report of the Enquiry into the fitness to hold office of Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions Adv. Nomgcobo Jiba and Special Director of Public Prosecutions Adv. Lawrence Mrwebi held in terms of section 12(6) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Act.

Having provided the President with the report on 01 April 2019, Judge Mokgoro used the opportunity today to present bound copies of the report and the evidence compiled and to answer any questions of clarity the President may have had on the report.

President Ramaphosa expressed his appreciation to Judge Mokgoro, Advocate Kgomotso Moroka SC and attorney Thenjiwe Vilakazi for their diligent and  timely work.

The President has shared the report with Advocates Jiba and Mrwebi and requested them to submit any representations they may have in response to the findings to the President by Tuesday, 16 April 2019.

President Ramaphosa established the Mokgoro Enquiry in October 2018 and placed Advocates Jiba and Mrwebi on suspension with full pay pending finalisation of the inquiry.

The report of the enquiry will only be publicly released once Advocates Jiba and Mrwebi have had an opportunity to consider it, make their representations and the President has considered such representations.


Media enquiries: Khusela Diko, Spokesperson to the President on 072 854 5707

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

Boksburg - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, 02 June 2017, deliver the closing address at the Inaugural Indigenous and Traditional Leaders Indaba in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni.

The Indaba is held under the theme "Unity in Diversity – Together moving South Africa Forward for an inclusive prosperous future”.

The Indaba, organised by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, is attended by various stakeholders including traditional leaders, indigenous leaders, senior and principal traditional leaders, Kings, members of Contralesa, government and members of the academia.

The Indaba provides a platform for stakeholders to discuss and address issues affecting the important institution of traditional leaders and their communities as well as the role of traditional leaders in radical economic development and land matters.

Media is invited as follows:

Date: Friday, 02 June 2017
Time: 09h00 (address at 10h00)
Venue: Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg, Ekurhuleni

 
Enquiries: Terrence Manase on 0823386707 or Legadima Leso on 083 378 9495

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

Cape Town - SADC Facilitator and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Wednesday 7 June 2017, welcomed the determination of the SADC and AU election observer missions that the elections in the Kingdom of Lesotho were largely peaceful and in line with AU and SADC protocols on elections.
 
The Facilitator extended his profound congratulations to the people of Lesotho and commended them for conducting peaceful elections. We urge all stakeholders to accept the outcome of these peaceful elections as announced by the IEC and an expression of the democratic will of the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho.
 
“The holding of democratic elections in the Kingdom of Lesotho underlines the determination of the people of the region and the continent to ensure good political and economic governance as part of the building blocks towards the renewal of the continent and the achievement of Agenda 2063 as a growth path for the entire continent,” said Deputy President Ramaphosa.
 
“In line with SADC Summit decisions and agreements with all role-players, the SADC facilitation mission with the support of the SADC Oversight Committee will, soon after the formation of the new government, pay an official visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho with a view to convening a multi-stakeholder dialogue forum to build consensus for the implementation of SADC decisions,” continued Deputy President Ramaphosa.
 
“These will include the implementation of the constitutional and security sector reforms as well as recommendations of the Phumaphi Commission of Inquiry.”
 
“We look forward to working with the new government and all role-players towards the achievement of these goals and to help set the Kingdom on the path of sustainable peace, security, constitutionality and development,” concluded Deputy President Ramaphosa.

 
Issued by Ronnie Mamoepa at 082-990-4853

The Presidency
Pretoria

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed eight new board members to fill the vacancies on the Board of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) with immediate effect. The new members of the Board will serve the unexpired term of office of the members who resigned   from  the SABC Board, which will expire on 15 October 2022.
 
In terms of Section 13 of the Broadcasting Act (Act 4 of 1999), non-executive members of the SABC Board must be appointed by the President on the advice of the National Assembly following a process of public participation in the nomination and transparency and openness in the selection.
 
The National Assembly has communicated to the President the exhaustive public consultation process that was followed by the Portfolio Committee on  Communications in accordance with the requirements set out in the Broadcasting Act.

At the recommendation of the National Assembly, the following eight persons have now been appointed to the SABC Board:

• Ms. Mary Papayya; 
• Ms. Jasmina Patel; 
• Dr Marcia Socikwa; 
• Ms. Mamodupi Mohlala-Mulaudzi; 
• Ms. Bernedette Muthien; 
• Advocate Benjamin Motshedi Lekalakala; 
• Professor Sathasivan Cooper; and 
• Mr. David Maimela.
 
The President has further designated Ms Mamodupi Mohlala-Mulaudzi as Deputy Chairperson of the SABC Board.
 
Viewed collectively, the board of the SABC is composed of people who possess qualifications, skills, experience and expertise across a broad spectrum of relevant fields including but not limited to governance and business practice, law, broadcasting policy and regulation, journalism and communications amongst others. 
 
President Ramaphosa wishes the new board members well in their efforts to secure the sustainability of the South African Broadcasting Corporation as an important component of national life and of the deepening of democratic engagement in the country.
 

Media enquiries: Khusela Diko, Spokesperson to the President on 072 854 5707

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will, in his capacity as Chairperson of the South African Aids Council (SANAC) and the Human Resource Development Council of South Africa (HRDCSA), participate in the inaugural HEAIDS Youth Conference on Saturday, 10 June 2017.
 
Deputy President Ramaphosa will engage with young people in an open dialogue on HIV, STI, TB, general health, youth economic empowerment, social inequalities and other challenges affecting them.
 
The Conference will take place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
 
The dialogue will be one of the highlight of this Conference organised by Higher Education and Training HIV/Aids national programme (HEAIDS) under the leadership of Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Mduduzi Manana.  The Conference will be staged between the 9 and 12 June 2017.
 
HEAIDS is a national facility to develop and support the HIV mitigation programmes at South Africa's public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), and Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges (TVETs).
 
The Conference, under the theme “Ukuhlonyiswa Kwabasha” (Empowering the Youth), brings together more than 1 800 young people from across the country who will include learners from schools, universities, TVET colleges and communities.
 
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, and Deputy Minister in The Presidency Buti Manamela along with several other government ministers and a number of MECs of health will also be in attendance.
 
Members of the media are invited as follows:
 
Opening of the Conference by Deputy Minister Mduduzi Manana
 
Date: Friday, 09 June 2017
Time: 10h00
Venue: Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, 45 Bram Fischer Road, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
 
Open dialogue with the Deputy President
 
Date: Saturday, 10 June 2017
Time: 09h00
Venue: Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, 45 Bram Fischer Road, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
 
For accreditation please send your details to registrations@heaidsconference.co.za or contact Nadia Nel on 081 439 3912.

 
Enquiries: Terrence Manase – 0822 338 6707
 
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

Eastern Cape - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Public Employment Programme Inter-Ministerial Committee (PEP IMC), will tomorrow, Friday 09 June 2017 conduct his 5th PEP Antipoverty site visits to Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) projects in the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality in Whittlesea (Hewu) in the Eastern Cape.
 
The aim of the visit is for the Deputy President to interact with participants of various Expanded Public Works Programmes and visit the programme’s sites to assess their impact it terms of alleviating poverty and providing employment to the people of the Eastern Cape.
 
The visit by the Deputy President also is aimed at inspiring hope in the lives of both the participants of the Public Employment Programmes and the communities who benefit from them.
 
The PEP-IMC, chaired by Deputy President Ramaphosa, includes Ministers who are responsible for securing greater synergy among public employment programmes.
 
Media Programme
 
· Handover of a Cyber Lab at the Zamokuhle Senior Secondary School
Time: 08h00 (Media to arrive at 7h30
Venue: Zamokuhle Senior Secondary School
 
· Visit the Nomaxabiso White Door of Hope Victim Support Center
Time: 10h00
Venue: Whittlesea Police Station
 
· Visit to the Ncedisizwe Home Base Care Project
Time: 10h40   
Venue: Ekuphumleni Community Hall, Dongwe Township
 
· Visit to the Phumelela Disabled Children Care Centre’s Exhibition stall
Time: 11h00
Venue: Sada Ekuphumleni Sport Ground
 
· Public Participation Programme with community members
Time: 11h30
Venue: Sada Ekuphumleni Sport Ground
 
Please RSVP with Nangamso Gxaba on 0723216355 or Kgomotso Mathuloe on 082 957 3667

 
Issued by Ronnie Mamoepa – 082 990 4853
 
The Presidency
Pretoria

Cape Town - Deputy President and Leader of Government Business will tomorrow, Wednesday 14 June 2017, engage with Members of Parliament in the National Assembly by answering his last Oral Questions in this second term of Parliament.   

The Deputy President, President Jacob Zuma and all Members of the Executive continue to meet their Constitutional mandate of accounting to Parliament through, among others, the mechanism of Parliamentary Questions. 

The Deputy President is expected to reflect on efforts to strengthen state-owned enterprises in line with recommendations of the Presidential Review Commission on state-owned enterprises with a view to improving governance, stabilise finances, increase productivity and ensure they contribute to the country’s developmental agenda.

In particular, coming against the background of recent high levels of violence against women and children that have occupied the attention of the nation recently, Deputy President Ramaphosa is also expected to reassure to the nation of measures underway through various ministries and civil society to eliminate violence against women and children. These are anchored on the Integrated Plan of Action to fight Gender-based Violence.

He will further assure Parliament that government remains committed to rebuilding trust among social partners and social cohesion in our communities. 

Deputy President Ramaphosa is also called upon to reflect on the successes of the recently-held World Economic Forum (Africa) and its impact on challenges including poverty, under-development and inequality facing the country and indeed the entire African continent.


Issued by Ronnie Mamoepa at 082-990-4853

The Presidency
Pretoria

Durban - Deputy President and Chairperson of the South African Aids Council (SANAC), Cyril Ramaphosa, will deliver a keynote address at 8th Annual SA Aids Conference tomorrow, Thursday, 15 June 2017, at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
 
The conference, themed “The Long Walk to Prevention: Every Voice Counts”, is an opportunity to understand the state of HIV and Aids epidemic in terms of treatment and prevention, and finding possible innovative solutions to ensure that South Africa achieves an AIDS-free   society.
 
The conference is expected to be attended by more than 3000 delegates from all spheres of government, civil societies, NPOs and academia dealing with HIV and Aids.
 
The conference also expects the presentation of more than 600 oral abstract driven presentations covering a variety of topics that includes: 
 
. Basic and Clinical Sciences;
. Epidemiology, Prevention and Public Health;
. Social, Political, Economic and Health Systems;
. Ethics, Marginalisation and the Protection of Human Rights; and,
. Best Practises: Programmes, Communications and Community Engagement
 
Members of the media are invited as follows:
 
Date: Thursday, 15 June 2017
Time: 09h00
Venue: Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

 
Issued by Ronnie Mamoepa – 082-990-4853
 
The Presidency
Pretoria