North West Provincial GCIS Office

07/08/2018

Here’s a list of useful numbers that can help you and others around you in need of help.

01/08/2018

To all the women out there..

You are kind, You are love, You are caring, You are giving, You are honest, You are intelligent, You are strong, You are courageous, You are fierce.

You are human! You are Woman!

We celebrate you..

Wishing you a happy Women's Month

13/07/2018

Government thanks South Africans for their support during the 100 Men March

Government thanks all South Africans who joined the 100 Men March today, a call to action and to end gender based violence. People in their thousands marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to voice their concern about violence on women and children. They also committed to be part of the solution by signing a pledge to end violence against the most vulnerable, women and children.

Minister of Communications, Nomvula Mokonyane said “We thank all our partners and stakeholders who played a role towards making this day a success. Without your support we would not have achieved this. As we approach Women’s Month in August, let us continue to work together in the fight against gender based violence”.

Read full statement:

10 Jul 2018Government thanks all South Africans who joined the 100 Men March today, a call to action and to end gender based violence. People in their thousands marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to voice their concern about violence on women and children. They also committed to be part of t...

09/07/2018

Good morning Mzanzi!!

Get your walking shoes ready for tomorrows 100 Men March!! :)

The march is to raise awareness on violence against women and children.

The march is open to all South Africans to participate, including women.

Participants will gather on an open ground at Cnr Kgosi Mampuru Street and Madiba Street, near Schubart Park in Pretoria

Date: Tuesday, 10 July 2018
Time: 08h00 for 10h00 (march starts at 10h00)
Destination: Union Buildings, Southern Lawns

Note to Motorists:

Intersections will be affected and motorists are advised to use alternative routes.

Members of the media are invited to cover the .
Media RSVPs should be forwarded to:
Ireen Manyuha
E-mail: [email protected]

Ishmael Selemale
E-mail: [email protected]

Enquiries:
Phumla Williams, GCIS Acting Director-General
Cell: 083 501 0139

Read full advisory: https://www.gov.za/speeches/government-communications-arrangements-100menmarch-8-jul-2018-0000

05/07/2018

27/06/2018

Today marks 21 days before former President Nelson Mandela centenary celebration. Each and every one of us has the ability & the responsibility to start changing the world for the better for all.

27/06/2018

First year students who qualified to get a bursary from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) need to ensure that they sign their bursary agreement by 31 July 2018.

22/05/2018

SA has a duty to educate youth

Government is delivering on its promise to ensure free higher education for qualifying students.

Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor says South Africa is able to afford bursaries for children of poor and working class families entering universities and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges in 2018.

"Government has invested an additional R7.166 billion to fund bursaries for children of poor and working class families entering universities and technical and vocational education and training TVET colleges this year."

Minister Pandor confirmed that R4.581 billion has been set aside for qualifying university students and R2.585 billion is for TVET college students.

https://www.vukuzenzele.gov.za/sa-has-duty-educate-youth

16/05/2018

We can and must do more to prevent violence against women, support survivors of abuse and bring perpetrators to justice.

04/05/2018

11/04/2018

Africa's first phamacy ATM revolutionises public health care

Alexandra residents can now get their chronic medicines at the touch of a button, thanks to Africa’s first ‘ATM pharmacy’.

In mid-March, the Gauteng Department of Health launched the revolutionary Pharmacy Dispensary Unit (PDU) in the sprawling township situated in the north of Johannesburg. It will reduce congestion at the surrounding public health care facilities and allow patients to get their chronic medicines and be on their way within minutes.

Speaking at the launch of the PDU, Gauteng Health MEC Dr Gwen Ramokgopa said that the state-of-the-art system will dramatically reduce waiting times and will also improve the public health care system.

Read more: https://www.vukuzenzele.gov.za/africas-first-phamacy-atm-revolutionises-public-health-care