The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will roll out a series of outreach activities as part of the 2026/27 Budget Vote programme, aimed at strengthening government’s direct engagement with communities.
The outreach activities form part of GCIS’s ongoing mandate to ensure that communities are informed, empowered, and actively participate in government programmes and decision-making processes.
GCIS will share information on its communication priorities, service delivery programmes, and key national campaigns for the 2026/27 financial year, while also creating platforms for meaningful dialogue with citizens.
Details of the activities are as follows:
18 May 2026
Cleaning of the Langa Massacre Memorial Site in Cape Town. The site commemorates the events of 21 March 1960, where protestors were killed by police, coinciding with the Sharpeville Massacre. Participating stakeholders include GCIS, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, the City of Cape Town, SAPS, Metro Police, Community Policing Forum (CPF), Ward Councillor, Ward Committee, Brand South Africa, and the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA).
19 May 2026
Visit to the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children for a handover of essential items, including sanitary pads, face cloths, and toothbrushes.
20 May 2026
GCIS Budget Vote Speech in Parliament.
21 May 2026
Community outreach activities, including street cleaning, painting of a community service point, and pothole repairs at Ward 87 in Khayelitsha.
Enquiries:
Nomonde Mnukwa
Acting Government Spokesperson
Cell: 083 653 7485
William Baloyi
Deputy Government Spokesperson
Cell: 083 390 7147
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