Hlengiwe Nhlabathi-Mokota

Provincial Director: GCIS Mpumalanga | Communications | Media+Stakeholder Relations | Former Gov Spokesperson |Journalist |🏅Sivukile Journalism Award|🇿🇦

[South African Government @GovernmentZA]

[Watch live] Inter Ministerial Committee on Migration briefing the media on the current migration situation #ManagingMigration #RSAatWork #GovZAUpdates

https://t.co/K3pRv8tpqG

[South African Government @GovernmentZA]

✨ Reflecting on the late King's commitment to the safety and wellbeing of young initiates, Deputy President Paul Mashatile recalled His Majesty's unwavering support for safe customary initiation practices.

"Today, we have thousands of young men undergoing safe medical circumcision because he took action and said, 'Let them go alive and return alive.'"

His Majesty King Makhosonke II Mabhena's leadership was defined by wisdom, compassion and a deep commitment to protecting the dignity and future of his people. 👑🕊️

#KingMakhosonkeII
#RIPKingMakhosonkeII
#InitiationSeason
#GovZAUpdates

[GCIS_Mpumalanga @GCISMpumalanga]

DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE DELIVERS EULOGY IN HONOUR OF KING MAKHOSONKE II

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile is currently delivering a eulogy at the Special Official Memorial Service of the late His Majesty King Makhosonke II Enock Makhosoke Mabhena, King of the amaNdebele Nation.

The service brings together government leaders, traditional authorities, dignitaries, family members and community members to honour the life, leadership and enduring legacy of His Majesty King Makhosonke II.

May His Majesty’s commitment to his people, culture and heritage continue to inspire generations.

#KingMakhosonkeII
#AmaNdebeleNation
#HonouringOurKing
#RoyalLegacy
#GovZAUpdateMP

[GCIS_Mpumalanga @GCISMpumalanga]

HONOURING ROYAL LEADERSHIP AND LEGACY

Her Majesty Queen Manyaku Maria Thulare, also known as Queen Regent Hlapogadi Leganabatho II of the Bapedi Nation, joins dignitaries, traditional leaders and communities in paying tribute at the Special Official Memorial Service for the late Ingwenyama Enock Makhosoke II Mabhena.

The nation remembers His Majesty’s life of service, leadership, wisdom and dedication to the people of the AmaNdebele Nation.

May his legacy continue to inspire generations.

#KingMakhosokeII
#RoyalLegacy
#HonouringOurLeaders
#GovZAUpdatesMP

[GCIS_Mpumalanga @GCISMpumalanga]

HAPPENING NOW | SPECIAL OFFICIAL FUNERAL OF HIS MAJESTY KING MAKHOSONKE II

The proceedings of the Special Official Funeral Service of the late His Majesty King Makhosonke II, King of the amaNdebele nation, are underway at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga Province.

The nation has gathered to bid farewell to His Majesty, who is being honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 1, including military ceremonial honours.

The funeral service recognises King Makhosonke II’s decades of leadership, his commitment to cultural preservation, community development, and strengthening relations between traditional leadership and government.

#KingMakhosonkeII
#AmaNdebeleNation
#GovZAUpdateMP

[GCIS_Mpumalanga @GCISMpumalanga]

HAPPENING NOW | DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE TO DELIVERS EULOGY AT THE SPECIAL OFFICIAL FUNERAL OF KING MAKHOSONKE II

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will deliver a eulogy at the Special Official Funeral Category 1 service of the late His Majesty King Makhosonke II Enock Makhosonke Mabena, King of the amaNdebele Nation.

The funeral service is taking place at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium, KwaMhlanga, Thembisile Hani Local Municipality, Mpumalanga Province, where family, traditional leaders, government representatives, and members of the public have gathered to pay tribute to the life and legacy of His Majesty.

King Makhosonke II, who passed away on 9 June 2026 at the age of 65, is being honoured with military honours in recognition of his leadership, contribution to the amaNdebele Nation, and service to the people of South Africa.

#KingMakhosonkeII #AmaNdebeleNation #SpecialOfficialFuneral #Mpumalanga #GovZAUpdateMP

[GCIS_Mpumalanga @GCISMpumalanga]

🕊️ PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR THE SPECIAL OFFICIAL FUNERAL OF HIS MAJESTY KING MAKHOSONKE II @NkangalaDM

Preparations and military rehearsals are underway ahead of the Special Official Funeral Category 1 of the late His Majesty King Makhosonke II – Enock Makhosonke Mabhena of the AmaNdebele Nation.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that His Majesty will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 1, including full military honours, on Sunday, 14 June 2026.

His Majesty King Makhosonke II, a revered traditional leader of the AmaNdebele Nation, passed away on Tuesday, 09 June 2026, at the age of 65, after dedicating 40 years of leadership on the throne.

The nation joins the AmaNdebele Royal Family and all mourners in paying tribute to a life of service, wisdom, and leadership.

🕯️ May His Majesty’s legacy continue to inspire generations to come.

#KingMakhosonkeII #AmaNdebeleNation #SpecialOfficialFuneral #MilitaryHonours #SouthAfricaMourns #GovZAUpdateMP

[GCIS_Mpumalanga @GCISMpumalanga]

🚨 ANTI-CORRUPTION AWARENESS CAMPAIGN | OSHOEK PORT OF ENTRY

Join the Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum (BMIACF) as we strengthen border security, promote integrity, and combat fraud and corruption.

📍 Oshoek Port of Entry
📅 10 June 2026
⏰ 07:30

Together, let’s:
✅ Secure our borders
✅ Fight corruption and fraud
✅ Support efficient immigration services
✅ Build a safer South Africa

Say NO to corruption. Report wrongdoing. Protect our nation. 🇿🇦

#BMIACF #AntiCorruption #SecureBorders #BorderManagement #HomeAffairs #FraudAwareness #IntegrityFirst #OshoekPortOfEntry #SouthAfrica #BMA #SIU #GovernmentZAUPdatesMP

[GCIS_Mpumalanga @GCISMpumalanga]

📢 YOUTH MONTH 2026 | MPUMALANGA CAMPUS ACTIVATIONS 🇿🇦

As part of Youth Month celebrations, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will host Campus Activations across Mpumalanga on 10 June 2026, creating platforms for young people to engage on government programmes, opportunities, and issues affecting their future.

📍 Activation Venues and Times:
🔹 Mapulaneng TVET College (Bushbuckridge) – 10:00
🔹 CN Mahlangu TVET College (Dr JS Moroka) – 11:00
🔹 Emalahleni TVET College (Emalahleni) – 10:00
🔹 Sibanesetfu TVET College (Chief Albert Luthuli) – 09:00

💬 Join the conversation as we empower young people through information sharing, dialogue, and participation in building a better South Africa.

🌟 Youth Month 2026: Empowering South Africans Through Communication Excellence

#YouthMonth2026
#MpumalangaCampusActivations
#GovZAUpdates
#YouthEmpowerment
#YouthDevelopment
#TheFutureCalls
#YouthMonth
#ANationThatWorksForAll
#GCISMpumalanga
#GovZAUpdateMP

[GCIS_Mpumalanga @GCISMpumalanga]

#MediaAlert STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON THE PASSING OF HIS MAJESTY KING MAKHOSONKE II OF THE AMANDEBELE NATION

It is with deep sadness that I mourn the passing away today, Tuesday, 9 June 2026, of His Majesty King Makhosonke II - Enock Makhosonke Mabhena - reigning King of the amaNdebele Nation.

His Majesty, the traditional leader of the amaNdebele akwaManala, has left us at the age of 65 after 40 years on the throne.

My thoughts and prayers – and I know those of the nation – go out today to the Royal Household, Her Majesty Queen Sekhothali, amaNdebele and the Basotho nation from whom Her Majesty is descended.

We will in due course pay tribute to the King as a pillar of national unity in diversity and as a champion of development, with education and land restitution as part of his vision.

Today we mourn his passing and we stand alongside amaNdebele in this painful hour.

We offer our deep condolences to the Royal Household once more.

Media enquiries:

Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – [email protected]

ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

https://t.co/pSZMzxQiKm

Pretoria

[GCIS_Mpumalanga @GCISMpumalanga]

🇿🇦 A historic step forward in HIV prevention!

Join President Cyril Ramaphosa and Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi for the Official National Launch of the Lenacapavir Rollout, a groundbreaking long-acting HIV prevention medicine that offers protection without the need for a daily pill.

📅 5 June 2026
🕙 10:00
📍 Lilian Ngoyi Centre, Secunda

Free health screening and testing services will be available, including HIV, TB, Diabetes and Hypertension testing.

Together, we can build a healthier, HIV-free future.

#Lenacapavir4HIVPrevention #TakeControlStayProtected #EndHIV #HealthForAll #GovZaUpdatesMP

[Hlengiwe Nhlabathi-Mokota @Hlengi]

@MddaMedia @NEMISA_ @GCISMpumalanga

[Media Development and Diversity Agency(MDDA) @MddaMedia]

Join the MDDA Community Media Excellence Programme!

The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) invites community media practitioners, aspiring broadcasters, volunteers, interns, publishers, and content creators to participate in a three-day online Community Media Excellence Programme from 08–10 June 2026, running daily from 09h00 to 15h00 (log in from 08h30).

This interactive training programme will focus on:
•Content Creation
• Audience Engagement
•Measuring Media Impact

This practical, hands-on workshop is designed to strengthen the skills of community media practitioners by providing foundational knowledge and competencies required to produce credible, engaging, ethical, and compliant content across community media platforms.

Whether you are starting your journey in community media or looking to sharpen your existing skills, this programme will equip you with valuable tools and insights to enhance your impact.

To register, click on the link below:

https://t.co/8QigF9pSfQ

#MDDA #CommunityMediaExcellence #CommunityMedia #MediaDevelopment #ContentCreation #AudienceEngagement #MediaImpact #SkillsDevelopment #CommunityBroadcasting #MediaTraining

[GCIS_Mpumalanga @GCISMpumalanga]

*TO ALL MEDIA / NEWS EDITORS*

*THURSDAY 28 MAY 2026*

*PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO ADDRESS OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF @SANParks KRUGER NATIONAL PARK CENTENARY*

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Saturday, 30 May 2026, address the official launch of the Kruger National Park (KNP) Centenary Commemoration at Skukuza Rest Camp in Mpumalanga.

The year 2026 marks a significant milestone in South Africa’s conservation history as Kruger National Park commemorates 100 years since its formal proclamation in 1926.

Held under the theme, “Our Heritage, Our Future,” the centenary commemorations will reflect on a century of conservation leadership, biodiversity protection, scientific progress, tourism development and heritage management.

This milestone also reaffirms the country’s commitment to environmental sustainability, inclusivity and shared heritage.

The centenary further provides an opportunity to honour the generations of rangers, scientists, communities, conservationists and leaders who contributed to the development and protection of one of the world’s most renowned protected areas.

The commemoration highlights the importance of collaborative partnerships in conservation, tourism and environmental sustainability, as well as the resilience and recovery of the Park following recent flooding that affected infrastructure, tourism operations and surrounding communities.

Kruger National Park remains one of South Africa’s leading conservation and tourism assets and continues to contribute significantly to biodiversity conservation, research, economic development and job creation.

The President will address the official launch as follows:

*Date:* Saturday, 30 May 2026
*Time:* 18h00
*Venue:* Skukuza Rest Camp, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga

*Media enquiries:*
Vincent Magwenya
Spokesperson to the President
[email protected]

*ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA*

https://t.co/pSZMzxQiKm⁠

Pretoria

[South African Government @GovernmentZA]

📍HAPPENING TOMORROW | Honouring the brave. Advancing the fight.

Minister in the Presidency for Woman, Youth, and Persons with Disability, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga launches the 70th anniversary commemoration of the 1956 Women's March under the theme, "Empowered Women Empower the Nation" , where over 20,000 women marched against unjust pass laws and changed

📅 29 May 2026 | 09h00 – 12h00
📍 Freedom Park, Pretoria

🔗 Advisory https://t.co/hcw7TZwST2

#1956WomensMarch #70YearsOfCourage #WomenEmpowerment #ENDGBVF #StopGBVF #GovZAUpdates

[GCIS_Mpumalanga @GCISMpumalanga]

📍 MBOMBELA | ROAD INTERSECTION ACTIVATION

Ahead of the 2026 Budget Vote, the Government Communication and Information System engaged directly with community members in CityofMbombela to raise awareness about the role and functions of government communication.

The activation created a platform for citizens to interact with officials and gain a better understanding of how government communicates policies, programmes, and services to the public.

Established in terms of Section 239 of the Constitution as a strategic unit in The Presidency, the GCIS is committed to empowering South Africans through communication excellence by delivering effective communication services and strengthening engagement with citizens and stakeholders.

GCIS continues to lead and coordinate the government-wide communication system, ensuring that communities remain informed and have access to government policies, plans, and programmes.

#GCISBudgetVote2026 #GovernmentCommunication #Mbombela #TakingGovernmentToThePeople #PublicEngagement #GovZAUpdateMP @Khu_Ntshavheni

[GCIS_Mpumalanga @GCISMpumalanga]

JOIN THE LIVE GCIS BUDGET VOTE 2026

Minister in the Presidency, Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, together with Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Mr Kenny Morolong, will table the GCIS Budget Vote.

🗓 20 May 2026
⏰ 16:45
📍 Good Hope Chambers

Tune in live on government digital platforms and stay informed on government priorities, programmes, and service delivery initiatives.

#GCISBudgetVote2026
#GovZAUpdates
#GovernmentCommunication
#ANationThatWorksForAll

[GCIS_Mpumalanga @GCISMpumalanga]

MEDIA ADVISORY

MINISTER NTSHAVHENI AND DEPUTY MINISTER MOROLONG TO TABLE GCIS BUDGET VOTE 2026/27

Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, alongside Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Kenny Morolong, will table the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Budget Vote, which outlines the GCIS priorities and plans for the 2026/27 financial year. The Budget Vote will also outline the plans and priorities of the GCIS entities, Brand South Africa and the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA).

Following the Budget Vote, on 21 May 2026, Minister Ntshavheni will lead a delegation from GCIS, Brand SA and the MDDA on a street cleaning and painting campaign in Khayelitsha as part of the Love Your Street by keeping cities and neighbourhoods clean initiative.

The Budget Vote will be delivered as follows:

Date: 20 May 2026
Time: 16h45
Venue: Good Hope Chamber

Live Streaming:
Facebook: GovernmentZA Facebook
Twitter/X: GovernmentZA on X
YouTube: GovernmentZA YouTube Channel

Enquiries:
Nomonde Mnukwa – Acting Government Spokesperson
Cell: 083 653 7485

William Baloyi – Deputy Government Spokesperson
Cell: 083 390 7147

Issued by the Government Communication and Information System

19 May 2026

[GCIS_Mpumalanga @GCISMpumalanga]

📍 HAPPENING NOW | FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE MASS VACCINATION ROLLOUT

The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, together with the Mpumalanga MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs, Khethiwe Moeketsi, is leading the seventh nationwide mass vaccination rollout campaign against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), joined by neighbouring agriculture ministry representatives from Eswatini 🇸🇿 and Mozambique.

📍 Shabalala Crush Pen (next to Shabalala Cemetery), Hazyview under the City of Mbombela Local Municipality

The campaign forms part of government’s ongoing efforts to protect livestock, support farmers, and strengthen biosecurity measures in the agricultural sector.

#FootAndMouthDisease #FMDVaccination #Agriculture #LivestockProtection #Mpumalanga #GovernmentAtWork #CityOfMbombela #GovZaUpdates

[GCIS_Mpumalanga @GCISMpumalanga]

🇿🇦 30 YEARS OF THE CONSTITUTION | PANEL DISCUSSION

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) hosted a meaningful panel discussion reflecting on the milestones of 30 years of South Africa’s Constitution and the progress of democracy.

The discussion featured distinguished panelists including:
• Dr. Norah Fakude-Nkuna �� renowned businesswoman and community leader.
• Hlengiwe Nhlabathi-Mokota – Provincial Director: GCIS.
• Bonga Hekzin.LLB student
• Sakhile Nkosi – Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.

The engagement highlighted the importance of protecting constitutional values, advancing human rights, strengthening democracy, and empowering communities through active citizenship.

Together, we continue to celebrate and uphold the freedoms and rights enshrined in our Constitution.

#30YearsOfTheConstitution
#Constitution30
#DemocracyInAction
#GCIS
#GrowingSouthAfricaTogether
#ANationThatWorksForAll