Media Releases
2004
2003
2002
 
 
Date
Description
1 August 2008
Minister Pallo Jordan congratulates Janet Buckland
28 July 2008
Women's Day celebrations
21 July 2008
Why Government stopped funding the 'Controversial' Naledi Theatre Awards
18 July 2008
Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr Z. Pallo Jordan to host the Timbuktu Manuscript and Scholarship Exhibition
16 July 2008
R300m on new National Library
4 July 2008
No fraud in Arts & Culture for financial year 2007/08
10 June 2008
On the burial of a Cultural Nation Builder, Alfred Nokwe by Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr Z. Pallo Jordan
26 May 2008
Statement on the passing on of Gospel Superstar, Vuyo Mokoena by Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr. Z Pallo Jordan
22 March 2008
14th Anniversary of Freedom Day Celebrations on 27 April 2008 in Cape Town: statement by Minister of Arts and Culture, Dr Z. Pallo Jordan
17 April 2008
Briefing on Freedom Day by Minister of Arts and Culture, Dr Z Pallo Jordan at the Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street Parliament
12 March 2008
Media Statement on the Passing of legendary South African Prima Ballerina, Ms Phyllis Spira from Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan
5 March 2008
Statement on race “controversy” in theatre sector
4 March 2008
Media Invitation
Minister of Arts & Culture to open the regional conference of the African Academy of Languages
27 February 2008
Media Statament on the death of renowned world music artist “Umanji.”
by Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan
25 February 2008
Dr Z Pallo Jordan, Minister of Arts & Culture on South African Director Alex Gibney winning an oscar for best documentary feature: A taxi to the dark Side at the 80th academy awards
21 February 2008
Statement on the Passing on of young kwaito firebrand Tebogo “Zombo” Ndlovu by Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan
16 February 2008
Statement on the passing on of a young, gifted, african television actress, Ms Ashley Callie by Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan
12 February 2008
Key note address by  the Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr. Z Pallo Jordan,  during the Inaugural Blindlib Board Meeting
11 February 2008
Dr Z Pallo Jordan, Minister of Arts & Culture congratulates Mr Ben Schoeman, A young piano great for winning the 11th Unisa International Piano Competition
11 February 2008
Dr Z Pallo Jordan Congratulates the Soweto Gospel Choir for Winning yet a second award grammy for Best Traditional World Music Category
21 January 2008
Theft of South African Artifacts and Heritage Objects
17 January 2008
Almost R200-Million to Rebuild Libraries and Buy Books
17 January 2008
Tribute to Afro-Soul King, Stompi Mavi by Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr Z. Pallo Jordan
16 January 2008
New Library Council to Finish Transformation Charter
12 December 2007
Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr Z. Pallo Jordan Pledges over R160-Million to Make Facilities Accessible for People with Disabilities
05 December 2007
Celebrating a Spirit of National Unity and Reconciliation
28 November 2007
Dr Z Pallo Jordan on Handspring Puppet Company on Winning the Evening Standard Theatre Award in London
20 November 2007
Message from Minister Dr .Z. Pallo Jordan on the Passing Away of Professor Elize Botha
19 November 2007
Art Gallery opens in honour of Noria Mabasa
1 November 2007
Minister of Arts and Culture ,Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan refutes R13-Million “Unexplained Expenditure.”
30 October 2007
South Africa to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the SS Mendi Tragedy
19 October 2007
Media Statement on the death of World Renowned Reggae Artist, Lucky Dube by Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan
11 October 2007

Former Mozambique President Chissano to deliver the Chief Albert Luthuli memorial lecture

15 September 2007
Media Statement on the death of a Great African Composer, Alan Silinga by the Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan
07 September 2007
Themba Wakashe appointed as the new Director- General for the Department of Arts and Culture
05 September 2007
Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan announces funding for Movie, “More Than Just A Game” on Robben Island Soccer Team in the 1960s’ to 80s
03 September 2007
Media Invitation -Arts & Culture Minister,Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan Launches Heritage Month Programme of Activities
26 July 2007
Women emancipation, empowerment, equality and eradication of poverty…NOW!
18 June 2007
Discussion at the Cape Town Book Fair by Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan - Slavery: An Ancient Institution with Modern Consequences
09 June 2007
Statement on the Passing Away of the Revolutionary Artist, Sembene Ousmane, 9 June 2007 by Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan, Minister of Arts and Culture.
08 June 2007
Statement on the Passing Away of the Revolutionary Artist, Sembene Ousmane, 9 June 2007 by Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan, Minister of Arts and Culture.
05 June 2007

Minister Pallo Jordan Launched a Campaign to Promote Indigenous African Languages through Literature

19 April 2007
Statement by Sandile Memela, Spokesman for the Ministry of Arts and Culture, on the Department’s “Quiet Diplomacy” to fight piracy in the music industry
27 March 2007
Minister of Arts & Culture , DR. Z. Pallo Jordan announces the Eastern Cape Province as the host of the national Freedom Day celebrations
28 February 2007

Statement on the Passing on of Veteran Actor, Director, Playwright, Band-Leader & Singer, Mr. Sam Williams By Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan

20 February 2007

Minister Z. Pallo Jordan Congratulates the South African Writers Shortlisted for the 2007 Commonwealth Writer’s Prize.

20 February 2007
Boost For Indigenous Xhosa Literature and Promoting Culture of Reading among African Language Speakers.
16 February 2007
Media Invitation for the Night of the 60’s Event on 23 Feb 2007.
12 February 2007
Minister Z. Pallo Jordan on Soweto Gospel Choir Winning a Grammy Award for Nourishing the Souls of the People of the World.
6 February 2007
Ministry of Arts & Culture on Bok Van Blerks’s Supposed Afrikaans “Struggle Song,” De La Rey and Its Coded Message to Fermenting Revolutionary Sentiments.
5 February 2007
Dr Z. Pallo Jordan To Receive President of China, President Hu Jintao’s Substantial Grant To The African World Heritage Fund.
31 January 2007
Statement  from the Ministry of Arts and Culture on Panel of Afrikaans Academics.
23 January 2007
Statement on slaughter ritual.
17 December 2006
Statement on the Murder of Taliep Peterson.
21 November 2006
Department of Arts And Culture Hosts A Craft Supermarket As Part of The 50th Anniversary of The Women’s Anti-Pass March.
14 November 2006
Statement on South Africa Joining The Commonwealth Foundation by Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan.
14 November 2006
Statement on the Passing on of Jabu Khanyile by Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan.
7 November 2006
Minister Z. Pallo Jordan on Freshly Ground’s Zolani Mahola and Lebo Mashile Winning the Mtv Best African Group and Noma Awards, Respectively.
6 November 2006

On The Wrong Reasons Why the Department Of Arts & Culture Is Called the “Party Department” Of Government by Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan.

3 November 2006
Indigenous Literature Launch
27 October 2006
Film & TV Unit At Monash SA Wins Mail & Guardian Award.
26 October 2006
Department of Arts and Culture hosts The Beautiful Things Craft Supermarket as part of the 50 th Anniversary of the Women’s Anti-Pass March.
26 October 2006
Invitation to Attend the Interviews of the National Film and Video Foundation.

12 October 2006

Presidents Mbeki and Guebuza Commemorate the 20 th Anniversary of the Samoral Machel Tragedy.
4 October 2006
Handing Over Ceremony of Sound Equipment by the Government of Japan to the Government of South Africa for the State Theatre.
3 October 2006

Media Invitation to the Signing of a Programme of Cultural Cooperation between South Africa and Mauritius.

17 September 2006
Heritage Month Puts Spotlight on Music
5 September 2006
Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan on the name-change of Lydenberg to Mashishing
1 September 2006
Apology to Mrs. M Wixley
28 August 2006

Heritage Month media launch.

28 August 2006
Its time to honour the heroines of yesteryearIts time to honour the heroines of yesteryear
25 August 2006

Media Statement by the Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture on South Africa’s Participation at the Venice Biennale.

23 August 2006
Launch of the Cape Town Jazz Orchestra.
21 August 2006
Dr Frene Ginwala speaks at the Lilian Ngoyi Memorial Lecture.
21 August 2006

Women marching for equality, peace and development The Progressive Women's Movement of South Africa.

14 August 2006
Statement by Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan on the passing away of Professor Mazisi Raymond Kamdabuli Kunene.
11 August 2006
Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan announced the Appointment of New Board Members to the National Arts Council (NAC) 2006 – 2009
3 August 2006
Commemoration of the 1956 Women’s March to the Union Buildings
1 August 2006
Media Statement by Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan on the Status of the Renaming to O.R Tambo International Airport
1 August 2006
Minister of Arts & Culture, Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan announces the Appointment of New Board Members to the National Arts Council (NAC) 2006 – 2009
28 June 2006
Commemoration of the 1956 Women’s March to the Union Buildings.
27 June 2006
Statement Issued by the Ministry of Arts and Culture.
27 April 2006
Media Statement by Dr. Z. Pallo Jordan, Minister of Arts and Culture on the 12th Anniversary of South African Freedom Day.
5 March 2006
Message of Congratulations from Minister Z Pallo Jordan to the Cast and the Director of “Tsotsi” for Winning an Oscar as the Best Foreign Film.
10 February 2006
Parliamentary Media Briefing Economic Cluster 11
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