Department of GCIS Ministers

By | December 8, 2021

Department of GCIS Ministers, the Government Communication and Information System reports to the Ministry of Communications. President Jacob Zuma announced on 25 May 2014 that the Ministry of Communications will be responsible for:



  • Department of Communications
  • Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
  • Independent Communications Authority of South Africa
  • South African Broadcasting Corporation
  • Brand South Africa
  • Media Development and Diversity Agency
  • Film and Publication Board.

Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams

Post: Private Bag X745, PRETORIA, 0001
Street: Tshedimosetso House, 1035 cnr Frances Baard and Festival streets, Hatfield, PRETORIA

Chief of Staff
Ms Zolisa Xabadiya 
Cell: 083 624 7785
E-mail: [email protected]

Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana

Post: Private Bag X745, PRETORIA, 0001
Street: Tshedimosetso House, 1035 cnr Frances Baard and Festival streets, Hatfield, PRETORIA



Head of Office
Mr Tebatso Chokoe
Cell: 066 304 6681
Tel: 012 473 0423
Email: [email protected]

Parliamentary and Media Liaison Officer
Mr Chrispin Phiri
Cell: 066 304 6609
Tel: 012 473 0053
Email: [email protected]

Personal Assistant
Ms Mmakoloane Moloto
Cell: 082 537 6824
Tel: 012 473 0485
Email: [email protected]

Private Secretary
Ms Nobusi Nqadolo
Cell : 066 304 6598 / 083 748 9309
Tel: 012 473 0428
Email: [email protected]

Former Ministers

  • Mmamaloko Kubayi-Nguabane
  • Ayanda Dlodlo
  • Faith Muthambi
  • Ohm Collins Chabane
  • Obed Bapela
  • Dina Pule
  • Mantombazana Tshabalala-Msimang
  • Essop Pahad

Former Deputy Ministers

  • Tandi Mahambehlala
  • Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams