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Minister John Steenhuisen opens 58th conference of the South African Society for Agricultural Extension and first Agricultural Extension Week
South African Government
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June 30, 2025
Today, the Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen reaffirmed the government's dedication to agricultural extension services, highlighting their pivotal role in fostering inclusive rural development, ensuring food security, and facilitating...
Minister John Steenhuisen commends efforts in combating stock theft
South African Government
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June 30, 2025
Today, the Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen praised the Delmas Valke and AfriForum for its contributions to fighting stock theft, a crime that affects farmers across the country. "Stock theft is a big threat to our agricultural community....
Eastern Cape Provincial Government on floods update status update as of 30 June 2025
South African Government
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June 30, 2025
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government is providing an update on the ongoing search and recovery efforts following the 9-10 June 2025 disastrous floods in the province. As of today, the 30 June 2025, sadly, a total of 102 bodies have been...
Minister Ronald Lamola leads South Africa’s delegation to 4th International Conference on the Financing for Development Summit in Spain, 30 Jun to 3 Jul
South African Government
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June 30, 2025
At the invitation of the President Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón of the Government of Spain and United Nations Secretary - General António Guterres, the South African government, led by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon....
Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala addresses Agrément South Africa Industry and Stakeholder Engagement Forum meeting
South African Government
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June 30, 2025
The Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, has called for focused collective attention on sustainable and innovative solutions for climate resilience as the country faces climate disasters. Speaking at the Agrément...
Deputy Minister Chupu Mathabatha: NARYSEC youth: Pass-out parade
South African Government
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June 30, 2025
Programme director, lieutenant colonel and officer in command, 4 Artillery Regiment, Mr Brendon Mabee MEC for agriculture and rural development, North West, Mr Madoda Sambatha MEC for environmental affairs, rural development and land reform,...
Africa-China Trade Momentum Accelerates at Key Expo
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 30, 2025
The 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) — Quality African Products CHANGSHA, China, June 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Haiwainet, the website of the overseas edition of the People's Daily, today reported, the 4th China-Africa Economic...
Deputy Minister David Mahlobo leads water and sanitation programme at Global Financing Conference in Spain, 30 Jun to 3 Jul
South African Government
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June 30, 2025
Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo, will lead South Africa’s water and sanitation sector programme at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), taking place from 30 June to 3 July 2025 in Sevilla,...
Minister Aaron Motsoaledi responds to disinformation on Covid-19 vaccines
South African Government
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June 29, 2025
Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has noted with serious concern a sustained campaign of misinformation and disinformation regarding the Covid-19 vaccines. This campaign appears to be led by some unscrupulous people promoting pure business...
UN-Affiliated Health Organization Engages Dr. Anosh Ahmed to Develop COVID Standards for Northern Africa
EIN Presswire
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June 29, 2025
Physician known for large-scale COVID response in U.S. to lead creation of global SOPs for underserved and remote regions CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Anosh Ahmed has been formally engaged by a...
President Cyril Ramaphosa on the removal of Deputy Minister Whitfield
South African Government
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June 27, 2025
On 25 June 2025, I removed Mr Andrew Whitfield from the position of Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition in terms of section 93 (1) of the Constitution. It is not common practice for the President of the Republic of South Africa to...
Minister Dion George: Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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June 27, 2025
Honourable House Chair; Ministers present; Deputy Ministers Swarts and Singh; Honourable Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Nqabisa Gantsho, and Committee Members; Members of parliament;...
Minister Siviwe Gwarube: The Pyramid of Leadership
South African Government
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June 27, 2025
Your Worship, Honourable Junior Mayor Your Excellency, President of the Gauteng RCL Leaders of the Johannesburg Junior Council Delegates from across our provinces and our continent Partners from the City of Johannesburg, the Development Bank of...
Minister Ronald Lamola: High-Level Session of the Third G20 Sherpa Meeting
South African Government
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June 27, 2025
Honourable Premier of the North West Province, Mr Lazarus Mokgosi, Mr Zane Dangor, G20 Sherpa and Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, Sherpas from G20 Members, Invited Guests and...
Minister John Steenhuisen attends South African Agricultural Extension Week, 30 Jun
South African Government
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June 27, 2025
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, together with the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Nokuzola Capa, will attend the inaugural South African Agricultural Extension Week jointly with the 58th Conference of the South African Society for...
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: South Africa-Shenzhen Economic and Trade Exchange and City Image Promotion Conference Gala-Dinner
South African Government
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June 27, 2025
Programme director South Africa-China Shenzhen General Chamber of Commerce - Chairman Mr Wang Sang Chan President of Shenzhen Overseas Friendship Association - Mr. Wang Qiang Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Johannesburg -...
A New Recipe: Why Agriculture Ministers in Europe and Africa Must Choose People, Not Profits
Oxfam
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June 26, 2025
On June 27, African and European agriculture ministers will gather in Rome for the 6th AU-EU Agriculture Ministerial Conference. This comes against a backdrop of a worsening climate crisis, soaring inequalities, and rising hunger. Nearly one in...
Minister Nobuhle Nkabane congratulates Orbit College on historic promotion to Betway Premiership
South African Government
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June 26, 2025
The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, congratulates Orbit College Football Club on their historic promotion to the Betway Premiership following their 1–0 victory over Cape Town City FC at Olympia Stadium in Rustenburg...
Minister Dean Macpherson welcomes Cabinet’s appointment of new IDT board
South African Government
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June 26, 2025
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, welcomes the appointment of the new Independent Development Trust (IDT) board by the South African Cabinet. The new board members were nominated by the selection committee,...
Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli: G20 High–Level Intergenerational Roundtable
South African Government
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June 27, 2025
Programme Director, Ms Noni Khumalo, Deputy President of the Republic, Hon. Paul Mashatile Executive Deputy Chair of the NYDA, Ms Karabo Mohale, Honourable Minister Thembi Simelane Our Statistician General, Mr Risenga Maluleka Our various...