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Deputy Minister Andries Nel: Justice and Constitutional Development Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Chairperson, Honourable Members, I join in the salutations and condolences extended by the Minister. The theme of the 2025 State of the Nation Address delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa was: “A Nation that Works for All”. A nation that works...
Minister Blade Nzimande delivers keynote address at 69th Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Physics (SAIP), 7 Jul
South African Government
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July 7, 2025
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, will deliver the keynote address at the 69th Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Physics (SAIP). This Conference is South Africa's biggest annual gathering...
Minister Dean Macpherson hands over land in Nkandla, delivers budget vote and visits George building collapse affected families, 7 to 12 Jul
South African Government
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July 7, 2025
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, will, during the week of 7 July 2025, embark on a series of critical engagements across South Africa, underscoring his commitment to using public assets for the public good and...
Deputy Minister Mmapaseka Letsike: Teenage Pregnancy Breakfast Engagement
South African Government
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July 9, 2025
Programme Director, Ms Coceka Nogoduka Deputy Minister’s joining us this morning, including those who have sent representatives and have spoken virtually All officials from across the length and breadth of government Stakeholders from across...
Deputy Minister Andries Nel: South African Human Rights Commission disinformation workshop
South African Government
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July 9, 2025
Programme Director, The Chairperson of the Commission, Rev Chris Nissen, Commissioners of the South African Human Rights Commission, Distinguished guests, Thank you to the Commission for the opportunity to make a few introductory remarks and also...
Indians get defrauded of millions in online scams
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Indians have been defrauded of approximately $820 million in online scams during the first five months of 2025, according to reports referencing a document from the country's Home Ministry. A significant portion of the losses—more than...
Deputy Minister Steve Letsike hosts a stakeholder engagement to address the persistent ongoing scourge of teenage pregnancy in South Africa, 9 Jul
South African Government
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July 9, 2025
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) will host a stakeholder engagement to address the persistent ongoing scourge of teenage pregnancy in South Africa on Wednesday, 09 July 2025. Teenage...
Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu: Tourism Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
House Chairperson, Minister of Tourism, Ms. Patricia de Lille, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Tourism, Ms. Ronalda Nalumango, Honourable Members of Parliament, DG, SAT CEO, and all Officials Present,...
S-Africa hits out at recent Trump tariffs
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa has strongly criticized the United States’ decision to impose a 30% tariff on its exports, calling the move unilateral and based on a misrepresentation of trade data. The tariff, announced by President Donald Trump on Monday,...
Russia, African island nation talk about enhancing relations
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and the Central African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe are expanding their bilateral relationship, focusing on military, agricultural, and scientific collaboration, the Russian Embassy in the country has announced. During a...
S-Africa demands BRICS leads global conflict resolution
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on BRICS nations to take a stronger leadership role in addressing global conflicts and overhauling international governance systems. Speaking at the opening of the 17th BRICS Summit in...
Faith Leaders to Address Hunger and Poverty Crisis in South Africa
EIN Presswire
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July 9, 2025
"Faith in Action: Reflections" webinar series with prominent South African faith leaders addressing the IF20 policy priorities CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20),...
Deputy Minister Nokuzola Capa: Agriculture Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 9, 2025
Honourable Speaker, Ms Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane All ministers and deputy ministers Chairpersons of portfolio committees of the Government of National Unity (GNU) Premiers Local government executives In setting the tone for the GNU, President Cyril...
Deputy Minister Ashor Sarupen: National Treasury Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Budget vote speech by Deputy Minister of Finance, Ashor Sarupen Introduction Honourable Chairperson, Honourable Members of Parliament, Fellow South Africans, I stand before you at a time of immense challenge, but also of profound opportunity. We...
Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza: Home Affairs Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 9, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Dr Leon Schreiber Members of the Executive Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Honourable Mosa Chabane Honourable Members of the Portfolio Committee...
Powering Africa's Future: Generator Sets Market to Reach $1.33 Billion by 2032
EIN Presswire
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July 9, 2025
Containerized Gensets Revolutionize Africa’s Generator Sets Market, Forecasted at 7.7% CAGR by 2032 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a new report by Allied Market Research, the Africa generator sets...
Logistics Market Size Worth USD 23.14 Trillion by 2034 Driven by E-Commerce Growth, Tech Integration, and Government-Led Infrastructure Upgrades
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 9, 2025
Ottawa, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Precedence Research, the worldwide logistics market size was valued at USD 9.98 trillion in 2024 and is projected to rise from USD 11.23 trillion in 2025 to USD 23.14 trillion by 2034. The...
S-Africa wants delay of US tariff increase deadline
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa has formally requested an extension from the United States on the approaching deadline for a tariff increase, as both nations continue to negotiate a trade agreement. Tensions between Pretoria and Washington have heightened...
Trump introduces new tariffs of up to 50 percent on imports from African countries
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) In April, US President Donald Trump introduced new tariffs of up to 50% on imports from African countries, ending the duty-free access these nations previously enjoyed under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). This act had...
Lavrov criticizes IMF, World Bank for favoring Ukraine over Africa
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has sharply criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank for what he described as a grossly unequal distribution of financial aid, claiming Ukraine has received more support...