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Minister Blade Nzimande receives Cuban Ambassador to South Africa for a courtesy visit
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
Yesterday, 2 July, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, received Her Excellency, Mrs. Esther Armenteros, Cuban Ambassador to South Africa for a courtesy visit. Over the past three decades, South Africa’s...
Minister Leon Schreiber: Home Affairs Dept Budget Vote 2025/26, NCOP
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Njabulo Nzuza Members of the Executive Chairperson of the Select Committee on Security and Justice, Honourable Jane Mananiso Honourable Members of the Select Committee on...
President Cyril Ramaphosa on the passing of former Deputy President David Mabuza
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
I have learned with deep sadness of the passing of former Deputy President and former Premier of Mpumalanga David Dabede Mabuza. Deputy President Mabuza passed away today, Thursday, 3 July 2025, at a hospital following a short illness. He was 64...
Minister Thembi Simelane: Human Settlements Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
Honourable Speaker Honourable Chairperson, Albert Seabi and Members of the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements Honourable Members Fellow Cabinet Members Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Ms Tandi Mahambehlala Members of the Provincial...
Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi: Public Service and Administration Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Honourable Members of Parliament, The Hon. Chairperson Mr De Villiers and All Members of the Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration, Fellow South Africans. Honourable...
Deputy Minister Seiso Joel Mohai: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 8, 2025
Honourable Chairperson of the Session, Honourable Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ms Maropene Ramokgopa Honourable Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ms Teliswa...
Linyi products cultivate foundations for China-Africa trade hub in Angola
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 9, 2025
LINYI, China, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From July 4 to 6, the Linyi Trade City (Angola) High-Quality Products Fair 2025 took center stage at the Angola International Real Estate Trade Fair (FINI 2025). This marked another large-scale...
Minister Dion George welcomes Green Climate Fund’s USD 40 million approval for SANBI
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
A grant of just over USD 40 million to support nature-based disaster risk reduction over eight years. Benefits for over 5 million South Africans, particularly in vulnerable communities, through enhanced resilience and adaptive capacity. SANBI’s...
Minister Ronald Lamoma briefs media ahead of International Relations and Cooperation Budget Vote, 3 Jul
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamoma, will deliver the Budget Vote Speech of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on Thursday, 3 July 2025, in Parliament, Cape Town. Minister Lamola...
Minister Gwede Mantashe: Mineral and Petroleum Resources Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
House Chairperson, Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Thoko Didiza Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Honourable Mikateko Mahlaule Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Ms Phumzile...
South African public officials' group is set to visit China
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A group of South African public officials is set to visit China from July 7 to 27 as part of an exchange program focused on city governance, according to an announcement made by a South African official on Monday. The initiative is...
Ministers Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Pemmy Majodina attend SADC 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for Energy and Water sectors in Zimbabwe, 3 to 4 Jul
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa together with the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina are set to attend the upcoming 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for Energy and Water sectors, hosted...
Many murdered in high school stampede in African nation
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic stampede at Barthelemy Boganda High School in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR), has left at least 29 students dead and over 280 injured, according to government officials. The incident occurred on...
Minister Thembi Simelane: Media briefing on Human Settlements Dept Budget vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Tandi Mahambehlala Director-General of the Department of Human Settlements, Dr Alec Moemi Deputy Directors-General of the Department of Human Settlements Chairperson and Board Members of the Entities of the...
Media reports France could discuss reparations for colonial massacres
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) France has indicated a willingness to engage in discussions regarding possible reparations for atrocities committed by its colonial forces in Niger over a century ago, according to The Guardian. The report cites a document from France’s...
Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa announces disbursement of Municipal Disaster Response and Disaster Recovery grants, 7 Jul
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, will officially announce the disbursement of the Municipal Disaster Response Grant and the Disaster Recovery Grant to provinces and municipalities...
Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa: Signing of memorandum of understanding between the South African Maritime Safety Authority and Swedish Transport Agency
South African Government
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July 8, 2025
Honourable Guests, Distinguished Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen It is both an honour and a privilege to stand before you today to witness the signing of this important Memorandum of Understanding between the South African Maritime Safety...
Deputy Minister Mmapaseka Letsike addresses scourge of teenage and adolescent pregnancy, 9 Jul
South African Government
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July 8, 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...
S-African prosecutors formulate last arguments in Albert Luthuli death inquest
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) South African prosecutors have been given four months to present their final arguments in the reopened inquest into the death of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and anti-apartheid icon, Inkosi Albert Luthuli. The case, overseen by Judge...
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni: Statistics South Africa Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 2, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Honourable Theliswa Mgweba, Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Honourable Nonceba Mhlauli, Honourable Members of the of the Portfolio...