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Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa - Austria Business Forum

Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa - Austria Business Forum

Programme Director, Your Excellency President Van der Bellen, Vice President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, Ms Martha Schultz, Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Stella Ndabeni, Ministers, Ambassadors, Business and industry...

South African Leader responses to Trump’s comments on BRICS

South African Leader responses to Trump’s comments on BRICS

(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday responded firmly to remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently warned of a 10% tariff on countries aligning with what he called the “anti-American policies” of the BRICS...

Media reports more African nations facing US visa prohibition

Media reports more African nations facing US visa prohibition

(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to broaden its controversial visa restrictions to include citizens from 36 more countries—25 of which are in Africa—according to an internal State Department memo cited by The Washington Post over...

S-Africa contemplates closing Israeli embassy

S-Africa contemplates closing Israeli embassy

(MENAFN) South Africa’s Cabinet is expected to make a decision by the end of the year regarding the potential closure of the Israeli embassy in Pretoria. This update was provided by International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola...

Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts: Unveiling of new viewing deck and refurbished bridge at Lowveld National Botanical Garden

Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts: Unveiling of new viewing deck and refurbished bridge at Lowveld National Botanical Garden

Professor Edward Nesamvuni, Chairperson of the Board for the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), Chief Executive Officer of SANBI, Mr Shonisani Munzhedzi, Deputy Director General of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the...

Brazilian President Urges U.S. to Respect Sovereignty

Brazilian President Urges U.S. to Respect Sovereignty

(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called on the United States to cease behaving like an empire and to start honoring the independence of other nations. His remarks came as a response to U.S. President Donald Trump's...

Canadian mining company loses authority over African location

Canadian mining company loses authority over African location

(MENAFN) The Eastern Cape provincial government has confirmed that 80 victims of the recent catastrophic floods have been identified. The severe weather caused widespread damage across the province, particularly affecting households, displacing...

School of Government on China partnership to train public servants on city governance

School of Government on China partnership to train public servants on city governance

The National School of Government (The NSG) has organised a learning exchange visit to China on City Governance, hosted by the Beijing Jiaotong University and is supported by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. The programme on City Governance runs...

Tesla Shares Drop as Musk Announces New Political Party

Tesla Shares Drop as Musk Announces New Political Party

(MENAFN) Shares of Tesla, the American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, took a significant hit on Monday following CEO Elon Musk’s announcement that he plans to establish a new political party. By 1500 GMT, Tesla’s stock had fallen roughly 7.3...

Minister Parks Tau: Proudly SA eCommerce Platform Launch

Minister Parks Tau: Proudly SA eCommerce Platform Launch

CEO of Proudly SA, Representatives from Business and Government, Colleagues and Partners, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Morning! Introduction It is a great honour to speak with you today as we launch two critical e-commerce platforms which will...

Minister Barbara Creecy: Transport Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

Minister Barbara Creecy: Transport Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

Speech by the Minister of Transport Ms. Barbara Creecy on the occasion of the Department of Transport Budget Vote Honourable House Chair Deputy Minister, Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Transport, Hon Donald...

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: Office of the Chief Justice Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: Office of the Chief Justice Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

Honourable Chairperson; Deputy Minister, Andries Nel Chairperson of the Portfolio, Honourable Xola Nqola and Members of the Portfolio committee Ministers and Deputy Ministers; Distinguished Members of the Judiciary; Heads of Professional Law...

Tesla Stock Slumps 7 Percent as Musk Launches Political Party

Tesla Stock Slumps 7 Percent as Musk Launches Political Party

(MENAFN) Shares of US-based electric vehicle giant Tesla nosedived on Monday after CEO Elon Musk revealed plans to launch a new political party. As of 1500 GMT, Tesla’s stock had dropped roughly 7.3%, trading at $292.22. The company’s market...

Minister Parks Tau on appointment of Kaamil Alli as ministerial spokesperson

Minister Parks Tau on appointment of Kaamil Alli as ministerial spokesperson

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau wishes to advise the media of the appointment of Mr Kaamil Alli as the new ministerial spokesperson. Mr Alli has commenced with duties in this new role on 1 July 2025. “Mr Alli brings a...

Minister Dean Macpherson on delayed construction projects and asset management

Minister Dean Macpherson on delayed construction projects and asset management

Public Works & Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson convened the inaugural meeting of his advisory panel on Public Asset Management and Infrastructure, urging them to help develop solutions to address delayed construction projects and improve...

Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa extends deadline for submissions on Local Government White Paper Review

Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa extends deadline for submissions on Local Government White Paper Review

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Honourable Velenkosini Hlabisa, has extended the deadline for submissions on the Discussion Document regarding the Review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government (WPLG)....

Minister Pieter Groenewald: Correctional Services Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

Minister Pieter Groenewald: Correctional Services Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

Honourable Chairperson, Deputy Minister of Correctional Services, Members of the Portfolio Committee, Honourable Members, National Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services, Inspecting Judge, Justice Edwin Cameron, Members of the...

Minister Gwede Mantashe and Deputy Minister Phumzile Mgcina deliver Mineral and Petroleum Resources Dept Budget Vote, 2 Jul

Minister Gwede Mantashe and Deputy Minister Phumzile Mgcina deliver Mineral and Petroleum Resources Dept Budget Vote, 2 Jul

The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe (MP) and Deputy Minister, Ms Phumzile Mgcina (MP) will deliver the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Budget (DMPR) Vote34 Debate in Parliament, under the theme,...

MOTA 2025: Africa’s Mining Sector on the Brink of a New Strategic Pact

MOTA 2025: Africa’s Mining Sector on the Brink of a New Strategic Pact

Paris, July 4, 2025– For two days, Paris hosted a major gathering shaping the future of the Africa’s mining sector: 8th edition of Mining On Top Africa (MOTA). PARIS, PARIS, FRANCE, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paris, July 4, 2025 – For...

Eastern Cape Provincial Government strengthens oversight in flood-affected areas

Eastern Cape Provincial Government strengthens oversight in flood-affected areas

The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has intensified efforts to coordinate disaster relief and recovery measures following the devastating floods that have impacted the province particularly in the OR Tambo and Amathole Districts. A...

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