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President Cyril Ramaphosa briefs the nation on national security matters, 13 Jul
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, 13 July 2025, address the nation on developments arising from a public statement by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi that details allegations against senior political and South...
Minister Thembi Simelane: Human Settlements Dept Budget Vote 2025/26, NCOP
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces Honourable Chairperson, Albert Seabi and Members of the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Hon...
Minister Parks Tau welcomes new agreement in Vodacom and Maziv Merger
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competiton, Mr Parks Tau, has welcomed the agreement reached between the merging parties and the Competition Commission in the Vodacom-Maziv merger deal. The substantial public interest commitments made by the...
Minister Maropene Ramokgopa hosts Global Development Leaders under SA’s G20 Leadership, 20 to 25 Jul
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Hon. Maropene Ramokgopa, will host the Fourth G20 Development Working Group (DWG) Meeting and the G20 Ministerial Meeting on Development from 20–25 July 2025 at Skukuza Lodge,...
Minister Pemmy Majodina: Water and Sanitation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Honourable Speaker; Cabinet Colleagues; Deputy Ministers of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlholo; Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee of Water and Sanitation; Honourable Members of Parliament; Director-General and Senior...
Minister Angie Motshekga: Defence and Military Veterans Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
House Chairperson Deputy Ministers of Defence and Military Veterans, Chairpersons and Members of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans and the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Honourable Members, Acting Secretary for...
Minister Blade Nzimande: Science, Technology and Innovation Dept Budget Vote 2025/25
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Honorable Chairperson; Honorable Members; Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Honourable, Dr. Nomalungelo Gina; Members of the Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation; Director-General of the Department of...
Minister Blade Nzimande: Post Science, Technology and Innovation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26 media briefing
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Programme Director, Mr Veli Mbele Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Honourable Dr Nomalungelo Gina Director-General of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Mlungisi Cele Deputy Directors-General...
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: Justice and Constitutional Development Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
House Chairperson Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Hon Andries Nel Chairperson for the Portfolio Committee on Justice & Constitutional Development, Hon. Xola Nqola and Members of the Portfolio Committee Public Protector of...
Minister Patricia de Lille on launch of South African Astronomical Observatory Visitor Centre
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
The Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, welcomes the launch of the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) Visitor Centre in Cape Town today, by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blade Nzimande. “The SAAO Visitor Centre...
Government Communications on collection of accreditation by journalists covering the state funeral of the late former Deputy President David Mabuza
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Journalists who have successfully applied for accreditation to cover the State Funeral of the late former Deputy President David Dabede Mabuza are invited to collect accreditation tomorrow at Mbombela Community Hall, Civic Centre, Mbombela. The...
Minister Blade Nzimande: Launch of Remote Operations Centre and Visitor Centre at South African Astronomical Observatory
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Programme Director Minister of Tourism, Ms Patricia De Lille Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nomalungelo Gina Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Tsakani Shiviti...
Minister Dean Macpherson: Public Works and Infrastructure Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
“Today, I table Budget Vote 13 for the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. We are determined to ensure that public assets are used in the service of economic growth, job creation, and dignity. And, this budget is about ending the cycle...
Africa’s richest four hold more wealth than half the continent - Oxfam
Oxfam
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July 10, 2025
In 2000, Africa had no billionaires. Today it has 23 whose combined wealth has soared by 56% in just the past five years, reaching a staggering $112.6 billion. Africa’s richest 5% hold nearly $4 trillion in wealth – more than double the combined...
Minister Dean Macpherson: Reflection on one-year in office, provides update on key investigations & EPWP
South African Government
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July 9, 2025
Minister Macpherson reflects on one-year in office, provides update on key investigations & EPWP (Note to Editors: The following remarks were delivered by the Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, during a press conference at...
Deputy Minister Ganief Hendricks: Social Development Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 11, 2025
Honourable House Chair; Minister of Social Development, Ms. Sisisi Tolashe; Chairperson and Members of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development; Distinguished Guests; Ladies and Gentlemen; and Fellow South Africans. Under a Government of...
Deputy Minister Mimmy Gondwe leads an intergovernmental campaign on bogus colleges in East London CBD, 14 to 15 Jul
South African Government
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July 11, 2025
The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, will lead a two-day intergovernmental campaign on 14 and 15 July 2025 in East London, Eastern Cape, to raise awareness about bogus institutions of higher education ahead of the...
Minister Aaron Motsoaledi: Health Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 9, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson My Colleague Deputy Minister Joe Phaahla My Cabinet Colleagues and Deputy Ministers present Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, and Members of your Committee Heads of Public Health...
Minister Dion George on 47th world heritage committee session
South African Government
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July 9, 2025
The Minister, Dr Dion George, has wished the South African delegation negotiating for the proposed extension of iSimangaliso Wetland Park into Maputo National Park in Mozambique well, as they participate at the 47th Session of the World Heritage...
Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa leads CoGTA in Tabling the 2025/26 Budget Vote to Parliament, 10 Jul
South African Government
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July 9, 2025
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa, will lead the Department in presenting the 2025/26 Budget Votes to the National Assembly in Parliament, Cape Town. The Deputy Ministers of COGTA, Dr....