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What’s Trump next step after meeting African presidents?
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed leaders from five West African nations to the White House on Wednesday, signaling a push to strengthen commercial ties with the resource-rich region as global competition—particularly with...
Pretoria urges G20 to acknowledge unjust exploitation of Africa’s mineral wealth
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has called on the G20 to champion a fairer global system that stops exploitative extraction of Africa’s mineral resources. Speaking at the G20 Sherpa...
Trump Signals Africa Policy Shift from Aid to Trade
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump held a meeting Wednesday with the leaders of five African nations, signaling a significant policy shift from financial assistance to economic partnerships focused on trade. Gathering at the White House with the...
Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala: Public Works and Infrastructure Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson Honourable Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Honourable members Chairpersons and Board Members and Senior Management of our Public Entities Director General and your Senior Managers present Representatives of...
Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina: Science, Technology and Innovation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Honourable Chairperson Honourable Members Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Honourable Prof. Blade Nzimande Chairperson of our Portfolio Committee, Honourable Tsakani Shiviti Honourable Members of the Portfolio Committee of Science,...
Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo: Water and Sanitation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson; Honourable Minister Pemmy Majodina; Honourable Deputy Minister Mahlobo; Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee of Water and Sanitation – Mr Leon Bassson; Honourable Members of Parliament; Director-General and Senior...
Deputy Minister David Mahlobo: Water and Sanitation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Budget and policy statement on Department of Water and Sanitation, Vote 41 by Hon David Mahlobo, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Good Hope Chamber, Cape Town Honourable Speaker. Honourable Deputy Speaker. His Excellency, President Cyril...
Deputy Minister Joe Phaahla: Health Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Honourable Speaker/Chairperson of the sitting Honourable Minister of Health, Dr PA Motsoaledi Honourable Ministers and Deputy Ministers present Honourable MECs present Honourable Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Sibongiseni...
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 Pemmy Majodina concludes working visit to Zimbabwe to attend 43rd Southern African Development Community
South African Government
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July 7, 2025
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina has concluded her working visit to Zimbabwe to attend and participate at the 43rd Southern African Development Community (SADC) Joint Meeting of Committee of Ministers responsible for Energy...
Minister Maggie Sotyu: G20 community engagement at Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality
South African Government
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July 7, 2025
Thank you, Programme Director. It is such honour to address you today in the historic city of Kimberley, the heart of the Northern Cape, a place where the past, present, and future of South Africa come together in powerful ways. As many of you...
Minister Nomakhosazana Meth on SAPS fraud bust involving Unemployment Insurance Fund
South African Government
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July 7, 2025
The Minister of Employment and Labour, Ms. Nomakhosazana Meth, has welcomed the successful takedown operation led by the South African Police Service (SAPS) into an extensive fraud and corruption scam involving Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)...
Minister Blade Nzimande addresses 69th Annual Conference Of South African Institute Of Physics, 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...
Government on blocking of access to healthcare services
South African Government
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July 7, 2025
Government has noted with serious concern the reported incidents where certain groups and communities have blocked foreign nationals from accessing healthcare services at public facilities. While government understands the genuine frustrations of...
President Cyril Ramaphosa participates in XVII Brics Summit in Brazil, 6 to 7 Jul
South African Government
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July 7, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, attend the XVII BRICS Summit from 6 to 7 July 2025 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. BRICS is a political and...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Media briefing on occasion of Stave Visit by President Alexander Van der Bellen of Austria
South African Government
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July 7, 2025
Your Excellency, President Alexander Van der Bellen, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Ambassadors, Senior officials, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, As you are aware, Your Excellency, South Africans are today mourning the passing of our...
Minister Aaron Motsoaledi receives investigation report on racial discrimination allegations against black health care providers, 7 Jul
South African Government
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July 7, 2025
Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will on Monday, 07 July officially receive an investigation report on the findings of the inquiry conducted by Section 59 Investigation Panel into allegations of racial discrimination by medical schemes...
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...