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Minister Siviwe Gwarube announces members of National Education and Training Council (NETC), 27 Aug
South African Government
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August 27, 2025
The Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube, will on Wednesday 27 August officially announce the appointment of the Chairperson and 14 members of the National Education and Training Council (NETC) at a media briefing. The National Education...
State Visit of the President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama, 27 August 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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August 27, 2025
President of the Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama is on a State Visit to Singapore. President Mahama received a ceremonial welcome and called on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on 27 August 2025. President Tharman and President Mahama...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile on passing of journalist Ms Tshidi Madia
South African Government
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August 28, 2025
We have learned with utter shock and sadness of the passing of senior journalist and editor Ms Tshidi Madia today, 27 August 2025. On behalf of myself and the Office of the Deputy President, I would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt...
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the 5th Singapore-Africa Ministerial Exchange Visit, 26 August 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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August 26, 2025
Minister Vivian Balakrishnan: Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, a warm welcome to Singapore – a tropical island, a tiny city-state in the heart of Southeast Asia. We are launching the fifth edition of the Singapore-Africa...
Nigeria's National Industrial Policy Execution Outlined at Ministerial Press Briefing Ahead Of West Africa IMT 2025
EIN Presswire
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August 27, 2025
NIGERIA, August 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The organisers of the West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing & Trade (West Africa IMT) Summit & Exhibition 2025, dmg Nigeria Events, have unveiled the agenda for the Summit at a press...
Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina addresses SA-Tunisia Women’s Day Celebration, 28 Aug
South African Government
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August 27, 2025
The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nomalungelo Gina, will deliver the keynote address at the South Africa-Tunisia Women’s Day Celebration in Pretoria on Thursday, 28 August. The event, hosted by the Department of...
South African Police Service hosts 27th INTERPOL African Regional Conference in Cape Town, 27 to 29 Aug
South African Government
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August 27, 2025
The South African Police Service (SAPS), under the leadership of Acting Minister of Police, Prof Firoz Cachalia, together with Deputy Ministers Dr Polly Boshielo and Mr Cassel Mathale, will proudly host the 27th INTERPOL African Regional...
Minister Thembisile Simelane: National Urban Forum 2025
South African Government
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August 26, 2025
Programme Director Deputy Ministers Mayors Councillors International partners Ladies and gentlemen It is my distinct honour and privilege to render closing remarks at this important national engagement forum, this was indeed a strategic platform...
Minister Barbara Creecy: 14th SARA International Rail Conference and Exhibition in Sandton Convention Centre
South African Government
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August 26, 2025
Keynote address speech by the Minister of Transport Ms Barbara Creecy on the occasion of the 14th SARA International Rail Conference and Exhibition in Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton Programme Director President of SARA, Mr Nixon Dlamini Hon...
Minister Maropene Ramokgopa hosts G20 Outreach programme in Marble Hall at Limpopo, 28 Aug
South African Government
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August 26, 2025
The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ms Maropene Ramokgopa, will host a G20 Community Outreach Programme in Marble Hall, Sekhukhune District Municipality, Limpopo. The event will take place on Thursday, 28 August...
Minister Ronald Lamola briefs media on international developments, 27 Aug
South African Government
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August 26, 2025
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will brief the media on recent developments relating to the implementation of South Africa’s foreign policy. The briefing takes place soon after South Africa’s...
Deputy Minister Mondli Gungubele briefs media on governments commitment to combating OGBV and promoting digital safety for women, 28 Aug
South African Government
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August 27, 2025
In an increasingly digital world, the internet should be a space for connection, learning, and empowerment. Yet, for far too many women, it has become a place of harassment, abuse, and fear. Online harms ranging from cyberstalking, non-consensual...
Minister Enoch Godongwana replaces suspended GPAA CEO and launches probe into procurement
South African Government
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August 26, 2025
Following allegations of serious misconduct concerning high-value procurement transactions, Minister of Finance Mr Enoch Godongwana on Friday, 22 August 2025, placed the Chief Executive Officer of the Government Pensions Administration Agency...
Minister Ronald Lamola announces the untimely passing of High Commissioner Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu
South African Government
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August 26, 2025
It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Mr Ronald Lamola, announces the untimely passing of a dedicated family man and public servant, Mr Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, who passed away...
Minister Blade Nzimande delivers keynote address at official opening of buildings at University of Zululand, 26 Aug
South African Government
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August 26, 2025
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, will deliver the keynote address at the official opening of three buildings at the University of Zululand. The event will see the official opening of a newly constructed...
Eastern Cape Provincial Government and United Nations sign joint declaration of intent on cooperation, 27 Aug
South African Government
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August 27, 2025
Eastern Cape Provincial Government and United Nations to sign joint declaration of intent on cooperation The Eastern Cape Provincial Government, led by Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, will on Wednesday, 27 August 2025 host the United Nations...
Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré on recruitment and placement of 500 unemployed graduates to be trained as Energy Performance Certificate Practitioners
South African Government
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August 27, 2025
Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, Samantha Graham-Maré, invites all public and private entities to assist with the recruitment and placement of 500 unemployed graduates to be trained as Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Practitioners....
Japan Denies Nigeria’s Claim on Special Visas Under Africa Initiative
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan on Tuesday firmly rejected claims about issuing special visas through the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA) "Africa hometown" program. Tokyo called on Nigeria to withdraw its statement asserting that a "special visa"...
S. Africa is committed to enhance economic diplomacy
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa is maintaining its focus on advancing national interests through targeted economic diplomacy and principled international engagement, even as rising global tariffs and trade disruptions create challenges, President Cyril...
Minister Dion George signs Offshore Ship-To-Ship Transfer Regulations delivering another lifeline to secure future of African Penguin
South African Government
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August 26, 2025
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has signed the Regulations for the Environmental Management of Offshore Ship-to-Ship Transfer, published under the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal...