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Water and Sanitation on progress of work on Lesotho Highlands Water Tunnel
South African Government
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October 21, 2024
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel maintenance operations are currently going according to plan since the tunnel shutdown on 01 October 2024. The maintenance operations are undertaken by the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) on...
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...
Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa: Transport Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
Honourable House Chair The Minister of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee Hon Donald Selamolela Members of the Committees Chairpersons and CEOs of the Entities reporting to the DOT Acting Director-General, Mr...
Deputy Minister Kenny Morolong congratulates South African recipients of SADC Media Awards
South African Government
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August 22, 2024
The Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Hon. Kenny Morolong notes with excitement, news of SADC Media Awards received by the GCIS and Channel Africa journalists. The Deputy Minister congratulates both Ms Fikile Marakalla and Mr Tshimologo Moshatama...
Statement on the Cabinet meeting of 11 June 2025
South African Government
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June 12, 2025
Issues in the environment 1. ECONOMY 1.1. Economic growth 1.1.1 Cabinet noted the gross domestic product (GDP) figures as released by StatsSA that indicated that the economy grew by 0.1% in the first (quarter (Q1) of 2025, and this follows an...
Minister Nokuzola Tolashe: Report at National Press Club
South African Government
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June 9, 2025
The 2024 General Elections results have brought a new reality and served as a litmus test on the strength and maturity of South Africa’s democracy as it did not give one party a majority, but entrusted it with various political parties. We pride...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Oral replies to questions in National Council of Provinces
South African Government
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May 31, 2025
Deputy President Paul Mashatile responds to questions for Oral Reply in the National Council of Provinces On Social Cohesion Honourable Chairperson We have not only welcomed the 2024 South Africa Social Cohesion Index (SASCI) that was released on...
Deepening Trade Relations and Entrepreneurial Collaboration through the 3rd EU–African SME Summit In Johannesburg
EIN Presswire
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June 15, 2025
The summit aims to catalyse long-term cooperation, especially in the context of the AfCFTA and EU Global Gateway JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, June 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Contact: tiekie@shiftimpact.africa |...
Minister Dion George: Regional dialogue on revision of biodiversity strategies and action plans
South African Government
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May 19, 2025
Distinguished delegates, representatives from the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...
Minister Pemmy Majodina concerned over non-compliance with waste water management by contractor in the LHWP2, calls for stringent monitoring
South African Government
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May 16, 2025
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina is deeply concerned about the regrettable reports of non-compliance with the regulations governing effluent discharge by a contractor responsible for the construction of the Polihali transfer...
Another Big Win: Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Inducted into ThreeBestRated® Hall of Fame as Leading Traffic Lawyers in 2025
EIN Presswire
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June 18, 2025
SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, June 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Getting caught up in traffic violations is more common than people think, but resolving the charges is not always simple. Whether it is fighting an unjust fine or avoiding a...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Closing address at National Water and Sanitation Indaba in Midrand, 28 Mar
South African Government
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March 31, 2025
Programme Director, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr David Mahlobo; Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina; Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr Isaac Sello Seitlholo; President of the South African Local Government...
Water and Sanitation on stable Gauteng water levels
South African Government
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May 22, 2025
The Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS) weekly report on the state of the country's reservoirs indicates that water levels in Gauteng have remained stable, with the Vaal Dam continuing to show steady levels and recording 107.69% this week,...
Minister Dean Macpherson hosts Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2025, 25 to 27 May 2025
South African Government
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May 21, 2025
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr Dean Macpherson, will host the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa 2025 between 25 and 27 May in Century City, Cape Town. The SIDSSA is a pioneering event aimed at...
Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo calls for bold investment to Secure Southern Africa’s Water Future
South African Government
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May 9, 2025
Deputy Minister Seitlholo calls for bold investment to Secure Southern Africa’s Water Future The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr. Sello Seitlholo, has called for intensified investment in the water sector to secure Southern Africa’s...
Infrastructure South Africa hosts the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa 2025, 25 to 27 May
South African Government
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May 16, 2025
The Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) will host the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa 2025 between 25 and 27 May in Century City, Cape Town. The SIDSSA is a pioneering event aimed at bringing together key stakeholders,...
MEC Dr Ivan Meyer on 2024 tourism numbers
South African Government
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April 15, 2025
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer said South African Tourism's (SAT’s)annual performance report for 2024 highlights the robust recovery of the Western Cape tourism industry. Minister Meyer was...
Diplomats from 53 Nations Unite at U.S. Congress for High-Level Briefing on Diplomacy, Global Security and Cooperation
EIN Presswire
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May 19, 2025
Global leaders reunite at Annual Congressional Briefing on “Diplomacy and Global Leadership: Strengthening Security and Cooperation in a Changing World." WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a rare and powerful...
Social Development on Africa Children’s Summit 2025
South African Government
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April 7, 2025
The Africa Children’s Summit 2025, a child-led event hosted by the South African Government, led by the Department of Social Development in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, is set to conclude on 7 April 2025 in Johannesburg....
President Cyril Ramaphosa at the National Water and Sanitation Indaba
South African Government
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March 27, 2025
Programme Director, Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms. Pemmy Majodina, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa, Premier of Gauteng, Mr. Panyaza Lesufi, President of the South African Local Government...