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Premier Panyaza Lesufi: Gauteng State of the Province Address 2025
South African Government
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February 26, 2025
Madame Speaker, Honourable Morakane Mosupyoe; Deputy Speaker, Honourable Nomvuyo Mhlakaza-Manamela; Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Honourable Parks Tau; Deputy Ministers Mondli Gungubele and Peace Mabe; Chief Whip of the Governing...
Premier Panyaza Lesufi: 2025 State of the Province Address
South African Government
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February 25, 2025
Madame Speaker, Honourable Morakane Mosupyoe; Deputy Speaker, Honourable Nomvuyo Mhlakaza-Manamela; Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Honourable Parks Tau; Deputy Ministers Mondli Gungubele and Peace Mabe; Chief Whip of the Governing...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Annual NEDLAC Organised Labour School
South African Government
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January 22, 2025
Programme Director, COSATU President Zingiswa Losi; Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth; Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau; President of the Federation of Union of South Africa (FEDUSA), Godfrey Selamatsela;...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: State of the Nation Address 2025
South African Government
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February 7, 2025
Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and Judges President, Former President Thabo...
Trump places highest tariff on African country
MENAFN
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping new tariffs on imports from multiple African nations, with Lesotho receiving the steepest penalty at 50%. Trump unveiled the measures on Wednesday as part of his “Liberation Day” trade...
National Consumer Commission on recalled Mercedes-Benz Model GLE vehicles
South African Government
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April 7, 2025
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) hereby provides an update on the recall of the Mercedes-Benz Model GLE (167) as notified by the suppliers. The production dates of these vehicles range from 2022-2026. Mercedes-Benz South Africa informed the...
U.S. Slashes Development Programs in Africa
MENAFN
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its development and diplomatic efforts in Africa, causing growing concerns about the region’s future in areas like health, education, and economic growth. A leaked executive order from the...
US Lowers Diplomatic, Development Engagement in Africa
MENAFN
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its diplomatic and development efforts in Africa, leading to increasing worries about the future of the region’s progress in health, education, and economic growth. This reduction in...
Trump Administration Considers Closure of Nearly 30 U.S. Embassies, Consulates
MENAFN
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April 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is exploring the possibility of shutting down almost 30 U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide as part of a strategy to minimize the federal government's international presence, according to a report released on...
WTO Secretariat briefs members on Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, Fish Fund
World Trade Organization
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May 22, 2025
WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Opening the information session on 22 May, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard said: “This session has been organized in response to the calls from many members for collaborative efforts to facilitate the...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 26 March 2025
South African Government
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March 27, 2025
A. Issues in the Environment 1. Economy 1.1 Investment 1.1.1 Cabinet expressed confidence in the resilience of the economy, as the country continues to forge partnerships to build key sectors and attract new investments. 1.1.2 Cabinet also...
Police launch manhunt for Stilfontein kingpin
South African Government
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January 20, 2025
Stilfontein, 20 January 2025; The Acting Provincial Commissioner of North West, Major General Patrick Asaneng has ordered maximum resources to be mobilised in finding an alleged kingpin who resurfaced from shaft 11 in Stilfontein last week. Major...
Minister Patricia de Lille: Summer campaign launch
South African Government
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October 30, 2024
Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille launches summer campaign in Bloemfontein, free state Premier of the Free State, Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism in the Free State, Ketso Makume Executive Mayor of the...
Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala calls on Human's Rights Commission to investigate the George building collapse
South African Government
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November 19, 2024
Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala calls on Human's Rights Commission (HRC) to investigate the George building collapse and the exploitation of workers in the built environment The Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala,...
We are deepening our trade and investment ties across Africa
South African Government
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May 12, 2025
Dear Fellow South African, This week I am attending the Africa CEO Forum in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, where we are showcasing our country’s potential as a premier investment and trade destination. We are also supporting South African firms as...
Water and Sanitation, Gauteng Office of the Premier, City of Johannesburg and Rand Water on water challenges in Johannesburg
South African Government
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November 12, 2024
Joint statement by the Ministry of Water and Sanitation, Gauteng Office of the Premier, City of Johannesburg and Rand Water on water challenges in Johannesburg Residents of Johannesburg have been experiencing increasingly frequent interruptions to...
Joint statement by Ministry of Water and Sanitation, Gauteng Office of the Premier, City of Johannesburg and Rand Water on water challenges in Johannesburg
South African Government
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November 11, 2024
Joint statement by the Ministry of Water and Sanitation, Gauteng Office of the Premier, City of Johannesburg and Rand Water on water challenges in Johannesburg Residents of Johannesburg have been experiencing increasingly frequent interruptions to...
Water and Sanitation on water security in South Africa in Parliament
South African Government
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November 13, 2024
Honourable Speaker Honourable Members of the National Assembly Fellow South Africans Right to water Section 27 of the Constitution guarantees the right to water and calls for government to take reasonable legislative and other measures within its...
Deputy Minister Seiso Joel Mohai: 2025 Free State Human Rights Day Commemoration
South African Government
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March 27, 2025
Programme Directors; Premier of the Free State Province, Ms MaQueen Letsoha-Matha and Members of the Executive Council; The Chief-Whip, Councillor. Phuthi Tlahadi; MEC of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Ms Ntombizanele Sifuba; MEC for...
Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya: Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Dialogue
South African Government
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March 25, 2025
Event Theme: “Reflecting, Evolving, Advancing: Using PYEI's Experience to Scale Youth Employment Promotion" Programme Director: Farai Ntuli German Ambassador to SA, Eswatini and Lesotho: H.E. Andreas Peschke All Government officials led by the...