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Minister Siviwe Gwarube delivers Basic Education Dept Budget Vote speeches in Parliament, 8 and 10 Jul
South African Government
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July 8, 2025
The Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube, will present her department’s Budget Vote speeches in Parliament this week. Minister Gwarube will reflect on the priorities she set during her first budget vote and appraise Members of Parliament...
Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli: Statistics South Africa Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
Honourable Chairperson of the Session; Minister in The Presidency, Honourable Khumbudzo Ntshavheni; Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Honourable Kenny Morolong; Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee, Honourable Thelisa Mgweba; Honourable Members...
S-African prosecutors given until October to submit their final arguments in inquest investigating death of Inkosi Albert Luthuli
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) South African prosecutors have been given until October to submit their final arguments in the inquest investigating the 1967 death of Inkosi Albert Luthuli, the first African Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The original ruling claimed...
S-African prosecutors given until October to submit their final arguments in inquest investigating death of Inkosi Albert Luthuli
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) South African prosecutors have been given until October to submit their final arguments in the inquest investigating the 1967 death of Inkosi Albert Luthuli, the first African Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The original ruling claimed...
Deputy Minister Mimmy Gondwe: Higher Education and Training Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 8, 2025
Chairperson, this Budget Vote is being considered in the wake of Youth Month, a poignant moment in our national calendar that does more than just commemorate the courage of past generations of young people. It also reminds us of our present and...
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni: Statistics South Africa Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 2, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Honourable Theliswa Mgweba, Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Honourable Nonceba Mhlauli, Honourable Members of the of the Portfolio...
Oxfam reaction to Spain, Brazil and South Africa launching a new coalition to tax the super-rich
Oxfam
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July 1, 2025
In response to Spain, Brazil and South Africa’s new global coalition to tax the super-rich, launched today at the Fourth Financing for Development Conference in Seville, Oxfam Tax Justice Policy Lead Susana Ruiz said: "We welcome the leadership of...
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...
Skimmelberg Leads Global Rise of Buchu: South Africa’s 'Miracle Herb' Goes Mainstream
EIN Presswire
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June 30, 2025
Organic Pioneer Blends Heritage, Science and Sustainability in Premium Functional Herb Offering CLANWILLIAM, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Health-minded consumers are scouring the globe for authentic plant...
Study unveils water danger in S-African schools
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent investigation by a South African environmental group has revealed that 43% of schools participating in a national water testing project found dangerous bacteria in their water samples. The results were published on Wednesday. The...
Minister John Steenhuisen opens 58th conference of the South African Society for Agricultural Extension and first Agricultural Extension Week
South African Government
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June 30, 2025
Today, the Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen reaffirmed the government's dedication to agricultural extension services, highlighting their pivotal role in fostering inclusive rural development, ensuring food security, and facilitating...
Study reveals schools in S. Africa have harmful bacteria
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent investigation by a South African environmental group revealed that 43% of schools involved in a water quality testing project detected harmful bacteria in their water samples. These findings were made public on Wednesday. Access...
South Africa’s floods cause death of one hundred people
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of fatalities resulting from severe flooding in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province has climbed to 100, according to local officials on Tuesday, as emergency teams continue search and recovery operations. The floods, which...
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: South Africa-Shenzhen Economic and Trade Exchange and City Image Promotion Conference Gala-Dinner
South African Government
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June 27, 2025
Programme director South Africa-China Shenzhen General Chamber of Commerce - Chairman Mr Wang Sang Chan President of Shenzhen Overseas Friendship Association - Mr. Wang Qiang Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Johannesburg -...
S. African prosecutors prepare final argument to prove Africa’s First Nobel Peace Laureate
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Prosecutors from South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) have been granted a four-month window to present compelling arguments to Judge Nompumelelo Radebe, aiming to prove that Inkosi Albert Luthuli’s death in 1967 was not the...
South African Vice President Urges Youth to Use AI Responsibly
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) South African Vice President Paul Mashatile emphasized the importance of young people exercising caution when engaging with artificial intelligence, highlighting the need to safeguard their imagination and cultural roots. Speaking on...
Minister Gayton Mckenzie hosts Heritage Sector Bosberaad in Cape Town, 27 Jun
South African Government
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June 25, 2025
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, together with Deputy Minister Peace Mabe, will host a Heritage Sector Bosberaad on Friday, 27 June 2025 at the Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town, Western Cape. This strategic engagement...
S-Africa’s vice president discusses AI dangers with Russian youth
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) South African Vice President Paul Mashatile advised young people to approach artificial intelligence (AI) thoughtfully, warning that overreliance on the technology could hinder their creativity and weaken cultural identity. He delivered...
S-African prosecutors receive four months to present their final arguments
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) South African prosecutors have been given four months to present their final arguments in the reopened case investigating the death of Inkosi Albert Luthuli, the first African Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The inquiry seeks to challenge the...
Minister Nobuhle Nkabane: Higher Education Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
House Chairperson and Members, The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Hon. Tebogo Letsie I dedicate this 2025/26 budget to the memory of our fallen heroes and heroines in the Post School Education and Training who have...