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Minister Dean Macpherson hosts Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2025, 25 to 27 May 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 Narend Singh: Opening of Regional Dialogue for Member States of SADC and East African Community on update or revision of NBSAPs
Distinguished delegates, representatives from the Secretariat of the Convention of Biological Diversity, African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...

Infrastructure South Africa hosts the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa 2025, 25 to 27 May
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,...

Deputy Minister Seiso Joel Mohai: 2025 Free State Human Rights Day Commemoration
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...

National Consumer Commission on recalled Mercedes-Benz Model GLE vehicles
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...

Social Development on Africa Children’s Summit 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....

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 26 March 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...

North West Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism on inaugural Lobelo la Dipitsi traditional horse racing
The inaugural Lobelo la Dipitsi Traditional Horse Racing event, held at Bloomtech Lodge in Vryburg this past weekend, has successfully celebrated North West Province’s rich cultural heritage while stimulating local economic growth. The event was...

Over 150 Students Graduate from Edubex Learning, Strengthening Africa’s Skilled Workforce
Over 150 students from various disciplines, marking a significant milestone in advancing professional education & career growth across multiple African nations GABORONE, SOUTH-EAST DISTRICT, BOTSWANA, March 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Edubex...

Award ceremony of "My Chinese Story" China-Africa Photo and Video Competition held in Beijing
BEIJING, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The award ceremony of the "My Chinese Story" China-Africa Photo and Video Competition was held in Beijing on Nov. 1. The competition was sponsored by the Secretariat of the Chinese Follow-up Committee of...

Entrepreneurs Now Applying for UPG Biashara Class of 2025: Cash Grants, Free Training, Global Network and Exposure
Applications Open for Class of 2025. UPG Biashara is an initiative that supports entrepreneurs in their journey to turn ideas into businesses. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, November 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Entrepreneurs from around the world are...

China-Africa photo and video competition holds award ceremony, welcomes African winners to Beijing
BEIJING, Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The award ceremony of the "My Chinese Story" China-Africa Photo and Video Competition was held in Beijing on Nov. 1. The competition was sponsored by the Secretariat of the Chinese Follow-up Committee of...

Minister Thembi Simelane: Third SADC Community Law Seminar
Programme Director, Our host, Vice Chancellor and Principal, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu, Members of the Executive Management of the University of Fort Hare, Esteemed academics and representatives of the National University of Lesotho, Esteemed...

Premier Panyaza Lesufi: Gauteng State of the Province Address 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
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...

Water and Sanitation on heavy rains improving Vaal Dam water storage
The recent heavy rainfall in Gauteng has boosted the province's water levels, with a significant increase in the water levels of the Vaal Dam and some reservoirs across the region. Latest data released by the Department of Water and Sanitation...

High-Speed Rail Market/Bullet Train Market to Reach $98.9 Billion by 2033, Growing at 6.2% CAGR
WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, February 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a recent report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “High Speed Rail Market by Speed, Propulsion, Component and region: Opportunity Analysis...

Water and Sanitation on Gauteng water levels
The Department of Water and Sanitation’s latest weekly report on the state of reservoirs in the country has revealed that water storage levels of reservoirs in Gauteng have slightly reduced and are currently sitting at 90.5% compared to 91.0%...

South Africa hosts G20 Employment Working Group meeting, 18 to 21 Feb
South Africa will host G20 Employment Working Group (EWG) meetings focusing on labour and employment issues, including technical sessions and a ministerial meeting. The meetings, convening under the theme: “Living and Working in an Unequal World:...

Lieutenant General (Dr/Adv) Godfrey Lebeya (SOEG): First Quarter of 2024/2025 Financial Year
Dear South Africans, Members of the media, Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning. We are pleased to share the successes attained by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) during the 1st quarter of 2024/2025. The DPCI remains...