Press Releases

Minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s, K-12 education partners’ statement on Pride 2025

CANADA, June 2 - Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care, alongside Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity; B.C. School Trustees Association; BC School Superintendents Association; BC Association of School...

French Minister Demands "Severe" Punishment Against Racism After Deadly Shooting

(MENAFN) On Monday, France’s interior minister urged for harsh repercussions against racism following a deadly assault that claimed the life of a Tunisian man and left a Turkish individual wounded. Bruno Retailleau emphasized on X, “Racism must be...

Ilham Aliyev received Pakistan's Minister for Petroleum

AZERBAIJAN, June 2 - On June 2, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Ali Pervaiz Malik, Minister for Petroleum of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. During the conversation, the sides recalled the recent trilateral meeting...

Minister Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe on Child Protection Register for Joshlin Smith trio

The Minister of Social Development, Ms Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe, has welcomed the life imprisonment meted out by the Western Cape Division of the High Court to three individuals who were convicted of human trafficking and kidnapping of Joshlin...

Minister Pieter Groenewald responds to allegations made in media by NCOP member

The Minister of Correctional Services, Dr Pieter Groenewald, wishes to address several media statements released and allegations made by a Member of Parliament in the NCOP from the Democratic Alliance. Several statements released by the member...

Minister Dion George withdraws Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan approval

Minister Dion George has withdrawn the approval of the Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan (IndWTMP), published on 20 March 2024, to ensure a thorough review. The decision reflects the new Minister’s commitment to meticulously evaluating policies...

Minister Dean Macpherson receives final report on George building collapse

Public Works & Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, has received the final Council for the Built Environment (CBE) report of the George building collapse, which claimed 34 lives and injured 28 people. The Minister reaffirmed that he would...

Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli: Presidential Youth Employment Intervention Q4 Progress Report

Opening Remarks by Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli at the media briefing on the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) Q4 Progress Report, Pretoria Monday, 2 June 2025 Good morning, members of the media, partners, and colleagues. Thank...

Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa welcomes Constitutional Court ruling granting two-year extension to finalise Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, welcomes the Constitutional Court’s ruling to extend the validity of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act (TKLA) for a further two years. As the...

British Defense Secretary states country must prepare for direct war with Russia

(MENAFN) British Defense Secretary John Healey has stated that the UK is preparing its military and industrial sectors for a potential direct conflict with Russia. His remarks come ahead of the government’s upcoming Strategic Defense Review, which...

Russian minister states country to initiate nationwide anti-fraud app

(MENAFN) Russia plans to launch a nationwide mobile application using artificial intelligence to help protect citizens from online fraud, Deputy Digital Minister Aleksandr Shoytov announced at the Positive Hack Days cybersecurity forum in Moscow...

German foreign minister affirms defeating Russia is out of question

(MENAFN) From the outset of the Ukraine war, it has been apparent that overcoming Russia is an unrealistic goal, especially considering its nuclear capabilities, according to Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in an interview. Western...

Prime Minister Launches World Oceans Week 2025 with Call to National Action for Marine Sustainability

Minister Maropene Ramokgopa attends Hamburg Sustainability Conference, which takes place in Germany, 2 to 3 Jun

The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ms Maropene Ramokgopa, will attend the Hamburg Sustainability Conference, which takes place in Germany on 2 and 3 June 2025. This conference, which brings together...

Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli briefs media on Presidential Youth Employment Initiative 3rd Quarter Report, 2 Jun

Members of the media are invited to attend a media briefing hosted by the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Ms. Nonceba Mhlauli, to present and reflect on the Quarter 4 Progress Report (January – March 2025) of the Presidential Youth Employment...

Deputy Minister Joe Phaahla leads World No-Tobacco Day discussions, 2 Jun

Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla will on Monday, 02 June deliver a keynote address at the World No-Tobacco Day stakeholder engagement session convened as part of ongoing efforts by government to highlight tobacco control issues emanating...

Minister Dion Georege: CITES Rhinoceros Enforcement Task Force meeting

Good afternoon, delegates. I am delighted to be here to wrap up this important week of meetings. I hope that, apart from the crucial discussions, you have managed to carve out some time to experience South Africa’s warm hospitality. I am told that...

French Interior Minister criticizes PSG fans, receives backlash

(MENAFN) French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has come under fire after describing Paris Saint-Germain fans who celebrated the team’s UEFA Champions League triumph as “barbarians.” His controversial remarks followed PSG’s 5-0 victory over...

Zelenskyy Announces Defense Minister to Head Peace Talks in Istanbul

(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Sunday that Defense Minister Rustem Umerov will head Ukraine’s delegation for the upcoming second round of direct negotiations with Russia, scheduled for Monday in Istanbul. On the...

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Canadian Armed Forces Day

CANADA, June 1 - “For generations, the Canadian Armed Forces have answered the call to serve – upholding our sovereignty with unwavering resolve. On Canadian Armed Forces Day, we honour their sacrifice and service to our great nation. “In an...