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Minister Maropene Ramokgopa: Parliamentary Capacity Building Workshop
South African Government
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June 3, 2025
Venue: Cape Town, South Africa Honourable Members of Parliament, Distinguished participants from across the Twende Mbele partner countries - Benin, Ghana, Kenya, Niger, Uganda, and our host country, South Africa, Esteemed facilitators, experts and...
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi on Children’s March to Constitutional Court
South African Government
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June 3, 2025
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has today, Sunday, 01 June 2025, accepted memorandums from Child Protection Organisations during a Children’s March to the Constitutional Court. The march was jointly organised...
Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa launches 2025 Winter Initiation Season in Bloemfontein
South African Government
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June 3, 2025
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa, officially launched the 2025 Winter Customary Initiation Season on 31 May 2025 in Bloemfontein, Free State. Under the theme “Mabaye Bephila, Babuye...
Minister Dion George: Closing remarks of Cites Rhinoceros Enforcement Task Force Meeting
South African Government
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June 3, 2025
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...
Minister Blade Nzimande briefs Parliament, 3 Jun
South African Government
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June 3, 2025
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, will lead the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation’s presentation to a joint sitting of the Portfolio Committees on Science, Technology and Innovation and...
Minister Parks Tau announces appointment of temporary licensee in respect of National Lottery and Sports Pool
South African Government
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June 3, 2025
On 28 May 2025, I announced the successful conclusion and appointment of Sizekhaya Holdings (RF) (Pty) Ltd (“Sizekhaya”) as the Fourth National Lottery and Sports Pools operator. Sizekhaya’s appointment takes effect on 1 June 2026 and requires...
Mongolia’s Parliament Rejects Vote of Confidence, Prime Minister Resigns
MENAFN
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Mongolia’s parliament speaker, Dashzegve Amarbayasgalan, announced on Tuesday that because the State Great Khural did not approve the draft resolution on the vote of confidence in the prime minister, Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai...
Germany’s Former Foreign Minister Assumes Presidency of UN General Assembly
MENAFN
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was chosen on Monday to lead the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, which is set to commence this September. Baerbock expressed her appreciation for the "overwhelming...
French Interior Minister Urges Sanctions for Racism
MENAFN
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) In response to a recent violent incident, France’s interior minister has demanded a "severe" penalty for racism. The attack, which occurred over the weekend, resulted in the death of a Tunisian national and left a Turkish individual...
Deputy Minister Andries Nel: Hand-over of remains and reburial of Mr Thabo Mosala at Menjini
South African Government
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June 3, 2025
The family of Thabo Mosala Mayor Motlalepula Stuurman and all councillors present Morena Sibi and all traditional leaders and members of the Traditional Council present Representatives of the Eastern Cape Government Officials of the Departments of...
Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: G20 Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Illicit Financial Flows, Domestic Resource Mobilisation and Financing for Development
South African Government
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June 3, 2025
Programme Director, Dr. Philani Mthembu, Executive Director Institute for Global Dialogue Mr. Victor Sekese, CEO of SNG Grant Thornton Mr. Vikas Vasal, Global Tax Leader of SNG Grant Thornton International, Ambassador of Spain to South Africa, Mr....
Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya: National Construction Health and Safety Seminar
South African Government
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June 3, 2025
Program Directors: Senior specialist: Construction, explosives and MHI, Mr P Maphaha and Specialist: Explosive Mr I Mohapi Inspector General: Ms A Moiloa Chief Inspector: Ms M Ruiters The Federated Employers' Mutual Assurance Company (FEMA): Ms N...
Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli leads blanket donation programme for elderly residents in Cape Town, 3 Jun
South African Government
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June 3, 2025
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Ms Nonceba Mhlauli, will tomorrow Tuesday, 3 June 2025, lead a blanket donation programme for elderly residents at Nomwabisi Seniors Club in Cape Town. This community outreach initiative forms part of the...
Minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s, K-12 education partners’ statement on Pride 2025
British Columbia Government News
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June 2, 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...
Minister Dion George withdraws Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan approval
South African Government
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June 2, 2025
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...
Deputy Minister David Masondo: SA Financial Sector Competitiveness Lekgotla
South African Government
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June 3, 2025
Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning. I’m appreciative of the opportunity to address you on an issue central to our country’s economic future: how we mobilise capital for investment and enhance the competitiveness of South Africa’s financial...
Deputy Minister Polly Boshielo on murder of Lukhona Fose
South African Government
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June 3, 2025
14-year-old Lukhona Fose’s body was found exactly a week after 30-year-old Olorato MONGALE’S lifeless body was found dumped in Lombardy West. All these cases happen in the midst of the discovery of the lifeless body of a woman under her...
Minister Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe on Child Protection Register for Joshlin Smith trio
South African Government
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June 2, 2025
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
South African Government
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June 2, 2025
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 Dean Macpherson receives final report on George building collapse
South African Government
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June 2, 2025
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...