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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...
Iran’s Foreign Minister Reaffirms Non-Interference in Lebanon During Beirut Visit
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beirut on Tuesday for an official visit, underscoring Tehran’s stance of non-interference in Lebanon’s internal matters. "In the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, we...
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...
Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli addresses learners at Career Expo in Cape Town, 4 Jun
South African Government
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June 4, 2025
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Ms Nonceba Mhlauli, will address learners at a Career Expo hosted at New Eisleben High School in Cape Town on Wednesday, 4 June 2025. The expo is part of ongoing efforts by the Presidency to provide young...
Working Visit by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to London and Washington DC, 3 to 7 June 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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June 3, 2025
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will make a working visit to London, the United Kingdom (UK) and Washington DC, the United States (US) from 3 to 7 June 2025. In London, Minister Balakrishnan will meet UK Secretary of State for...
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...
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...
Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa welcomes Constitutional Court ruling granting two-year extension to finalise Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill
South African Government
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June 2, 2025
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...
Minister Maropene Ramokgopa attends Hamburg Sustainability Conference, which takes place in Germany, 2 to 3 Jun
South African Government
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June 2, 2025
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...
Prime Minister Golob meets with two Algerian ministers
Slovenia Government
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June 3, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 3 - Prime Minister Robert Golob today met with two ministers of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria – the Minister of Health, Abelhak Saihi, and the Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security, Fayçal Bentaleb....
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...
Minister Dion Georege: CITES Rhinoceros Enforcement Task Force meeting
South African Government
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June 2, 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...
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...