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President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints Minister Angie Motshekga as Acting President
South African Government
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June 18, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms. Angie Motshekga, to serve as Acting President of the Republic of South Africa from 17 to 19 June 2025. The appointment in accordance with section 90 (1) (b)...
Minister Dion George commemorates of Desertification and Drought Day
South African Government
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June 18, 2025
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, led this year’s commemoration of Desertification and Drought Day (DDD) on 17 June 2025, under the theme Restore the Land, Unlock the Opportunities, where he urged all South...
Minister Maropene Ramokgopa: Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company Construction Industry Business Breakfast
South African Government
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June 18, 2025
Programme Director, Ms Sakina Kamwendo, Chairperson of the FEM Board, Mr John Barrow, CEO of FEM, Mr Nazeer Hoosen, Members of the Board and the Executive Management of FEM, The Second Deputy President of the Congress of South African Trade Unions...
Minister Angie Motshekga welcomes return of SANDF members from SAMIDRC mission
South African Government
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June 18, 2025
The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms. Angie Motshekga, welcomes the return of the first batch of South African National Defence Force members from SAMIDRC. The Minister has welcomed the 249 members of the SA National Defence Force...
African Nation Halts French Media
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Togo has decided to suspend the operations of France 24 and Radio France Internationale (RFI), two French government-backed media platforms, for a duration of three months. Authorities accuse the broadcasters of repeatedly breaching...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile arrives in Russia on a Working Visit
South African Government
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June 18, 2025
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has this afternoon, 17 June 2025, arrived in Moscow, in the Russian Federation on a Working Visit aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and trade ties between South Africa and Russia. The Deputy...
Western Cape welcomes global hospitality leaders at Africa Future Hospitality Summit 2025
South African Government
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June 18, 2025
Cape Town, Africa’s premier destination for tourism and investment, proudly hosts the Africa Future Hospitality Summit 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), which runs until 19 June 2025. In his opening address, Dr. Ivan...
Defence on Commissioning Parade at South African Air Force College
South African Government
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June 18, 2025
The South African Air Force proudly hosted its Commissioning Parade 01/2025 at the South African Air Force College in Thaba Tshwane (Pretoria), on 12 June 2025. The event was a spectacular display of military tradition, discipline, and national...
Western Cape Government urges residents to be safe during winter season
South African Government
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June 18, 2025
Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning today confirmed that the provincial government is prepared for the upcoming winter season. “The Provincial Disaster Management Centre...
Minister Gayton McKenzie welcomes victorious South Africa’s National Men’s Cricket Team, 18 Jun
South African Government
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June 18, 2025
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr. Gayton McKenzie, will lead the official welcome of South Africa’s national men’s cricket team the newly crowned ICC World Test Championship 2025 winners on Wednesday, 18 June 2025 at 09h20 at OR Tambo...
S-Africa announces day of mourning following fatal floods
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The government of South Africa’s Eastern Cape province has confirmed that 90 people have died due to devastating floods, prompting the declaration of a Provincial Day of Mourning on June 19, 2025, to honor the victims. The floods, which...
South Africa Announces Mourning
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Eastern Cape provincial administration has officially confirmed the recognition of 80 people who perished during the catastrophic flooding that has gravely affected the region. The severe weather conditions have struck communities...
International Relations and Cooperation invites media to cover repatriation of Edgar Chagwa Lungu, former President of Zambia, 18 Jun
South African Government
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June 18, 2025
Members of the media are respectfully invited to cover the repatriation and solemn send-off ceremony of His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu, former President of the Republic of Zambia. His Excellency sadly passed away on Thursday, 05 June 2025, in...
South Africa denounces Israel for Israel military attacks on Iran
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The South African government has voiced strong condemnation of Israel’s recent military strikes on Iranian territory, expressing serious concern over the scope and impact of the attacks, which reportedly targeted military installations,...
Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi welcomes Economic Governance School in Ghana
South African Government
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June 17, 2025
The Minister for the Public Service and Administration, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, has welcomed the convening of the sixth iteration of the Economic Governance School for public service leaders in Ghana. The Economic Governance School is convened by...
Minister Senzo Mchunu: Media briefing on HRM matters
South African Government
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June 17, 2025
Let me acknowledge the presence of: Deputy Minister of Police, Dr Polly Boshielo, National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, Deputy National Commissioners present, Divisional Commissioners, President of POPCRU, Mr Thulani Ngwenya, Vice...
Minister Parks Tau on South Africa’s green hydrogen commercialisation strategy
South African Government
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June 17, 2025
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau says meaningful and tangible progress is being made in the implementation of South Africa’s green hydrogen commercialisation strategy. He was addressing delegates at the Green Hydrogen...
Minister Angie Motshekga: Arrival of troops from SADC Mission in DRC
South African Government
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June 17, 2025
Ladies and Gentlemen of the media, Senior Leadership of the DOD and the SANDF Distinguished guests, Good Afternoon It is with immense pride and a profound sense of gratitude that I stand before you today. On May 4th, 2025, we announced the phased...
Minister Inkosi Buthelezi launches inaugural Africa Public Service Public Day Lecture, 17 Jun
South African Government
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June 17, 2025
The Minister for the Public Service and Administration, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, will launch the inaugural Africa Public Service Day (APSD) Public Lecture, under the African Union theme for 2025 APSD: “Enhancing the agility and resilience of public...
President Cyril Ramaphosa attends G7 Summit Outreach Session in Canada, 17 Jun
South African Government
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June 17, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, 15 June 2025, arrived in Canada to participate in the G7 Summit Outreach Session, scheduled to take place on the margins of the G7 Leaders Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada on 17 June 2025. The...