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President Cyril Ramaphosa extends wishes to the Jewish community on Yom Kippur
President Cyril Ramaphosa wishes South Africa’s Jewish community chag sameach as they mark Yom Kippur today, Thursday, 2 October 2025. President Ramaphosa said: “We wish the Jewish community in South Africa and in all parts of the world G’mar...
Owner: South African Government
AFRICA PPP 2025 UNVEILS EXPERT-LED MASTERCLASS AND POWERFUL LEADERS ACROSS ENERGY, TRANSPORT, WATER & INDUSTRIALISATION
Africa PPP Summit in Windhoek, 28–31 Oct 2025, opens with a Masterclass on turning pipelines into bankable projects with expert facilitators. WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA, October 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Africa PPP Infrastructure Finance, Investment...
President Cyril Ramaphosa calls for immediate release of Global Sumud Flotilla abductees
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the Government of the State of Israel to release South Africans and other nationals abducted as part of Israeli authorities’ interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla comprises humanitarian...
Owner: South African Government
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses Local Government Indaba 2025 Gala Dinner, 2 Oct
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 02 October 2025, deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Local Government Indaba Gala Dinner at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. The Indaba aims to drive a turnaround for municipalities in...
Owner: South African Government
Africa's Rangers are on the Frontline Protecting Nature for People and Planet: They Need Better Support
New White Paper Calls for Urgent Professionalisation of Africa’s Rangers to Safeguard Nature and Meet Global Biodiversity Goals LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new White Paper from Tusk highlights the urgent need...
Minister Buti Manamela on the appointment of new accounting authorities for SETAs
I am pleased to announce that the Accounting Authorities (AAs) for all Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) have now been duly constituted and appointed, effective from 30 September 2025. The appointment of the new AAs is a critical...
Owner: South African Government
South Africa Demands Release of Detained Sumud Flotilla Citizens
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly urged Israel to immediately free South African citizens and other international individuals who were apprehended by Israeli forces following a raid on a humanitarian convoy en route to...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
President Lai meets delegation led by Japanese House of Councillors LDP Members’ General Assembly Chairperson Matsuyama Masaji
TAIWAN, September 30 - Details 2025-09-30 President Lai meets US Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg On the afternoon of September 30, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Luke Lindberg, under...
Owner: Taiwanese Government
NETHERLANDS: Anti-migration protest descends into violence — Progress in deal to set up deportation centre in Uganda — Government plans stricter nationality law — Immigration service raises concerns over impact of new asylum laws
An anti-migration protest has resulted in injuries to police officers and journalists, and an estimated € 90,000 of damage. The Netherlands has taken a step closer to establishing a “transit centre” for unsuccessful asylum applicants in Uganda....
Owner: ECRE (Non-profit)
Water and Sanitation recommits to ensuring sustainable water and sanitation services for all South Africans
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all South Africans have access to sustainable water and sanitation services, as deliberations continue at the Local Government Indaba taking place at the...
Owner: South African Government
Moroccan youth angrily protest government’s failed development promises
Hundreds of young Moroccans are protesting across 11 cities since September 27 under the banner “GenZ 212,” demanding action on failing healthcare and education systems. While largely peaceful, the protests in several cities have devolved into...
Owner: The Middle East Institute (Non-Profit)
Minister Gayton McKenzie on passing of former Minister Nkosinathi Emmanuel Nathi Mthethwa
It is with profound sadness that I learnt of the passing of Nkosinathi Emmanuel "Nathi" Mthethwa, a dedicated public servant and former Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture. Mr. Mthethwa served with distinction as Minister of Arts and Culture from...
Owner: South African Government
Minister Dion George on rural and coastal economies leading South Africa’s growth
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has underlined the importance of forestry and fisheries as engines of rural and coastal development that contribute directly to national growth. “Forestry and fisheries are...
Owner: South African Government
President Lai meets US Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg
TAIWAN, September 30 - Details 2025-09-26 President Lai meets delegation of Latin American and Caribbean intelligence and security chiefs On the morning of September 26, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation of Latin American and Caribbean...
Owner: Taiwanese Government
Deputy President Paul Mashatile embarks on a working visit to the Republic of Senegal, 7 Oct
His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Paul Mashatile will on Tuesday, 07th October 2025, embark on a Working Visit to Dakar, in the Republic of Senegal to attend the 2025 Edition of the Invest in Senegal Forum....
Owner: South African Government
President Cyril Ramaphosa receives Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-designate, 2 Oct
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 02 October 2025, receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-designate at a Credentials Ceremony to be held at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. Letters of Credence are official...
Owner: South African Government
Minister Gayton McKenzie on FIFA points deduction for Bafana Bafana
As the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, I have taken note of the recent decision by FIFA to deduct three points from Bafana Bafana in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers and fine SAFA 10 000 Swiss Francs (about R215 000). This development is deeply...
Owner: South African Government
Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya cracks down on non-compliant employers in Eastern Cape
The Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Jomo Sibiya, on 1 October 2025, led a multidisciplinary High-Impact Blitz Inspection in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. The robust operation led to the uncovering and enforcement action against several...
Owner: South African Government
President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns passing of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa
President Cyril Ramaphosa is saddened by the passing of Ambassador Emmanuel Nkosinathi "Nathi" Mthethwa, South Africa’s Head of Mission in Paris, who has died in tragic circumstances in the French capital at the age of 58. President Ramaphosa...
Owner: South African Government
Open Dialogue Experts at NC 'Russia' Discuss Success Formula in the Economy of the Future
MOSCOW, RUSSIA, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An expert session of the Open Dialogue "Future of the World. New Platform for Global Growth" took place on October 7 at the National Center "Russia". World-class experts participated in the...