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Agriculture on South African farmers US exports performance for second quarter
South African Government
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August 18, 2025
The South African agricultural sector has demonstrated remarkable growth and resilience in the face of significant global trade headwinds, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen notes as recent data show South Africa’s exports have not only...
Home Affairs on International arrivals at Cape Town International Airport
South African Government
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August 18, 2025
International visitors to Cape Town International Airport will have a much smoother arrivals experience thanks to a near-doubling in capacity of the Border Management Authority’s (BMA) immigration officials under a partnership between the BMA,...
Putin Updates South African President on Trump Meeting
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin updated South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday about his recent high-stakes summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a statement from the Kremlin. The leaders held a phone...
South African Journalists Rally Demanding Palestinian Journalists Protection
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, more than 2,000 South African journalists and media professionals marched through Sea Point, Cape Town, urging stronger safeguards for Palestinian journalists operating in Gaza and standing united with their fallen peers. The...
Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina unveils South Africa’s first AI-powered teaching robot, 19 Aug
South African Government
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August 18, 2025
The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ms Nomalungelo Gina, will officially launch a pioneering educational robot in Durban on Tuesday, 19 August, promising to redefine how learners across the country access and experience...
South Africa’s Deputy President Warns of Economic Setback
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile has cautioned that the nation’s automotive industry could suffer severe economic consequences if a mutually beneficial trade pact with the United States is not secured. His warning was...
South Africa, Iran Agree to Expand Military Ties
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa and Iran have agreed to deepen their military partnership after senior defense representatives from both countries held discussions in Tehran. The head of the South African National Defense Force, General Rudzani Maphwanya,...
S-Africa detains 1,000 unlawful miners
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) South African authorities have arrested approximately 1,000 undocumented migrants working in illegal gold mines in the northeastern province of Mpumalanga, police announced Friday. Officials warned that more arrests may follow as miners...
S-African seal saved from fishing hooks
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A young Cape fur seal, nicknamed ‘Captain Hook,’ is recovering at uShaka Sea World in Durban after being found with multiple fishing hooks embedded in his body, IOL reported. The two-and-a-half-year-old male was discovered in early July...
S-African deputy leader cautions of prolonging US trade row
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile has cautioned that failing to reach a trade agreement with the United States could have severe consequences for the country’s automotive industry. Speaking at the opening of the P20 Women’s...
S. Africa condemns "South Africa 2024 Human Rights Report"
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has criticized the “South Africa 2024 Human Rights Report” issued by the United States, calling it inaccurate and unreflective of the country’s constitutional...
S-Africa, Iran to strengthen army relations
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa and Iran have agreed to enhance bilateral military ties following high-level defense talks in Tehran. South African National Defense Force commander General Rudzani Maphwanya met with Iranian Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi,...
Couple of million unlawful firearms circulating in S-Africa
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) South African opposition party Rise Mzansi has warned that roughly two million illegal firearms are circulating in the country, posing a major public safety risk. The party criticised the South African Police Service (SAPS) for failing to...
Putin Updates Ramaphosa on Alaska Summit
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian leader Vladimir Putin has briefed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the “main outcomes” of recent high-level discussions held in Alaska, according to a statement from the Kremlin. Putin and US President Donald Trump...
S. Africa, Iran vow to enhance bilateral army cooperation
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that South Africa and Iran have agreed to strengthen their military ties following a high-level meeting between defense officials in Tehran. General Rudzani Maphwanya, commander of the South African National Defense...
South Africa Updates Trade Proposal to U.S.
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) along with the Department of Agriculture have announced their intention to deliver a “generous” updated trade proposal to the United States. This comes as a direct...
Minister Kubayi appoints additional Advisory Committee Members to the South African Law Reform’s Review of Criminal Justice System Investigation
South African Government
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August 15, 2025
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has in terms of section 7A(1)(b)(ii) of the South African Law Reform Commission Act, 1973 (Act 19 of 1973), appointed the following persons as additional members of the...
Western Cape Mobility visits South African Breweries (SAB) Maltings in Caledon, 18 Aug
South African Government
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August 15, 2025
As part of Freight Focus Month, the Western Cape Government will visit the South African Breweries (SAB) Maltings in Caledon on Monday 18 August. This facility is the largest malting plant on the African continent and a key player in the...
South African Minister Slams US Human Rights Report
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has voiced strong criticism of a recent human rights report issued by the US State Department. He dismissed the document as “inaccurate and deeply flawed,”...
Minister Patricia de Lille on precautionary suspension of South African Tourism CEO
South African Government
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August 15, 2025
The Minister of Tourism Patricia De Lille, has noted information in the public domain regarding the precautionary suspension of the CEO of the South African Tourism, by the SA Tourism board. According to the legal advice to the Minister, this...