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Congratulating South Africa’s SADC Media Awards winner 2025
South African Government
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August 19, 2025
Government extends congratulations to Mr Mpho Lakaje, who has been named the South African winner in the Radio category as announced during the SADC Summit held in Madagascar, Antananarivo on the 17th August 2025. Mpho Lakaje won the Radio...
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 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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,”...
S-Africa revisions trade deal with US
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s government has confirmed that it will present a “generous” revised trade offer to the United States in response to Washington’s 30% unilateral tariffs on South African goods. The offer, approved by Cabinet, is part of a...
S-Africa declines US human rights statement
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has strongly criticized a recent US State Department human rights report on the country, calling it “inaccurate and deeply flawed.” The report claims South...
South Africa Blasts U.S. 2024 Human Rights Report as “Deeply Flawed”
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has strongly rejected the “South Africa 2024 Human Rights Report” published by the United States, calling it both “inaccurate” and “deeply flawed.” The...
South African President Calls for Global Focus on Water
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Water must take center stage in global discussions on climate change and financial strategy, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared Wednesday during the opening of the African Union Water Investment Summit in Cape Town....
Ubuntu in Action Resonates with South Africa’s Development Vision
EIN Presswire
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August 14, 2025
South Africa’s landmark G20 Presidency reached its zenith today with the closing plenary of the G20 Interfaith Forum in Cape Town. CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- South Africa’s landmark G20...