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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...
Prime Minister Golob: "If anywhere, it is in this place that we can say that war is evil"
Slovenia Government
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June 7, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 7 - The event was organised by the Slovenian Exiles Society in the courtyard of the castle stables, which was the site of the largest concentration camp for Slovenians scheduled to be exiled. In his introduction, Prime Minister...
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 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Minister Dion George has withdrawn the approval of the Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan (IndWTMP), published on 20 March 2024, to ensure a thorough review.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’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 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 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 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...
Prime Minister Carney speaks with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of Canada
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June 6, 2025
CANADA, June 6 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. The two leaders discussed the longstanding relationship between Canada and India, including deep people-to-people ties and significant...
Heinrich Slams DOGE Attacks on USGS Scientists and Budget Cuts in Letter to Interior Department Secretary
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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June 5, 2025
Heinrich Slams DOGE Attacks on USGS Scientists and Budget Cuts in Letter to Interior Department Secretary Heinrich to Burgum: “The proposed budget cuts are not about “efficiency”— they represent a retreat from federal responsibility and a...
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...
UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West MP Visits Shield Works in Zhuhai for High-Level Business Roundtable
EIN Presswire
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June 6, 2025
ZHUHAI, CHINA, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Friday, 30th May 2025, Shield Works Precision Manufacturing, part of the C2W Group, proudly hosted Catherine West MP, the UK’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign,...
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...
Deputy Minister Mondli Gungubele: 11th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting
South African Government
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June 6, 2025
HE Sonia Faustino Mendes, Vice Minister of Communications, Brazil HE Andrey Zarenin, Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, Russia HE Dr. Pemmasani Chandrar Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications, India HE...
Prime Minister Golob: "The wealth of a society is measured by how it treats those most in need"
Slovenia Government
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June 5, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 5 - The centre provides education and therapeutic and medical care to children and adolescents with special needs. In his speech, Prime Minister Golob shared his personal connection to the centre and Vipava. He added that CIRIUS is...
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...
UPDATE – Sunday, June 15, 2025
Prime Minister of Canada
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June 15, 2025
CANADA, June 15 - Note: All times local National Capital Region, Canada 11:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, and the Chief Executive Officer of Cohere, Aidan Gomez. Third Floor...
Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Eid al-Adha
Prime Minister of Canada
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June 6, 2025
CANADA, June 6 - “Today, Muslims in Canada and around the world mark Eid al-Adha. This day holds profound significance for Muslim communities, marking the end of the Hajj pilgrimage. “Eid is a celebration of service and a time of faith, family,...
Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the National Day Against Gun Violence
Prime Minister of Canada
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June 6, 2025
CANADA, June 6 - “Canada’s new government has a mandate to keep communities safe. On National Day Against Gun Violence, we affirm our commitment to deliver on that mandate with purpose and full force. “Earlier this week, we tabled the Strong...
Deputy Minister Seiso Mohai: Frontline oversight monitoring visit to Ports of Richards Bay and Durban
South African Government
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June 6, 2025
Deputy Minister of Transport Mr Mkhuleko Hlengwa Councillor Skhumbuzo Dlamini Chief Executive Officer of SANRAL, Mr Demana Chief Executive Officer of Transnet, Ms Michelle Philips All Leaders from the different spheres of Government Senior...