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Deputy Minister Seiso Mohai on South Africa’s Economic Growth Outlook
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to infrastructure development and efficient service delivery as key drivers of economic growth and job creation. This...

Minister Gayton Mckenzie ends funding for Downtown Music Hub
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has today taken a decision to halt further funding for the Downtown Music Hub, to allow for a full investigation to be finalised on funds that have already been disbursed since 2008, and to...

Minister Dion George launches Climate Change Coastal Adaptation Response Plan to mark the commemoration of World Environment Day
In commemorating this year’s World Environment Day – marked annually on 5 June since 1973, and a vital platform for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the environment – the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion...

Minister John Steenhuisen: Black Business Council
Chairperson, members of the council, esteemed colleagues and guests, It is a great honour to address the Black Business Council today, an institution that plays a pivotal role in shaping inclusive growth and enterprise development in our country....

Minister John Steenhuisen: AVI Africa Conference
Ladies and Gentlemen, Colleagues in agriculture, trade, and development, It is a privilege to speak with you today about a topic that is not only close to my heart, but vital to the survival and success of our country: The future of agriculture in...

Minister Gayton McKenzie mourns passing of Jazz Icon and Photographer Rashid Lombard
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, mourns the passing of the acclaimed photographer, cultural activist, and jazz promoter Rashid Lombard, who died peacefully today at the age of 74, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on...

Minister Dion George: World Environment Day and celebration of the inaugural Climate Change Coastal Adaptation Response Plan
H.E Mr Andreas Peschke, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Dr. Meseret Zemedkun, Head of United Nations Environmental Programme, Southern Africa region Distinguished guests Ladies and gentleman Good morning. Today we celebrate our...

Minister Barbara Creecy on ACSA board mediation with Airports Coordination Services Pty Ltd
The Minister of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy, has issued a ministerial order to the ACSA board to engage in the mediation process with Airports Coordination Services Pty Ltd. This follows various engagements with the ACSA board on several...

Minister Nomakhosazana Meth briefs media on important developments in Employment and Labour sector, 6 Jun
The Minister of Employment and Labour, Ms Nomakhosazana Meth will on Friday, 6 June 2025, brief media on various topical matters pertaining the Employment and Labour sector. The briefing will touch on recent developments, which include: Cabinet's...

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Meeting with United States Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio, 4 June 2025
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan met US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio in Washington D.C. on 4 June 2025. Minister Balakrishnan and Secretary Rubio had a substantive and wide-ranging discussion on...

Minister Dion George launches Inaugural Climate Change Adaptation Response Plan for the coastal, 5 Jun
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, will officially launch South Africa’s inaugural Coastal Climate Change Adaptation Response Plan (CARP) on World Environment Day (WED) 2025 on Thursday, 05 June 2025. This...

Minister Nobuhle Nkabane leads Youth Day event at Ekurhuleni East TVET College, 6 Jun
It is with great honour that Higher Health, in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education and Training under the leadership of Honourable Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane invites the media to attend the 2025 Youth Day event at Ekurhuleni...

Minister Nomakhosazana Meth leads integrated service delivery in Knysna, 4 to 5 Jun
Minister of Employment and Labour leads integrated service delivery in Knysna on 4–5 June 2025 in collaboration with various government departments The Minister of Employment and Labour, Ms. Nomakhosazana Meth will from Wednesday to Thursday, 4 to...

Working Visit by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to Washington D.C., 4 to 7 June 2025
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan wrapped up a fruitful visit to Washington D.C. on 7 June 2025. Minister Balakrishnan held discussions with senior administration officials past and present. He also had extensive meetings with...

Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, held a telephone conversation with Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
AZERBAIJAN, June 7 - 07 June 2025, 14:50 On June 7, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, held a telephone conversation with Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif...

Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Procurement Programme
The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Hon. Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has announced the appointment of five (5) Preferred Bidders under the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP) Bid Window 3. The...

Prime Minister Carney announces Canada’s G7 priorities ahead of the Leaders’ Summit
CANADA, June 6 - Fifty years ago, in the face of upheaval and geopolitical tensions, a small group of advanced economies formed what is now the G7 – a forum for co-operation, stability, and shared prosperity. In 2025, as global challenges...

Transcript of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan’s Opening Remarks at Fireside Chat at the Hudson Institute, Washington, D.C. on 7 June 2025
Patrick Cronin (Moderator): Hello everyone, I'm Patrick Cronin, Asia-Pacific Security Chair at the Hudson Institute. It is a great honour today for Hudson to host the Foreign Minister of Singapore, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, who has been the Minister...

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi on Children’s March to Constitutional Court
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has today, Sunday, 01 June 2025, accepted memorandums from Child Protection Organisations during a Children’s March to the Constitutional Court. The march was jointly organised...

Minister Reveals Story of How He Heard the Voice of a Divine Presence and Created a Website to Share What He Learned
Dr. Pieter Noomen said he had actual conversations with a higher being a great many times. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The late Dr. Pieter Noomen was a minister who served many Protestant churches and was...