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South Africa Confirms Commitment to HIV/AIDS
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) South African Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has assured that the nation’s leading HIV/AIDS initiative “will not collapse” despite the cessation of financial support from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar)...
Liberian activist states Trump’s African outreach is facade
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Liberian civil rights activist Emmanuel Gonquoi has criticized US President Donald Trump’s outreach to Africa, claiming it is more about exploiting the continent’s resources than fostering genuine partnerships. In an interview with RT...
S. Africa urges G20 to end exploitative extraction of nation's mineral resources
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa has called on the G20 to play a leading role in ending the exploitative extraction of Africa’s mineral resources and to support a more just and inclusive international system. The demand was made by Ronald Lamola, South...
S-Africa hits out at recent Trump tariffs
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa has strongly criticized the United States’ decision to impose a 30% tariff on its exports, calling the move unilateral and based on a misrepresentation of trade data. The tariff, announced by President Donald Trump on Monday,...
S-Africa demands BRICS leads global conflict resolution
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on BRICS nations to take a stronger leadership role in addressing global conflicts and overhauling international governance systems. Speaking at the opening of the 17th BRICS Summit in...
Minister Patricia de Lille on launch of South African Astronomical Observatory Visitor Centre
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
The Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, welcomes the launch of the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) Visitor Centre in Cape Town today, by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blade Nzimande. “The SAAO Visitor Centre...
S-Africa wants delay of US tariff increase deadline
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa has formally requested an extension from the United States on the approaching deadline for a tariff increase, as both nations continue to negotiate a trade agreement. Tensions between Pretoria and Washington have heightened...
Minister Blade Nzimande: Launch of Remote Operations Centre and Visitor Centre at South African Astronomical Observatory
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
Programme Director Minister of Tourism, Ms Patricia De Lille Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nomalungelo Gina Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Tsakani Shiviti...
South African public officials' group is set to visit China
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A group of South African public officials is set to visit China from July 7 to 27 as part of an exchange program focused on city governance, according to an announcement made by a South African official on Monday. The initiative is...
Deputy Minister Andries Nel: South African Human Rights Commission disinformation workshop
South African Government
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July 9, 2025
Programme Director, The Chairperson of the Commission, Rev Chris Nissen, Commissioners of the South African Human Rights Commission, Distinguished guests, Thank you to the Commission for the opportunity to make a few introductory remarks and also...
S-African prosecutors formulate last arguments in Albert Luthuli death inquest
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) South African prosecutors have been given four months to present their final arguments in the reopened inquest into the death of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and anti-apartheid icon, Inkosi Albert Luthuli. The case, overseen by Judge...
South African Leader responses to Trump’s comments on BRICS
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday responded firmly to remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently warned of a 10% tariff on countries aligning with what he called the “anti-American policies” of the BRICS...
S-Africa wants to increase trade with Russia
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) South African Vice President Paul Mashatile has called on Russian businesses to invest in South Africa as part of an effort to double trade between the two BRICS countries. Mashatile made the appeal during a meeting with Russian Prime...
S-Africa contemplates closing Israeli embassy
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Cabinet is expected to make a decision by the end of the year regarding the potential closure of the Israeli embassy in Pretoria. This update was provided by International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola...
Faith Leaders to Address Hunger and Poverty Crisis in South Africa
EIN Presswire
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July 9, 2025
"Faith in Action: Reflections" webinar series with prominent South African faith leaders addressing the IF20 policy priorities CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20),...
Study reveals water hazard in S-African schools
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A South African environmental group has discovered that 43% of schools involved in a recent water testing project found their water samples contaminated with harmful bacteria, according to findings released on Wednesday. Statistics South...
Deputy Minister Steve Letsike hosts a stakeholder engagement to address the persistent ongoing scourge of teenage pregnancy in South Africa, 9 Jul
South African Government
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July 9, 2025
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) will host a stakeholder engagement to address the persistent ongoing scourge of teenage pregnancy in South Africa on Wednesday, 09 July 2025. Teenage...
Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa: Signing of memorandum of understanding between the South African Maritime Safety Authority and Swedish Transport Agency
South African Government
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July 8, 2025
Honourable Guests, Distinguished Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen It is both an honour and a privilege to stand before you today to witness the signing of this important Memorandum of Understanding between the South African Maritime Safety...
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund and Law Society of South Africa Young Lawyers Conference
South African Government
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July 8, 2025
Programme Director President of the Law Society of South Africa, Nkosana Mvundlela Judges who are present Distinguished lawyers and legal practitioners Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen Good morning It was Karl Marx who wisely observed...
Minister Patricia de Lille on procurement allegations at South African Tourism
South African Government
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July 8, 2025
I have noted with deep concern the media reports published by City Press and News24 on the allegations of serious procurement irregularities at South African Tourism, specifically relating to tenders linked to the hosting of flagship trade events....