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S-African prosecutors given until October to submit their final arguments in inquest investigating death of Inkosi Albert Luthuli
(MENAFN) South African prosecutors have been given until October to submit their final arguments in the inquest investigating the 1967 death of Inkosi Albert Luthuli, the first African Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The original ruling claimed...

S-African prosecutors given until October to submit their final arguments in inquest investigating death of Inkosi Albert Luthuli
(MENAFN) South African prosecutors have been given until October to submit their final arguments in the inquest investigating the 1967 death of Inkosi Albert Luthuli, the first African Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The original ruling claimed...

South African court halt burial of ex-President of Zambia
(MENAFN) A South African court intervened to stop the private burial of Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu just as the ceremony was about to begin, following a legal dispute between his family and the Zambian government over funeral...

Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli: Statistics South Africa Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable Chairperson of the Session; Minister in The Presidency, Honourable Khumbudzo Ntshavheni; Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Honourable Kenny Morolong; Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee, Honourable Thelisa Mgweba; Honourable Members...

Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni: Statistics South Africa Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable House Chairperson, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Honourable Theliswa Mgweba, Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Honourable Nonceba Mhlauli, Honourable Members of the of the Portfolio...

Trade, Industry and Competition on South Africa–USA engagement
On Wednesday, 24 June 2025, on the sidelines of the United States of America–Africa Summit in Luanda, Angola, the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi engaged with the Assistant United States Trade Representative...

Oxfam reaction to Spain, Brazil and South Africa launching a new coalition to tax the super-rich
In response to Spain, Brazil and South Africa’s new global coalition to tax the super-rich, launched today at the Fourth Financing for Development Conference in Seville, Oxfam Tax Justice Policy Lead Susana Ruiz said: "We welcome the leadership of...

ZetaDisplay and ENRA Technologies Partner to Drive Digital Signage Innovation in South Africa
Leading European digital signage provider ZetaDisplay has announced an exciting new partnership with ENRA Technologies, a rapidly growing South African IT and AV solutions company, to accelerate the adoption of digital signage across South Africa...

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on cancer-fighting compound discovered in South African waters
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is proud to spotlight an extraordinary scientific breakthrough, that has been in the making for several years, from South Africa's deep-sea waters – one with the potential to save...

Skimmelberg Leads Global Rise of Buchu: South Africa’s 'Miracle Herb' Goes Mainstream
Organic Pioneer Blends Heritage, Science and Sustainability in Premium Functional Herb Offering CLANWILLIAM, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Health-minded consumers are scouring the globe for authentic plant...

Study unveils water danger in S-African schools
(MENAFN) A recent investigation by a South African environmental group has revealed that 43% of schools participating in a national water testing project found dangerous bacteria in their water samples. The results were published on Wednesday. The...

Minister Ronald Lamola leads South Africa’s delegation to 4th International Conference on the Financing for Development Summit in Spain, 30 Jun to 3 Jul
At the invitation of the President Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón of the Government of Spain and United Nations Secretary - General António Guterres, the South African government, led by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon....

Minister John Steenhuisen opens 58th conference of the South African Society for Agricultural Extension and first Agricultural Extension Week
Today, the Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen reaffirmed the government's dedication to agricultural extension services, highlighting their pivotal role in fostering inclusive rural development, ensuring food security, and facilitating...

Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala addresses Agrément South Africa Industry and Stakeholder Engagement Forum meeting
The Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, has called for focused collective attention on sustainable and innovative solutions for climate resilience as the country faces climate disasters. Speaking at the Agrément...

South Africa’s floods cause death of one hundred people
(MENAFN) The number of fatalities resulting from severe flooding in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province has climbed to 100, according to local officials on Tuesday, as emergency teams continue search and recovery operations. The floods, which...

Study reveals schools in S. Africa have harmful bacteria
(MENAFN) A recent investigation by a South African environmental group revealed that 43% of schools involved in a water quality testing project detected harmful bacteria in their water samples. These findings were made public on Wednesday. Access...

South Africa Demands Peace Talks After U.S. Strikes on Iran
(MENAFN) South Africa has voiced deep concern about the United States’ recent military actions targeting Iranian sites, urging all involved parties to engage in dialogue to halt the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. A statement from the South...

South Africa urges dialogue to end Israel-Iran conflict
President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African government have noted with a great deal of anxiety the entry by the United States of America into the Israel-Iran war. It was South Africa’s sincerest hope that President Donald Trump would use his...

S. African prosecutors prepare final argument to prove Africa’s First Nobel Peace Laureate
(MENAFN) Prosecutors from South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) have been granted a four-month window to present compelling arguments to Judge Nompumelelo Radebe, aiming to prove that Inkosi Albert Luthuli’s death in 1967 was not the...

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: South Africa-Shenzhen Economic and Trade Exchange and City Image Promotion Conference Gala-Dinner
Programme director South Africa-China Shenzhen General Chamber of Commerce - Chairman Mr Wang Sang Chan President of Shenzhen Overseas Friendship Association - Mr. Wang Qiang Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Johannesburg -...