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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 -...

South African Court Reviews Luthuli Death Case
(MENAFN) The South African National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) lawyers have been granted a period of four months to present Judge Nompumelelo Radebe with a persuasive case that Inkosi Albert Luthuli was assassinated by apartheid agents,...

South African Vice President Urges Youth to Use AI Responsibly
(MENAFN) South African Vice President Paul Mashatile emphasized the importance of young people exercising caution when engaging with artificial intelligence, highlighting the need to safeguard their imagination and cultural roots. Speaking on...

Minister John Steenhuisen attends South African Agricultural Extension Week, 30 Jun
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, together with the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Nokuzola Capa, will attend the inaugural South African Agricultural Extension Week jointly with the 58th Conference of the South African Society for...

QNA Announces Payment Security Summit in South Africa
Landmark event spotlights payment security as key to South Africa’s digital trust and innovation agenda DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- QNA, in partnership with the PCI Security Standards Council and ISACA South...

S-Africa wants to boost trade with Russia
(MENAFN) South African Vice President Paul Mashatile has urged Russian companies to invest in South Africa as part of an effort to double trade between the two BRICS members. Speaking in Moscow during a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail...

S-Africa’s vice president discusses AI dangers with Russian youth
(MENAFN) South African Vice President Paul Mashatile advised young people to approach artificial intelligence (AI) thoughtfully, warning that overreliance on the technology could hinder their creativity and weaken cultural identity. He delivered...

S-African prosecutors receive four months to present their final arguments
(MENAFN) South African prosecutors have been given four months to present their final arguments in the reopened case investigating the death of Inkosi Albert Luthuli, the first African Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The inquiry seeks to challenge the...

South Africa Freight and Logistics Market to Surpass USD 30 Billion by 2025 Amid Infrastructure and E-Commerce Growth
South Africa freight market to grow at 3.64% CAGR (2025–2030), fueled by ZAR 6T infra push, evolving trade corridors & logistics modernization. MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The South Africa's freight and...

Isilumko Staffing Announces Continued Commitment to Sustainable Hiring Amid Rising Unemployment in South Africa
South Africa continues to face significant challenges on the employment front. JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As South Africa’s unemployment rate climbs to 32.9%, Isilumko Staffing, a Level 1 Black...

Minister Gayton Mckenzie hosts Heritage Sector Bosberaad in Cape Town, 27 Jun
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, together with Deputy Minister Peace Mabe, will host a Heritage Sector Bosberaad on Friday, 27 June 2025 at the Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town, Western Cape. This strategic engagement...

Yard Force® and PowerG® Debut Full Range of Lawn & Garden Innovations at Big 5 Construct South Africa 2025
SUMEC Hardware & Tools Co., Ltd. brought Yard Force and PowerG to the 12-th of Big 5 Construct South Africa, 18–20 June at the Gallagher Convention Centre. JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SUMEC Hardware & Tools...

Floods in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Claim One Hundred Lives
(MENAFN) The death toll from the catastrophic floods that struck South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province has climbed to 100, as local authorities continue search and recovery operations, officials confirmed Tuesday. The devastating floods, which hit...

AI-Powered Business Model Enables South African Entrepreneurs to Build a Global Business Beyond Local Constraints
South African entrepreneurs Robyn & Paul Sartorius leverage AI and Prosperity Of Life’s global model to build a thriving business beyond local constraints. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Robyn and Paul Sartorius...

South Africa thinks of closing Israel embassy
(MENAFN) The South African government is considering the possible closure of the Israeli embassy in Pretoria, with a final decision expected by the end of the year, according to statements made by International Relations and Cooperation Minister...