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Statement on the Cabinet meeting of 11 June 2025
Issues in the environment 1. ECONOMY 1.1. Economic growth 1.1.1 Cabinet noted the gross domestic product (GDP) figures as released by StatsSA that indicated that the economy grew by 0.1% in the first (quarter (Q1) of 2025, and this follows an...
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Oral replies to questions in National Council of Provinces
Deputy President Paul Mashatile responds to questions for Oral Reply in the National Council of Provinces On Social Cohesion Honourable Chairperson We have not only welcomed the 2024 South Africa Social Cohesion Index (SASCI) that was released on...
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Deputy Minister Narend Singh: Opening of Regional Dialogue for Member States of SADC and East African Community on update or revision of NBSAPs
Distinguished delegates, representatives from the Secretariat of the Convention of Biological Diversity, African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...
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Minister Dion George: Regional dialogue on revision of biodiversity strategies and action plans
Distinguished delegates, representatives from the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...
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We are deepening our trade and investment ties across Africa
Dear Fellow South African, This week I am attending the Africa CEO Forum in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, where we are showcasing our country’s potential as a premier investment and trade destination. We are also supporting South African firms as...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 26 March 2025
A. Issues in the Environment 1. Economy 1.1 Investment 1.1.1 Cabinet expressed confidence in the resilience of the economy, as the country continues to forge partnerships to build key sectors and attract new investments. 1.1.2 Cabinet also...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa: State of the Nation Address 2025
Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and Judges President, Former President Thabo...
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Closing address at National Water and Sanitation Indaba in Midrand, 28 Mar
Programme Director, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr David Mahlobo; Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina; Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr Isaac Sello Seitlholo; President of the South African Local Government...
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Premier Panyaza Lesufi: Gauteng State of the Province Address 2025
Madame Speaker, Honourable Morakane Mosupyoe; Deputy Speaker, Honourable Nomvuyo Mhlakaza-Manamela; Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Honourable Parks Tau; Deputy Ministers Mondli Gungubele and Peace Mabe; Chief Whip of the Governing...
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Premier Panyaza Lesufi: 2025 State of the Province Address
Madame Speaker, Honourable Morakane Mosupyoe; Deputy Speaker, Honourable Nomvuyo Mhlakaza-Manamela; Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Honourable Parks Tau; Deputy Ministers Mondli Gungubele and Peace Mabe; Chief Whip of the Governing...
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Minister Pemmy Majodina: National Water Month launch
We are meeting here this morning in Gauteng to mark National Water Month. As leaders across all spheres, we have come here to demonstrate our collective resolve and determination to confront water supply challenges wherever they may rear their...
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Minister Ronald Lamola: Debate in Parliament on recent casualties sustained by the South African National Defence Force in Democratic Republic of Congo
Honourable Members, I stand shoulder to shoulder with my esteemed parliamentary colleagues, united in our tribute to the fallen heroes of our national Defence Force members, Malawi Defence Force members, Tanzanian Defence force members and...
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Peace in the DRC requires leadership and collective will
Dear Fellow South African, In the last two weeks, 14 of our soldiers have been killed in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after coming under attack. They were killed in violation of a ceasefire agreement between the DRC and...
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Police launch manhunt for Stilfontein kingpin
Stilfontein, 20 January 2025; The Acting Provincial Commissioner of North West, Major General Patrick Asaneng has ordered maximum resources to be mobilised in finding an alleged kingpin who resurfaced from shaft 11 in Stilfontein last week. Major...
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Annual NEDLAC Organised Labour School
Programme Director, COSATU President Zingiswa Losi; Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth; Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau; President of the Federation of Union of South Africa (FEDUSA), Godfrey Selamatsela;...
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Deputy Minister Narend Singh calls on Southern African countries to collaborate to strengthen environmental action
The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Mr. Narend Singh has today – 20 January 2025 - opened the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Expanded Constituency Workshop in Johannesburg, Gauteng, highlighting the critical need for...
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Research reveals legal loopholes and victim-blaming enable sexual violence to go unpunished in Africa
Equality Now's new report reveals how flawed laws, weak implementation, and victim-blaming are preventing rape survivors from accessing justice in Africa. NAIROBI, KENYA, November 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Across Africa, rape is one of the...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 9 October 2024
A. Issues in the environment 1. Economy 1.1. South Africa: An Investment Destination of Choice 1.1.1. Cabinet reflected on the positive investor sentiments emanating from President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s working...
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Minister Sihle Zikalala: Debate on infrastructure development in local government
Address by the Deputy Minister of Public Works And Infrastructure Hon. Sihle Zikalala (MP) during the debate on infrastructure development in local government as the only path to viable municipalities, 12 November 2024 Honourable Chairperson and...
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Minister Nomakhosazana Meth pays tribute to Dr Tito Mboweni
The Minister of Employment and Labour, Ms. Nomakhosazana Meth, has expressed deep condolences on the passing of Mr. Tito Titus Mboweni, who served as the first Labour Minister from May 1994 to July 1998 under the Democratic dispensation, having...
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