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Minister Pemmy Majodina invites media to witness reopening of Lesotho Highlands Water Project Tunnel, 25 May
Members of the media are invited to join Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, together with Deputy Ministers, David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlholo to witness the reopening of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel in Clarens, Free...
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MEC Dr Ivan Meyer on 2024 tourism numbers
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer said South African Tourism's (SAT’s)annual performance report for 2024 highlights the robust recovery of the Western Cape tourism industry. Minister Meyer was...
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North West Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism on inaugural Lobelo la Dipitsi traditional horse racing
The inaugural Lobelo la Dipitsi Traditional Horse Racing event, held at Bloomtech Lodge in Vryburg this past weekend, has successfully celebrated North West Province’s rich cultural heritage while stimulating local economic growth. The event was...
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Agriculture on World Rabies Day
World Rabies Day 2025: The time to act is now! As we approach World Rabies Day on 28 September, it is time to unite behind the 2025 theme: "Act Now: You, Me, Community," in the fight against one of the world’s most deadly zoonotic diseases that...
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Border Management Authority co-chairs Eswatini–South Africa Steering Committee Meeting on Border Management, 2 Oct
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, will on Thursday, 02 October 2025, lead a high-level delegation from the Authority to co-chair the Eswatini–South Africa Steering Committee Meeting on Border...
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OPEC Fund mobilizes over US$1 billion to advance sustainable development
VIENNA, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) announced the approval of more than US$1 billion in new development financing during the 193rd meeting of its Governing Board and throughout the...
Statement on the Cabinet meeting of Wednesday, 17 September 2025
A. Issues in the environment 1. Economy 1.1. Economic Growth 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed the latest GDP figures, which show that the economy has grown 0.8% in the second quarter of 2025, an improvement from the 0.1% growth in the first quarter. 1.1.2....
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Statement on the Cabinet meeting of 3 September 2025
A. Issues in the environment 1. Economy 1.1. National Freight Rail Network 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed the announcement by the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (a division of Transnet) of the new Train Operating Companies (TOCs). This major...
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Tomás Elías González Benítez launches editorial service on the world’s least-visited destinations
The Venezuelan travel writer offers media and agencies unique content to highlight unexplored destinations with tourism potential. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Travel writer and content creator Tomás Elías...
The WTO Chairs Programme launches activities in Togo
Le Togo est le septième pays moins avancés (PMA) à faire partie du Programme de chaires de l’OMC, après le Bénin, le Lesotho, le Népal, le Rwanda, le Sénégal et la Tanzanie, et l’une des cinq institutions récemment ajoutées au réseau des chaires...
Minister Leon Schreiber: Home Affairs Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable Speaker, Thoko Didiza Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Njabulo Nzuza Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Honourable Mosa Chabane Honourable Members of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs...
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Minister Pemmy Majodina concerned over non-compliance with waste water management by contractor in the LHWP2, calls for stringent monitoring
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina is deeply concerned about the regrettable reports of non-compliance with the regulations governing effluent discharge by a contractor responsible for the construction of the Polihali transfer...
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Minister Leon Schreiber: Home Affairs Dept Budget Vote 2025/26, NCOP
Honourable House Chairperson Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Njabulo Nzuza Members of the Executive Chairperson of the Select Committee on Security and Justice, Honourable Jane Mananiso Honourable Members of the Select Committee on...
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Minister Gayton McKenzie: Sport, Arts and Culture Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
It has been a year since I first stood as a Minister to table a budget to this House, having been given a chance by His Excellency, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, to make me part of his Cabinet. In that action he showed that second chances matter, not...
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Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa: Transport Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable House Chair The Minister of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee Hon Donald Selamolela Members of the Committees Chairpersons and CEOs of the Entities reporting to the DOT Acting Director-General, Mr...
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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 Minister Jomo Sibiya: Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Dialogue
Event Theme: “Reflecting, Evolving, Advancing: Using PYEI's Experience to Scale Youth Employment Promotion" Programme Director: Farai Ntuli German Ambassador to SA, Eswatini and Lesotho: H.E. Andreas Peschke All Government officials led by the...
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African Heritage Conservation in the Age of Development: A Regional Approach to Impact Assessments
In an era of rapid urbanization, infrastructure development, and tourism growth, World Heritage properties across Africa face unprecedented challenges in protecting and managing their outstanding values. The inherent demand for socio-economic...
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Minister Patricia de Lille: Summer campaign launch
Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille launches summer campaign in Bloemfontein, free state Premier of the Free State, Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism in the Free State, Ketso Makume Executive Mayor of the...
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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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