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China Backs South Africa’s G20 Leadership
(MENAFN) China has voiced its endorsement of South Africa’s G20 presidency as Pretoria prepares to host the summit of the group’s top leaders this November. This event marks the first occasion that the annual meeting will be held on African soil....

President Cyril Ramaphosa extends wishes to the Jewish community on Yom Kippur
President Cyril Ramaphosa wishes South Africa’s Jewish community chag sameach as they mark Yom Kippur today, Thursday, 2 October 2025. President Ramaphosa said: “We wish the Jewish community in South Africa and in all parts of the world G’mar...

South Africa mourns the untimely passing of Ambassador Nkosinathi Mthethwa
The Government of the Republic of South Africa announces with deep sorrow and profound regret the untimely passing of His Excellency Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, South Africa’s Ambassador to the French Republic. Ambassador Mthethwa was...

Immediate +V4 Intal: Exploring the AI Technology Behind Immediate +V4 Intal Trading Platform – South Africa Insights!
New York City, NY, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Introduction – What is Immediate +V4 Intal Immediate +V4 Intal is a next-generation platform designed to integrate advanced algorithmic intelligence with the fast-evolving world of...

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...

Global Epoxy Resins Market to Hit USD 18.52 billion by 2034, Driven by Growing Demand in Automotive, and Transportation
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President Cyril Ramaphosa calls for immediate release of Global Sumud Flotilla abductees
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the Government of the State of Israel to release South Africans and other nationals abducted as part of Israeli authorities’ interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla comprises humanitarian...

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses Local Government Indaba 2025 Gala Dinner, 2 Oct
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 02 October 2025, deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Local Government Indaba Gala Dinner at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. The Indaba aims to drive a turnaround for municipalities in...

South African Revenue Service on SARS eFiling profiles reportedly hijacked
South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) note with concern the recent article published by Sowetan regarding the rising number of SARS eFiling profiles reportedly hijacked by cyber-fraud criminals, resulting in...

Minister Buti Manamela on the appointment of new accounting authorities for SETAs
I am pleased to announce that the Accounting Authorities (AAs) for all Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) have now been duly constituted and appointed, effective from 30 September 2025. The appointment of the new AAs is a critical...

South Africa Pushes for Law to Repatriate Foreign Prisoners
(MENAFN) The South African government is progressing with internal deliberations within the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security Cluster to introduce legislation that would enable the repatriation of foreign nationals currently serving...

Nano Biotechnology Market Insights: Merging Nanoscience with Modern Medicine (Updated PDF 2025)
PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nano-biotechnology deals with the study of biological and biochemical applications. Increase in demand for development of new inventions in medical industry, is driving the...

EnerGeo Alliance Releases New Economic Analysis on South Africa’s Emerging Upstream Oil and Gas Industry
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EnerGeo Alliance published a report analysing the prospective economic benefits and opportunities that would stem from a robust expansion of offshore oil and gas exploration...

South Africa Moves to Send Over 24,000 Foreign Inmates Home
(MENAFN) The South African government is accelerating efforts within the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security Cluster to draft legislation enabling the transfer of foreign nationals serving sentences in South African prisons back to their home...

Pharmaceutical Market Size Worth USD 3.03 Trillion by 2034
Ottawa, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global pharmaceutical market size is expected to be worth over USD 3.03 trillion by 2034, increasing from USD 1.77 trillion in 2025. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.15% between 2025 and 2034. The...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile embarks on a working visit to the Republic of Senegal, 7 Oct
His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Paul Mashatile will on Tuesday, 07th October 2025, embark on a Working Visit to Dakar, in the Republic of Senegal to attend the 2025 Edition of the Invest in Senegal Forum....

Data Governance Market Poised for Growth, Expected to Hit USD 16.93 Billion by 2032, says Coherent Market Insights
Burlingame, CA, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Data Governance Market is estimated to be valued at USD 4.75 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 16.93 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.9% from 2025 to...

Police launches safer festive operations in Bloemfontein, 7 Oct
The South African Police Service (SAPS) led by the Minister of Police, Mr Firoz Cachalia, the Deputy Ministers of Police, Dr Polly Boshielo and Mr Cassel Mathale will launch its safer festive season operations in Bloemfontein. The National...

Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya cracks down on non-compliant employers in Eastern Cape
The Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Jomo Sibiya, on 1 October 2025, led a multidisciplinary High-Impact Blitz Inspection in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. The robust operation led to the uncovering and enforcement action against several...

Minister Gayton McKenzie on passing of former Minister Nkosinathi Emmanuel Nathi Mthethwa
It is with profound sadness that I learnt of the passing of Nkosinathi Emmanuel "Nathi" Mthethwa, a dedicated public servant and former Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture. Mr. Mthethwa served with distinction as Minister of Arts and Culture from...