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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...

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...

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...

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....

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...

Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya: Employment and Labour Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable Chairperson Honourable Members of Parliament Ministers and Deputy Ministers present Honourable Members of the Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour Departmental officials and those of our entities present Guests Ladies and...

Premier Mandla Ndlovu mourns pasing of former Deputy President of the Republic, David Mabuza
The Mpumalanga Premier, Mr Mandla Ndlovu, says the death of the former Deputy President of the Republic, Mr David Mabuza, is a blow to the country and the province in particular. Mabuza’s passing was confirmed by the President of the Republic of...

Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu on Northern Cape G20 outreach
On Thursday, 03 July 2025, the Deputy Minister of Tourism in the Republic of South Africa, Ms. Maggie Sotyu led an outreach programme to engage with communities in the Northern Cape Province on the G20 Tourism Priorities, and their potential to...

Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts on new viewing deck and refurbished bridge at Lowveld National Botanical Garden in Nelspruit
The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Bernice Swarts, unveiled a new viewing deck and the refurbished pedestrian bridge at the Lowveld National Botanical Garden in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The project, funded by the...

Deputy Minister Thandi Moraka: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable Speaker / House Chair, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Botes, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Senior Officials of DIRCO led by Director-General Zane...

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...

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...

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...

Minister Parks Tau: Proudly SA eCommerce Platform Launch
CEO of Proudly SA, Representatives from Business and Government, Colleagues and Partners, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Morning! Introduction It is a great honour to speak with you today as we launch two critical e-commerce platforms which will...
![[Latest] Global Electrolyte Drinks Market Size/Share Worth USD 63 Billion by 2034 at a 5.5% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value, SWOT Analysis)](/images/pressrelease-small.png)
[Latest] Global Electrolyte Drinks Market Size/Share Worth USD 63 Billion by 2034 at a 5.5% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value, SWOT Analysis)
Austin, TX, USA, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “Electrolyte Drinks Market Size, Trends and Insights By Type (Isotonic Drinks, Hypotonic Drinks, Hypertonic Drinks), By End-Use...

Minister Parks Tau on appointment of Kaamil Alli as ministerial spokesperson
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau wishes to advise the media of the appointment of Mr Kaamil Alli as the new ministerial spokesperson. Mr Alli has commenced with duties in this new role on 1 July 2025. “Mr Alli brings a...

Minister Dean Macpherson on delayed construction projects and asset management
Public Works & Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson convened the inaugural meeting of his advisory panel on Public Asset Management and Infrastructure, urging them to help develop solutions to address delayed construction projects and improve...

Minister Barbara Creecy: Transport Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Speech by the Minister of Transport Ms. Barbara Creecy on the occasion of the Department of Transport Budget Vote Honourable House Chair Deputy Minister, Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Transport, Hon Donald...

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: Office of the Chief Justice Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable Chairperson; Deputy Minister, Andries Nel Chairperson of the Portfolio, Honourable Xola Nqola and Members of the Portfolio committee Ministers and Deputy Ministers; Distinguished Members of the Judiciary; Heads of Professional Law...