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Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Closing address at National Water and Sanitation Indaba in Midrand, 28 Mar
South African Government
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March 31, 2025
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...
African Heritage Conservation in the Age of Development: A Regional Approach to Impact Assessments
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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March 24, 2025
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...
President Cyril Ramaphosa at the National Water and Sanitation Indaba
South African Government
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March 27, 2025
Programme Director, Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms. Pemmy Majodina, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa, Premier of Gauteng, Mr. Panyaza Lesufi, President of the South African Local Government...
A clear path towards efficiency in water and sanitation delivery
South African Government
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April 1, 2025
Dear Fellow South African, Last week government convened a landmark National Water and Sanitation Indaba to develop a clear plan for resolving challenges in the sector. The Indaba brought together delegates representing national and local...
Deputy Minister David Mahlobo lauds contribution from various countries to South Africa’s democracy and water and sanitation sector
South African Government
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December 10, 2024
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo has acknowledged partnerships with the international communities with regards to their contribution in the South African water sector, which guaranteed a sustainable and equitable supply of water...
Minister Pemmy Majodina: National Water Month launch
South African Government
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March 5, 2025
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...
Minister Thembi Simelane: Third SADC Community Law Seminar
South African Government
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November 1, 2024
Programme Director, Our host, Vice Chancellor and Principal, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu, Members of the Executive Management of the University of Fort Hare, Esteemed academics and representatives of the National University of Lesotho, Esteemed...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: State of the Nation Address 2025
South African Government
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February 7, 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...
Premier Panyaza Lesufi: Gauteng State of the Province Address 2025
South African Government
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February 26, 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...
SGS Secures Unprecedented Fourth Contract for PVoC Services With Tanzania Bureau of Standards
EIN Presswire
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February 24, 2025
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, February 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce it has signed an unprecedented fourth consecutive contract with the Tanzania Bureau of...
SGS Secures Unprecedented Fourth Contract for PVoC Services with Tanzania Bureau of Standards
EIN Presswire
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February 24, 2025
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, February 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce it has signed an unprecedented fourth consecutive contract with the Tanzania Bureau of...
Premier Panyaza Lesufi: 2025 State of the Province Address
South African Government
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February 25, 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...
Minister Angie Motshekga: Debate on events in DRC
South African Government
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February 17, 2025
The Speaker/Chairperson Ministers and Deputy Ministers Members of Parliament Ladies and Gentlemen Allow me to thank the Speaker for allowing us time and space to debate this very important and yet tragic matter which attracted a lot of public...
High-Speed Rail Market/Bullet Train Market to Reach $98.9 Billion by 2033, Growing at 6.2% CAGR
EIN Presswire
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February 13, 2025
WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, February 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a recent report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “High Speed Rail Market by Speed, Propulsion, Component and region: Opportunity Analysis...
South Africa hosts G20 Employment Working Group meeting, 18 to 21 Feb
South African Government
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February 10, 2025
South Africa will host G20 Employment Working Group (EWG) meetings focusing on labour and employment issues, including technical sessions and a ministerial meeting. The meetings, convening under the theme: “Living and Working in an Unequal World:...
Minister Leon Schreiber: Report on Border Management Authority 2024/2025 festive season operations
South African Government
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February 3, 2025
Introduction The 2024/2025 festive season marked a turning point in the Border Management Authority’s quest to improve the operations of South Africa’s ports-of-entry. Following the long lead time involved in setting up a new institution, the past...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Annual NEDLAC Organised Labour School
South African Government
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January 22, 2025
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;...
Peace in the DRC requires leadership and collective will
South African Government
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February 3, 2025
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...
Chief Executive Officer Dr Mafu Rakometsi: Pronouncement of 2024 end of year national examination results
South African Government
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January 14, 2025
I would like to acknowledge the presence of: Professor Yunus Ballim: Chairperson of Umalusi Council Officials from Assessment Bodies: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) – Ms Thembisa Futshane – DDG for CET Colleges Department of...
Water and Sanitation on measures to release water from Sterkfontein Dam to replenish Vaal Dam
South African Government
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December 3, 2024
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has put measures in place for the release of water from the Sterkfontein Dam into the Vaal Dam to augment its levels when it reaches 18% in volume. The standard operating rule for releases of water from...