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S. Africa wants to make ninety-day tariff suspension longer
(MENAFN) With the United States’ 90-day tariff suspension set to end on July 9, South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, announced on Tuesday that South Africa, together with other African nations, is pushing for the...

Fitness Equipment Market 2025 : USD 18.4 Billion Revenue by 2033, Driven by the Evolution Intelligent Fitness Equipment
By end user, the health clubs/gyms segment is expected to gain fitness equipment market share in the upcoming years. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Fitness...

Trade, Industry and Competition on South Africa–USA engagement
On Wednesday, 24 June 2025, on the sidelines of the United States of America–Africa Summit in Luanda, Angola, the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi engaged with the Assistant United States Trade Representative...

The African Diaspora International Film Festival Returns To Washington D.C. With A Powerful Line-Up of Films this August
Featuring 14 films from 14 countries, ADIFF DC 2025 offers a unique blend of award-winning dramas, eye-opening documentaries, and timeless classics. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The African Diaspora...

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...

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...

Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala addresses Agrément South Africa Industry and Stakeholder Engagement Forum meeting
The Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, has called for focused collective attention on sustainable and innovative solutions for climate resilience as the country faces climate disasters. Speaking at the Agrément...

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...

Skimmelberg Leads Global Rise of Buchu: South Africa’s 'Miracle Herb' Goes Mainstream
Organic Pioneer Blends Heritage, Science and Sustainability in Premium Functional Herb Offering CLANWILLIAM, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Health-minded consumers are scouring the globe for authentic plant...

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....

Basic Education and Sport, Arts and Culture hosts ABC Motsepe SASCE, 1 to 4 Jul
The Departments of Basic Education Sport, Arts and Culture will host the 2025 ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (ABC Motsepe SASCE) in partnership with the Motsepe Foundation. The National Championships will be held at Rhema...

Minister Pieter Groenewald briefs media on Correctional Service Dept Budget Vote, 1 Jul
Media briefing on the 2025 Budget Vote and one year of the Government of National Unity (GNU) The Minister of Correctional Services, Dr. Pieter Groenewald, cordially invites members of the media to attend a media briefing session following the...

Minister Thembi Simelane and Deputy Minister Tandi Mahambehlala hand over title deeds and brief media on plans and priorities, 1 to 2 Jul
The Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, and Deputy Minister Tandi Mahambehlala will brief the media on Wednesday, 1 July 2025, about the Department's plans and priorities for the next few years under the theme “leveraging technologies...

Trump Mulls Deporting Musk After Sharp Criticism of Tax Bill
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that the White House might explore the possibility of deporting billionaire Elon Musk, following the entrepreneur’s fierce criticism of the president's tax and spending plan. Musk,...

Basic Education and Sport, Arts and Culture hosts 2025 ABC Motsepe SASCE, 1 to 4 Jul
The Departments of Basic Education Sport, Arts and Culture will host the 2025 ABC Motsepe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (ABC Motsepe SASCE) in partnership with the Motsepe Foundation. The National Championships will be held at Rhema...

Minister Thembi Simelane and Deputy Minister Tandi Mahambehlala brief media on five-year and 2025/2026 departmental priorities, 1 Jul
The Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, and Deputy Minister Tandi Mahambehlala will brief the media on Wednesday, 1 July 2025, about the Department's plans and priorities for the next few years under the theme “leveraging technologies...

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...

Water and Sanitation on Clear Rivers Campaign
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) urges all South Africans to roll up their sleeves and participate in cleaning polluted rivers as part of the 2025 Clear Rivers Campaign. The campaign, which is observed annually in July, is a nationwide...