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Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi condemns Soweto shooting incident and calls for calm
South African Government
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August 15, 2025
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has expressed deep concern and condemnation following the tragic incident in Soweto in which a life was lost, and several others were injured and placed at risk. “The lives...
Minister Kubayi appoints additional Advisory Committee Members to the South African Law Reform’s Review of Criminal Justice System Investigation
South African Government
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August 15, 2025
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has in terms of section 7A(1)(b)(ii) of the South African Law Reform Commission Act, 1973 (Act 19 of 1973), appointed the following persons as additional members of the...
Minister Gayton McKenzie announces appointment of Dr Cynthia Ntombifuthi Khumalo as new DG of Sport, Arts and Culture
South African Government
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August 15, 2025
The Minister of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), Gayton McKenzie, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr Cynthia Ntombifuthi Khumalo, affectionately known as “Stella,” as the first woman to serve as Director-General of the...
Minister Dean Macpherson notes resignation of Deputy Director-General following allegations
South African Government
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August 15, 2025
The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, notes that the Deputy Director-General (DDG) responsible for Real Estate Management Services has tendered her resignation after being asked to respond to a number of allegations and...
Statement by Prime Minister Carney on National Acadian Day
Prime Minister of Canada
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August 15, 2025
CANADA, August 15 - “Today, we celebrate National Acadian Day and honour the courage and resilience of the Acadian people, who have defended their language, culture, and identity for centuries. From Caraquet to Chéticamp, from Bonaventure to...
Prime Minister strongly condemns attacks on police
The Government of the Republic of Serbia
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August 15, 2025
Prime Minister Professor Đuro Macut, MD, DSc, today strongly condemned the riots in Belgrade, Novi Sad and in several other cities across Serbia, as well as the attacks on the police and the destruction of public and private property.
VCIG Secures Government and Enterprise Engagements Following ASEAN AI Summit Showcase of Full-Stack Sovereign AI and Cybersecurity Technologies
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 15, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global” or the “Company”), a cross-sector platform builder integrating deep technology with financial architecture to enable sovereign-ready digital...
CE meets Minister of Education to advance cooperation
Macao Government News
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August 15, 2025
MACAU, August 15 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, met with the Minister of Education, Mr Huai Jinpeng, to exchange views on advancing Macao’s development of educational services, and the orderly establishment of the Macao-Hengqin...
Minister Patricia de Lille on precautionary suspension of South African Tourism CEO
South African Government
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August 15, 2025
The Minister of Tourism Patricia De Lille, has noted information in the public domain regarding the precautionary suspension of the CEO of the South African Tourism, by the SA Tourism board. According to the legal advice to the Minister, this...
Non-Profit TreePeople Partners with PlanetBids to Expand Vendor Network & Streamline Bidding for Grant-Funded Projects
EIN Presswire
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August 14, 2025
The California nonprofit dedicated to urban forestry and environmental restoration wants to improve construction and infrastructure procurement. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TreePeople, a leading...
Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré on extension of deadline for Section 12L Tax Incentive
South African Government
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August 15, 2025
I am pleased to inform all businesses that they now have more opportunities to invest in energy efficiency measures, as the Section 12L Tax Incentive, which was originally set to expire on 31 December 2025, has been extended by five years to 31...
Province Invests in Elevator Modernization for Government of Saskatchewan Buildings
Government of Saskatchewan
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August 14, 2025
CANADA, August 14 - Released on August 14, 2025 The Government of Saskatchewan is investing in elevator modernization projects at two government-owned buildings across the province. Work has begun at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)...
Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga addresses South African National Association for Special School, 14 Aug
South African Government
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August 14, 2025
The Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disability is addressing the South African National Association for Special School at Anew Resort White River Mpumalanga from Thursday 14 August 2025. by calling for...
Minister Thembi Simelane: Strategic planning session of National Home Builders Registration Council
South African Government
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August 14, 2025
Programme Director Deputy Minister, Ms Tandi Mahambehlala Chairperson and Members of the Board of NHBRC Director General, Dr Alec Moemi Acting Chief Executive Officer of NHBRC Deputy Directors General (DDGs) and Staff Ladies and gentlemen Good...
Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa condemn senseless killing of e-hailing driver at Maponya Mall
South African Government
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August 14, 2025
The Minister of Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy, and the Deputy Minister Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa, strongly condemns the acts of violence and criminality that resulted in the tragic death of an e-hailing driver at Maponya Mall in Soweto on Wednesday, 12...
Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa condemns senseless killing of e-hailing driver
South African Government
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August 14, 2025
The Minister of Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy, and the Deputy Minister Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa, strongly condemns the acts of violence and criminality that resulted in the tragic death of an e-hailing driver at Maponya Mall in Soweto on Wednesday, 12...
Minister Maropene Ramokgopa: Business Leadership South Africa Reform Tracker Launch
South African Government
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August 14, 2025
Venue: Old Mutual Auditorium, 107 Rivonia Road, Sandton Programme Director, Mr Stephen Grootes, Deputy Minister of Finance, Honourable Mr Ashor Sarupen, Deputy Chairperson of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA), Mr Bonga Mokoena, The Board of...
Minister Nomakhozana Meth: Naacam Show 2025
South African Government
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August 14, 2025
Programme Director, My Colleague, Minister Tau MEC Pieters Executive Mayor Lobishe, CEO of NAACAM Mr Renai Moothilal CEO of AIDC-EC Mr Thabo Shenxane Leadership of Labour Unions Distinguished guests, Leaders from government, industry, and...
Minister Aaron Motsoaledi takes NHI roadshow to KwaZulu-Natal, 14 Aug
South African Government
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August 14, 2025
Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will on Thursday, 14 August 2025 engage stakeholders in the faith based sector in Melmoth in KwaZulu-Natal on the National Health Insurance Act. This session is part of ongoing countrywide roadshow on this...
Minister Siviwe Gwarube gives keynote address at G20 Free State Indaba in Bloemfontein, 14 Aug
South African Government
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August 14, 2025
The Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube, will on Thursday, 14 August 2025, give a keynote address at the G20 Free State Indaba at Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein campus at 09h00 am. The Minister will then convene a Bana...