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Border Management Authority on Citizenship Act
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato has noted a widely circulated message claiming that a new law, effective from May 2025, requires all persons born in South Africa to enter and exit the country solely...

North West Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism on court orders on consumer claim
The Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), through its Consumer Affairs Court, has ruled in favour of a consumer in a case involving the failure of two suppliers to deliver building materials, ordering...

Minister Patricia de Lille: Tourism Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
House Chairperson Deputy Minister Hon Ms Maggie Sotyu Hon Tourism Portfolio Committee Chairperson, Ms Ronalda Nalumango Honourable PC members and Members DG for the Department of Tourism, Mr Victor Vele CFO for the Department of Tourism, Ms...

Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu: Tourism Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
House Chairperson, Minister of Tourism, Ms. Patricia de Lille, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Tourism, Ms. Ronalda Nalumango, Honourable Members of Parliament, DG, SAT CEO, and all Officials Present,...

Minister Patricia de Lille’s: Tourism Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
House Chairperson Deputy Minister Hon Ms Maggie Sotyu Hon Tourism Portfolio Committee Chairperson, Ms Ronalda Nalumango Honourable PC members and Members DG for the Department of Tourism, Mr Victor Vele CFO for the Department of Tourism, Ms...

Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille announces Meeting Africa 2026 and Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 dates
The Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, and the South African Tourism Board, are pleased to officially announce the 2026 dates for the two South African Tourism-owned and African continent's leading trade shows, Meetings Africa and Africa's...

Eastern Cape on 7th term Executive Council meeting
The Eastern Cape Executive Council (EXCO) held virtually its ordinary meeting of the 7th term, on 30 July 2025. A. Current Affairs 1. International Relations 1.1. Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane will in the coming weeks lead a provincial...

Minister Dean Macpherson: Release of final PwC forensic report into PSA Oxygen Plant Tender
Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, Good afternoon. Thank you for attending this media briefing. I firstly want to pay tribute to the media who first blew the whistle on this matter. Investigative journalism in South Africa is an asset to...

Defence on SA firms registering notable trade leads at International Defence Exhibition in Türkiye
South African defence sector companies are generating significant trade leads at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF), currently underway in Istanbul, Türkiye. These companies, supported by the Department of Trade, Industry and...

Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa: White Paper on Local Government Review, Final Consultative Process
Programme director, The executive mayor Leaders of business and industry, Representatives of organised commerce, Colleagues from the government, Ladies and gentlemen Good morning. It is both an honour and a responsibility to stand before you...

We are making steady progress on economic reform
Dear Fellow South African, Last week, we released a progress report on Operation Vulindlela, a Government-wide initiative to accelerate progress on economic reform. This report shows that the economic reform programme is making steady progress,...

Gauteng Sport, Arts, Culture hosts first LIV golf tournament at Steyn City Golf Club, 20 to 22 Mar
The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation proudly announces that the province will host the inaugural LIV Golf South Africa tournament from 20-22 March 2026 at Steyn City Golf Club, Johannesburg. This historic achievement marks...

Lung Cancer Diagnostics Market to Hit $8.44 Billion by 2033, Driven by Precision Tools & Liquid Biopsy Advances | DataM
Lung cancer diagnostics market grows steadily, fueled by increasing cancer prevalence, biomarker research, AI integration, and non-invasive screening demand. TEXAS, TX, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The lung cancer...

Minister Stella Ndabeni: Small Business Development Dept Budget Vote 2025/26, NCOP
Honourable Chairperson of the NCOP Ministers and Deputy Ministers present Members of the Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade Deputy Minister, Director-General, and senior managers of the Department of Small Business Development...

MEC Siphosihle Hlomuka: KwaZulu-Natal Education Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable Speaker, Ms Nontembeko Boyce Honourable Deputy Speaker, Ms Mmabatho Tembe Members of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Executive Council Honourable Members of the Provincial Legislature Members of the diplomatic corps Leaders and...

Recyclable Beverage Packaging Market 2025 Sustainability and Growth Insights
Ottawa, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global recyclable beverage packaging market size stood at its 2025 level and is projected to reach its 2034 level, according to a study published by Towards Packaging, a sister firm of Precedence...

Scale-Up Con 2025 Goes Fully Virtual, Connecting Ambitious Founders Worldwide.
Join top founders & experts at Scale-Up Con 2025 - an online global event packed with strategy and growth insights to scale your business with confidence. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, July 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Scale-Up Con, the highly...

Stress Management Market Driven by Mental Health Awareness & Digital Solutions | DataM Intelligence
Rising workplace stress and digital wellness tools fuel the stress management market toward robust growth over the next decade. TEXAS, TX, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The stress management market encompasses digital...

Bioinformatics Market Accelerates on Genomic Data and AI Tools | DataM Intelligence
Bioinformatics market grows rapidly, driven by genomics research, AI integration, precision medicine, and rising demand for data-driven drug discovery. TEXAS, TX, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bioinformatics is the...

Proposal to extend RT2 and CHAPS settlement hours (phase 1)
Foreword The way payments are made is changing, both within the UK and globally, and the core infrastructure must evolve too. The introduction of RT2 in April 2025 provided a strong, open platform for innovation and growth, and we are now looking...