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Treasury on South Africa South Africa exiting FATF greylist on 24 October 2025
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) today announced that South Africa has exited the FATF greylist, formally called the list of “Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring”. This follows the conclusion of meetings of the FATF Plenary that took...
Owner: South African Government
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment reaffirms opposition to ivory and rhino horn trade
Recent media reports have suggested that South Africa intends to break ranks with the international consensus on the ivory and rhino horn trade ahead of the upcoming CITES COP20. This is incorrect. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the...
Owner: South African Government
Minister Dion George welcomes successful arrest of illegal drone fisher in Strandfontein
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has welcomed the swift and coordinated efforts by the Department’s Fishery Control Officers, in collaboration with the City of Cape Town Marine Unit, that led to the...
Owner: South African Government
Pulsar Helium Announces Jetstream #3 Encounters Gas With Near-1,000 psi Bottom-Hole Pressure
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Employment and Labour on joint inspection blitz in Mandeni
A joint large-scale inspection blitz by Department of Employment and Labour in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs and the South African Police Service (SAPS) last night (Tuesday) led to the closure of a clothing/textile factory, the...
Owner: South African Government
MEC Mntomuhle Khawula: G20 Culture Ministers Meeting
Programme Director, Dr Cynthia Khumalo Honourable Gayton McKenzie, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture of South Africa Honourable Ministers from our G20 Partner Nations His Worship, the Mayor of eThekwini Municipality, Mr Cyril Xaba...
Owner: South African Government
South Africa is now more connected with global investment markets
As announced by the World Business Angels Investment Forum, Hannes Dupper, has been appointed as International Partner for South Africa JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, October 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- South Africa / Gauteng is now...
UPAY CEO elected to CASA Board for two-year term — joining the first Board constituted after industry rebrand
JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPAY (OTCQB: UPYY) (“UPAY” or the “Company”), today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Jaco Fölscher, has been re-elected to the Board of the Credit Association of South Africa (CASA) for a...
Organic Spice Market - Global Industry Analysis and Forecast (2025–2032) By Product Type, Form, Distribution Channel
Global Organic Spice Market size was valued at USD 37.39 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 65.21 Bn by 2032, at a CAGR of 7.2%. LOS ANGELS, CA, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Organic Spice Market was valued at...
Sustainable Materials Market Size to Worth USD 1,078.35 Bn by 2034
Ottawa, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global sustainable materials market size was valued at USD 333.85 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach around USD 1,078.35 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of...
Deputy Minister Peace Mabe: G20 side event on Languages and Cultural Resilience G20 Culture Working Group Meeting
MECs present here, Your Excellencies, Ambassadors and High Commissioners, TROIKA Members, Members of the G20 Culture Working Group (CWG), Representatives from invited countries, Senior Government Officials, Traditional Leaders, including INkosi...
Owner: South African Government
Eastern Cape on high-level Oceans Economy Symposium
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has unveiled groundbreaking findings from an empirical study on the province’s Blue Economy during an Oceans Economy Symposium held in East London today, confirming its vital role in driving economic growth,...
Owner: South African Government
Minister Gayton McKenzie hosts 4th G20 Culture Working Group Meeting, Zimbali in KwaZulu-Natal, 27 to 29 Oct
As part of the build-up to the G20 Summit taking place in November 2025, South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr. Gayton McKenzie will host the 4th G20 Culture Working Group (CWG) Meeting in Zimbali, KwaZulu-Natal, from 27 to 29...
Owner: South African Government
MEC Isaac Sileku attends launch of Maersk Belcon Cold Store facility
Yesterday, 28 October 2025, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Isaac Sileku attended the launch of the Maersk Belcon Cold Store facility at the Belcon Inland Terminal in Bellville, describing it as a major step forward for the province’s freight,...
Owner: South African Government
President Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa–Vietnam Business Forum
South Africa–Vietnam Business Forum address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during a State Visit to Vietnam, Hanoi, Vietnam Programme Director, His Excellency, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Phạm Minh Chính, Minister of Trade,...
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Minister Gayton McKenzie calls for change to address assault incident at Milnerton high school and tackle toxic rugby culture
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has called for immediate intervention following the shocking assault of nine young people at Milnerton High School, allegedly by six top-performing school rugby players. He has also engaged...
Owner: South African Government
Health on E2D collaboration ensuring that the best evidence informs healthcare policy decision-making in South Africa
The implementation of National Health Insurance (NHI) will require extensive changes to the South African health system (including funding mechanisms, management structures, healthcare delivery platforms, and the scope of healthcare benefits...
Owner: South African Government
Minister Siviwe Gwarube: Launch of TALIS 2024 South Africa Report
Programme Director, Honourable Ministers and heads of delegations from G20 countries and guest countries, Distinguished representatives from partner organisations, Deputy Ministers and MECs, Representatives from teacher unions and professional...
Owner: South African Government
49 artists from over 30 countries revealed for WOMADelaide 2026
Release date: 30/10/25 Artists from over 30 countries will descend on South Australia for the 29th edition of WOMADelaide, with the first 49 artists for the 2026 line up revealed today. The world festival of music and dance will return to...
Owner: Australian Government
South Africa’s Ramaphosa Urges Unified Action to Combat Hunger
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has made an impassioned appeal for immediate and coordinated efforts between the state, private sector, and civic organisations to confront the nation’s escalating food insecurity. Writing in his...
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