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UPDATE Qatar and International Partners Launch Global Autism Alliance at UN General Assembly

New York, NY, USA, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A call to join an action-driven global alliance focused on building a more inclusive future for people with autism around the world has been sounded by Qatar, alongside international partners,...

The State of Qatar organizes a High-Level Ministerial event to launch the Global Autism Alliance Coalition on the margins of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly

New York, NY, USA, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The State of Qatar, in collaboration with Qatar Foundation, Autism Speaks, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the World Health Organization (WHO), organized a High-Level...

Honouring the past and shaping the future through the ex-political prisoners’ reunion

Robben Island, once a notorious symbol of apartheid oppression, served as a prison for leaders of South Africa’s liberation movement, isolating them from the growing resistance across the country. These political prisoners endured harsh...

Water and Sanitation on maintaining Vaal Dam at full capacity

Vaal Dam remains at full capacity A weekly hydrological report released by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) indicates that water levels in the Vaal Dam have shown a slight increase this week, maintaining storage well above full...

Minister Gayton McKenzie: Sport, Arts and Culture Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

It has been a year since I first stood as a Minister to table a budget to this House, having been given a chance by His Excellency, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, to make me part of his Cabinet. In that action he showed that second chances matter, not...

Minister Pemmy Majodina: Water and Sanitation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

Honourable Speaker; Cabinet Colleagues; Deputy Ministers of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlholo; Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee of Water and Sanitation; Honourable Members of Parliament; Director-General and Senior...

Minister Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe: Social Development Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

Honourable House Chair, Deputy Minister of Social Development, Mr Ganief Hendricks, Chairperson and Members of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, and My fellow South Africans 1. Honourable...

Lesotho Announces Two-Year Disaster Due to 30 Percent Jobless Rate

(MENAFN) Lesotho has announced a two-year state of disaster in response to soaring unemployment triggered by a steep U.S. tariff introduced under President Donald Trump. Deputy Prime Minister Nthomeng Majara declared the emergency after the...

Lesotho Declares State of Disaster Over Unemployment

(MENAFN) Lesotho has announced a two-year state of disaster in response to soaring unemployment rates triggered by US President Donald Trump’s April decision to apply a 50 percent tariff on imports from the African country. This drastic measure...

Minister Leon Schreiber: Home Affairs Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

Honourable Speaker, Thoko Didiza Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Njabulo Nzuza Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Honourable Mosa Chabane Honourable Members of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile: 38th anniversary of the Battle of Lurhwayizo and unveiling of bronze bust of Mbulelo Ngono

Programme Director, MEC Sibulele Ngongo; Family of Mbulelo Ngono; Families of Kenny Jafta and Mazizi Maqekeza; Eastern Cape Premier, Mr Oscar Mabuyane; His Majesty Kumkani Vulikhaya Sigcawu: Aah! Vulikhaya! Minister of Defence, Ms Angie Motshekga;...

Minister Pemmy Majodina concludes working visit to Zimbabwe to attend 43rd Southern African Development Community

The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina has concluded her working visit to Zimbabwe to attend and participate at the 43rd Southern African Development Community (SADC) Joint Meeting of Committee of Ministers responsible for Energy...

Trade minister states Lesotho shifts away from US market

(MENAFN) Lesotho is actively moving away from relying on the US as a major export destination due to high tariffs and changing buyer preferences, according to Mokhethi Shelile, the country’s Minister of Trade, Industry, and Small Business....

Minister Leon Schreiber: Home Affairs Dept Budget Vote 2025/26, NCOP

Honourable House Chairperson Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Njabulo Nzuza Members of the Executive Chairperson of the Select Committee on Security and Justice, Honourable Jane Mananiso Honourable Members of the Select Committee on...

Ministers Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Pemmy Majodina attend SADC 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for Energy and Water sectors in Zimbabwe, 3 to 4 Jul

The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa together with the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina are set to attend the upcoming 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for Energy and Water sectors, hosted...

Minister Nokuzola Tolashe: Report at National Press Club

The 2024 General Elections results have brought a new reality and served as a litmus test on the strength and maturity of South Africa’s democracy as it did not give one party a majority, but entrusted it with various political parties. We pride...

Deputy Minister David Mahlobo: Water and Sanitation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

Budget and policy statement on Department of Water and Sanitation, Vote 41 by Hon David Mahlobo, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Good Hope Chamber, Cape Town Honourable Speaker. Honourable Deputy Speaker. His Excellency, President Cyril...

Minister Dean Macpherson hosts Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2025, 25 to 27 May 2025

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr Dean Macpherson, will host the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa 2025 between 25 and 27 May in Century City, Cape Town. The SIDSSA is a pioneering event aimed at...

Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza: Home Affairs Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

Honourable House Chairperson Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Dr Leon Schreiber Members of the Executive Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Honourable Mosa Chabane Honourable Members of the Portfolio Committee...

Water and Sanitation on Vaal Dam and IVRS slight decline in water levels

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) reports that water levels in the Vaal Dam have recorded a slight decline but remain above full supply capacity. This forms part of the Department’s operational water supply strategy and drought...