Press Releases

South African Government

QUESTION: Mr M Dlelanga (ANC) to ask the Deputy President: Following his oversight visit as Chair of the Water Task Team to Johannesburg Water facilities and the briefing on the current status of the water supply systems in Gauteng, what specific...

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(MENAFN) Crude prices slipped Tuesday following an OPEC+ decision to defer scheduled production increases for the opening quarter of 2026, with eight member nations opting to maintain tighter supply controls.

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(MENAFN) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is set to prohibit transgender women from participating in female divisions across all Olympic sports, following a “scientific review” examining physical advantages associated with male puberty, a...

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(MENAFN) OPEC+ members reached an agreement Sunday to boost crude production by 137,000 barrels per day starting in December, marking a strategic shift in the cartel's output strategy.

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(MENAFN) British officials have initiated a manhunt following the accidental release of a migrant inmate from a London prison, marking the second similar occurrence in just two weeks, according to several media outlets.

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(MENAFN) Oil prices edged downward on Tuesday after eight members of the OPEC+ coalition, including both OPEC and non-OPEC producers, opted to defer planned production increases during the first quarter of next year.

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(MENAFN) French authorities probing the recent robbery at the Louvre Museum have uncovered indications that the heist may have involved internal collaboration.

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(MENAFN) French investigators probing the spectacular robbery at the Louvre Museum have uncovered signs that the theft may have been aided from within, media reported Saturday, citing sources close to the case.

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(MENAFN) French authorities probing the recent robbery at the Louvre Museum have uncovered evidence suggesting the theft involved insider cooperation.

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(MENAFN) French authorities have detained two men suspected of involvement in the theft of crown jewels valued at approximately €88 million ($102 million) from the Louvre Museum in Paris, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Uganda's coffee shipments surged dramatically in September, posting a 59% year-over-year spike as robust harvests across major cultivation zones propelled export volumes to unprecedented levels, the Ministry of Agriculture disclosed...

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(MENAFN) French authorities have apprehended two individuals linked to last week’s high-profile burglary at the Louvre Museum, where eight of France’s crown jewels, valued at approximately €88 million ($102 million), were stolen, according to...

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(MENAFN) French law enforcement apprehended two individuals in connection with last week’s daring robbery at the Louvre Museum, during which eight of France's crown jewels, valued at approximately €88 million ($102M), were stolen, according to...

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(MENAFN) French officials have apprehended two individuals suspected of being involved in last week’s break-in at the Louvre Museum, where eight of France’s crown jewels, valued at roughly €88 million ($102M), were taken, local media reported on...

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(MENAFN) French authorities have apprehended two individuals connected to last week’s audacious theft at the Louvre Museum, where thieves made off with eight crown jewels valued at roughly €88 million ($102 million), local media reported Sunday....

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(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has asserted that the enduring impact of colonialism continues to drive conflicts across Africa, with former colonial powers attempting to shift blame onto Moscow.

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(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has attributed ongoing tensions in Africa to the lingering effects of colonialism, asserting that former colonizing powers are attempting to shift blame onto Moscow.

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(MENAFN) The enduring influence of colonial-era boundaries continues to ignite discord across Africa, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

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(MENAFN) The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+, announced on Sunday that they will increase oil production by 137,000 barrels per day (bpd) for November.

South African Government

Honourable Honourable Speaker, Chairperson of the NCOP Honourable President, Honourable Deputy President Honourable Members, We participate in this debate on the President’s 2026 State of the Nation Address at a moment when our primary task is...