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Government on blocking of access to healthcare services
Government has noted with serious concern the reported incidents where certain groups and communities have blocked foreign nationals from accessing healthcare services at public facilities. While government understands the genuine frustrations of...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Meeting with National Dialogue Eminent Persons Group
Deputy President Paul Mashatile, Members of the Eminent Persons Group, Members of the National Dialogue Inter-Ministerial Committee, Chairperson of the National Dialogue Preparatory Task Team, Mr Nkosinathi Biko, Executive Director of NEDLAC, Mr...

S-African prosecutors given until October to submit their final arguments in inquest investigating death of Inkosi Albert Luthuli
(MENAFN) South African prosecutors have been given until October to submit their final arguments in the inquest investigating the 1967 death of Inkosi Albert Luthuli, the first African Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The original ruling claimed...

S-African prosecutors given until October to submit their final arguments in inquest investigating death of Inkosi Albert Luthuli
(MENAFN) South African prosecutors have been given until October to submit their final arguments in the inquest investigating the 1967 death of Inkosi Albert Luthuli, the first African Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The original ruling claimed...

Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni: Statistics South Africa Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable House Chairperson, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Honourable Theliswa Mgweba, Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Honourable Nonceba Mhlauli, Honourable Members of the of the Portfolio...

Cat Litter Market Estimated $13.7 Billion Growth by 2035, Expanding at 4.7% Annually
The global cat litter market size was valued at $8 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $13.7 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2024-2035. WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ --...

Medical Devices Market in 2025 Hits USD 586.2 Billion as In Vitro Diagnostics and Hospitals Segment Dominate
Ottawa, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global medical devices market size was valued at USD 551.3 billion in 2024 and is predicted to hit around USD 1,022.50 billion by 2034, a study published by Towards Healthcare a sister firm of...

Oxfam reaction to Spain, Brazil and South Africa launching a new coalition to tax the super-rich
In response to Spain, Brazil and South Africa’s new global coalition to tax the super-rich, launched today at the Fourth Financing for Development Conference in Seville, Oxfam Tax Justice Policy Lead Susana Ruiz said: "We welcome the leadership of...

Coffee Market Size Worth USD 381.52 Billion by 2034
Ottawa, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Precedence Research, the worldwide coffee market size was estimated at $245.2 billion in 2024, rising from its current value of nearly $256.29 billion. The imports and exports of certified...

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on cancer-fighting compound discovered in South African waters
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is proud to spotlight an extraordinary scientific breakthrough, that has been in the making for several years, from South Africa's deep-sea waters – one with the potential to save...

Skimmelberg Leads Global Rise of Buchu: South Africa’s 'Miracle Herb' Goes Mainstream
Organic Pioneer Blends Heritage, Science and Sustainability in Premium Functional Herb Offering CLANWILLIAM, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Health-minded consumers are scouring the globe for authentic plant...

Study unveils water danger in S-African schools
(MENAFN) A recent investigation by a South African environmental group has revealed that 43% of schools participating in a national water testing project found dangerous bacteria in their water samples. The results were published on Wednesday. The...

Health Information Exchange Market Poised for Growth, Anticipated to Hit USD 4.44 Billion by 2032 - Coherent Market Insights
Burlingame, CA, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Health Information Exchange Market is estimated to be valued at USD 2.31 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 4.44 Bn by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%...

Medical Writing Market to Reach USD 10.26 Billion by 2032, Boosted by Regulatory and Clinical Demands | Coherent Market Insights
Burlingame, CA, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Medical Writing Market is estimated to be valued at USD 5.10 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 10.26 Bn by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5% from 2025...

Minister John Steenhuisen lifts Foot and mouth disease management area restrictions in Eastern Cape and Limpopo
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has decided to lift the disease management areas (DMA) in Eastern Cape and Limpopo after intensified efforts by Veterinary Services were successful in containing the spread of Foot and mouth disease...

Transformers For Switching Power Supplies Market Growth Dynamics: Leading Regions and Emerging Industry Trends
Global Transformers For Switching Power Supplies Market to grow from USD 33.81 Billion in 2025 to USD 61.15 Billion by 2033, CAGR 7.69%. PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global Transformers For Switching Power...

South Africa Demands Peace Talks After U.S. Strikes on Iran
(MENAFN) South Africa has voiced deep concern about the United States’ recent military actions targeting Iranian sites, urging all involved parties to engage in dialogue to halt the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. A statement from the South...

S. African prosecutors prepare final argument to prove Africa’s First Nobel Peace Laureate
(MENAFN) Prosecutors from South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) have been granted a four-month window to present compelling arguments to Judge Nompumelelo Radebe, aiming to prove that Inkosi Albert Luthuli’s death in 1967 was not the...

Emerging Trends and Growth Forecast for the WiFi Smart Lock Market Through 2033
WiFi Smart Lock Market to surge from USD 1.62 Billion in 2025 to USD 18.95 Billion by 2033, experiencing a CAGR of 31.45%. PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global WiFi Smart Lock Market Report: Growth, Expansion, and...

Cycling Gloves Market Outlook 2024–2033: Innovation Drivers, Key Segments, and Global Strategy
Cycling Gloves Market is poised to grow from USD 5 Billion in 2025 to USD 11.41 Billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 9.6%. PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global Cycling Gloves Market Report: Growth, Expansion,...