# South Africa’s Tourism minister, Patricia de Lille, is in Ghana to strengthen tourism ties and cultural exchange. During the three-day visit, de Lille will meet Ghana’s Tourism minister, Abla-Dzifa Gomashie, and key industry players to promote South Africa as a top leisure and meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions destination. According to the Tourism Ministry, […]
# Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to universal health coverage through the National Health Insurance. Speaking at the second G20 Health Working Group Meeting in KwaZulu-Natal, Motsoaledi emphasised that health spending is an economic investment. He called for innovative financing, debt relief, and global health partnerships to strengthen the country’s healthcare […]
# Former SAA board member Yakhe Kwinana told the East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape that the extortion and property damage charges against her are endangering her life. She was previously arrested in Gauteng. Kwinana argues the allegations harm her reputation and could lead to her death, given South Africa’s extortion crisis. She […]
# The Higher Education Department is taking action against unregistered institutions exploiting students seeking affordable education nationwide. Speaking at an awareness campaign in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, Higher Education deputy minister Mimmy Gondwe urged the public to verify institutions before enrolling. Gondwe warned that fraudulent colleges jeopardise students’ futures and called for stricter enforcement. She emphasised that […]
# Civil society group Free SA has secured a major victory as the government withdraws regulations banning hemp and CBD food products. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi reversed the decision after Free SA challenged the legality of the ban, warning of court action. Free SA’s Reuben Coetzer called it a win for participatory democracy, emphasising that […]
# The Wits Hunger Strike Solidarity Committee will hold the Umqolo Uvelile protest this afternoon, demanding immediate registration for all unregistered students, regardless of historical debt. The protest follows a 12-day hunger strike, during which Wits management refused to engage. Supporting groups include the South African National Civics Organisation Johannesburg, Operation Dudula, and Wits-based organisations. […]
# India and ten African nations, including South Africa, will conduct their first joint naval exercise next month off Tanzania’s coast. The six-day drill will see the participating countries, Tanzania, the Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique and Seychelles, focusing on maritime security, anti-piracy, and rescue operations. The nations will engage in visit, board, […]
# The Investment Dialogue 2025 has emphasised that public-private partnerships are key to economic growth and job creation in Tshwane. The Tshwane mayoral committee member for Economic Development, Sarah Mabotsa, said revitalising the city’s economy is a priority, with a focus on attracting investment. Tshwane Economic Development Agency’s Jan Mocke stressed the need for a […]
# India has welcomed South Africa’s donation of historic artefacts that belonged to lawyer and social activist Mahatma Gandhi. The items, which hold significant historical and cultural value, will now be displayed at India’s National Gandhi Museum. Officials from both countries hailed the donation as a tribute to Gandhi’s enduring legacy and commitment to peace […]
