# Cape Town has been nominated among the world’s best cities in the Travel plus Leisure India and South Asia Best Awards 2025, under the International Destinations, Best City category. Themed Art of Discovery, the awards celebrate places that inspire exploration and connection. Cape Town Tourism’s Briony Brookes says the nomination reaffirms the Mother City’s […]
# The Gauteng Provincial Legislature will host the 2025 Gauteng Ethics Summit today focusing on ethics, governance, and integrity. The two-day event will bring together delegates to discuss corruption, transparency, and accountability. Topics include corporate governance, compliance, and ethical standards. Lawmakers say the summit aims to strengthen institutional integrity and public trust while promoting ethical […]
# The World Trade Organisation has sharply cut its 2026 global merchandise trade growth forecast to 0.5-percent, down from 1.8-percent. The organisation cites delayed effects of US president Donald Trump’s tariffs. WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warned of a bleak outlook but said the global trading system remains resilient. For 2025, the WTO raised its forecast […]
# Transnet National Ports Authority has signed a 25-year concession agreement with FFS Tank Terminals to operate and maintain a liquid bulk terminal at the Port of Cape Town. The 195.7-million-rand investment over three years will refurbish infrastructure, boost operational efficiency, and double diesel storage capacity to 29-thousand-200-cubic metre. The Ports Authority says the deal […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has granted the late South African ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, a special official funeral category two. A memorial service is underway in Paris following Mthethwa’s death last week after reportedly falling from the 22nd floor of the Hyatt Regency Hotel. His body is expected to leave France tomorrow and arrive […]
# The International Relations and Cooperation Department, UNISA and the University of KwaZulu-Natal, has highlighted the role of financial inclusion in poverty reduction, equitable growth, and social stability. At a G20 Town Hall Outreach in Durban today the event emphasised that financial inclusion for economic development creates access to benefit grassroots economies. The meeting follows […]
# Science, Technology and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande, speaking virtually at the Ninth Biennial CSIR Conference, stressed that science, technology, and innovation are essential for a sustainable and just future. He called for a sovereign African research agenda addressing food security, climate resilience, AI development, and pandemic preparedness. Spokesperson Veli Mbele said Nzimande highlighted global […]
# Soccer: South Africa’s U20 men’s coach, Raymond Mdaka, says his side knows what to expect when they face Colombia in the FIFA U20 World Cup Round of 16 at 9.30 tonight in Chile. Amajita finished second in Group E with six points after victories over New Caledonia and the USA. Mdaka says Colombia are […]
# The Judicial Service Commission has concluded interviews for two vacancies on the Constitutional Court, recommending five candidates to president Cyril Ramaphosa. The shortlisted individuals excluded seasoned academic Madumetja Malepe from the list after allegations of stolen church funds, debt concerns, and academic credibility were thrust into the spotlight. JSC commissioner Sesi Baloyi confirmed that […]
