# Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 has commenced at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre in Durban. The four-day event features over one-thousand-300 exhibitors from 27 African countries and over one-thousand-200 international buyers. The indaba coincides with the second G20 Tourism Working Group Meeting. Tourism minister Patricia de Lille emphasised the theme Unlimited Africa, highlights the […]
# The second G20 Tourism Working Group is positioning the country’s tourism sector on the global stage in Durban. Delegates are focusing on four priorities including people-centered AI to boost tourism startups and SMMEs, financing for equality, air connectivity, and resilience in tourism development. Tourism minister Patricia de Lille says the initiative aims to attract […]
# Soccer: Orlando Pirates granted coach José Riveiro’s request for early release after signing for a new club. Tomorrow’s clash with Golden Arrows will be the Spaniard’s final match. Riveiro’s contract was originally running till next month. Premier Soccer League chairperson Irvin Khoza has praised Riveiro’s trophy-laden tenure, leaving behind a legacy of five major […]
# Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has cautioned against implementing a wealth tax, stating it could jeopardise seven-billion-rand in annual income tax from approximately two-thousand-850 high-net-worth individuals. These individuals, each possessing over 50-million-rand in assets, contribute significantly to the nation’s revenue. Godongwana emphasised that introducing such a tax might prompt these taxpayers to relocate, thereby eroding […]
# The City of Cape Town is heading to court to challenge a provisional heritage protection order granted to the iconic Athlone Power Station. The City argues that the order hampers redevelopment plans aimed at transforming the site to support energy resilience and economic growth. Heritage Western Cape insists the site’s industrial and cultural significance […]
# The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa says a referendum is the best way to resolve the land issue. Cotralesa secretary-general Zolani Mkiva says although the ANC promised action on land reform, traditional leaders now believe the public should decide. He was speaking at a joint briefing with the South African Communist Party […]
# The South African Social Security Agency has cautioned that May payments to certain grant beneficiaries will be slightly delayed. This follows identity verification processes currently underway to ensure compliance and prevent fraud. SASSA spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi told Newzroom Afrika that affected individuals are those whose details require further confirmation. He emphasised that beneficiaries will […]
# Deputy Police minister Polly Boshielo has hailed Constable Cebekhulu Linda as a dedicated officer and national asset. Linda and two colleagues tragically lost their lives when their vehicle was swept away at the Hennops River in Centurion. Speaking at his funeral in Bloemfontein, Boshielo praised his unwavering commitment to public safety. She urged the […]
# The National Transmission Company South Africa has announced that interim CEO Segomoco Scheppers will conclude his secondment and return to Eskom. Scheppers, who led the company’s operationalisation since July 2024, was instrumental in establishing the company as a wholly owned Eskom subsidiary. In a statement, the company says that while he was shortlisted for […]
