Johannesburg: Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has convened the National Tourism Safety Forum in Johannesburg to strengthen and coordinate tourism safety across South Africa. This was the first sitting of the forum under the 7th administration, bringing together MECs, provincial tourism authorities, South African Tourism, the private sector – including

Durban: eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba has announced that the city is set to welcome over a million visitors this festive season, promising a safe and memorable experience for all. According to South African Government News Agency, Xaba introduced the city’s Festive Season Management Plan, highlighting significant service delivery improvements,

Johannesburg: The HIV Stigma Index 2.0 report launched on Wednesday reveals that, despite progress since the 2014 study, significant efforts are still needed to reduce stigma, improve healthcare experiences, and support the mental well-being of people living with HIV (PLHIV). According to South African Government News Agency, the PLHIV sector,

Johannesburg: The National Treasury has successfully raised R11.795 billion under South Africa’s first Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond. According to South African Government News Agency, the auction attracted strong market interest, with bids exceeding R26 billion and achieving a 2.2-times subscription rate. The proceeds from the Infrastructure and Development Finance

Gaborone: The Ministers responsible for water from the four Orange-Senqu River Basin states have reiterated their shared commitment to safeguarding the river basin as a strategic resource underpinning regional water security, climate resilience, economic development, and ecological sustainability. The Ministers from the Republic of Botswana, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the

Johannesburg: Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille on Monday welcomed the launch of Qantas Airways’ new direct flight between Johannesburg and Perth, highlighting its potential to boost tourism and trade. The initiative is expected to enhance people-to-people relations between South Africa and Australia. According to South African Government News Agency, the

Johannesburg: The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has joined the nation in mourning the passing of Dr Jennifer Anne Glennie. Glennie passed away in a car accident on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, at the age of 75. She was born in Johannesburg and graduated from the

Brakpan: National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has announced that the police have identified three persons of interest in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Marius Van Der Merwe. “We are closing in on these suspects as our investigations reach a very advanced and sensitive stage,” General Masemola stated.