News Bulletin of 2 May 2025, 7am

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 was officially launched at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, marking the countdown to one of the continent’s biggest tourism events. Hosted in Durban from May 12-15, the event will welcome thousands of industry leaders, buyers, and exhibitors.’ The Indaba showcases Africa’s tourism potential, with over 1,200 exhibitors from 26 countries and 908 vetted buyers from 55 global markets. Minister of Tourism Patricia De Lile: SOUND

The Whippet Coffee in Linden, Johannesburg, has been ranked 89th on the 2025 Top 100 Coffee Shops in the World list. This was announced at a global awards event in Madrid. Celebrating 13 years of serving exceptional coffee and community, The Whippet is expanding its original store and opening a new location in November 2025. Known for its quality brews, all-day brunch, and vibrant atmosphere, it’s a local favourite and global standout.

Julia Donaldson’s The Gruffalo is returning with a new book. Author Julia Donaldson says she was spurred to write a new novel influenced by a campaign to reverse a decline in children's reading. The book will be published in 2026, and will be the third, after 1999's best-selling original and 2004's sequel The Gruffalo's Child. Donaldson said she was inspired after the National Literacy Trust started using the previous two books in its Early Words Matter scheme.