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Johannesburg and Durban confirmed as host cities for key tourism events
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Johannesburg and Durban have been confirmed as hosts for Meetings Africa and Africa's Travel Indaba for the next five years.
The tourism sector contributes over 8% to South Africa's national GDP and supports millions of jobs.
The events are set to drive economic growth, foster intra-African trade, and showcase the continent's tourism potential.
Meetings Africa will take place in Johannesburg in February of 2026, while Africa's Travel Indaba will be held in Durban in May next year.
Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille has hailed the selection, emphasizing that these events are pivotal for job creation and positioning Africa as a competitive global destination.
The tourism sector contributes over 8% to South Africa's national GDP and supports millions of jobs.
The events are set to drive economic growth, foster intra-African trade, and showcase the continent's tourism potential.
Meetings Africa will take place in Johannesburg in February of 2026, while Africa's Travel Indaba will be held in Durban in May next year.
Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille has hailed the selection, emphasizing that these events are pivotal for job creation and positioning Africa as a competitive global destination.
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City of Tshwane hands over brand-new laptops to a school in Mabopane
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The City of Tshwane, in partnership with Mettus Limited, recently handed over brand-new laptops at Nong Primary School in Mabopane.
Deputy mayor and mayoral committee member for Finance, Eugene Modise, says nurturing education is nurturing the future.
He says when the metro invests in young minds, it’s planting seeds of knowledge, hope, and opportunity that grow into leaders, innovators, and change-makers of tomorrow:
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Deputy mayor and mayoral committee member for Finance, Eugene Modise, says nurturing education is nurturing the future.
He says when the metro invests in young minds, it’s planting seeds of knowledge, hope, and opportunity that grow into leaders, innovators, and change-makers of tomorrow:
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Minister De Lille reaffirms new visa system will be ready by end of Sep
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Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has reaffirmed that a new visa system will be up and running by the end of September this year.
The Electronic Travel Authorisation system is designed to simplify visa applications and border entry for short-term tourists and other categories of travelers.
Applicants will be able to complete the process online and make secure payments.
An integrated AI system will then verify the authenticity of each passport against the standards of the issuing country.
The new system is part of the department’s plan to increase international visits in South Africa.
The Electronic Travel Authorisation system is designed to simplify visa applications and border entry for short-term tourists and other categories of travelers.
Applicants will be able to complete the process online and make secure payments.
An integrated AI system will then verify the authenticity of each passport against the standards of the issuing country.
The new system is part of the department’s plan to increase international visits in South Africa.
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The Rand is trading at 17.38 to the US Dollar, 23.68 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
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The Rand is trading at 17.38 to the US Dollar, 23.68 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.40 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 117,325.00.
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