News Bulletin of 24 October 2025, 7am

Motorists in Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni are warned to brace themselves for major traffic disruptions today and tomorrow.
This comes as authorities prepare for operational readiness ahead of the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit next month.
High-security routes -including the N1, N3, N12, M1, R21, R24, and R512 will be affected.
The operation will result in temporary road closures, lane restrictions, and rolling traffic stops between 9-am and 1-pm today, and between 8am and 2pm tomorrow.
The joint operation involves the Road Traffic Management Corporation, the South African Police Service and various metro police departments.

South Africa has seen an increase in the number of international tourists.
The Tourism Department recorded a 30 percent year on year increase in tourist arrivals in August this year, with over 6-million tourists visiting the country since the beginning of the year.
The majority of the tourists are from Europe, Central and South America and the Middle East.
Tourism Minister, Patricia De Lille says the numbers tell a story of confidence and recovery;
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South Africa's Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed Zimbabwe's decision to lift its ban on maize and grain imports.
The move is seen as a victory for regional cooperation and food security.
Steenhuisen praised the policy shift, saying it promotes stability across the Southern African region.
The decision is expected to encourage investment in agribusiness and ensure surplus-producing nations meet their neighbours' food needs.