News Bulletin of 25 May 2025, 10am

Ten-, 20-, and centenary loyal service medals were awarded to SAPS members for dedicated service during a ceremony in Tshwane. Veteran officers said the recognition serves as motivation for younger members and a reminder of the dedication required in law enforcement. Despite the risks, many described their work as a calling driven by commitment to community and country. Outgoing Hawks head Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya praised the unit's record—over 20,000 arrests and 4,000 convictions.

The The new taxi rank at Nana Sita and Sisulu Streets in Tshwane marks a major boost for order and safety in the inner city. Once an illegal parking lot for over 20 years, the site has been reclaimed and handed over to the Mamelodi Local and Long-Distance Taxi Association. This transformation supports better urban mobility, reduces congestion, and formalises the taxi industry, contributing to a safer, more organised transport system and a cleaner, revitalised city centre.Once an illegal parking lot for over 20 years, the site has been reclaimed and handed over to the Mamelodi Local and Long-Distance Taxi Association. This transformation supports better urban mobility, reduces congestion, and formalises the taxi industry, contributing to a safer, more organised transport system and a cleaner, revitalised city centre.

UN Tourism and Bulgaria’s Ministry of Tourism will host the 9th UN Tourism Global Conference on Wine Tourism on 6–7 October 2025 in Plovdiv, under the theme “The Art of Wine Tourism.” The event will bring together global experts to explore how wine tourism can drive sustainability, inclusion, and resilience in local communities. It offers a platform for collaboration and innovation in this growing tourism sector. Registration details, programme, and general information will be released soon.