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LIV Golf tournament drives R800m boost for SA's economy
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South African Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille has hailed the inaugural LIV Golf tournament at Steyn City, Johannesburg, as a massive success and a significant boost to the country's economy, projecting an economic impact of between R700 and R800 million.
The event comes on the back of a record-breaking 10.48 million international arrivals in South Africa in 2025, a 17.6% increase, which the Minister highlighted as a major achievement in promoting South Africa as a top destination.
De Lille stated that hosting LIV Golf showcases South Africa as a capable, competitive, and attractive destination for major international events.
The event comes on the back of a record-breaking 10.48 million international arrivals in South Africa in 2025, a 17.6% increase, which the Minister highlighted as a major achievement in promoting South Africa as a top destination.
De Lille stated that hosting LIV Golf showcases South Africa as a capable, competitive, and attractive destination for major international events.
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R230 million marina to boost Cape Town’s marine economy
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Cape Town’s marine economy is set for a significant boost with plans for a new R230 million superyacht marina at the V&A Waterfront.
The Quay 7 facility which is scheduled for completion in October this year, will rank among the largest purpose-built marinas in the Southern Hemisphere.
V&A Waterfront CEO Graham Wood says the development responds to growing demand, noting that the city has seen a steady increase in superyacht visits, with 35 vessels arriving in the 2024/25 season.
Wood says the project aims to strengthen Cape Town’s position as a working maritime hub while creating new economic opportunities across the marine services sector, including marine engineers, refuelling operators and provisioning companies.
The Quay 7 facility which is scheduled for completion in October this year, will rank among the largest purpose-built marinas in the Southern Hemisphere.
V&A Waterfront CEO Graham Wood says the development responds to growing demand, noting that the city has seen a steady increase in superyacht visits, with 35 vessels arriving in the 2024/25 season.
Wood says the project aims to strengthen Cape Town’s position as a working maritime hub while creating new economic opportunities across the marine services sector, including marine engineers, refuelling operators and provisioning companies.
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Gauteng launches state-run food distribution centre
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The provincial Department of Social Development launched a state-run food distribution centre in Centurion on Sunday.
Head of Department Phumla Sekhonyane said the food storage facility was the first of its kind in the entire country.
She explained that the department was shifting from the traditional approach of outsourcing or partnering with non-profit organisations for food distribution in the province.
She says the new model aligns with Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s directive to build state capacity and create job opportunities for young people to join the value chain.
Last year the department distributed at least 10,000 food parcels in Tshwane alone, over 35,000 in Johannesburg, and around 30,000 in Ekurhuleni.
Sekhonyane says beneficiaries include child-headed households, the unemployed, and those on medication who cannot afford nutritious food.
Head of Department Phumla Sekhonyane said the food storage facility was the first of its kind in the entire country.
She explained that the department was shifting from the traditional approach of outsourcing or partnering with non-profit organisations for food distribution in the province.
She says the new model aligns with Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s directive to build state capacity and create job opportunities for young people to join the value chain.
Last year the department distributed at least 10,000 food parcels in Tshwane alone, over 35,000 in Johannesburg, and around 30,000 in Ekurhuleni.
Sekhonyane says beneficiaries include child-headed households, the unemployed, and those on medication who cannot afford nutritious food.
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