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Unisa Makes history as Africa’s first University to own an airport
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The University of South Africa has become the first tertiary institution on the African continent to own an airport, marking a bold shift towards practical, skills-based education.
The 20-hectare facility will support practical training in aviation and advanced technologies.
Vice-Chancellor Puleng LenkaBula says the move aims to strengthen innovation and job-ready skills.
LenkaBula says the airport will serve as a “launchpad for future innovators”, enabling the institution to move beyond its traditional distance-learning model and expand into hands-on technical training.
The move reflects a broader trend among global universities that are seeking to align education with labour market demands, particularly in high-skill sectors where practical experience is essential.
The milestone aligns with UNISA’s global growth in research and technical education.
The 20-hectare facility will support practical training in aviation and advanced technologies.
Vice-Chancellor Puleng LenkaBula says the move aims to strengthen innovation and job-ready skills.
LenkaBula says the airport will serve as a “launchpad for future innovators”, enabling the institution to move beyond its traditional distance-learning model and expand into hands-on technical training.
The move reflects a broader trend among global universities that are seeking to align education with labour market demands, particularly in high-skill sectors where practical experience is essential.
The milestone aligns with UNISA’s global growth in research and technical education.
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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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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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