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Durban Hosts Travel Indaba Flexes Tourism Muscles to Attract Investors

Delegates from across Africa have gathered in Durban for Africa’s Travel Indaba officially commenced at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC). This year’s event was graced by high-profile figures, including Deputy President Paul Mashatile, the Minister of Tourism Patricia De Lille, KwaZulu Natal Premier Thami Ntuli, and the province’s MEC for Economic Development Reverend Musa […]

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Malema Denied Visa Application to Britain for Conference Receives Apology

Commander in Chief of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Julius Malema has received a public apology from the British High Commission in South Africa, Antony Philipson for the unresolved status of his visa application. This apology from the British High Commission follows a public rant by the controversial firebrand leader on X formerly Twitter. Malema

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South Africa and African Nations need to learn the Ropes with AfCFTA

Trade agreements such as the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) are considered one of the vital pillars of South Africa’s current administration’s economic strategy, shaping market access, investment flows, and international competitiveness. While global discourse on trade has recently focused on negotiations with the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China, to mention a few,

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Tensions rise between Pakistan and India following Pahalgam attack

Following a deadly militant attack on Indian tourists in Pahalgam, India-Administered Kashmir las month, India blamed Pakistan. New Delhi claims it has “evidence pointing towards the clear involvement of Pakistan-based militants, external” in the attack. Islamabad has denied any link.  India in retaliation launched missile strikes on nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The

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Ramaphosa Calls for Russia/Ukraine Peace Talks while Fuel Prices are cut

President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over two weeks ago to express hope of peace between Russia and Ukraine. Ramaphosa says that South Africa is deeply concerned about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and believes the only path to peace is through diplomacy. Talks had come on the heels of Russia

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Springboks overcome Argentina, New Zealand and Spain to win World Championship in LA

Oliver Reid of South Africa during the Rugby Championship U20 match between Junior Springboks and Argentina. Picture: Richard Huggard/Gallo Images Springboks South African Rugby team are going to bring home the Cup after winning the HSBC World Championship in Los Angeles in the early hours of Monday morning. The Springboks defeated upstarts Spain 19-5 in

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Following heavy Rains 56 Families Were relocated from Umlazi due to Major damage

Durban experienced heavy rains last week that caused serious damage to homes in Umlazi. Now Umlazi residents are to be moved to a stabler area. The decision was taken by the Human Settlements Department. Since 2022, a section of this region has tackled the risk of collapse of several houses due to weather-related disasters. The

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Steenhuisen Supports Trump and Ramaphosa Talks

Democratic Alliance leader and Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has publicly stated that he supports the anticipated talks between President Cyril Ramaphosa (his commander in Chief and one time rival) and US President Donald Trump. Steenhuisen who has in the past shown little desire to support Ramaphosa’s agenda and policies welcomed the forthcoming talks as

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Kaizer Chiefs May have to Sell top player while a former top player’s anger flares

Kaizer Chiefs Soccer players’ club are reportedly considering an exit strategy for Mduduzi Mdantsane. The 30-year-old, still on AmaKhosi’s books, is on loan to Magesi but will return to Naturena as soon as the season concludes. According to reports, Sekhukhune United are watching the situation closely. “Sekhukhune United could have the advantage of signing (Mdu)

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