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May 21, 2026 As economic pressure deepens across parts of the world, immigration is rapidly becoming one of the most emotionally charged and politically divisive issues of the modern era — and South Africa is increasingly finding itself at the centre of that global conversation. Rising anti-immigrant tensions in parts of South Africa have once […]

May 19, 2026 The world may be growing used to headlines about Iran, but behind the diplomatic warnings and political rhetoric lies a far more dangerous reality: global powers are once again edging toward a confrontation that many fear could destabilise energy markets, deepen global uncertainty, and trigger consequences far beyond the Middle East. At

May 18, 2026 eThekwini region and Durban metro are a gateway to South African tourism which is a source of job generation. “Tourism has the unique ability to bring economic activity into rural and underdeveloped areas.” President Cyril Ramaphosa’s words during a key note address at Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026, where he highlighted the growing

May 18, 2026 Floods, rising temperatures, and changing weather patterns are no longer only environmental concerns. Health experts now warn they may also reshape the spread of diseases such as malaria across parts of Africa. As Southern Africa continues recovering from severe flooding and extreme weather conditions, researchers are increasingly warning that climate change could

May 15, 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has formerly announced his decision not to resign on Tuesday. This follows a ruling by the Constitutional Court that challenged Parliament’s refusal to adopt the Section 89 Panel report, which investigated alleged misconduct by the President following the 2020 theft of approximately US $580,000 from his private Phaala Phaala

May 15, 2026 Cities do not collapse overnight. They decline slowly – through failing infrastructure, neglected public spaces, economic stagnation and the gradual erosion of public confidence until dysfunction becomes so routine that people stop expecting things to improve. In Pietermaritzburg, many residents fear that moment may already have arrived. In parts of the CBD,

May 14, 2026 Durban metro has launched its first-of-its-kind dedicated coastal and Tourism Division which will be under Durban Metro Police at the beachfront. The city’s goal is to boost beach front safety. Launched by the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) in partnership with eThekwini Municipality and the Department of tourism, the Beach

May 14, 2026 A rare virus outbreak linked to an international cruise ship has quietly triggered a large-scale monitoring and tracing operation inside South Africa, placing local health authorities and scientists at the centre of an unusual global health response. The National Department of Health has confirmed that 91 of 97 identified contacts connected to

May 13, 2026 The global order that shaped the modern world is beginning to show visible cracks. The alliances that dominated international politics after the Cold War are under strain, the United States is openly reconsidering its role as the world’s primary guarantor of stability, and rising powers are testing the limits of Western influence.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is today expected to officially open the 2026 Africa’s Travel Indaba at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban. Held under the theme, “Unlimited Africa: Growing Africa’s Tourism Economy”, the annual tourism showcase has brought together tourism stakeholders from across the continent, including investors, international tour operators, government leaders and buyers, with the aim of growing and