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South Africa’s Ambassador to France Dies After Falling from 22nd Floor

(MENAFN) The South African ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, was tragically found dead outside a hotel in Paris on Tuesday, after reportedly falling from the 22nd floor. The discovery followed his disappearance a day earlier,...

Border Management Authority co-chairs Eswatini–South Africa Steering Committee Meeting on Border Management, 2 Oct

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, will on Thursday, 02 October 2025, lead a high-level delegation from the Authority to co-chair the Eswatini–South Africa Steering Committee Meeting on Border...

Minister Dion George on rural and coastal economies leading South Africa’s growth

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has underlined the importance of forestry and fisheries as engines of rural and coastal development that contribute directly to national growth. “Forestry and fisheries are...

Western Cape Economic Development and Tourism on provincial economic growth

The Western Cape has once again demonstrated its economic resilience, emerging as South Africa’s top-performing province in terms of economic growth over the past decade. This is according to the latest provincial Gross Domestic Product (GDP)...

Global Fine Wine Challenge 2025. Australia, New Zealand & South Africa impress across the board

The Global Fine Wine Challenge 2025 results show impressive wins for Australia, New Zealand & South Africa - collectively winning 18 of the 19 classes. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, September 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Full results from the Global...

Minister Dion George on Green growth as South Africa’s largest jobs programme

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has highlighted the department’s role as one of South Africa’s largest generators of work opportunities, particularly for young people, women, and marginalised groups. “Every...

South African Minister Addresses US Trade Talks

(MENAFN) South African Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Parks Tau described his recent trip to Washington, aimed at discussing bilateral commercial relations with the US, as “constructive.” Tau, alongside Minister of International...

South Africa, US Hold “Constructive” Trade Talks

(MENAFN) South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, Parks Tau, described his recent trip to Washington for discussions on bilateral economic relations with the United States as “constructive.” Tau, together with the Minister of...

Minister Patricia de Lille: World Tourism Day celebrations

Good morning, goeie môre, sanibonani, salamalekum. It is a profound honour to celebrate World Tourism Day 2025 here at Constitution Hill People’s Park. This is not just a venue, but a place of memory and freedom. A reminder that democracy is not...

Tourism participates in 2025 World Tourism Day celebrations, 27 Sept

South Africa will join the global community to celebrate World Tourism Day (WTD) at Constitution Hill (Con Hill) in Johannesburg on 27 September 2025. World Tourism Day is a United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism) initiative...

Tourism hosts World Tourism Day celebration, 27 Sept

World Tourism Day is a United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism) initiative observed annually on 27 September to highlight the sector's contribution to the socio–economic development of nations, and the advancement of the global...

Minister Patricia de Lille: Tourism Business Council of South Africa Leadership Conference

Kgosi Nyalala Pilane, Chief of the Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela, Hon Dr Leon Schreiber, Minister of Home Affairs, Hon Deputy Minister of Small Business Development, Raesetja Sithole, Hon Deputy Minister of Tourism, Maggie Sotyu, Mr Jerry Mabena, the...

Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa leads G20 coastal disaster resilience outreach in Cape Town, 22 Sept

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, will lead the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group (DRR WG) Ministerial Outreach in Cape Town. This high-level outreach is themed “Coastal...

Minister Leon Schreiber presents Electronic Travel Authorisation at Tourism Business Council of South Africa’s Leadership Conference, 18 Sept

On Thursday, 18 September 2025, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, will deliver an in-depth public presentation of the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) currently under development. Through cutting-edge machine learning...

MEC Ivan Meyer on economic and tourism opportunities during Heritage Month

As South Africa prepares to celebrate Heritage Day on 24 September, the Western Cape Government is calling on residents to rediscover the rich cultural and natural heritage of our province through local travel and tourism. Under the theme...

[Latest] Global Travel Mug Market Size/Share Worth USD 27.14 Billion by 2034 at a 7.48% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value, SWOT Analysis)

Austin, TX, USA, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “Travel Mug Market Size, Trends and Insights By Material (Stainless Steel, Plastic, Ceramic, Eco-Friendly/Bamboo-Based Variants),...

HoReCa Market Size, Share & Growth 2025-2032 | Trends, Key Players, Tourism & Smart Tech Adoption

HoReCa Market, valued at USD 3.12 Tn in 2024 and projected to reach USD 5.24 Tn by 2032 at a CAGR of 6.7%, is driven by tourism growth and smart tech adoption WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The HoReCa...

Tourism on confirmed host cities for Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba

Following a rigorous and competitive procurement process led by South African Tourism, Johannesburg and Durban have officially been confirmed as the host cities for Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba respectively for the next five years...

Tourism on inaugural G20 Tourism Hackathon challenge

#G20TourismHackathon – The picturesque hills of the Sabie River valley in South Africa’s Mpumalanga Province provided a tranquil haven for a group of aspiring young innovators who took on a challenge to reimagine the future of tourism through a...

India, South Africa Forge Stronger Trade Ties

(MENAFN) The India-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (ISACC) and the India Commonwealth Trade Council (ICTC) have unveiled a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to bolster economic relations. The agreement follows the recent working...