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More than R500 million disbursed for tourism businesses

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Chief Executive Officer of the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) Muziwabantu Dayimani says since the inception of the Tourism Transformation Fund (TTF), the Fund approved 43 transactions valued at more than R510.51 million across nine provinces.

Indaba an opportunity to profile SA’s national parks 

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Africa’s Travel Indaba provides a powerful continental and global platform to position national parks not only as tourism destinations, but as offerings that contribute meaningfully to nature, community development, cultural heritage, and economic inclusion.

Two fatal accidents on N1 near Bela-Bela under investigation

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that two separate fatal accidents on the N1 near Bela-Bela in Limpopo are under investigation following a sequence of events involving the official vehicle of Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi.

Simelane to lead delegation to urban forum in Azerbaijan

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Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane will lead South Africa’s delegation to the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum 13 (WUF13), scheduled to take place in Baku in the Republic of Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026.

Official unemployment rises marginally

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The official unemployment rate has risen marginally by some 1.3 percentage points from 31.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025 to reach 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026.

eThekwini champions inclusive disaster resilience

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eThekwini Municipality has reaffirmed its commitment to building a disaster-resilient and inclusive city as stakeholders gather in Durban for the three-day Inclusivity for All on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Summit.