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Government welcomes boom in international tourist arrivals

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South Africa’s tourism industry continues its strong recovery, recording an increase of 1 108 222 international tourists between January and September 2025 compared with the same period last year, according to Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille.

Man arrested for trespassing G20 venue

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Police have arrested a man for allegedly trespassing at the NASREC venue in the south of Johannesburg, where South Africa’s Group of Twenty (G20) conference will be hosted.

Biovac opens new product development laboratory in Cape Town

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The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, will deliver the keynote address at the opening of Biovac’s new product development laboratory in Cape Town on Thursday, 6 November 2025.

NSFAS board chairperson resigns

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Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has confirmed that he has received and formally acknowledged the resignation letter of Dr Karen Stander as Chairperson of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board.

Petrol and diesel to decrease from Wednesday

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The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced decreases in the price of petrol, diesel, illuminating paraffin and LP Gas from Wednesday this week.

Transnet gears up for increased fruit exports

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Transnet says it is ready to handle increased fruit export volumes at the Cape Town Container Terminal, which serves as a key link between Western Cape producers and international markets.

Deadline looms for comments on Airfreight Strategy

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The National Department of Transport (DOT) has reminded all stakeholders in the airfreight sector that the date for comments on the gazetted Airfreight Strategy of South Africa is fast approaching.

Congrats Proteas Women’s cricket team

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Government has commended the Proteas Women’s cricket team for their exceptional performance in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final against India, which took place at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.