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Interfaith Collective Unveils Historic Covenant to End GBV

| Oct 2024
By Bhekisisa Mncube
"The scourge of gender-based violence costs the fiscus R45 billion annually in monetary terms. This includes direct costs such as medical care, legal services, and lost income. We are yet to fully calculate its devastating emotional and psychological toll on survivors and victims," said Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike.

Visa exemption meets marketing prowess: a match proven incredible for Kenya arrivals to South Africa!

southafrica.net
In an era where intercontinental collaboration has become increasingly crucial, the recent surge in tourism numbers from Kenya to South Africa demonstrates the transformative power of visa-free travel and targeted marketing efforts.

From coast to culture: South Africa’s sustainable tourism journey

| Mar 2024
southafrica.net
Sustainability in tourism isn’t a grand gesture or some abstract concept, but rather about the people, their heritage and prosperity and the planet,” writes Bronwen Auret of South African Tourism.

All systems go for matric exams on Monday

SAnews
Over 717 377 matriculants are expected to sit for their final examinations across 6 898 centres on Monday, as the 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations get underway.

Africa’s Travel Indaba, 2023 – Electric

SA Tourism
Durban, South Africa: Africa’s Travel Indaba 2023 was a phenomenal success. According to initial indications, this year’s Indaba surpassed projections with a remarkable 8,629 delegates, hosting 21,000 meetings between exhibitors and international buyers.

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2022 a boon for the tourism sector

| May 2022
southafrica.net
JOHANNESBURG 10 MAY: Africa’s Travel Indaba 2022 was a boon for the continent’s tourism sector as well as the host city of Durban, province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).

True cloak and dagger stuff

| Feb 2021
The Witness
My name is Bhekisisa Mncube. I write; therefore I am a writer. Even outside the newsroom, I spin the yarn to keep the fires burning.

MEC sends condolences after another Field’s Hill accident

| Oct 2013
SAnews
Durban – KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison Willies Mchunu has sent his condolences to the families of those who died in another accident in Field’s Hill, near Pinetown.

Doors at McCord hospital to stay open

| Sep 2013
SAnews
Durban –The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government and the board of the McCord Hospital in Durban have reached an agreement aimed at keeping the doors of the 104 year old hospital open.

KZN to host BRICS Co-operative Summit

| Jul 2013
SAnews
Durban –The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is to host the 3rd BRICS Co-operatives Summit in October in Durban - a first for South Africa.