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Minister Atong: Here are my lessons from Johannesburg benchmarking trip
The City Review
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August 1, 2025
The trade minister, who gathered valuable insights from her trip to a global ministerial conference in the South African city, shared her views with senior management at the minisry By Aguok Chok On Thursday, the National Minister of Trade and...
Yanga to begin residential camp on Friday, set for further training in South Africa
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Young Africans SC (Yanga) are set to kick off their official pre-season preparations this Friday, July,1, 2025 as the Tanzanian football giants begin a residential camp in Dar es Salaam ahead of the highly anticipated 2025/2026...
SkellaFit powerlifters invited to championships in South Africa
Alpena News Online - Michigan
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Courtesy Photo Team SkellaFit Powerlifting is seen after winning medals and a trophy at a recent competition in Royal Oak. Pictured in back, from left, are Coach Rick Houchin, Elle Bee, Tina Robbins, Cristi Johnson, Krista Hempel, Connor Bagnell,...
Cape Town International Airport named Africa’s best by Skytrax
Cape Town ETC
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July 28, 2025
Cape Town International Airport, located just 19 kilometres from the city centre, remains a vital hub for both tourists and business travellers. At the 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards, it was named the Best Airport in Africa, Cape {town} Etc...
Head, Hazlewood return as Australia announce squad for white-ball series against South Africa
News9 Live
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July 30, 2025
Cricket News Australia announced 14-member squads for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against South Africa, starting August 10. Mitchell Marsh will lead both teams. Josh Hazlewood returns as Australia announce squad for white-ball series against...
Cape Town woman who swam in ‘sewage’: ‘Felt like a bubble bath’
The South African
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July 28, 2025
A Cape Town woman who went viral for swimming in what appeared to be a sea full of sewage has laughed off the embarrassing ordeal. The video has made international headlines, appearing in publications like Daily Mail, The Mirror, and India Today....
South Africans brace for severe weather as DOUBLE cold front approaches
The South African
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July 28, 2025
A double cold front is set to sweep across South Africa this week, bringing freezing temperatures, dangerous weather conditions, and increased fire and flood risks, according to warnings from the South African Weather Service (SAWS). The severe...
Experience the best of Cape Town’s theatre scene this week
IOL
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July 29, 2025
This Bra’s a Psycho This play tells the harrowing story of a man known only as "The Bra", who wakes up in a stranger’s apartment after a traumatic sexual assault. As he tries to reclaim control over his life, he turns to dating apps in search of...
SAA launches direct Cape Town–Mauritius flights starting December 2025
Aviation24.be
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July 29, 2025
South African Airways (SAA) will introduce a direct service between Cape Town and Mauritius from December 9, 2025, in a move that strengthens the airline’s regional network and boosts tourism connectivity between southern Africa and the Indian...
Mobile Classrooms and Clinics: How Hired Containers Are Changing Rural South Africa
South Africa Today
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July 29, 2025
Access to quality education and healthcare in rural South Africa has long been hindered by geography, infrastructure deficits, and uneven public investment. But in recent years, a surprisingly simple innovation has begun to rewrite this narrative...
South Africa ranks 4th in Telegraph Travel Awards 2025, continues decade-long global appeal
IOL
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South Africa continues to mesmerise travellers from across the globe, garnering fourth position in The Telegraph Travel Awards for 2025, maintaining its dominant streak in the top 10 over the past decade. From picturesque and cosmopolitan Cape...
Mailbox: Pieter Kriel’s Hebron holiday - Shakshuka, Shawarma, and delusional expertise
BizNews
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Every generation produces its share of self-appointed activists - individuals whose certainty far outpaces their understanding. Pieter Kriel's recent trip to Hebron, Bethlehem, and Nablus appears to have inspired precisely this condition. From a...
Covington County angler Brayden Tisdale will head to South Africa
The Andalusia Star-News - Alabama
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July 29, 2025
Published 4:30 pm Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Written by Tad Tisdale for the Star-News When you ask Brayden Tisdale, “What does fishing mean to him?,” he will answer with “Fishing is life. I love fishing with everything.” Brayden Tisdale is a junior at...
Celebrate the Ocean with These Unmissable MPA Day Events Hosted Across South Africa – and the World!
South Africa Today
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July 29, 2025
From the start of MPA Day on 1 August and beyond, schools, communities, non-profits, and conservation entities will be hosting a range of MPA Day events that celebrate these ‘nature reserves of the sea’. There are already more than 80 events...
Orange County Partners with ‘Wheel the World’ to Promote Inclusive Travel
River Journal - New York
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August 1, 2025
Orange County’s attractions, craft beverage spots, and scenic landscapes draw visitors from across the region and beyond. Now, with a new partnership with Wheel the World, Orange County Tourism & Film is working to ensure people of all abilities...
A new international flight from Cape Town kicks off this December
The South African
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July 29, 2025
South African Airways (SAA) is set to expand its regional network with the launch of its first-ever direct flights between Cape Town and Mauritius. The service will take off on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, offering travellers in the Western Cape a...
Top tips for thriving in South Africa’s student accommodation sector as a property entrepreneur
IOL
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While there is a strong need for more decent, affordable accommodation near South Africa’s higher education institutions, from universities to TVET colleges, property entrepreneurs keen to take advantage of this opportunity will need to strike a...
Minister Alan Dillon leads Irish delegation to the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting in George, South Africa
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
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July 29, 2025
News & Events 29th July 2025 The Minister of State for Small Business, Retail and Employment, Alan Dillon, is travelling to George, South Africa, to represent Ireland at the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting (LEMM) on 30-31 July 2025....
South Africa and Botswana ranked among the best countries in the world
The South African
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July 28, 2025
Voted by thousands of Telegraph readers, the annual awards honour top destinations and cement South Africa’s decade-long spot in the global top 10. South Africa’s enduring popularity was highlighted by its diverse and attractive tourism offerings,...
Mayo Minister leads Irish delegation at G20 meeting in South Africa
Connaught Telegraph
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Published: Tue 29 Jul 2025, 3:31 PM The Minister of State for Small Business, Retail and Employment, Alan Dillon, is travelling to George, South Africa, to represent Ireland at the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting (LEMM) tomorrow...