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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....
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...
South African youth lead the way in international cue sports and athletics
Germiston City News
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July 28, 2025
South Africa continues to make a significant impact on the global sports stage, with notable achievements across a variety of international and continental competitions. On the continental front, South Africa topped the medal table at the 3rd CAA...
How much are South African passports in 2025?
The South African
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July 29, 2025
After the 50 percent price hike in 2022, South African passports are now more expensive than ever. And as much as it may hurt your pocket, the SA passport is a ticket for South Africans to explore the world, whether for tourism, work, study, or...
Road signs that only South Africans understand
East Coast Radio
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South Africans are known for their ability to take a crack at anything and everything. This time it was our road signs. When getting your driver's licence in South Africa, you must first attain your learner's licence. Here, road users learn about...
Another South African woman brutally attacked at sea
Alberton Record
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Just weeks after the emotional outpouring of grief following the murder of South African yacht stewardess Paige Bell, another South African woman has been brutally attacked at sea – this time aboard a cruise ship in the Bahamas, while her...
Lifeline for penguins opens in Cape Town
Cape Town ETC
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July 29, 2025
Words: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp A new seabird nursery, described as ‘a lifeline’ for the critically endangered African penguin, officially opened in Cape Town on Friday. The Pamela Isdell Seabird Nursery at SANCCOB (Southern African Foundation...
Micro‑vacations in South Africa: how to recharge fast and affordably
IOL
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If two weeks abroad seems impossible these days, you’re not alone. Between deadlines, burnout, and the long wait until our next public holiday, the idea of a proper holiday can feel out of reach. That’s why more and more South Africans are...
Morocco and South Africa: Twisting Toward a Common Ground
Morocco World News
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July 29, 2025
Rabat – The scoop could be misleading. Jumping to conclusions is a move that might serve a scoop in this summer period when the brain is on standby. People are looking to rest a bit. However, there are events that shake intellectual idleness and...
Hello, Mauritius! SAA’s new direct flight from Cape Town takes off in December
IOL
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State-owned South African Airways (SAA) has announced that it will launch its first direct flights between Cape Town and Mauritius on December 9 2025. According to the carrier, this decision marks a strategic expansion of its network and enhances...
How Nigerians can handle economic hardship
The Sun Nigeria
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August 4, 2025
In 1983, Nigerians woke up one day to demand that Ghanaians must leave their country. They felt our West African neighbours had become a nuisance and expelled over a million of them. This gave rise to the big bag called ‘Ghana Must Go’, which...
'Is it too much to request a single weekend with our family?': Flysafair pilots issue open letter amid strike
IOL
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The FlySafair pilots' strike has entered its second week, with no resolution in sight as the airline and Solidarity, the union representing its pilots, remain deadlocked over working conditions. The union stated, after this past weekend’s...
Caribbean islands where South Africans can buy real estate and gain citizenship
IOL
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Imagine exchanging your South African rands for a slice of Caribbean paradise, not only into a holiday home, but into a second passport. For South African travellers seeking global mobility or a holiday bolt‑hole in the sun, five Eastern Caribbean...
SAA expands horizons with the launch of Cape Town-Mauritius route
Cape Business News
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July 29, 2025
South African Airways (SAA) will inaugurate its first direct service between Cape Town and Mauritius on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, marking a strategic expansion of its network and enhancing connectivity for travelers in the Western Cape. This...
Proposed US sanctions against South African officials ‘serious risk’ for organisations and individuals
Engineering News
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The prospect of US sanctions against South African officials will pose serious concerns for individuals and organisations within the country if passed into law, according to Edward James, a sanctions law expert at Pinsent Masons. The US-South...
Dissecting Zim’s 2025 mid-term budget and economic review
The Standard
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Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion minister Mthuli Ncube THE 2025 Mid-Term Budget and Economic Review presented by Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion minister Mthuli Ncube provides a comprehensive snapshot...
Aussie mum Katie stranded alone in South African wilderness – but she wants to stay there as long as possible
9News
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July 29, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Being stranded alone in the South African wilderness sounds like a nightmare to most but not to Aussie mum Katie Rydge. The 46-year-old is doing it willingly on Season 12 of the hit US survival series Alone, now streaming on Stan. If...
How to pack for a five week vacation, in different climates and settings
Village Life
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July 31, 2025
Packing light is not about taking less. It is about taking the right things Packing light is one thing. Packing smart for five full weeks, across wildly different climates and settings, is something else entirely. This summer, I am heading off on...
South African woman arrested in Bali for alleged drug smuggling
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 27, 2025
Indonesia has some of the world's toughest drug laws, including the death penalty for traffickers. Two people from Brazil and South Africa have been charged in Indonesia for allegedly trying to smuggle four kilograms (8.8 pounds) of drugs into...
Cape Town’s Skyline Evolves with Bold Mixed-Use Developments
Newspaper
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July 27, 2025
Cape Town’s inner city is undergoing a remarkable transformation as a new wave of mixed-use developments reshapes its skyline. Leading the charge is Mama Shelter Cape Town, a R1.5 billion lifestyle project currently under construction on the site...