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Medical Tourism Market Size Projected to Expand USD 186.27 Bn at 16.12% CAGR by 2034
Ottawa, Aug. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global medical tourism market size was valued at USD 41.79 billion in 2024 and is predicted to hit around USD 186.27 billion by 2034, a study published by Towards Healthcare a sister firm of Precedence...

Minister Patricia de Lille: G20 Tourism Community Outreach
MEC for economic development and tourism Ms Jesta Sidell Ehlanzeni district mayor Cllr Terra Shabangu Mbombela mayor Cllr Sibongile Makushe-Mazibuko Member of parliament, Ms Altia Hlongo Tshwane University of Technology campus rector Dr Kenneth...

Tourism conducts G20 tourism outreach at Nkangala District Municipality, 1 Aug
On Friday, 01 August 2025, the Minister of Tourism in the Republic of South Africa, Ms. Patricia de Lille and the Deputy Minister of Tourism Ms. Maggie Sotyu will host a community engagement in the Nkangala District Municipality of the Mpumalanga...

Minister Patricia de Lille hosts G20 Tourism community engagement in Ehlanzeni District Municipality on digital transformation, 31 Jul
On Thursday, 31 July 2025, the Minister of Tourism in the Republic of South Africa, Ms. Patricia de Lille will host a community engagement in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality of the Mpumalanga Province on the first G20 Tourism Priority namely:...

Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu hosts G20 Tourism community engagement in Gert Sibande District, 31 Jul
On Thursday, 31 July 2025, the Deputy Minister of Tourism in the Republic of South Africa, Ms. Maggie Sotyu, will host a community engagement in the Gert Sibande District Municipality of Mpumalanga Province, focusing on the fourth G20 Tourism...

Africa’s New Tourism Platform That Lets Travellers 'Name Their Budget'
A groundbreaking tourism platform designed to make exploring Africa both affordable and authentic. CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kiami Group (Pty) Ltd has officially launched Kiami, a groundbreaking...

Home Affairs delivers dignity to South Africans abroad
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, is proud to announce the rollout of game-changing new Home Affairs service centres abroad that will deliver dignity to South Africans living overseas – who have often waited 12 to 18 months just to...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Ribbon Cutting / Opening of South Africa National Pavilion at the China International Supply Chain Expo
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile during the Ribbon Cutting / Opening of the South Africa National Pavilion at the China International Supply Chain Expo held at the Shunyi Centre in Beijing, China Programme Director, Ms Lin...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Ribbon Cutting / Opening of South Africa National Pavilion at China International Supply Chain Expo
Programme Director, Ms Lin Honghong, Head of International Relations, Depart of CCPIT; Mr Parks Tau, Honourable Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of the Republic of South Africa; Mr Ren Hongbin, Chairman, China Council for the Promotion...

Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu: Tourism Dept Budget Vote 2025/26, NCOP
House Chairperson Minister of Tourism, Ms Patricia de Lille MECs present Chairperson of the Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, Ms Boshoff Honourable Members of the NCOP Director-General, CEO of SA Tourism, and all officials...

Minister Patricia de Lille: Tourism Dept Budget Vote 2025/26, NCOP
House Chairperson Deputy Minister Hon Ms Maggie Sotyu Hon Chairperson of the Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, Ms Sonja Boshoff Honourable Select Committee Members and Members of the NCOP present Director-General for the...

S-Africa contemplates closing Israeli embassy
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Cabinet is expected to make a decision by the end of the year regarding the potential closure of the Israeli embassy in Pretoria. This update was provided by International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola...

Minister Patricia de Lille on launch of South African Astronomical Observatory Visitor Centre
The Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, welcomes the launch of the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) Visitor Centre in Cape Town today, by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blade Nzimande. “The SAAO Visitor Centre...

Minister Blade Nzimande: Launch of Remote Operations Centre and Visitor Centre at South African Astronomical Observatory
Programme Director Minister of Tourism, Ms Patricia De Lille Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nomalungelo Gina Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Tsakani Shiviti...

Deputy Minister Andries Nel: South African Human Rights Commission disinformation workshop
Programme Director, The Chairperson of the Commission, Rev Chris Nissen, Commissioners of the South African Human Rights Commission, Distinguished guests, Thank you to the Commission for the opportunity to make a few introductory remarks and also...

Minister Patricia de Lille on procurement allegations at South African Tourism
I have noted with deep concern the media reports published by City Press and News24 on the allegations of serious procurement irregularities at South African Tourism, specifically relating to tenders linked to the hosting of flagship trade events....

Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa - Austria Business Forum
Programme Director, Your Excellency President Van der Bellen, Vice President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, Ms Martha Schultz, Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Stella Ndabeni, Ministers, Ambassadors, Business and industry...

Border Management Authority on Citizenship Act
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato has noted a widely circulated message claiming that a new law, effective from May 2025, requires all persons born in South Africa to enter and exit the country solely...

Unlocking Cross-Border Trade: Embassies Business Fair Conference 2025 to Fast-Track Africa’s Global Economic Integration
JOHANNESBURG , GAUTENG , SOUTH AFRICA, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a time where diplomacy and business must work hand-in-hand to shape inclusive and sustainable economies, the 2nd edition of the Embassies Business Fair & Conference is...

Travel Accommodation Market Size, Competitive Landscape, Regional Outlook and Driving Factors Analysis 2035
By Price Point, the mid-range segment is the largest segment in the global travel accommodation market during the forecast period. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The travel accommodation market was valued at...