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Agriculture warns public and travellers bout rabies in dogs, Cape fur seals and other mammals in South Africa
The Department of Agriculture hereby alerts members of the public about high-risk rabies areas in South Africa where the disease occurs in dogs, Cape fur seals and other mammals. Rabies is a deadly viral disease that affects all mammals and can be...
Owner: South African Government
Government welcomes increase of international tourist arrivals
Government welcomes the significant increase of international tourist arrivals recorded between January and September 2025. The latest figures released by the Department of Tourism confirm 7 634 261 million tourist arrivals, reflecting sustained...
Owner: South African Government
FOMO App Expands to Dubai, Strengthening Travel and Lifestyle Links Between South Africa and the UAE
The FOMO App, South Africa’s fastest-growing lifestyle and experiences platform, has officially launched in Dubai DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, November 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The FOMO App, South Africa’s fastest-growing lifestyle...
Tourism on welcoming international tourists from January to September 2025
From January to September 2025, South Africa welcomed 7 634 261 international tourists, an impressive increase of 1 108 222 visitors compared to the same period last year. Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille says these figures confirm that...
Owner: South African Government
ETAs are taking over travel: what travelers need to know about the new era of border control – explained by iVisa
Miami, Florida, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over the past 15 years, more than 17 countries have adopted electronic travel authorizations (ETAs, ESTAs, ETIAS), transforming how millions cross borders. Once used mainly by early adopters like...
Science, Technology and Innovation reports on Volvo electric vehicle's performance in drive from Johannesburg to Gqeberha, 3 Nov
The e-Mobility Energy Drive to demonstrate the viability of electric vehicles for long-distance travel in South Africa ended in Gqeberha at the Uyilo e-Mobility Innovation Summit, held from 28 to 30 October 2025 in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape,...
Owner: South African Government
Minister Leon Schreiber: National Assembly Debate on One Stop Border Post Bill
Honourable Speaker, Today marks another critical step forward on our ongoing journey to reposition the Home Affairs ecosystem, inclusive of the Department of Home Affairs and the Border Management Authority (BMA), as powerful economic enablers....
Owner: South African Government
Minister Dean Macpherson: Press Briefing on the South African Construction Action Plan (SACAP)
Director General Sifiso Mdakane Deputy Director General for Construction Project Management, Batho Mokhothu Members of the media Ladies and gentlemen Good afternoon, Let me start by saying that I understand the frustration that every South African...
Owner: South African Government
G20 Tourism Working Group, focussing on the tourism benefits to South Africa during our G20 Presidency.
Written by Simangazo Mokale South Africa will witness yet another milestone during the G20 Summit as we draw thousands of global leaders, media, and delegates, providing both a diplomatic milestone and a major opportunity to showcase our country’s...
Owner: South African Government
Destination Management Service Market Estimated to Conquer Valuation of $6.9 billion by 2032
By application, the leisure travel segment led the market and is expected to grow with the highest CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The destination management service...
Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: Dialogue on deepening the China–South Africa partnership
Shen Haixiong, Vice Minister of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Science and Technology HE Mr Wu Peng, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to South Africa Professor Phaswana Mafuya,...
Owner: South African Government
Tourism Source Market CAGR to be at 6.6% | $1.1 Trillion Industry Revenue by 2032
By tourist type, the group segment dominated the global market and is likely to remain dominant during the forecast period. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Tourism Source Market Size was valued at...
Outdoor Vacation Market Size to Exceed USD 3,326.4 billion By 2030 | CAGR of 12.67%
By tour type, the heritage trip segment accounting for 17.3% of the global outdoor vacation market share. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The outdoor vacation market size is expected to reach $3,326.4...
Healthcare Command Centers Market Size to Hit USD 6.05 Billion by 2034
Ottawa, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global healthcare command centers market size is calculated at USD 2.15 billion in 2024, grows to USD 2.38 billion in 2025, and is projected to hit around USD 6.05 billion by 2034. The market is...
Tourism on evidence-based policy through research collaboration
The Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the University of Pretoria and Tshwane University of Technology today hosted the Tourism Research Seminar, aimed to share cutting-edge research insights that inform policy direction, enhance tourism...
Owner: South African Government
President Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa–Vietnam Business Forum
South Africa–Vietnam Business Forum address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during a State Visit to Vietnam, Hanoi, Vietnam Programme Director, His Excellency, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Phạm Minh Chính, Minister of Trade,...
Owner: South African Government
Home Affairs introduces doorstep delivery of Passports for South Africans abroad
In another major step towards fulfilling our vision to deliver Home Affairs @ home, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has today announced the introduction of doorstep delivery of Passports for South African citizens living abroad,...
Owner: South African Government
Western Cape Government congratulates South African and Western Cape nominees in 2025 World Travel Awards
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, congratulates all South African destinations and products nominated in the prestigious 2025 World Travel Awards. “These nominations affirm South Africa’s, and...
Owner: South African Government
Deputy President Mashatile leads South African delegation on the second day of the Working Visit to Türkiye
His Excellency Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile is today, 16 October 2025, leading the second day of bilateral engagements between South Africa and Türkiye. Today, the Deputy President has held bilateral engagements with the ATA Holding...
Owner: South African Government
DarkSky International celebrates the certification of the 250th International Dark Sky Place
TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, November 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- DarkSky International is proud to announce the certification of its 250th International Dark Sky Place with the recent designation of Lapalala Wilderness Nature Reserve in South...