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South Africa

Tourism is key driver of economic growth and job creation in SA

Yesterday at 15:26 PM, via SAnews

Tourism is key driver of economic growth and job creation in SA

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has reaffirmed that tourism is a key driver of economic growth, investment and job creation in South Africa. 

Between January and December 2025, South Africa welcomed 10.48 million international arrivals, a 17.6% increase compared to 2024 and the highest number of arrivals on...

SASSA beneficiaries can complete biometric verifications at local offices

Yesterday at 15:10 PM, via SAnews

SASSA beneficiaries can complete biometric verifications at local offices

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in Mpumalanga is encouraging all R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant beneficiaries who do not have data or a smartphone or laptop to visit their nearest SASSA local offices for assistance. 

In a statement on Tuesday, the agency said that all its offices...

Call for better policing

Yesterday at 12:07 PM, via SAnews

Call for better policing

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has emphasised to members of the police service that citizens deserve an effective, accountable policing service that is deeply trusted by the communities it serves. 

“They want to walk the streets and live in their homes without fear. They want their children to travel to school, sports fields and shops free from the...

Agreement to strengthen pharmacy education quality

Yesterday at 10:54 AM, via SAnews

Agreement to strengthen pharmacy education quality

The Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) have formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen cooperation, coordination and collaboration in the quality assurance, accreditation and promotion of pharmacy education and training in South Africa.

The agreement recognises...

SANDF conducts Project OWETHU outreach in Limpopo

Yesterday at 10:43 AM, via SAnews

SANDF conducts Project OWETHU outreach in Limpopo

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF), through the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS), is conducting Project OWETHU, a humanitarian community outreach programme in Limpopo.

In a statement on Monday, the department explained that Project OWETHU is a Department of Defence supported initiative aimed at providing...

SAPS recognises hardworking men and women in blue

Yesterday at 10:13 AM, via SAnews

SAPS recognises hardworking men and women in blue

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has awarded more than 30 top performers for going above and beyond the call of duty. 

The officials were given recognition at the SAPS’s National Excellence Awards, which recognises and honours outstanding performance, exceptional commitment to community relations, innovation, professionalism...

Eastern Cape launches R19.5m irrigation schemes revival programme

Yesterday at 09:52 AM, via SAnews

Eastern Cape launches R19.5m irrigation schemes revival programme

Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe will launch a R19.5 million provincial irrigation schemes revival programme aimed at strengthening food security and driving agricultural economic growth.

The programme will support vegetable, grain and fodder production, as well as the provision of equipment and...

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