Department Plans to Plant One Million Trees
Next week, the Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, aims to launch the ‘One Million Trees’ initiative.
Tourism Rises Close to Pre-Covid Numbers
According to Stats SA, this year, South Africa’s international tourism numbers have increased.
Home Affairs: Digital IDs and Passports to Launch
In its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan presented recently, the Department of Home Affairs; in collaboration with the South African Reserve Bank; announced the development of a digital identity system.
Government To Launch Online Stores for Locally Produced Products
Following the demand from larger corporations in South Africa for access to South African products, the Department of Trade and Industry plans to launch two online stores in July which exclusively feature locally produced items and services.
New Smoking Laws Proposed
The latest proposed smoking laws to the country’s Department of Health will seek to ban blatant advertising of tobacco products, stricter rules on e-cigarettes and vaping, as well as the requirement to standardise tobacco product packaging.
Housing Targets in Nelson Mandela Bay Surpassed
Demonstrating its readiness for the allocation of housing, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has exceeded its delivery target for the 2024/25 financial year.
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Eastern Cape: National Disaster Declared
A State of Disaster has been declared by the South African Government following the death toll; from recent heavy rains and flooding; reaching 92.
eThekwini: Smart City Planning in the UAE
In an effort to transform urban development, the eThekwini Municipality is in discussions with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to explore urban planning, integrated mobility, and digital governance strategies.
Largest Container Ship Yet Docks at Port of Durban
In an unexpected need to dock at the Durban Port for emergency repairs, the MSC Rifaya is the largest container ship received yet, being 399,99 metres long, and boasting a capacity of 19,437 twenty-foot equivalent units.
Eastern Cape: President Visits Flood Victims
In the wake of the devastating rainfall and flooding in the Eastern Cape at the beginning of this week, 78 lives have been claimed, and 1,000 residents have been displaced in the OR Tambo and Amathole District Municipalities.
South Africa Deeply Concerned by ICC Judges Sanctioned
Following the United States’ move to sanction four International Criminal Court (ICC) judges, the South African Government has expressed concern for these measures.
Hajj 2025: Saudi Confirms Over 1.6 Million Pilgrims Performed Hajj
According to Saudi Arabia’s official statistics, over 1,673,230 pilgrims performed Hajj this year as the holy pilgrimage draws to a close.
Underaged Vaping Highlighted by Deputy Minister of Health
On Monday, during the World No-Tobacco Day stakeholder meeting, the Deputy Minister of Health, Joe Phaahla, remarked,
Israel Bombs Hospital and Opens Fire on Aid Seekers
At the beginning of this week, Israel continued attacks in Gaza, targeting the Noura Al-Kaabi Kidney Dialysis Centre north of the Gaza Strip, as well as killing at least 31 people at an aid distribution site in Rafah.
President Ramaphosa Announces Plans to Ease Financial Burdens on Citizens
This week, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the rising cost of living in Parliament with comprehensive steps in place to ease the impact it will have on citizens, particularly the indigent.
Hajj 2025: Rubber Roads Initiative Expanded This Year
Having begun in 2023, Saudi’s rubberised roads initiative was a project aimed at using innovative materials to reduce the effects of intense heat on pilgrims during Hajj.