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DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM STRENGTHENS EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY THROUGH RESEARCH COLLABORATION AT TOURISM RESEARCH SEMINAR

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 development and promote sustainability within the sector. The Department hosts the Tourism Research Seminar annually to disseminate the research findings and recommendations, exchange and share ideas…

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University of Fort Hare Tensions Ease as Minister Manamela Calls for Unity

The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela has called for calm and collective responsibility at the University of Fort Hare, following recent disruptions that have affected the institution’s operations. Speaking after tabling the Department of Higher Education and Training’s 2024/25 AnnualReport, the Minister described the situation as “deeply concerning” and urged all stakeholders to work together to restore…

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Ramaphosa Calls for Fair Partnerships and Global Reform at EU Global Gateway Forum

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged world leaders to build fairer global partnerships and reform international institutions to better serve developing nations. Speaking at the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, the President emphasized the need for cooperation that promotes equality, sustainability, and genuine empowerment across continents. Addressing an audience of global leaders from Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe, Ramaphosa…

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Gauteng officially launches Modderfontein Road (K155) upgrade project

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, today presided over a sod-turning ceremony to officially mark the commencement of the Modderfontein Road (K155) Upgrade Project, between the R25 and Pretoria Road in Edenvale. The project forms part of the Department;s broader commitment to enhancing mobility, accessibility, and connectivity across the province. It entails the construction of new carriageways, the…

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World Tourism Day 2025: Advancing South Africa’s Future Through Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism

Constitution Hill People’s Park, a site steeped in history, memory, and the enduring spirit of freedom served as a symbolic backdrop for South Africa’s 2025 World Tourism Day celebrations. Marking more than just an annual observance, the day was a powerful reminder of how tourism is shaping the country’s present and future not as a footnote to economic policy, but…

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South Africa Champions Inclusive Global Tourism at G20 Summit in Kruger National Park

The G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting opened in the heart of Kruger National Park with South Africa leading a pivotal conversation on reshaping the global tourism landscape. Under the stewardship of Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille, the summit brought together high-level delegates under the theme of Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability. The setting, surrounded by Kruger’s iconic wildlife and vast landscapes, served…

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President Ramaphosa Calls for Collective Global Action at Extraordinary BRICS Leaders Meeting

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to multilateralism, peace, and justice during his address at an Extraordinary BRICS Leaders’ Meeting, held virtually to address escalating global tensions and humanitarian concerns. Speaking alongside fellow BRICS leaders, President Ramaphosa stressed the urgent need for coordinated international responses to ongoing conflicts, particularly the crisis in the Middle East. He called for…

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National Dialogue Launched to Forge a United, Inclusive South Africa

A fresh wind is blowing across South Africa’s political and socio-economic landscape one that signals not just reflection, but an intention to reset the national trajectory. At the heart of this shift lies the newly launched National Dialogue, a people-centred initiative that may well become a cornerstone of South Africa’s future governance model. Announced formally during the 30th Annual National…

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