The provincial governments of Limpopo and Gauteng have taken a significant step forward in their plans for a high-speed rail network that will connect the two provinces. According to a joint media statement released on October 9th, 2024, Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi met at Euphoria Golf Estate & Hydro… Continue reading Limpopo And Gauteng Advance Plans For High Speed Rail Network
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UJ Undergoing ‘Necessary Transformation’, Says Vice Chancellor As University Launches Strategic Plan 2035
University of Johannesburg (UJ) Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi, has emphasized that the institution is undergoing necessary transformation and has a “renewed” mandate underpinned by societal impact. He was delivering his keynote address at the official launch of the university’s Strategic Plan 2035, which will guide the university’s growth and development over the… Continue reading UJ Undergoing ‘Necessary Transformation’, Says Vice Chancellor As University Launches Strategic Plan 2035
Mpumalanga Tourism Expo Boosts Tourism Sustainability in South Africa
The Mpumalanga Tourism Expo has emerged as a landmark event for promoting sustainable tourism practices in South Africa. Organized annually by Jakada Holdings in partnership with the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA), the event showcases the province’s rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and tourist attractions, positioning Mpumalanga as a premier tourist destination. This year’s expo was… Continue reading Mpumalanga Tourism Expo Boosts Tourism Sustainability in South Africa
Gauteng EFF Leader Survives Assassination Attempt
Nkululeko Dunga, former MMC for Finance in the City of Ekurhuleni and Chairperson of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng, survived an assassination attempt in the early hours of Wednesday, 02 October 2024. According to a media statement from the EFF, the attack occurred at Dunga’s family home in Ekurhuleni. The statement details that… Continue reading Gauteng EFF Leader Survives Assassination Attempt
Lepelle Northern Water ‘Irregularly’ Terminates Engineering Company’s Contract
A legal battle is looming between Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) and Isiphethu Engineering after the Limpopo water utility terminated the company’s Giyani water project contract allegedly at the best of board chairperson Dr Nndweleni Mphephu and the contractor over a payment dispute. According to a termination letter sent to Isiphethu Engineering and seen by African… Continue reading Lepelle Northern Water ‘Irregularly’ Terminates Engineering Company’s Contract
Limpopo Municipal Manager Denies Suspension, Threatens Legal Action
A Limpopo municipal manager has denied claims that the council has suspended him, saying he is still in office because he has received no suspension letter. Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality’s accounting officer, Dr Kgoshi Lucas Pilusa, says he will take legal action should he be suspended illegally and for dubious reasons. Speaking to African Times on Tuesday… Continue reading Limpopo Municipal Manager Denies Suspension, Threatens Legal Action
UNISA Signs Milestone MoU with German University
The University of South Africa (Unisa) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Fern Universität of Hagen in Germany. The MoU, signed on Monday, 23 September 2024, seeks to strengthen collaboration between the two universities in areas of research, student exchanges, and the joint development of academic programmes, UNISA said in a statement… Continue reading UNISA Signs Milestone MoU with German University
Putin: Russia Has Completed More Than 70% Of 2024 BRICS Programmes
The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, says Russia has completed over 70% of the planned programmes under its BRICS chairmanship in 2024. Putin made these remarks at the meeting of high-ranking representatives of BRICS countries in charge of security issues at the Constantine Palace in St Petersburg on Thursday, September 12th. Russia’s 2024 BRICS… Continue reading Putin: Russia Has Completed More Than 70% Of 2024 BRICS Programmes
North West Municipality Eyes Entertainment Tourism To Boost Economic Growth
The Rustenburg local municipality in the North West Province has announced plans to leverage the local entertainment industry as a key driver of economic growth and position the city as an entertainment tourism hub in South Africa. This announcement was made by Executive Mayor Sheila Mabale-Huma at the official media launch of the ‘Rusty White’… Continue reading North West Municipality Eyes Entertainment Tourism To Boost Economic Growth
Wu Peng: China-South Africa Relations Have Entered A Golden Era
Chinese Ambassador to South Africa, Wu Peng, says the “comrades plus brothers” special bond between China and South Africa is growing and that the bilateral relations between the two countries have entered a golden era. Peng made these remarks following a courtesy call to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, August 28th. China is… Continue reading Wu Peng: China-South Africa Relations Have Entered A Golden Era