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Image: SIU website President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration and improper conduct in the affairs of the South African Tourism Board (SA Tourism) and to recover any financial losses suffered by the State. Proclamation 297 of 2025 empowers the SIU to investigate allegations of the procurement of media buying services linked to three specific invoices and purchase o

Image: GCIS Following the conclusion of the historic G20 Summit, the first ever held on African soil, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a powerful summation of South Africa's Presidency, emphasizing its success in shifting the global focus toward the developmental priorities of Africa and the Global South. Addressing world leaders, international organization heads, and ministers, the President expressed profound gratitude for the support that affirmed the G20's role as the

Image: Supplied Global Citizen, the world’s leading movement to end extreme poverty, successfully concluded the inaugural African edition of its action summit, Global Citizen NOW: Johannesburg . This pivotal event marked the culmination of the year-long "Scaling Up Renewables in Africa" campaign, generating significant new commitments from governments, private sector investors, and development institutions aimed at accelerating Africa's clean energy transition. The summit's c

Image: Supplied Entrepreneur and digital marketing coach Lizelle De Kock today unveiled the Digital Magnetic System , a plug-and-play online business program designed to guide absolute beginners to their first sales in as little as 90 days. The program combines a step-by-step training curriculum, prebuilt products, content templates, marketing funnels, and 12 months of biweekly group coaching into one seamless package. Unlike traditional courses that leave students to piece

Image: Supplied The President of Sierra Leone and Chair of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, placed Africa’s critical minerals at the center of the global economic discussion during the 2025 G20 Summit. In a major intervention at the summit in Johannesburg, President Bio proposed the establishment of a G20–Africa Compact on Critical Minerals, describing it as a vital framework to ensure fairness, value addition, and tr

Image: Supplied American voters oppose adding artificial intelligence preemption provisions to the National Defense Authorization Act by a decisive 3-to-1 margin, according to a new YouGov poll conducted by the Institute for Family Studies. The survey reveals that 57% of Americans oppose congressional efforts to block states from regulating AI through military spending legislation, while only 19% support such measures. The polling comes as House Majority Leader Steve Scalise

Image: Women for Change DWYPD Confirms Full Support for Presidential Pronouncement, Elevating GBVF as a Human Rights Priority The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has issued a statement of full support for the Presidential declaration of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) as a national crisis. This bold pronouncement is hailed as a necessary step to strengthen the multi-sectoral response to one of the most pervasive human rights violatio

Image: SABC A New Era of Commitment In his closing remarks at the Global Citizen session on Scaling Up Renewables in Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa lauded the "extraordinary" scale of the financial commitments pledged, affirming their alignment with the global G20 themes of Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability. The President underscored that while funding is the first step, the real measure of success will be disciplined implementation and unwavering partnership. South

Image: Gio on Unsplash The Foundation of Universal Rights The recent Workshop on Decriminalisation and Regulation of Sex Work, convened under the auspices of the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, was inaugurated with a powerful reminder of South Africa’s foundational principles. Deputy Minister Andries Nel opened the deliberations by reciting the Preamble to the Constitution, setting the moral and legal framework for the sensitive discussio

Image: diana.grytsku As the Black Friday and Travel Tuesday sales go live, millions of Australians are preparing to score a massive travel bargain this week. New analysis of 2024 booking data from Paylater Travel shows just how big the savings can be. Travellers who booked during last year's sales period saw fares to Samoa drop by 39%, Fiji by 35% and New Zealand by 15%. However, those holding out for a Bali bargain were left disappointed as prices held flat. “Black Friday i

Image: Supplied After a record-breaking run that inspired audiences from coast to coast, CeCe Winans is returning to the road in 2026 with a brand-new chapter of her acclaimed More Than This Tour. Kicking off this spring, the 17-time GRAMMY ® Award winner will bring her unmatched voice, heartfelt ministry, and moving night of worship to cities across the U.S. The 2026 tour follows the sold-out success of CeCe’s 2025 dates, including her unforgettable stop in Hawaii, and will

Image: Supplied Global Podcasting Market is estimated to be valued at USD 32.54 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 173.49 Bn by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27% from 2025 to 2032. The global podcasting market is witnessing steady growth, fueled by rising demand for on-the-go and personalized audio content. News and political podcasts continue to lead in popularity, reflecting strong audience interest in current events. Interview-based formats

Image: Supplied ZeroDebt, one of South Africa’s most trusted leaders in debt review and consumer debt support, has launched a new free debt review calculator that allows South Africans to instantly estimate how much they could save through structured debt counselling. The tool gives users a quick, transparent breakdown of potential monthly savings based on real data collected over the past five years. Empowering Consumers With Clear, Simple Financial Insights The new debt r

Image: Gianni Buonsante In an exclusive interview with luxury hospitality expert Gianni Buonsante, Vito Spalluto, Managing Director of 7Pines Resort Sardinia , discusses how the resort is transforming the concept of modern luxury through authenticity, sustainability, and a deep sense of place. Nestled on the pristine northern coast of Sardinia, overlooking the crystalline waters of the Costa Smeralda, 7Pines Resort Sardinia has become a destination that captures the essence o

Image: GCIS The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa, delivered a stimulating keynote address at today’s strategic Pre-Investment Summit engagement on the Eastern Seaboard Development (ESD) corridor, calling for bold partnerships, innovation, and inclusive growth to transform historically marginalized coastal regions into vibrant economic hubs. Minister Hlabisa emphasised: “This summit is a defining moment to unlock the E

Image: IOL The South African Police Service (SAPS) significantly bolstered its capacity for grassroots crime combatting today, welcoming 3,558 newly trained constables into its ranks. The large-scale induction was marked by simultaneous passing-out parades held across five police academies nationwide. The main ceremony took place at the SAPS Academy Tshwane in Gauteng, where Acting Police Minister, Professor Firoz Cachalia, officiated the parade for 2,036 graduates. He was jo

Image: Supplied BitMobile , a South African-based leader in mobile innovation and blockchain-driven solutions, announced a breakthrough milestone for its flagship Phēnix X smartphone: type approval across key African countries, unlocking one of the most extensive market expansion opportunities in the company’s history. This achievement positions the Phēnix X as one of the few next-generation smartphones cleared for commercial distribution across multiple regions simultaneousl

Image: G20.ORG The unprecedented convergence of the G20 on African soil marked a pivotal moment, signaling a global shift in focus toward the continent often dubbed the Cradle of Humanity. Addressing delegates at the B20 Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa articulated a powerful vision for Africa’s ascendancy, positioning the continent not merely as a recipient of aid, but as the next critical frontier for global production, commerce, and innovation. Ramaphosa framed the gather

Image: Supplied Semantic depth has become a key factor in modern search rankings. Digital marketers and business owners are now seeing that search engines look beyond simple keywords. Actual SEO Media, Inc. explains that stronger meaning helps a website earn trust, keep visitors longer, and appear for more search terms. Search engines today read content more like people. They look for clear answers, helpful details, and natural language. When a page is complete and easy to un

Image: Supplied Elite golfer and Skechers athlete Matt Fitzpatrick has triumphed once again, securing his third DP World Tour Championship title and his tenth overall DP World Tour victory in a thrilling play-off at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai on Sunday. The final round of the tournament saw Fitzpatrick deliver a masterclass in precision and resilience, culminating in a hard-fought victory powered by Skechers GO GOLF Blade shoes and Performance Apparel. “Claiming my third