Tourism Boom Expected From Table Mountain Cableway
This year, South Africa recorded over 7.6 million international tourists within the first nine months of 2025, marking this festive season one the country’s strongest for the tourism sector. This is an increase of more than one million compared to 2023.
Indonesia Floods Leave Millions Affected
Following the heavy monsoon rains and cyclones that have affected several parts of Asia this week, in Indonesia alone, 3.2 million people have suffered displacement and damages, leaving 2,600 injured. On Tuesday, the death toll on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island was 708, with over 500 missing.
School Smartphone Ban Passed in Chile
On Tuesday this week, Chile approved a law that will ban the use of non-emergency phone usage by students in school.
Over 5 Million Pilgrims Performed Umrah During Second Quarter of 2025
According to the Saudi General Authority for Statistics, 5.44 million pilgrims were recorded to have performed Umrah during the second quarter of 2025; of this number, 4.12 million were domestic.
Recent Floods Dispatch Human Settlements Team to Affected Families
In light of the recent heavy rains that caused damage to infrastructure in the Umshwati Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, Human Settlements Minister Themi Simelane dispatched a team to help and provide for affected residents.
New Home Affairs Citizenship Reinstatement Portal Launched
On Monday this week, Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber announced the launch of the newest innovative Home Affairs Citizenship Reinstatement Portal, which aims to serve South Africans abroad, verifying, confirming, and processing their citizenship status.
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Saudi Arabia Holds Record for Longest Straight Road in the World
Holding a Guinness World Record, Saudi Arabia’s Highway 10 is the world’s longest straight road in the world. It is 240 kilometres long, and spans through the Arabian Desert.
Rural Eastern Cape Communities Benefit from Water Project
This week, the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture delivered water infrastructure alongside other agricultural tools to rural communities in Nqanqarhu, in which residents have been battling with limited resources.
Countdown to First African G20 Summit in History
This year, the Group of Twenty (G20) Leaders’ Summit hosted by South Africa will be the first-ever of its kind to take place on African soil.
This Year October the Wettest in Three Decades
In several parts of the country, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has stated that this October was the wettest in over three decades.
Record Citrus Export Welcomed
This year, the South African citrus export has seen a 22% increase from 2024, with over 203 million cartons of fruit packed for export.
Renewed Plans to Boost Infrastructure and Service Delivery
In the National Treasury’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement which was released this week Wednesday, new emphasis and support has been placed on economic growth and improved service delivery. Earlier in the year during the national budget speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana allocated R1 trillion to boost these sectors.
Record Grain Harvest Lauded Despite Financial Strain
Last week, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen commended South African grain producers for a record-breaking grain harvest despite the economic pressures farmers are facing with rising costs.
New Harbour Planned for Port Shepstone
Recently, Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala announced the first phase of plans to build small harbours in underserved coastal towns of Port Sheptone, KwaZulu-Natal.
Maldives: ‘Generational Ban’ on Smoking Implemented
The ban came into effect on 1 November 2025, with Maldives ministry having earlier in the year stated it was to “protect public health and promote a tobacco-free generation.”
Foreign Press Association Demand Access to Gaza From Israel’s Supreme Court
On Thursday, the Foreign Press Association (FPA) represented international media outlets before Israel’s Supreme Court demanding independent access to Gaza.
