Government places tourism high on its agenda:
Tourism Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela says government places tourism high on its agenda for sustainable growth and job creation.
: SAnews – South African News Edwin
Shortage of masks, surgical gear as Coronavirus spreads:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on industry and governments to increase manufacturing of surgical masks and protective gear, this as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads to other countries.
: SAnews – South African News keamo
More charges for human trafficking suspects:
The seven Chinese nationals arrested last year for alleged human trafficking and violation of South Africa’s labour laws will learn the outcome of their bail application in two weeks.
: SAnews – South African News sihle
Hub to support local filmmakers:
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is set to launch a facility that will provide local filmmakers, editors and digital entrepreneurs with space that has high-speed internet and resources.
: SAnews – South African News nosihle
No load shedding expected today:
Eskom says it does not expect to implement rotational load shedding today.
: SAnews – South African News Onalenna
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