Striking staff urged to keep Mpumalanga tourist sites operational

Mpumalanga Tourism 2 minutes The Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism has called on employees of the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency who are on strike not to disrupt operations at tourist sites. The workers have embarked on an unprotected strike, demanding permanent appointments for all the temporary workers. The contracts of the temporary…

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‘Durban township businesses slowly regaining momentum’

Max’s Lifestyle 1 minute Owners of entertainment venues in various townships around Durban say their businesses are slowly regaining momentum, as more tourists seem to be interested in exploring township lifestyles. Yesterday, the city authorities indicated that it is likely to exceed R2.5 billion in revenue projected by holidaymakers this festive season, as thousands continue…

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Norris fastest in first Spanish GP practice

McLaren’s Lando Norris during practice 2 minutes McLaren’s Lando Norris followed up his victory in Monaco by lapping fastest in first practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on Friday, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen ending the session as his closest rival. The Briton, winner last Sunday to close to only three points behind championship-leading teammate…

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IEC’s case postponed over unescorted election materials in KZN

A gavel used in the court of law. 2 minutes The Pietermaritzburg Magistrates Court has postponed the case against Musawenkosi Mnikathi, an area manager for the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), who faces charges for allegedly transporting election materials without a police escort during the general elections on May 29. Members of the uMKhonto weSizwe (MK)…

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Proposed VAT increase a disaster for the poor: Contralesa

Representational image of tax. 2 minutes The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) says the proposed Value-Added tax (VAT) increase will be disastrous for the poor in the country. Contralesa President Kgoshi Mathupa Mokoena commended political parties in the Government of National Unity (GNU) who opposed the proposal. The tabling of the budget…

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