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18/11/2024

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FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT - 18 November 2024

The stand-off at Stilfontein must be resolved peacefully and safely

Dear Fellow South African,

For over a month now, the South African Police Service and other government agencies has been working to resolve a situation of several hundred illegal miners refusing to surface from an abandoned gold mine in Stilfontein in North West.
The miners, who entered the mine to conduct illegal mining operations, face arrest. The operation forms part of the nationwide Operation Vala Umgodi, which continues to register gains in cracking down on illicit mining activities across the country. Law-enforcement authorities have information that some of the miners may be heavily armed. It is well-established that illegal miners are recruited by criminal gangs and form part of wider organised crime syndicates.
Read more: https://www.thepresidency.gov.za/latest-newsletter

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The 2024 Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM)

This year’s DRAM will be observed under the theme “Disability-Inclusive Society For a Better Quality of Life and Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” from the 3rd of November - 3rd December 2024.

The long-month campaign reaffirms the universality, interdependence and fundamental human rights of persons with disabilities that guarantee full enjoyment without discrimination and also the need to promote awareness, inclusion, and empowerment of persons with disabilities across South Africa.

Furthermore, the Government calls on all members of society to participate in the landmark process of the domestication of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities facilitated by the South African Law Reform Commission, which will yield to the Disability Rights Bill, link:https://www.justice.gov.za/salrc/dpapers/dp163-prj148-UNCRPD.pdf

The DRAM2024 will focus on disability inclusion commitments that are in line with the three priorities of government and also respond to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal Number 10, which is about Reduced Inequality.

07/11/2024

Greetings to one and all. To all Tourism Accommodation establishments and Tourism agents you can send me a message if they would like to promote on Ekhaya Tourism Productions page!!

07/11/2024

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07/11/2024

Proud to work with the CANSA Western Cape and great things are coming so watch this space!!

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03/11/2024

Mint condition!!

This Mercedes-Benz is not just a car—it's a statement on wheels. Ready to turn heads wherever you go.

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SOUTH AFRICA REVS UP BID FOR F1 GRAND PRIX RETURN

South Africa is accelerating efforts to bring Formula One back to the country with plans to meet the organisers by year-end to discuss hosting a race. Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille confirmed, at a press conference last week, that she and Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie will attend the meeting, which will likely be in December 2024, potentially in Abu Dhabi.
Minister McKenzie's department is leading the charge to secure the event, while the tourism department plans to use the opportunity to promote South Africa as a global destination, Minister de Lille said.The tourism department, which has a budget for infrastructure and maintenance, could also assist with building or upgrading the infrastructure required for the event, she added. A decision has not yet been made on the location of the potential race in South Africa. In September 2024, Minister McKenzie posted on social media that he met with Stefano Domenicali, CEO of the Formula One Group, and they were “one step closer” to securing the race for South Africa. Minister McKenzie has also met with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem to discuss additional support for the country’s bid.
To date, only two African countries—Morocco and South Africa—have hosted a Formula One race. South Africa hosted the race in 1993. Rwanda is also vying to host a race. “Rwanda is a bit ahead of us and is about to sign with Formula One,” Minister de Lille said. While South Africa currently lacks a qualifying track, Kyalami Circuit holds an FIA Grade 2 certification. Recently, Johannesburg hosted Formula One driver David Coulthard and his Oracle Red Bull Racing RB7 car during the Red Bull Showrun event, which drew a crowd of 20 000 people.
Formula One is a fast-growing sport, drawing thousands of fans over race weekends. Silverstone in the UK drew a record 480 000 fans over its race weekend in 2023 while 220 000 fans attended the two days in Japan. However, hosting a race comes with significant costs: race fees range from USD$15 million to USD$50 million, according to the Michigan Journal of Economics.
Source: www.tourismupdate.co.za
Photo credit: Murray Swart

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