Communication key to access information: Motaung:
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nomasonto Motaung, says the communication sector is an important element through which people on the continent can have access to information and are empowered to make decisions on Africa’s development.
: SAnews – South African News Edwin
SARB hikes Repo Rate by 50 basis points to 8.25%:
The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has hiked the repurchase rate (repo rate) by 50 basis points to 8.25%.
: SAnews – South African News DikelediM
Rwandan fugitive wanted for genocide nabbed in SA:
A Rwandan fugitive, wanted in connection with the 1994 Rwandan genocide, has been arrested in Paarl in the Western Cape by a South African Operational Task Team (OTT).
: SAnews – South African News Janine
Cholera death toll rises to 20:
The Department of Health has announced that the number of deaths related to the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, has soared to 20.
: SAnews – South African News Gabisile
President Ramaphosa calls for unity of African continent:
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the African continent to continue to unite in the spirit of the founding charter of the African Union.
: SAnews – South African News NeoB
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Fun Western Cape Fact: The Stellenbosch wine route was founded in 1971, and with over 200 producers to visit in the region today, there is no shortage of fine tasting rooms, art galleries, and restaurants to enjoy on a vino safari. Being home to fine wine grapes and one of South Africa’s leading universities has made this town the perfect location for the Stellenbosch Conservatoire. As this nation’s oldest centre for music education, those looking to take in a classical music performance will be treated to the genius of its up and coming violinists, pianists, singers, and more. While there are many wine regions within South Africa, those wanting to sample the very best that this country has to offer will want to choose Stellenbosch, as it has won the most awards per capita than any other region.
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