Scientists have warned of a growing risk of collisions between whales and ships off South Africa's south-western coastline, as global shipping routes shift in response to conflict in the Middle East. The rerouting of vessels around South Africa since 2023,  following the hijacking of a British-owned ship near Yemen by Houthi rebels, has significantly increased the likelihood of ships striking whales in the region.

 Chief scientist at the University of Pretoria's Whale Unit, Els Vermeulen, says many of these collisions occur far offshore, often causing whale carcasses to sink to the ocean floor rather than wash ashore.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Chief Scientist at the University of Pretoria's Whale Unit, Associate Professor Els Vermeulen.

Scientists have warned of a growing risk of collisions between whales and ships off South Africa's south-western coastline, as global shipping routes shift in response to conflict in the Middle East. The rerouting of vessels around South Africa since 2023, &nbsp;following the hijacking of a British-owned ship near Yemen by Houthi rebels, has significantly increased the likelihood of ships striking whales in the region.
&nbsp;Chief scientist at the University of Pretoria's Whale Unit, Els Vermeulen, says many of these collisions occur far offshore, often causing whale carcasses to sink to the ocean floor rather than wash ashore.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Chief Scientist at the University of Pretoria's Whale Unit, Associate Professor Els Vermeulen.

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Growing concerns about collisions between whales, ships off South Africa's south-western coastline

The Voice of Hind Rajab is a film about a five-year-old girl in Gaza, who was trapped in a car under active fire, surrounded by the bodies of her family, her voice trembling as she pleaded for help that would not arrive in time.

 The internationally acclaimed film is set to be shown at movie theatres across South Africa from Thursday.

Thuto Ngobeni has more.

The Voice of Hind Rajab is a film about a five-year-old girl in Gaza, who was trapped in a car under active fire, surrounded by the bodies of her family, her voice trembling as she pleaded for help that would not arrive in time.
&nbsp;The internationally acclaimed film is set to be shown at movie theatres across South Africa from Thursday.
Thuto Ngobeni has more.

The Voice of Hind Rajab is a film that highlights the life of a five-year-old girl in Gaza, who was trapped in a car under active fire

 As Africa's Travel Indaba continues to bring together tourism businesses, buyers, and industry leaders from across the continent and beyond, the platform is also creating valuable exposure for emerging tourism entrepreneurs from KwaZulu-Natal province.

One of the businesses exhibiting at the KZN Tourism and Film Authority stand this year is E-Ticketnet Travel & Tours. This company specialises in corporate and leisure travel solutions, offering services ranging from flight bookings and holiday packages to shuttle services, conference travel coordination, and customised travel experiences.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to the owner of E-Ticketnet Travel & Tours, Zinhle Ignatia Isima,  about her business journey, the opportunities created through Africa's Travel Indaba, and the support received from the KZN Tourism and Film Authority.

&nbsp;As Africa's Travel Indaba continues to bring together tourism businesses, buyers, and industry leaders from across the continent and beyond, the platform is also creating valuable exposure for emerging tourism entrepreneurs from KwaZulu-Natal province.
One of the businesses exhibiting at the KZN Tourism and Film Authority stand this year is E-Ticketnet Travel &amp; Tours. This company specialises in corporate and leisure travel solutions, offering services ranging from flight bookings and holiday packages to shuttle services, conference travel coordination, and customised travel experiences.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to the owner of E-Ticketnet Travel &amp; Tours, Zinhle Ignatia Isima, &nbsp;about her business journey, the opportunities created through Africa's Travel Indaba, and the support received from the KZN Tourism and Film Authority.

Africa's Travel Indaba brings together tourism businesses, buyers, industry leaders from across the continent 

INTRO: Botswana and Rwanda are taking another major step toward African regional integration after signing a new migration agreement that will allow citizens of both countries to travel visa-free for up to six months. The announcement was made by Botswana's President Duma Boko during the recent state visit of Rwandan President Paul Kagame to Botswana. President Boko praised Rwanda's decision to remove all visa requirements between the two nations, describing it as exemplary. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report..

INTRO: Botswana and Rwanda&nbsp;are taking another major step toward African regional integration after signing a new migration agreement that will allow citizens of both countries to travel visa-free for up to six months.&nbsp;The announcement was made by Botswana's President Duma Boko during the recent state visit of Rwandan President Paul Kagame to Botswana. President Boko praised Rwanda's decision to remove all visa requirements between the two nations, describing it as exemplary. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report..

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