Richards Bay in the coastal city of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa (SA) will host the Tourism Investment Forum Africa taking place in August.

The announcement was made earlier today at the 19th Meetings Africa underway in Johannesburg, SA.

Thami Ngubeni spoke to the Chief Tourism Officer at Umhlathuze Municipality, Lerato Mndawe.

Richards Bay in the coastal city of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa (SA) will host the Tourism Investment Forum Africa taking place in August.
The announcement was made earlier today at the 19th Meetings Africa underway in Johannesburg, SA.
Thami Ngubeni spoke to the Chief Tourism Officer at Umhlathuze Municipality, Lerato Mndawe.

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SA's Umhlathuze Municipality to host Tourism Investment Forum Africa

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa recently announced the creation of the International Panel on Inequality (IPI), describing it as an accomplishment of South Africa’s G20 presidency. Ramaphosa called inequality a “threat to human freedoms and economic growth everywhere”. According to a World Bank report, South Africa is the most unequal country in the world.


Professor Armand Bam from Stellenbosch University argues that although the country does not lack capability, it operates within a system that is designed, governed and sustained to produce inequality as an outcome.

To discuss this further, Bam, who is Head of Social Impact and PGDip NPO Leadership Development at Stellenbosch Business School, joins us on the line.

South Africa&rsquo;s President Cyril Ramaphosa recently announced the creation of the International Panel on Inequality (IPI), describing it as an accomplishment of South Africa&rsquo;s G20 presidency. Ramaphosa called inequality a &ldquo;threat to human freedoms and economic growth everywhere&rdquo;. According to a World Bank report, South Africa is the most unequal country in the world.
 Professor Armand Bam from Stellenbosch University argues that although the country does not lack capability, it operates within a system that is designed, governed and sustained to produce inequality as an outcome.
To discuss this further, Bam, who is Head of Social Impact and PGDip NPO Leadership Development at Stellenbosch Business School, joins us on the line.

SA system designed to produce inequality, warns Stellenbosch professor

As International Workers’ Day approaches, experts such as Sean Kruger from South Africa’s University of Pretoria argue that AI readiness is no longer just about access to technology, but about continuous learning, skills development and workplace adaptation.

Research indicates that AI preparedness remains limited, with many workers lacking adequate training and support. As AI reshapes work, both employers and institutions must focus on upskilling and redesigning jobs to ensure workers can adapt and remain employable.

Dr Sean Kruger, Senior Lecturer at the University of Pretoria’s Centre for the Future of Work, joins us now.

As International Workers&rsquo; Day approaches, experts such as Sean Kruger from South Africa&rsquo;s University of Pretoria argue that AI readiness is no longer just about access to technology, but about continuous learning, skills development and workplace adaptation.
Research indicates that AI preparedness remains limited, with many workers lacking adequate training and support. As AI reshapes work, both employers and institutions must focus on upskilling and redesigning jobs to ensure workers can adapt and remain employable.
Dr Sean Kruger, Senior Lecturer at the University of Pretoria&rsquo;s Centre for the Future of Work, joins us now.

AI readiness depends on skills development and workplace adaptation, says University of Pretoria expert

South Africa’s National Treasury and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources have extended the temporary fuel‑levy relief to June 2026. This follows the $0.18 relief announced in March, which provided limited short‑term relief to households amid rising fuel prices triggered by the Middle East conflict.


However, since the announcement, the continued Middle East conflict has maintained pressure on global oil prices, resulting in further increases in domestic fuel prices. Joining us now is Dr Azar Jammine, Director and Chief Economist of Econometrix (Pty) Ltd.

South Africa&rsquo;s National Treasury and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources have extended the temporary fuel‑levy relief to June 2026. This follows the $0.18 relief announced in March, which provided limited short‑term relief to households amid rising fuel prices triggered by the Middle East conflict.
 However, since the announcement, the continued Middle East conflict has maintained pressure on global oil prices, resulting in further increases in domestic fuel prices. Joining us now is Dr Azar Jammine, Director and Chief Economist of Econometrix (Pty) Ltd.

SA's Umhlathuze Municipality to host Tourism Investment Forum Africa

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