South Africa

BRIC tourists to South Africa still down a quarter from 2013

BRIC tourist numbers to South Africa rose by 6.1% in 2017, but still 23.4% below 2013 levels

South African recently hosted tourism exhibitors from 23 African countries [PREUSS]

The release of the Tourism 2017 report by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) this week showed that although there was a strong rebound in 2016 and 2017, the country was still suffering from the misguided imposition of more stringent visa requirements in October 2014, as the number of overseas tourists from South Africa’s BRICS partners, remained below their 2013 levels.

Obama Congratulated South Africa on Being an Inspiration Just as the Gov’t Prepares to Seize Land from White Farmers

Tucker Carlson reveals that Obama gave a speech in South Africa last month and thanked SA President Cyril Ramaphosa for "inspiring new hope in this great country!"  Ramaphosa announced he will change his country's constitution to seize land from white farmers, without compensation, which is purely based on racial grounds.  [...]

South Africa business leaders endorse BRICS multilateralism

With BRICS espousing multilateralism, a number of African and Asian leaders were invited to Johannesburg [PPIO]
South Africa’s business community said yesterday that it strongly supported BRICS commitment to endorse multilateralism while standing against protectionist trade policies that hurt global growth.
During a meeting of industry leaders and government officials in Johannesburg, CEOs and senior business pundits stressed that emerging economies should reject unilateralist initiatives and work instead toward an inclusive agenda that promotes free trade.

Mandela’s Grandson to Honor Ahed Tamimi with Award for Her Bravery in Resisting Israeli Oppression

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA — After her release from an Israeli prison on Sunday, renowned Palestinian teen-activist Ahed Tamimi has been invited to South Africa to receive an award honoring the 17-year-old for her bravery and continued resistance to the Israeli military occupation of Palestine’s West Bank. The award was announced by Zwelivelile “Mandla” Mandela, chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council and the grandson of Nelson Mandela.

Ahed Tamimi to Be Honored in South Africa by Nelson Mandela’s Grandson

(MEMO) — Palestinian teen activist Ahed Tamimi – who was released on Sunday from an Israeli prison after serving an eight-month sentence for slapping an Israeli soldier – will be invited to South Africa to receive a special award for her bravery, resistance and being a symbol of hope for millions reports the Afro-Palestine Newswire Service. This is […]

Erdogan wants to develop greater cooperation with BRICS bloc

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish President, is embossed with the sheer magnitude of what the BRICS bloc represents, as well as what it has achieved, and is expected to accomplish going forward and wants a piece of the action, so it seems. Erdogan was invited to the 10th Leaders’ Summit of BRICS countries in Johannesburg representing the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

BRICS Summit prioritizes defence of the multilateral trading system

South Africa will host the BRICS Vaccine Research Centre
BRICS leaders say multilateralism is facing unprecedented challenges [PPIO]
 
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in his media briefing wrapping up the progress of the Tenth BRICS Summit mentioned the defence of the multilateral trading system first, but also highlighted the importance of the BRICS outreach programme as South Africa had hosted 31 countries in addition to its BRICS partners.