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Record Citrus Export Welcomed
This year, the South African citrus export has seen a 22% increase from 2024, with over 203 million cartons of fruit packed for export.
Renewed Plans to Boost Infrastructure and Service Delivery
In the National Treasury’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement which was released this week Wednesday, new emphasis and support has been placed on economic growth and improved service delivery. Earlier in the year during the national budget speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana allocated R1 trillion to boost these sectors.
Record Grain Harvest Lauded Despite Financial Strain
Last week, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen commended South African grain producers for a record-breaking grain harvest despite the economic pressures farmers are facing with rising costs.
New Harbour Planned for Port Shepstone
Recently, Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala announced the first phase of plans to build small harbours in underserved coastal towns of Port Sheptone, KwaZulu-Natal.
Maldives: ‘Generational Ban’ on Smoking Implemented
The ban came into effect on 1 November 2025, with Maldives ministry having earlier in the year stated it was to “protect public health and promote a tobacco-free generation.”
Foreign Press Association Demand Access to Gaza From Israel’s Supreme Court
On Thursday, the Foreign Press Association (FPA) represented international media outlets before Israel’s Supreme Court demanding independent access to Gaza.
South Africa Supports Lifting of Zimbabwean Maize and Grains Import Ban
On Wednesday this week, the Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, welcomed the Zimbabwean lifting of the ban on the import of maize and other grains.
Doorstep Delivery of Passports for South Africans Abroad Launched
Available to South Africans living overseas, a new doorstep delivery of passports has been launched by the Department of Home Affairs, as per the Home Affairs @ Home initiative.
On Saturday, 13 October 2025, the Social Department, Guideline Islamic Counselling hosted a marital workshop, titled, ‘Made in Heaven: Steps to Eternal Bliss’, bringing together young women for a meaningful afternoon of learning, reflection, and spiritual insight on the theme of marriage in Islam.
On Saturday, 18 October, the Daughters of the Ummah (DOU) youth development initiative group hosted the event ‘Az-Zahra’ at Al-Falaah College, Durban, and saw an attendance of over 80 Muslimahs aged 9-15.
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New Trade Deal Signed With China
In an effort to grow and strengthen trade deals globally, South Africa has recently signed a monumental stone fruit trade deal with China, allowing for the export of fruit such as apricots, peaches, plums, prunes, and nectarines.
South Africa Stands in Solidarity with Palestine Despite Ceasefire
President Cyril Ramaphosa continues to stand in solidarity with Palestine through the current ceasefire which came into effect on October 10, staying firm in the country’s decision to hold Israel accountable at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Nuclear Energy Expansion Plans Announced
According to Dr Kgoshientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity and Energy, the South African government will soon announce its plans to expand into nuclear energy.
During the weekend of 4th-5th October, the Youth of the Ummah (YOU) group; a Muslim youth development initiative of Darul Ihsan Humanitarian Centre; held a ‘Dads & Lads Overnight Camp’ at Sunset Ridge Farm, Camperdown.