Simon Nare

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Senior Political Reporter at Daily Sun (South Africa)

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A glimpse into history

6 days ago | insidepolitic.co.za | Simon Nare

By Simon NareSouth Africans can now view the world’s oldest dinosaur embryo in a state-of-the-art centre in the Free State. Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has launched the historic Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park, describing it as the gateway to the country’s deep past and dynamic future.
Glamping Expo set to revolutionise outdoor tourism and hospitality industry

1 week ago | insidepolitic.co.za | Simon Nare

By Simon NareEnvironmentally friendly traveling, eco-tourism and sustainable building practices are some of the topics that will dominate Africa’s inaugural Glamping Expo in Johannesburg on Friday and Saturday. Glamping, which is luxury camping that combines outdoor experiences in upscale accommodation, is fast becoming popular in South Africa.
Malema unlikely to be granted a UK visa unless he changes his tune

1 week ago | insidepolitic.co.za | Simon Nare

By Simon NareEconomic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has been banned from vising the United Kingdom due to his support for the Palestinian group Hamas and his “kill the Boer” chants. This was revealed in a letter to Malema by the UK’s Home Office in Pretoria, which provided reasons why he was denied a visa to speak at an event in that country earlier this year.
New model possibly needed to prosecute criminals: NPA boss

1 week ago | insidepolitic.co.za | Simon Nare

By Simon NareThe National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi has suggested that a new model of investigating complex criminal cases should be introduced so that prosecutors and police investigators are in synch to ensure successful convictions.
Kubayi pours cold water over TRC sabotage claims

1 week ago | insidepolitic.co.za | Simon Nare

By Simon NareJustice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has shot down suggestions that there is deliberate sabotage to prosecute apartheid era atrocities, saying there was no evidence pointing to any individuals. Answering questions at the National Council of Provinces on the performance of the National Prosecuting Authority, Kubayi said she had gone through all the information presented to her since she became minister of that department, and she had found nothing.
Mbalula warns on ANC election crisis, tells Motsepe to step forward if he wants party presidency

2 weeks ago | insidepolitic.co.za | Simon Nare

By Simon NareANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has warned the organisation that if it does not stop its obsession with the succession debate, other than regrouping to win the local government elections, it faces a disastrous 2029 national elections. Addressing the Chris Hani 9th regional elections in the Eastern Cape on Friday, Mbalula said that ANC members did not seem to realise the mess the party was in following its humiliating defeat in the 2024 elections.
Govt reiterates call for people to build homes in approved areas

2 weeks ago | insidepolitic.co.za | Simon Nare

By Simon NareThe government has cautioned homeowners against building their houses on flood lines to avoid them from being swept away by raging currents during flooding or demolished by the state. In a post-Cabinet meeting briefing in Cape Town on Thursday, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said the executive had reflected on the recent flooding, including in the Eastern Cape, where 57 people have died so far.
Green hydrogen could create millions of jobs in Africa by 2050

2 weeks ago | insidepolitic.co.za | Simon Nare

By Simon NarePresident Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded Africa as the best placed continent to play a massive role in the green hydrogen system, with rich minerals, vast land and an abundance of renewable resources. Addressing the inaugural Africa Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town on Thursday, Ramaphosa told delegates from across the continent that Africa must take its place to leverage the global shift towards cleaner energy sources to its collective advantage.
Marketing must change to attract Chinese tourists: TSA

2 weeks ago | insidepolitic.co.za | Simon Nare

By Simon NareSouth African Tourism is looking at overhauling its marketing strategy specifically to fully tap into the Chinese market, with several challenges already identified. Despite the introduction of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme which has eased the accessibility of visa applications online, according to data gathered by the SAT, there are still challenges that need to be tackled.
IDT crisis escalates: Zikalala calls for Public Protector probe to clear his name

2 weeks ago | insidepolitic.co.za | Simon Nare

By Simon Nare. Embattled Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, has added fuel to the fire that has been raging within at the Independent Development Trust (IDT), drawing clear battle lines between Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tebogo Malaka on one side, and the Minister Dean Macpherson and Board Chairperson Zimbini Hill on the other.