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Cape Town’s Successful Events Season and Plans for the Future

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Cape Town has emerged as a leading destination for festivals and events in Africa, with over 1,000 diverse events hosted in the 2022/23 season. The City’s Events Coordination Committee (ECC), consisting of various City departments such as Disaster Risk Management, Metro Police, Fire Services, and Transport, has worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and logistics of these events. Now, as Cape Town gears up for another exciting season, the city’s position as a premier destination for events and entertainment is further solidified.

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Cape Town Launches Ease of Doing Business Index to Streamline Infrastructure Investment and Economic Growth

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The city of Cape Town is taking significant steps towards improving its business environment by launching the Ease of Doing Business Index. The initiative is a response to feedback from the private sector, which identified the ten critical indicators required for the city to improve. The ten indicators will track the ease of doing business in the city, with a focus on facilitating infrastructure investment and economic growth.

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Africa’s Travel Indaba: Rejuvenating the Tourism Sector through Skills Development and Connection

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The Africa’s Travel Indaba, held on May 10th, 2023, in Durban, provided an exceptional platform for stakeholders in the tourism industry to collaborate and establish meaningful connections. The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Mr. Fish Mahlalela, addressed the gathering, emphasizing the importance of networking and addressing skills shortages in the hospitality and tourism services sector.

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Dricus Du Plessis – The Future of UFC in Africa?

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South African middleweight fighter Dricus Du Plessis has high hopes of becoming the future African champion of UFC. With a professional record of 192 and having won all five of his UFC fights, he is currently ranked #6 in the UFC middleweight rankings. Although some fans and experts have questioned whether he deserves a title shot after beating two pastprimed fighters in Derek Brunson and Darren Till, Du Plessis believes he is ready.

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Minister Zizi Kodwa Leads 2023 Budget Vote Debate Week

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The Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for the transformation, preservation, protection, and promotion of sport, arts, and Culture at all levels of participation will be showcased during the 2023 Budget Vote Debate Week, led by Minister Zizi Kodwa.