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According to the Henley Passport Index, South African passport holders can travel to 101 destinations without a prior visa. The ranking places the country 50th or 96th globally, depending on the report, with regional highlights across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi admitted the government failed to properly manage immigration and demand, citing a 'huge mistake' in planning. He spoke at the ANC's election manifesto launch, acknowledging the party must improve service delivery while defending its record. Statistics illustrate the scale of migration that has contributed to population growth.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah inaugurated the Ohangwena Times Square Shopping Complex in Helao Nafidi, highlighting its potential to boost cross-border trade with Angola. Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa declared the area open for business, framing the project as a statement of confidence in the region's future.
Ten countries in East, Central and Southern Africa have stepped up health controls at their borders in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The six-month programme, led by ECSA-HC with World Bank support, covers 33 priority border crossings and 16 major trade corridors. Officials warn that pathogens do not respect national boundaries and that rapid population movement increases the risk of imported cases.
Russia holds the world's largest forest area with 833 million hectares, followed by Brazil, Canada, the U.S. and China. India ranks ninth with 73 million hectares, while eight American nations feature among the top 15, which together account for nearly three-quarters of global forests.
A cargo vessel was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging its engine room and causing a crew casualty, according to UKMTO. Brent crude rose above $91 and WTI topped $85 amid renewed fighting in Lebanon and hopes for a US-Iran deal fading. Meanwhile, oil producers have adopted 'dark' transits and ship-to-ship transfers to keep exports flowing despite the conflict.
The March and March Movement has announced a march and picket outside the SADC summit in Durban on Monday, under the theme 'It's time to fetch your people.' The movement, which has led protests against undocumented migrants, is demanding stricter visa controls and other measures. President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned discrimination against fellow Africans.