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Some of the miners who stayed underground for more than two days in a standoff between rival South African labour unions began returning to the surface Wednesday, their representatives and police said.

De Lille urged BRICS members to align their efforts with the six lines of action, which the UNWTO's One Planet Vision recommends for a Responsible Recovery of the Tourism Sector.

Sindisiwe Chikunga, minister of transport, said the R1.2 billion Mixed-Use Development Student Accommodation and Retail project has officially begun for students.

The disaster claimed four lives and destroyed infrastructure, including power cables, roads, bridges and vehicles over the weekend.

Ramokgopa pointed out at a media briefing on Monday that the government has encouraged businesses and households to install solar on their rooftops, providing them with a 25% tax incentive, and the department wants the same for inverters and batteries.

"Looking ahead, Cape Town International Airport's seat capacity for summer 2023/24 is estimated to increase by an impressive 25%, compared to the same period last year," Minister Mireille Wenger said.

Earlier this year, the South African police caught a ship in Durban with 378 kilograms of cocaine worth R1.3 billion.

Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, said over 20,000 hectares of land will be planted with yellow maize, dry beans, and all kinds of vegetables this season across the province.

Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa earlier claimed that Africa could produce 50 times more energy than required by 2040.

Senzo Mchunu, minister of water and sanitation of South Africa, praised the Netherlands for its global expertise in water, adding that the European country is very skilled in water management.

The energy minister made the remark during Africa Energy Week, an interactive exhibition and networking event that unites global and African energy stakeholders, drives industry growth and promotes Africa as the destination for Africa-focused events.

The president said during the second iteration of the South African Green Hydrogen Summit that the hydrogen economy can have a huge positive impact on communities and small businesses across the country.

"Our Ministers of International Relations tabled a report at the Bi-National Commission where they reported on up to 159 areas of agreement that they have worked on in the past few days," President Cyril Ramaphosa said.

South African National Defence Force sent the investigators after it was revealed that eight South African soldiers, who were deployed in the eastern town of Beni, had been arrested.

The president also spoke about the financial impact of hosting the BRICS summit in August, saying it was a "hugely successful" and a "proud" moment for the country.

Paul Mashatile said young people get over one million opportunities from over 1,000 opportunity holders, adding that the government was committed to increasing private sector investment in order to promote job creation.

Duma said tourism happens where the local government works, hence it is "best placed to create a memorable experience for tourists."

While addressing the two-day EPWP Phase 5 Indaba held in Pretoria on Tuesday, the minister acknowledged that youth unemployment has been a massive problem in the country and that the COVID-19 pandemic made it worse.

Following Makwana's exit, non-executive director Mteto Nyati will take over the position.

The fire started from the western border of a nearby mine at around 1:45 p.m. on Oct. 6 and reached the training center.

The South African president's engagement with Mnangagwa at the point of entry aimed at figuring out solutions to issues concerning illegal cross-border activities including the movement of undocumented foreign nationals.

The AfCFTA aims to encourage intra-African trade by reducing tariffs on maximum products to ensure that African countries can do business easily.

This project will ensure increased water security in the Umngeni Water Supply System that supplies water to eThekwini, uMgungundlovu, iLembe, Ugu, Harry Gwala District Municipality and Msunduzi Local Municipality.

Matsidikanye Moswane, chief government and industry officer at SA Taxi, revealed that over R350 million provided by developmental credit provider Transflow has been spent.

The South African athletes competed in several sporting events during the Special Olympics World Games, which was held from June 17 to 25 in Germany, and returned to their home country with 22 gold, 20 silver and seven bronze medals.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) said that social grant beneficiaries have a right to choose a method of payment of their choice, freely. The forms to make a choice are available at the nearest SASSA offices.

Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said an Electoral Commission campaign from Oct. 2 to Oct. 27 will look into targeted communication and re-registration of voters.

"It's sad that there has been no prosecution for his actions regarding the assault matter. Whether it's enough, I'm not sure; I am surprised that the committee has come to a conclusion. It's been more than a year later," anti-crime activist named Ian Cameron said.

The EFF announced that their planned protest in Cape Town will start on Monday and called it a "shutdown" due to which three organizations withdrew from the protest on Sunday including ANC.