27 representatives from international Japanese organizations will visit South Africa from Feb 12-16 to explore opportunities in the growing green hydrogen sector. Hosted by Jetro in Johannesburg, the delegation will meet stakeholders and visit significant sites in Gauteng and the Western Cape to foster collaboration and exchange of knowledge. The visit reflects the commitment of Japanese businesses and government entities to the development of the green hydrogen industry in South Africa.

https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/high-profile-japanese-delegation-to-visit-south-africa-to-explore-hydrogen-potential-2024-02-09

Cape Town ranks 2nd in Time Out's '50 Best Cities in the World to Visit 2024' list after New York. It's vibrant culture, picturesque landscapes, and recent recognition for having the "best community spirit in Africa" contribute to its appeal. The success is attributed to investments in infrastructure, water and energy security, and enhanced safety measures. With 2.9 million visitors in 2023, the city's economy sees new job opportunities.

https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/cape-town-secures-coveted-2nd-place-in-50-best-cities-in-the-world-to-visit-survey-6d3da1b4-cb02-44f2-94de-96e564c94279

The South African Department of Agriculture has announced that the ban on the exportation of Hass avocados to Japan has been lifted.

https://www.algoafm.co.za/agriculture/export-ban-of-sa-avocados-to-japan-lifted

https://www.news24.com/sport/rugby/worldcup/eddie-jones-interested-in-japan-job-sas-frans-ludeke-also-on-list-of-candidates-reports-20231108

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20231030-injured-springbok-marx-to-miss-japanese-club-season

The dates and fixtures for the sixth Embassy Cup are now confirmed with the weekend of the 28th and 29th October set to host the biggest domestic event of the year at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi prefecture.