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Top news items in major S. African media outlets

Xinhua, April 28, 2017 Adjust font size:

The following are news items in South African major news outlets on Friday:

-- Visa improvements play an important role in growing business travel to a destination. This is highlighted in the latest report by Travelport and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

It shows that eight of the top 20 fastest-growing business travel destinations have introduced visa improvements which help sector growth and economic growth. (Fin24)

-- President Jacob Zuma will on Friday bestow National Orders Awards on locals and eminent foreigners who have contributed towards the advancement of democracy and made a significant impact on improving the lives of South Africans.

Olympic medallist Wayde Van Niekerk, Winnie Madikizela Mandela and 21 other African National Congress (ANC) activists who stood trial in 1969 are among those to receive recognition. (South African Broadcasting Corporation).

-- A man who allegedly plotted to assassinate officials perceived as state capture beneficiaries is set to make his first appearance in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on Friday.

The man, 23, was arrested in Midrand on Wednesday and charged with conspiracy to commit murder and other charges. (News24) Enditem