Hours after winners of the 96th Academy Awards (Oscars) were announced on Sunday night, the Hollywood Arab Film Festival (HAFF) congratulated Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania on her success in entering the race, even though her film "Four Daughters" did not appear on the list of winners among the 321 films competing in 25 categories. "Her success as well as that of the film, Four Daughters, with the international buzz it made is a huge achievement for the Arab film industry," the HAFF said. "Even though the film didn't win in its category, we're proud of her achievement of making it to the Oscars nominations," it further said. "We look forward to more films from the Director and we cheer her on in her filmmaking journey." Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) says it will invest some R233 million in the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Durban Port road. TNPA said the project is expected to be implemented over a two-year period, with a traffic management plan in place to redirect traffic flow. TNPA Port Manager for the Port of Durban, Nkumbuzi Ben-Mazwi, said: 'Embarking on this road rehabilitation journey will ensure that we deliver on our mandate of providing port infrastructure to ensure the port's efficient functioning as the economic gateway to our South African economy.' The TNPA explained that this comes on the back of the 'intensified pressure posed by an influx of trucks on the Port of Durban's road infrastructure'. 'The Port of Durban is a crucial contributor to the South African economy, handling approximately 60% of the country's total container volumes. Most of the container volumes handled are moved through the Southern Road Network of the port and over the years, the influx of trucks entering the port h as substantially increased. The intensified surge has led to the deterioration of the overall road infrastructure. 'The improved condition of port roads will positively impact on port operational efficiencies and the smooth flow of traffic in the targeted precincts. The Maydon Wharf will take precedence, with 16 roads set for repairs, followed by Island View with three roads and two on Bayhead. 'In addition to repairing the structural defects, the restoration of functional defects, such as surface drainage issues due to damaged manholes and inlets caused by heavy vehicles, is included in the project scope,' the TNPA said. Source: South African Government News Agency