Travel news South Sudan

• Flights
• 05/08/2021 06:14

Emirates to allow "eligible" travellers from South Africa and Zambia to transit in Dubai

According to a travel update by Emirates, United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities have announced that effective 05 August 2021 “eligible customers” from … read more

• Flights
• 05/08/2021 06:14

Low-cost carrier Jambojet will fly to Goma in the DRC next month, its first regional destination

Prior to the health crisis, Jambojet had started building its regional network by opening services to Entebbe (February 2018), Mogadishu (November 2018) and Kigali (November 2019). The low-cost subsidiary of Kenya Airways also offered flights to Bujumbura on behalf of its parent company. All its routes were suspended last year due to the … read more

• Cruise
• 04/08/2021 19:40

Low rate of vaccination in South Africa a possible threat to 2021/22 season

MSC Cruises‘ focus on testing rather than vaccinations will help it resume cruises in South Africa, while Norwegian Cruise Line’s current vaccine mandate is due to expire just before the new SA cruise season begins. Several cruise lines have itineraries scheduled from Cape Town for the coming 2021/22 season, but low vaccinate uptake in th… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 04/08/2021 17:38

AFRAA fuel programme: half a million dollars in fuel savings for 12 African companies

Fuel continues to be a key cost element in the cost structure of airlines. In 2011, AFRAA set up a Fuel Steering Committee with the primary mission of finding ways to reduce the cost burden and also address issues relating to fuel quality, taxes and charges.

Initiated by the Association of African Airlines (AFRAA), the 'Fuel … read more

• Flights
• 04/08/2021 08:19

Uganda Airlines to commence Dubai flights in September

Uganda Airlines will commence international flights to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates in September; the acting chief executive officer Jenifer Bamuturaki has revealed. She was speaking at an event organized by the Rotary E-club  of Uganda Global on Sunday that attracted over 200 participants.

She revealed that the nat… read more

• Accomodation
• 03/08/2021 16:14

Africa's second Radisson Red hotel opens in Joburg

The hotel, just a few minutes walk from the Gautrain station and the high-end retail and shopping precinct, which includes Rosebank Mall, features 222 standard rooms and suites.

The hotel brings to life Radisson Red’s bold brand ethos with its eclectic art and the colourful accents of its interior design, including custom African-print… read more

• Accomodation
• 03/08/2021 05:50

Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton

Hyatt today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of Millat Properties for Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton. The planned opening of the property will mark the introduction of Hyatt's select service and extended stay brand, Hyatt House, to the continent and the third Hyatt-branded hotel in Sout… read more

• Destinations
• Conservation & Wildlife
• 03/08/2021 05:48

West Coast National Park: Postberg section opened for annual flower season

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the West Coast flower season in South Africa's … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 02/08/2021 18:56

South Africa: Rhino killings on the rise again

South Africa's Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Ms Barbara Creecy, has announced that … read more

• Flights
• 01/08/2021 20:40

FlySafair launches flights between CPT and Bram

Starting July 30, FlySafair has launched flights between Cape Town International Airport in Cape Town and Bram Fischer International Airport in Bloemfontein. The airline will operate four weekly flights on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.

In November 2020, FlySafair and Emirates airline announced an interline agreement, which will … read more