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International travellers in South Africa should carry their original passport at all times
The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA), a non-profit organization based in South Africa that serves as the leading voice for inbound tourism in the region, is asking all inte… read more
Demand surging for Silversea on West African itineraries out of Cape Town
Silversea is experiencing a resurgence of demand for its West African itineraries out of Cape Town, after they were reinstated in 2025 following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The luxury cruise line first started sailing the West African coast in 2011, but suspended the service in 2020 during the Coronavirus outbreak, which shut down the gl… read more
Ethiopian Airlines adds Dhaka in Bangladesh to its expanding network
Ethiopian Airlines, the foremost airline in Africa, is excited to declare the initiation of its novel service, providing six weekly flights to Dhaka, Bangladesh, starting from November 1, 2024. These flights will be operated using the advanced Boeing B787 Dreamliner, promising passengers a seamless and luxurious travel experience.… read more
KwaZulu-Natal: Free entry to Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife reserves on Fridays during September 2024
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the provincial agency mandated to carry out biodiversity conservation and associated activities in South Africa… read more
South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (September 2024 - January 2025)
The South AfricanSafa Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period September 2024 to January 2025. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently still in a neu… read more
FlySafair to launch a new service to Namibia
South African regional low cost-carrier FlySafair is set to introduce a new service to Namibia. According to the airline's flight schedule, a twice-weekly service between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town… read more
Nigerian Airlines banned from flying to U.S.
Nigeria has been delisted from the United States Federal Aviation Administration Category One Status (USFAA CAT 1) International Aviation Safety Assessment programme (IASA), investigation by Daily Independent can reveal.
With this removal, no Nigerian airline, including Air Peace, which planned to commence direct fl… read more
Home Affairs announces mechanism to boost Tourism
In a critical step to reform the visa system and position the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) as an economic enabler by supercharging job creation in the tourism sector, the department has announced the creation of an innovative new Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS).
The scheme is set to be implemented from January 2025. "With an… read more
Restorative Retreat package launched by The Cellars-Hohenort
The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa has launched a rejuvenating Restorative Retreat package for those wanting to immerse themselves in the tranquillity of the 9-acre estate within the heart of Cape Town’s Constantia Valley.
Emirates celebrates South Africa with historic Airbus A380 flypast
On September 1, 2024, Emirates marked a significant milestone by conducting its first-ever Airbus A380 flypast over South Africa, showcasing its commitment to the country. The low-level flyover, occurring at just 500 feet above the ground, celebrated three key events: the return of Emirates’ second daily A380 service on the Dubai-Johannesburg ro… read more
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