Air travellers in South Africa may soon face higher ticket prices as airlines grapple with a sharp increase in jet fuel costs, driven largely by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Aviation analyst Guy Leitch noted that jet fuel prices have more than doubled over the past month, placing significant financial strain on carriers both…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that China appreciates Iran’s commitment not to pursue nuclear weapons while affirming its legitimate right to peaceful use of nuclear energy, as he held talks with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Beijing. Wang reiterated China’s principled position on the Iran situation, stressing that Beijing has…
Recent anti-migrant marches across major South African cities, including Johannesburg and Tshwane, have drawn growing international attention, with the United Nations warning of an increase in xenophobic sentiment in the country. The developments come amid renewed public debate about immigration, economic inequality, and governance, as various grassroots movements position themselves at the center of the…
South African low-cost carrier FlySafair has announced the return of its highly anticipated annual birthday sale, offering limited domestic flight tickets for as little as R12. The promotion, scheduled for 6 May 2026, will run from 09:00 to 23:59 and will see 50,000 seats made available across the airline’s domestic network. While the base fare…
Nigeria has announced plans to facilitate the voluntary return of its citizens from South Africa, following renewed concerns over xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals. The move comes as reports of anti-immigrant attacks resurface in South Africa, prompting fears of a broader escalation. Nigerian officials say the initiative is intended to support citizens who no longer…
South Africa is moving toward a digital identity system as part of broader efforts to modernise public services, with new draft regulations outlining how citizens could soon access government and private-sector services through biometric verification. The Department of Home Affairs has published proposed amendments that would introduce digital identity credentials as an additional form of…
South Africa is bracing for a significant weather event as authorities issue multiple high-level warnings, with some regions placed under a Level 8 alert due to expected heavy rainfall and flooding risks. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has indicated that the country will experience a period of disruptive weather from 5 to 7 May…
A health emergency aboard a polar expedition vessel in the Atlantic Ocean has left three people dead and several others under medical observation, prompting an international response coordinated by the World Health Organization. The incident occurred on the MV Hondius, a cruise ship operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, which was travelling from Ushuaia in Argentina to…
A search operation for a missing Gauteng businessman has taken a dramatic turn after human remains were recovered from a crocodile in the Komati River, with authorities working to confirm the victim’s identity. The discovery was made on Saturday by a multi-agency team involving police search and rescue units, environmental authorities, emergency services, and private…
After more than a decade of inactivity, one of South Africa’s most iconic railway experiences is on track for a revival, as efforts intensify to restore the historic Outeniqua Choo Tjoe steam train along the Garden Route. Once recognised as Africa’s last scheduled passenger steam service, the railway ceased operations in 2010. Now, a multi-phase…
