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…
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…
South Africa’s military is investigating a security breach after weapons were stolen from a defence installation in Pretoria earlier this week, raising renewed concerns about safety at strategic sites. The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) confirmed that the incident took place at its Tekbase facility in Lyttelton, where intruders gained access to a storage…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent trip to Zimbabwe has sparked widespread debate, with analysts questioning whether the visit was truly private or part of a broader regional strategy. The meeting, which took place at President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s farm in Kwekwe, was not formally announced in advance. While officials described it as a personal visit,…
In parts of South Africa’s Limpopo province, a growing trade in edible insects is providing an alternative source of income for communities facing high unemployment and limited economic opportunities. New research by University of Johannesburg academic Ndidzulafhi Innocent Sinthumule highlights how rural households are increasingly relying on locally available insects such as mopane worms and…
New vehicle crime statistics have revealed a shift in the timing of hijackings across South Africa, with incidents now occurring earlier in the week than previously observed. According to data released by Tracker, a leading vehicle tracking company, while car theft and hijacking can happen on any day, distinct patterns are emerging nationwide. The findings…
