South Africa to Welcome Kenyans with 90-Day Visa Free Entry from 2023

South Africa to Welcome Kenyans with 90-Day Visa Free Entry from 2023

By SAPeople 10-11-22 23:02

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that Kenyans will now be able to enter South Africa visa free for a period of 90 days, following an agreement that was reaching on the ‘thorny issue’ during his official state visit to the African country. During the visit several Memoranda of Understanding and agreements were signed between the […]

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SA’s Tourism Minister Condemns Murder of German Tourist

By SAPeople 05-10-22 08:32

South African Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has expressed sadness at the brutal murder of a German tourist in Mpumalanga on Monday. The tourist was fatally shot by a group of criminals on Numbi Road at around 4.30pm on Monday. (Read the full story of the tragic murder of the German tourist near the Kruger Park […]

South Africa Beach Destinations for 2022

South Africa Beach Destinations for 2022

By SAPeople Contributor 03-10-22 12:36

Discover the best beach destinations to visit in 2022. Find out where to swim, snorkel, and relax by the Sea in South Africa. South Africa has some of the most beautiful beaches, seaside resorts and holiday destinations. It is a popular choice for holidaymakers from across Africa and the rest of the world. When planning […]

Cape Town Takes Off with 200 Weekly International Flights BUT Kudos to Locals Who Also Saved the Day

Cape Town Takes Off with 200 Weekly International Flights BUT Kudos to Locals Who Also Saved the Day

By SAPeople 27-09-22 18:38

International tourists are flocking to South Africa, with the Western Cape celebrating a whopping 191 international flights into Cape Town International Airport each week. BUT it’s South Africans themselves who saved the day during the Omicron nightmare, embracing the local is lekker attitude and spending their hard-earned rands on holidays at home. Addressing World Tourism […]

Air Belgium Together with Airlink Connects to Thirty-Six Southern African Destinations

Air Belgium Together with Airlink Connects to 36 Southern African Destinations

By SAPeople Contributor 26-09-22 10:10

Air Belgium has signed a new commercial agreement with South Africa’s independent and premier airline, Airlink, which conveniently connects customers travelling to or from Brussels, with 36 destinations across Southern Africa. This follows the recent inauguration of Air Belgium’s new service between Brussels, Johannesburg, and Cape Town, using the fuel-efficient Airbus A330neo aircraft. This first cooperation […]

SA Passengers Affected by Cancelled Lufthansa Flights as Pilots Go On Strike

SA Passengers Stranded by Cancelled Lufthansa Flights as Pilots Go On Strike

By SAPeople 02-09-22 16:24

With a strike by pilots at Lufthansa today (Friday 2 September), hundreds of the German airline’s flights have been cancelled affecting an estimated 130,000 passengers, including those from South Africa. Passenger Liane Dickson was due to fly to Amsterdam from Johannesburg via Frankfurt, but the second leg of her flight was cancelled before she left […]

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Home Affairs Cracks Down on Fake South African Passports with Tough New Measures

By SAPeople 11-08-22 15:31

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, on Thursday announced tough new measures to ensure the “security and integrity” of South African passports… which recently made world headlines when Ryan Air demanded that South African-passport holders prove their SA citizenship by completing an Afrikaans questionnaire. Of course the questionnaire was a mistake (many authentic South African […]

Lewis Hamitlon tracing roots in Namibia, Africa

Lewis Hamilton in Namibia to Trace His Roots Through Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 08-08-22 14:28

More accustomed to racing around Grand Prix tracks than trekking on safaris, race driver Lewis Hamilton appears to be living his best life in Namibia right now, as he embarks on a journey to trace his African roots. Taking to social media, Lewis said: « This year I’m spending my summer break doing something I’ve wanted […]

Delta announces Cape Town-Atlanta nonstop

Delta Announces Cape Town-Atlanta Nonstop Flights

By SAPeople Contributor 02-08-22 12:43

Delta Air Lines has announced it’s adding a brand-new nonstop flight from Cape Town, South Africa, to Atlanta, USA, effective 18 December 2022. Complementing the airline’s existing service between Johannesburg and Atlanta, the flight will operate three times weekly, offering customers over 200 onward connections across the U.S. and beyond. Delta’s new Cape Town flight […]

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Airlink to Increase its Service to St Helena Island

By SAPeople 22-07-22 17:27

Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, is preparing to increase the frequency of flights between Johannesburg and Jamestown, St Helena Island to a weekly service from 15 October 2022. This is thanks to plans by the St Helena Government to lift COVID-19 quarantine, testing and mask-wearing restrictions from 08 August 2022 and for tourism facilities to […]

Child Tragically Drowns in Kruger National Park Swimming Pool

Child Tragically Drowns in Kruger National Park Swimming Pool

By SAPeople 17-07-22 17:47

A nine-year old boy tragically drowned at a swimming pool in the Kruger National Park yesterday, Saturday 16 July 2022. The South African National Parks (SANParks) management today conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the family who were visiting the Kruger with their child. The drowning incident took place at the Skukuza day visitor area late […]

Princess Charlene Delights Tourists at Monaco Palace with Surprise Appearance

Princess Charlene Surprises Tourists at Monaco Palace

By SAPeople 14-07-22 15:13

Princess Charlene of Monaco delighted some visitors to the Monaco Palace this week with a surprise appearance during their tour of the palace. Visite Palais de Monaco posted some fabulous photos – by Eric Mathon – of the former South African Olympic swimmer (who met her royal husband, Prince Albert II, at the 2000 Olympics […]

Qantas May Soon Fly Perth to Johannesburg

Qantas May Soon Fly Direct Perth – Johannesburg Route

By SAPeople 23-06-22 11:00

Quantas is expected to soon announce direct flights between Johannesburg, South Africa, and Perth, Australia, three times a week from 1 November, according to The West Australian. The new flight schedule is most likely to be a year-long service and not just a seasonal addition which had been discussed a few years ago. There are […]

South Africa Scraps Masks and Other C-19 Health Restrictions

Tourism Rejoices as SA Scraps Masks and Other C-19 Health Restrictions

By SAPeople 23-06-22 08:44

South Africa’s travel operators have welcomed the lifting of Covid restrictions, and expect a boost to tourism in the country. Flight Centre MD Euan McNeil says: « The COVID entry requirements imposed by our government during COVID made sense at the height of the pandemic. Lately, however, these restrictions have been causing some confusion for travellers […]

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