Air France Update on Flight Suspensions To and From South Africa

Air France Update on Flight Suspensions To and From South Africa

By SAPeople 27-11-21 15:49

JOHANNESBURG, 27 November 2021: Air France says it has taken note of the French authorities’ decision to suspend arrivals from South Africa (and six other southern African countries) for a period of 48 hours as of November 26. As a result, Air France is cancelling its flights from Johannesburg to Paris (AF 995) on November […]

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South Africans Herded Like Sheep at Schiphol Airport as 61 Test Positive

By SAPeople 28-11-21 17:21

South Africans on two KLM flights to Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands were allegedly herded like sheep yesterday into a small waiting area, after sitting on the tarmac for three hours, and later abandoned by KLM staff and left without food, blankets or access to their medicines while they waited crowded together – with no […]

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SANParks Prepares for International Cancellations as Omicron Shuts Borders

By SAPeople 27-11-21 01:08

South African National Parks (SANParks) is sadly bracing itself for mass booking amendments from residents of various countries across the world, following announcements by several regions – including the UK, US and EU – that they will be imposing travel restrictions in and out of South Africa due to the newly discovered Covid-19 Variant of […]

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KLM on Dutch Entry Ban for Travellers from South Africa and Effect on KLM Flights

By SAPeople 27-11-21 00:58

Johannesburg, 26 November 2021 – On Friday morning the Dutch government announced that South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe have been flagged as a “very-high-risk area where there is a COVID-variant of concern”, Omicron. This means passengers flying KLM from South Africa to the Netherlands will only be permitted to board if they […]

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Feels Like Black Friday in SA as Countries Abroad Ban Travel to South Africa

By SAPeople 27-11-21 00:45

It sure feels like Black Friday for South Africans as the world moves to ban travel to and from the country, following the confirmation yesterday by South African authorities that a new “dramatically different” variant has been identified in the country. The variant – B.1.1.529 – has over 30 mutations according to SA scientists and […]

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South Africa to Engage UK Over Temporary Ban on Flights

By SAPeople Contributor 26-11-21 10:55

The South African government says it has noted the announcement by the United Kingdom (UK) to temporarily ban all flights from the Southern parts of Africa, including South Africa, from entering the UK due to the detection of a new Coronavirus variant, B.1.1.529. South Africa confirmed on Thursday that it has detected the new Coronavirus […]

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New Nature Tourism Platform Connects Funders to Beneficiaries in 11 Countries

By SAPeople Contributor 18-11-21 23:02

The newly launched African Nature-Based Tourism Platform is seven months into its first year of a three-year project phase connecting funders to beneficiaries in 11 countries. The platform is an innovative collaboration to channel vital COVID-19 relief and recovery funding to communities and small and medium enterprises involved in nature-based tourism in Africa. Africa witnessed […]

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Kulula Launches Double-Daily Service Between Cape Town and Durban

By SAPeople Contributor 08-11-21 22:58

With the relaunch of a double-daily service between Cape Town and Durban, kulula.com says it has fully restored its pre-COVID route network. In the case of the Cape Town and Durban service, capacity has actually increased, says Desmond O’Connor, kulula.com Chief Commercial Officer. Pre-COVID, the airline operated one flight per day on the route. Daily […]

R62 to Calitzdorp. A must-do South African road trip. Photos: Ted Botha

Road Tripping From Cape Town to Pretoria (to Vote in Joburg) PHOTOS

By Ted Botha 01-11-21 10:34

Journalist Ted Botha has just travelled almost 1,500 km from Cape Town to Pretoria… so that he can vote in Johannesburg, where he’s registered to vote. It’s a journey that not only reveals Ted’s appreciation for how important every single vote is, but also shows the hidden secrets and beauty that exist across this land, […]

SANParks Announces Free Access Week Dates for November 2021

SANParks Announces Free Access Week Dates for November 2021

By SAPeople 29-10-21 15:52

South African National Parks (SANParks), together with Total Energies and FNB will be hosting the 16th annual SA National Parks Week from 22 to 28 November 2021. The free access will only be valid until Friday 26 November at the following national parks: Addo, Kgalagadi, Kruger, and the Tsitsikamma section of the Garden Route National […]

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Top Award for Table Mountain will be Great Boost for Tourism

By SAPeople 27-10-21 14:26

South African National Parks (SANParks) says the award recently bestowed on Table Mountain as a Leading Tourist Attraction in Africa for 2021, together with a nomination of the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) as the World’s Leading Cable Car… “brings much-needed hope to the ailing tourism sector hugely affected by the novel coronavirus”. Dr […]

South Africa to Launch Vaccine Certificate

South Africa Launches Digital Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate

By SAPeople 08-10-21 21:56

South Africans can now download their digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate following the official launch by the Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla. Addressing a media briefing on government’s efforts in the fight against COVID-19 and the national vaccination rollout programme on Friday, the Minister said the certificate could be used for travel and tourism, sport […]

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South Africa Finally Off the UK’s Red List from MONDAY

By SAPeople 07-10-21 23:31

South Africa is finally being removed from the UK’s dreaded Red List! From Monday!!! This means anyone entering the UK from South Africa, who is double-vaccinated, will no longer need to spend £2,000 on mandatory 10-day quarantine in the UK! The news comes as a huge relief for South African expats who haven’t seen their […]

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UK Loosens Restrictions for 30 Countries… But Not South Africa Yet

By SAPeople 06-10-21 22:13

The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has lifted its advice ‘against all but essential travel’ for over 30 countries and territories. The change, announced today, means UK travellers will be able to visit these destinations with greater ease… although still not South Africa. SA is not on the list of 32 countries and, […]

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