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South Africa Overhauls Passport System To Win Back Visa-Free Travel

South Africa’s passport, once a ticket to hassle-free movement across parts of the globe, has lost its shine in recent years. The blow landed hardest in 2024, when Ireland scrapped visa-free entry for South Africans, sparking frustration for travellers suddenly faced with delays of up to 14 weeks. Now, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber says […]

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SAA Adds Gaborone to Its Route Map With New Twice Daily Flights

South African Airways (SAA) is spreading its wings again — this time to Botswana. Starting 4 November 2025, the national carrier will introduce a twice-daily service between Johannesburg and Gaborone, giving travellers more flexibility for both business and leisure trips. The Schedule At A Glance The new route will be served by two return flights […]

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Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront Reveals Bold R20 Billion Granger Bay Expansion

The V&A Waterfront, already one of Africa’s crown jewels of tourism, is setting its sights on an ambitious R20 billion (US$1.1 billion) development that will transform the Granger Bay area over the next two decades. If approved, this massive expansion could create tens of thousands of jobs, unlock new tourism opportunities, and reshape the way […]

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