Former ANC Minister Ronnie Kasrils has penned an explosive opinion piece for The Guardian, comparing the current Israeli regime to that of South Africa’s apartheid in the 21st century. Their treatment of Palestinian citizens in Gaza has received widespread condemnation, and the situation is under the microscope as elections loom. Ronnie Kasrils compares Israel to..
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Mr. Former ANC minister Ronnie Kasrils just can’t leave the political scene and put his nose in where it doesn’t belong – “Valid criticism of Israel is not antisemitic”
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Three South African cities named amongst “the most violent in the world” and this has a great impact on our tourism
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The Mexican Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice have published their annual report on the most violent cities in the world. It’s not an easy read. This isn’t the news we were hoping to hear this week. But unfortunately, three cities in South Africa have been included on the top 50 list of “the..
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Cape Town to Johannesburg flight times may get longer, thanks to the SKA (Square Kilometre Array) telescope
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A scientific star-gazing project in the Northern Cape may soon add to both the duration and price of your flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Aviation officials have refused to rule out claims that the travel time between Cape Town and Johannesburg could soon be extended, due to developments with the Square Kilometre Array (SKA)..
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South Africa’s Tourism:- The question that remains is, how will South Africa’s tourism fare in 2019?
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South African tourism still leads as Africa’s leading destination but lately, it’s growth has seen a notable decline and this was more visible in the sector’s performance in 2018. As reported by Tourism Update, the country, in 2018, saw a 1.9% decline in its tourism economy. South African tourism has a new challenger. Furthermore, the..
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Think twice:- SAA warns passengers travelling to US of additional carriage restrictions
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Think twice before you pack liquids, aerosols, and gels for your next trip to Trump Town. South African Airways (SAA) has advised its customers of additional restrictions for passengers on the carriage of liquids when traveling to the United States. “In terms of the United States’ Transportation Security Administration (TSA), there will be additional security..
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South African scientist Dr Jackie King wins Stockholm Water Prize:- #WorldWaterDay
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Dr. Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ King is the first African scientist to ever win the ‘Nobel Prize for Water’, also known as the Stockholm Water Prize. South Africa’s Dr. Jackie King has been named as the Stockholm Water Prize Laureate for her groundbreaking contributions to global river management. Her work has provided tools to decision makers allowing..
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