Turkish Airlines expands SA network with more Istanbul flights

Turkish Airlines expands SA network with more Istanbul flights

Turkish Airlines is adding three weekly flights each to Johannesburg and Cape Town from late October 2026, increasing connectivity between South Africa and Türkiye while expanding access to its global network through Istanbul. Johannesburg frequencies will increase...
The hotel named the best in South Africa

The hotel named the best in South Africa

One&Only Cape Town has been named South Africa’s leading eco-friendly hotel in the inaugural TourismX Eco-Friendly Hotels Index. The hotel took the top position in the index, which ranks South African hotels based on guest satisfaction, media coverage, and...
New R500 visa fee officially introduced in South Africa

New R500 visa fee officially introduced in South Africa

New R500 visa fee officially introduced in South Africa The Department of Home Affairs has officially introduced a new R500 fee for processing the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The fee was introduced with visa fee amendments gazetted on Monday (17...
SAA suspends acting CEO four months after appointment

SAA suspends acting CEO four months after appointment

South African Airways acting group CEO Matshela Seshibe has been suspended from his duties pending the outcome of an internal investigation, reportedly related to his time as chief executive of subsidiary Air Chefs. However, the airline remains tight-lipped about the...
Airlink adds Doha through Qatar Airways codeshare

Airlink adds Doha through Qatar Airways codeshare

Airlink is expanding its network through an expanded codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, placing its 4Z code on Qatar Airways-operated flights between South Africa and Doha from 31 August 2026. The arrangement makes Doha Airlink’s first long-haul...