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SAA becomes most awarded airline in Africa

2013-06-19 08:58

SAA has been named Best Airline in Africa in the global Skytrax Customer Satisfaction Survey, for the 11th time.

SA advance in dramatic fashion

2013-06-14 21:11
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The Proteas have reached the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy after their match against the West Indies in Cardiff finished in a tie.

fastjet granted SA flight route

2013-06-14 11:02

fastjet has been granted permission to launch international flights from Tanzania to South Africa, Zambia and Rwanda marking a major step towards establishing the first-ever pan-African low-cost network.

Cape Town among cheapest travel cities

2013-06-12 11:37

According to a recent survey of world cities, Cape Town is one of the most affordable for travellers looking to spend a good night out.

SA comedy wins US audience film award

2013-06-11 09:37

South African comedy Fanie Fourie's Lobola has won Best Film at the 2013 Seattle International Film Festival Golden Space Needle Audience Awards.

Bafana keep SWC hopes alive

2013-06-08 18:07
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Bafana Bafana have beaten the Central African Republic convincingly in their World Cup qualifier to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Cleaner gets UCT degree after 17 years

2013-06-07 11:02
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A Western Cape man who worked as a petrol attendant and then as a cleaner in order to pay off his student debt will finally be able to attend his graduation ceremony - 17 years later.

Gardener rewarded after returning phone

2013-06-05 11:21
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A Bloemfontein gardener who found a lost cellphone and did everything in his power to return it to its rightful owner has been rewarded with cash and a job.

SA support for Britain's Got Talent star

2013-06-04 11:23

South Africans have sent messages of support to 11-year-old Asanda Jezile, whose parents hail from East London, as she prepares to compete in the finals of reality competition Britain's Got Talent.

Khayelitsha man makes Forbes list

2013-05-30 20:15
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A Cape Town man who uses bicycles to deliver chronic medication has been named as one of Africa’s best young entrepreneurs by Forbes Magazine, a report states.

Nelson Mandela fever hits Paris

2013-05-30 09:26

A major exhibition on the life of Nelson Mandela opened in Paris last night as part of the South African season in France.

SA lights up Paris

2013-05-29 11:09

The Eiffel tower was lit in the colours of Mzansi’s flag as dignitaries rocked to the beat of Phuzekhemisi to mark the opening of South Africa Season in Paris.

Thandora finally at home with wild herd

2013-05-23 16:47

Thandora, the elephant re-introduced into the wild in late April, has finally ditched her human helpers, and joined up with a group of elephants at the Gondwana Game Reserve.

Four cheetahs born at Sanbona

2013-05-22 11:26

Sanbona seems to be busting with wildlife at the moment - with the birth of a litter of cheetah cubs hot on the heels of its sixth elephant calf born at the reserve.

Cape Town shares local mini-break love

2013-05-21 08:31

Cape Town Tourism and Thompsons Holidays have partnered to bring locals inclusive holiday packages to the Mother City.

Cheetahs shut out Reds

2013-05-18 21:02

The Cheetahs are back to winning ways after they shut out the Reds in their Super Rugby clash at the Free State Stadium.

Karabus: Your support has been fantastic

2013-05-17 14:49

Professor Cyril Karabus has thanked South Africa for its support, and says this had been critical for his release from the United Arab Emirates.

Ranger saves little girl from lioness

2013-05-17 08:36
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An experienced field guide put his life on the line during a recent game drive in a private reserve when he saved a little girl from an angry lioness.

Baby elephant born at Sanbona

2013-05-16 12:11

Mother Nature celebrated Mother's Day in true style at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, just outside Cape Town, with the birth of a healthy elephant calf, which became the sixth elephant calf born at the reserve.

Skin graft patient Celiwe making progress

2013-05-16 09:32

Burn victim Celiwe Maseko is making good progress after becoming the second person in South Africa to receive cloned skin last month, a report says.

American Idol finale airing live on M-Net

2013-05-14 12:45

M-Net has announced they will screen the American Idol season 12 finale live in the early hours this week, in a showdown that will see either Candice Glover or Kree Harrison take the coveted title.

SAT looks at budget resort plan

2013-05-13 12:22

South African tourism has commissioned a feasibility study for a pilot budget resort chain targeting would-be travellers earning less than R5 000 a month.

SA to celebrate 20 years of democracy

2013-05-13 08:34

The tourism industry will be celebrating 20 years of freedom and democracy, in the months leading up to Freedom Day on April 27, 2014.

Luke stars in Kings victory

2013-05-11 19:07
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Kings captain Luke Watson led from the front, as he scored a brace of tries in the Kings' victory over the Highlanders.

SA voted top dream destination

2013-05-09 14:56

South Africa has beat six other destinations to the coveted accolade of becoming WAYN'S top dream destination for 2013.

 

CT gets extra Dave Matthews Band show

2013-06-18 10:29

Big Concerts has confirmed that a second Cape Town date has been added to the Dave Matthews Band tour to South Africa due to an overwhelming demand for tickets.

Durban participates in Blue Flag Programme

2013-06-14 11:38

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Kirstenbosch celebrates 100 years

2013-06-14 08:38

Cape Town's landmark botanical garden turns 100 in July. Watch to find out more about the garden's history and its centenary celebrations.

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SA scanner saves lives on Grey's Anatomy

2013-06-11 10:43

A scanning device designed, built, and distributed in South Africa was showcased on United States TV show Grey's Anatomy, The Star has reported.

Boks brush Italy aside

2013-06-08 19:01
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The Springboks have begun their international season with an emphatic win over Italy in their first game of the Incoming Series.

Dad reports racism at school

2013-06-07 15:53

Concerned dad takes a stand and reports racist school teacher.

Cape Town Tourism appoints new CEO

2013-06-06 12:28

After an extensive and competitive recruitment process, the new CEO of Cape Town Tourism has been announced.

Cable car and adventure theme park for KZN

2013-06-05 08:59

KwaZulu-Natal is edging closer to having its own cable car in the mountains and adventure theme park at the coast.

My debt review success story

2013-06-03 16:24

A Fin24 user tells how she picked herself up from a debt mess by going the debt review route and following strict fiscal discipline.

Rocking the Daisies wants naked rhino guy

2013-05-30 12:24

Rocking the Daisies has invited "naked rhino guy" Steve Newman to cycle to the festival this year in support of rhino conservation, in light of his recent ban from the Cape Argus Cycle Tour.

SA doctor gets Boston study award

2013-05-30 08:06

The Discovery Foundation has awarded the first MGH Award to a South African doctor, enabling her to advance her specialist skills in liver transplants and disease.

Redi Tlhabi's memoir coming to big screen

2013-05-27 14:27

A judge in the Sunday Times Alan Paton Awards for nonfiction was so blown away by Redi Tlhabi's book that he optioned the film rights – and resigned from the panel.

Sarb worries about SA economy

2013-05-23 16:09

Sarb governor Gill Marcus has expressed major concern over wage settlements that put pressure on the already deteriorating outlook for the economy.

Kirstenbosch wins gold at Flower Show

2013-05-21 11:26

South Africa has taken gold yet again at this year's Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show in London.

SA woman summits Everest

2013-05-20 09:35

An events planner from Johannesburg became the third South African woman to summit Mount Everest at the weekend.

Bulls power past Highlanders

2013-05-18 18:59
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The Bulls have powered their way past the Highlanders in their Super Rugby encounter at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

Karabus plane touches down in Cape Town

2013-05-17 12:00

The Emirates flight carrying SA doctor Cyril Karabus has touched down at Cape Town International Airport, as a large crowd waits to welcome him home.

Karabus finally on his way home

2013-05-17 07:25
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SA doctor Cyril Karabus has boarded a direct flight from Dubai to Cape Town and is expected to arrive home shortly before noon, after being detained in the UAE since August.

SA hotels target sex tourism

2013-05-16 09:48

South African hotels have committed to help protect children from sex tourism by being on the lookout for suspicious guests who try to check in with underage companions.

Aviation holds promise of 88 000 local jobs

2013-05-16 08:38

South African Airways will highlight how aviation can benefit the African continent and the pan African economy as a whole at the upcoming IATA annual general meeting.

SA breaks fastest film record

2013-05-13 14:45

It was a success all round for the South African cast, crew and producers of Shotgun Garfunkel, unofficially the fastest film ever made – from scriptwriting through to premiere in under 11 days.

Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory to open

2013-05-13 08:41

The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory is to become a space where visitors can actively engage with Nelson Mandela’s legacy.

Chinese tourists flock to SA

2013-05-13 08:21

Chinese investment is considered to be a key driving force behind the increased Chinese visitors to South Africa over the last year.

Responsible tourism valued at Indaba

2013-05-10 12:25

The City of Cape Town and Cape Town tourism will award a responsible tourism project R35 000 in support at Indaba 2013.

Skin graft patient Celiwe doing well

2013-05-09 12:52

A 5-year-old girl is recovering well at a hospital in Johannesburg after undergoing an advanced skin graft transplant operation last month, her doctor says.

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