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 | Al Baraka Bank unveils Vivere... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM For Bronwen Auret, chief quality assurance officer at the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa, 2025 was a year defined by confidence and renewal... Read |
 | FIONA BROOM Timeshare is not dead in South Africa. While old models may have been rigid, modern holiday ownership has evolved to meet changing traveller needs, offering flexibility, reliability, and lasting value for families... Read |
 | KARABO LEDWABA The Pretoria Magistrates’ Court has granted R100,000 bail to travel agent Premila Shunmugam (57), the owner of Silver Touch Events in Greenstone Hill, who is facing three counts of fraud amounting to R400,000... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CAPE TOWN TOURISM Janu-worry is real. It’s that moment when your wallet politely clears its throat after December’s festive spending... Read |
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 | TIM CORDON Global confidence in leadership is weakening at a pace few organisations can ignore. Only 19% of employees say they trust their company's leadership, and just 16% feel enthusiastic about the future... Read |
 | Hilton is expanding its African portfolio with three new DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in Togo, Morocco, and the Republic of Congo, marking its debut in Togo... Read |
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 | ATM 2026 will explore a $15tn leisure travel opportunity as Middle East tourism spending accelerates faster than most global markets... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY CAPE TOWN TOURISM December is well underway. While many South Africans are watching their budgets more carefully this year, they continue to find clever ways to enjoy the festive season... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CAPE TOWN TOURISM Cape Town has done it again. The city has claimed the Best City – Editor’s Choice (International Category) title at the Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards 2025... Read |
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 | The International Air Transport Association forecasts a $41bn profit for airlines in 2026, with record-high passenger numbers and load factors, even as supply chain and regulatory pressures persist... Read |
 | Airlink expands its fleet with the Embraer E195-E2, boosting domestic capacity and enhancing passenger comfort on high-demand routes across Southern Africa... Read |
 | Aeromexico tops the global airline charts, FlySafair leads in the Middle East & Africa, and Qatar Airways earns a Platinum Award for operational excellence... Read |
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 | The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources recently announced 2026's first fuel price drop... Read |
 | Beyond essential expenses like food and transport, school uniform costs continue to add significant pressure to family budgets... Read |
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