On Saturday the 29th of August 2026, South Africa’s Springboks faced off against New Zealand’s All Blacks in the second test of the four-match “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” series. The match opening at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium drew international attention last week. Let’s skip to the chase: South Africa won 33-26. But that’s not what made…
Airlink has withdrawn its application to fly a third formation flypast over a South Africa versus New Zealand…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau3 Sept
Emirates is introducing a new collection of exceptional Champagnes and fine wines across its global network over the coming months, offering customers in every cabin a taste of one of the world’s most extensive airline wine cellars. From Dom Pérignon Vintage 2017 and Château Mouton Rothschild 2003 in First Class, to Emirates’ first English sparkling wine, Wiston Estate Brut NV, in Premium Economy, the latest selection spans some of the most celebrated vineyards of France, Australia, Chile, South Africa and the UK.
South African artist Puleng Mongale explores how her childhood church still connects her to the women of her family, not through religion but shared history and memory This image, called Holy Gang, combines an image of a church in my mother’s home town, Fateng-tse-Ntsho, in Free State province, South Africa, with self-portraits of me, multiplied to form a group of women. Although at first glance the women are moving towards the church, it is not the final destination. Positioned higher, beyond the church, is what appears to be a rising sun. For me, the sun represents a place where I can meet and be with my ancestors beyond religious limitations, even though they were members of the church and I am not. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Puleng Mongale2 Sept
South Africa's potential investment-grade return could unlock significant capital inflows, boosting economic growth and market confidence.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team1 Sept
Two Airlink Embraer E-Jets performed a low formation flypast over DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, prompting…
AeroTime•Gabriele Petrauskaite31 Aug
It's not uncommon to see flyovers at major sporting events, and they can be pretty spectacular to watch. However, a flyover that happened in South Africa yesterday was maybe a little too impressive, to the point that it potentially put a lot of lives at risk. I'm curious what an investigation reveals into who authorized this, and if the plan was actually followed.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig30 Aug
Some passengers on an ultra long haul United Airlines flight from South Africa to the United States got a little more communication from the pilots than they were expecting, as one pilot reportedly transmitted over the PA what ”f**king morons” the flight attendants are. Thanks to PYOK for flagging this.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig20 Aug
Solenta Aviation is adding a fifth large-cargo-door ATR 72-500 freighter to its fleet as part of its regional freighter capacity expansion for DHL. The 2006-vintage ATR 72-500F (734), which was ferried to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire (ABJ), from Kelowna, British Columbia (YLW), over the weekend via Toulouse (TLS), had been part of South Africa-based Solenta’s passenger […]
Rising fuel costs in South Africa could strain the economy, impacting consumers and industries, amid global oil market volatility.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez18 Aug
On August 15, 2026, Angola’s flag carrier TAAG Angola Airlines shared some details about a rather unusual cargo…
AeroTime•Miquel Ros17 Aug
South Africa's OTC derivatives reform could enhance financial stability and align with global standards, but infrastructure challenges loom.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Aug
TAAG Angola Airlines has successfully completed a specialized live animal transport operation, carrying two adult lions weighing approximately 200 kilograms each from Johannesburg, South Africa, to Lagos, Nigeria, via Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ) in Luanda.
The deaths of a Bulawayo mother and her daughters spark calls for an urgent action on gender-based violence The three white coffins were draped in white lace and topped with small sprays of flowers. The mourners who filled a Bulawayo church last week to pay their respects to Zandile Tshuma and her daughters, Natalie, 15, and Nala, five, had not engaged in the usual tradition of first viewing the dead at their home: the bodies of this family had travelled all the way from England to reach their final resting place at Luveve cemetery on the edge of Zimbabwe’s second city, in Matabeleland. While the deaths attracted few news reports in the UK, in Zimbabwe and South Africa, the tragic case has reignited concern over the region’s high rates of femicide . Many commentators on TV and social media expressed shock that a well-educated woman with a successful career abroad seemed as vulnerable to familial violence as a poorer woman in a southern African township. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Tendai Marima in Bulawayo14 AugEmirates and South African Airways (SAA) have announced plans to expand their codeshare partnership. This will allow access to nine cities and demonstrates a shared agreement between the two airlines. Due to the expanded partnership, customers can travel to more destinations across South Africa with more flight connectivity. How the codeshare partnership between Emirates and […]
Travel Radar•Nibras Malik8 AugEmirates and South African Airways (SAA) have expanded their long-standing partnership with the launch of a reciprocal codeshare agreement, adding nine new destinations across South Africa and neighbouring countries. The expanded agreement allows Emirates to place its flight code on SAA-operated services for the first time, significantly extending the Dubai-based carrier’s reach across southern and […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban5 Aug
Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) today announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership, enabling access to nine cities and establishing the start of a reciprocal codeshare agreement between both carriers. The expanded partnership opens more destinations across central and southern Africa, simplifying connectivity for customers. Since launching their codeshare agreement, Emirates and SAA have operated on a unilateral basis, with SAA placing its code on Emirates-operated flights between Dubai and Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, as well as interline access to 68 Emirates destinations worldwide via Dubai. With regulatory approvals secured, the new agreement will see Emirates place its code on SAA-operated flights, extending its network deeper into South Africa and neighbouring countries.
Does the new draft crypto manual from South Africa indicate more stringent capital controls?
AMBCrypto•Ishika Kumari4 Aug
South Africa has proposed new rules requiring cross-border crypto transfers to pass through authorized providers and be reported to the central bank, expanding the country’s effort to bring digital assets under its financial control framework. According to local media, South…
South Africa's draft crypto rules could enhance regulatory clarity, align with global standards, and bolster economic stability and compliance.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team3 Aug