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South AfricaBMA processes over 72,000 travellers at Beitbridge during Easter period
South AfricaWC commuters spared fare increases amid looming fuel hike- South AfricaMinister says technology alone wont solve SA border corruptionSouth Africa’s Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber, has warned that the South Africa border corruption challenge cannot be solved by technology alone, following a high-profile visit to the Beitbridge Border Post. The minister, accompanied by Border Management Authority (BMA) commissioner Michael…March 24, 2026
- ZimbabweZimbabwe plane crash: New details on fatal Masvingo incidentA Zimbabwe plane crash on Sunday morning has left a pilot dead and his wife seriously injured after their aircraft went down in a mountainous area of Masvingo Province. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident, which occurred at around 11:00 in Nyoka Village, between Zaka and…March 19, 2026
- South AfricaSouth Africa Visa Reform Speeds Up Event TravelThe government of South Africa has introduced a new digital system aimed at speeding up visa applications for travellers attending major international events, in a move officials say will support tourism and economic growth. The Department of Home Affairs announced the launch of the Meetings…March 17, 2026
- ZimbabweAll Airbnb Hosts Ordered to Register by 28 FebThe Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has mandated that all Airbnb hosts and informal accommodation operators in the country register their properties by 28 February 2026 or face closure and possible prosecution. The directive, widely circulated on 18 February 2026, aims to formalise a previously…February 18, 2026
- AfricaAfrica Pushes New Tourism Visa and Biometric PlansSouth Africa has partnered with Zimbabwe and several other African nations to launch a sweeping initiative designed to revitalize tourism across the continent. The drive involves innovative visa reforms, streamlined entry procedures and the adoption of biometric technologies to facilitate easier…February 16, 2026
- South AfricaCOSATU backs move to tighten drunk-driving lawsThe Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has voiced support for Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s call to strengthen drunk-driving laws, saying tougher measures are needed to reduce deaths and injuries on South Africa’s roads. The labour federation said alcohol-related crashes…January 18, 2026
- BusinessHyundai Grand i10 fails global safety testThe top-selling Hyundai Grand i10 has raised serious safety concerns after receiving a zero-star rating for adult occupant protection in the Global New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP)'s #SaferCarsForAfrica initiative. While the vehicle achieved three stars for child protection, the Automobile…January 16, 2026
- South AfricaBeitbridge interception of minors triggers cross-border talksSouth Africa’s Border Management Authority (BMA) and the Department of Social Development (DSD) have intensified engagement with Zimbabwean authorities following the interception of undocumented minors at the Beitbridge border post. The children were intercepted during routine and intelligence-led…January 16, 2026
- USUS urges citizens to flee Venezuela amid rising security concernsThe United States has issued a stark warning urging its citizens to flee Venezuela amid reports that armed militias are actively searching for Americans and imposing serious security risks across the country. The alert comes against a backdrop of ongoing political turmoil following a controversial…January 11, 2026
- South AfricaWeBuyCars overhauls vehicle inspection processWeBuyCars has announced a significant change to how it assesses used vehicles, introducing an in-house vehicle inspection service and ending its long-standing use of Dekra Automotive condition reports at most of its outlets. The company has replaced Dekra’s reports with those produced by…January 9, 2026
- ZimbabweNew US visa bond requirement for ZimbabweansZimbabwean nationals will now be required to post a refundable visa bond of up to US$15,000 when applying for United States B1/B2 (business or tourism) visas, following a significant expansion of a US Department of State pilot programme. This rule will take effect from 21 January 2026 and applies…January 8, 2026
- USTrump expands travel ban to 39 countriesPresident Donald Trump has signed a proclamation expanding the US travel ban to include nationals from 39 countries, a significant increase from the previous list of 19, the White House said on Tuesday. Under the new order, seven additional countries are subject to a full travel ban: Laos, Sierra…December 17, 2025
- USUS halts immigration applications for nineteen nationsThe US has halted immigration applications for citizens from 19 nations, including Afghanistan, Yemen, Haiti, Venezuela, Sudan, and Somalia, according to a memorandum released on Tuesday. The pause affects green card and citizenship processing and is part of a broader effort to tighten migration…December 3, 2025
- South AfricaFuel Shortage Causes Major Disruptions at Cape Town AirportAir travellers in and out of Cape Town are facing significant disruptions this week as a fuel shortage at Cape Town International Airport affects both domestic and international flights. Airport authorities and industry representatives say the situation stems from supply constraints linked to an…November 19, 2025
- South AfricaFree State N8 crash death toll climbs to 11The Free State N8 crash death toll climbs to 11 following the death of another patient who had been receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at Pelonomi Hospital in Bloemfontein. Authorities confirmed that the patient succumbed to injuries on Monday, adding to the ten fatalities declared at…November 17, 2025
- South AfricaFlySafair and Cabin Crew Begin Mediation Process Over WagesJOHANNESBURG, 6 November 2025- Budget airline FlySafair and its cabin crew have begun a formal mediation process aimed at resolving a wage dispute that has caused tension between the company and the South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA). The move follows a breakdown in wage negotiations…November 6, 2025
- South AfricaGautrain, Rea Vaya Urge Motorists to Shift to Public TransportJOHANNESBURG, 24 October The Gautrain and the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system have jointly called on motorists in Johannesburg to move from private to public transport. The appeal forms part of a new campaign launched during Transport Month in Sandton, aimed at reducing congestion and…October 24, 2025
- South AfricaPresident Ramaphosa mourns victims of Zimbabwe bus crashJOHANNESBURG, South Africa- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sorrow following a deadly Zimbabwe bus crash that claimed more than 40 lives near Louis Trichardt in Limpopo Province. In an official statement released on Sunday, President Ramaphosa described the incident as a…October 13, 2025
- ZimbabweDelta bus to Zimbabwe Hijacked, leaving Two DeadJOHANNESBURG, South Africa- Two people have been killed after a Delta bus travelling from Johannesburg to Zimbabwe was hijacked early on Thursday, 9 October 2025. Police in South Africa say investigations are underway following the violent attack, which occurred shortly after the vehicle left…October 9, 2025
- South AfricaKZN Minibus Taxi Crash Injures 20 Learners Near ImpendleImpendle, South Africa- At least 20 learners suffered serious injuries when a minibus taxi plunged off the KwaKhetha bridge on the P127 road near Impendle in KwaZulu-Natal province. The accident occurred at 07:30 local time on September 15, 2025, after the vehicle veered off the road, marking the…September 15, 2025
- South AfricaGauteng MEC intensifies crackdown on unroadworthy vehiclesJOHANNESBURG, South Africa- Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has renewed her commitment to impound unroadworthy vehicles on the province’s roads, emphasizing public safety and compliance with regulations. The announcement follows ongoing enforcement operations targeting…September 3, 2025
- ZimbabweZimbabwe Bans Car Window Tinting to 'Enhance Road Safety'Zimbabwe’s government has introduced a nationwide ban on car window tinting, citing road safety and security concerns. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, aims to ensure better visibility for drivers and allow law enforcement to identify vehicle…September 2, 2025
- South AfricaTaxi strike leaves thousands stranded in EkurhuleniA taxi strike in Gauteng's Ekurhuleni region has left commuters stranded today, August 29, 2025, following tensions over vehicle impoundments. The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) halted operations in areas including Katlehong, Germiston, Benoni, Tembisa, and Vosloorus, causing…August 29, 2025
- ZimbabweAir Zimbabwe launches Harare-Mutare flights for tourism expoHARARE, Zimbabwe – The national carrier Air Zimbabwe has announced temporary daily flights connecting the capital with Mutare ahead of Zimbabwe's premier international tourism showcase scheduled for September 10-12. The 2025 edition marks the first time the expo will be hosted in Mutare…August 28, 2025
- CrimeKZN Vows Action Over Learner Driving School TransportThe KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department has pledged swift action following a video showing a learner driving a scholar transport vehicle in Pietermaritzburg. The footage, captured by concerned community members, revealed a pupil in school uniform operating a minibus taxi without a valid driver’s…August 12, 2025
- EntertainmentThailand Records 6.56% Drop in Foreign Tourists in 2025Thailand recorded a 6.56% decline in foreign tourist arrivals from January 1 to August 3, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The country welcomed approximately 19.57 million visitors during this period, with China being the largest source…August 5, 2025
- PoliticsTensions Rise at UK Immigration ProtestsMANCHESTER- Clashes broke out at anti-immigration protests across the UK on Saturday, with police making multiple arrests in Manchester and London. In Manchester, demonstrators calling for mass "remigration" gathered for a march organised by the far-right group Britain First. They were met by…August 3, 2025
- CrimeSouth Africa Introduces High-Security Immigration StampsThe Border Management Authority (BMA) in South Africa has introduced high-security immigration stamps to combat document fraud and strengthen border control, while reporting significant enforcement actions. BMA Commissioner Michael Masiapato announced these developments during the authority’s…August 3, 2025
