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Tourism travel: can South Africa benefit from the Middle East crisis?
Tourism travel shifts south as Middle East tensions disrupt routes. Can South Africa gain from changing demand?
TUESDAY, 14 APRIL 2026, 06:45

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Tourism travel shifts south as Middle East tensions disrupt routes. Can South Africa gain from changing demand?

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Training programmes helped Mulayo Serakoana operate a professional and sustainable business

South Africa
The Hawks have arrested suspects for R14m fraud scheme.

South Africa
Nxumalo is hoping that the prosecutions of those responsible will be quick.

South Africa
Modack, along with 14 co-accused, face more than 100 charges, including the 2020 murder of Kinnear.

South Africa
Families and opposition parties say full criminal accountability is essential to ensure justice.

World
The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.

World
Footage shows staff injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.

World
California Democrats were already fretting about the race due to troubling polls and low name recognition

World
After years of speculation, New York Times reporter John Carreyrou explains why he thinks he identified the true founder of Bitcoin.

Africa
The Democratic Alliance’s new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party’s support is too narrow.

Africa
The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

Africa
A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

Africa
UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.

Business
Crude prices jumped above $100 on Monday after talks failed between the two sides at the weekend.

Business
The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.

Business
With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

Business
Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.

Politics
The ConCourt announced recently it would deliver judgment in the Phala Phala matter within a month.

Politics
Zuma-Sambudla is on trial, facing charges of inciting violence and sedition linked to the unrest.

Politics
Elvis Chiwawa says they want NSAFAS funding to be extended to include all students.

Politics
The tour is expected to focus on jobs, service delivery and community safety.
Sport
The mighty Kaizer Chiefs have a second match in three days. It is trip to Polokwane to face Magesi FC in the Betway Premiership at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Sport
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Sport
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says they were “brave” as they beat Manchester United 2-1 for their first league win at Old Trafford since 1981.

Sport
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says Lisandro Martinez’s red card for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair was a “shocking decision” during a 2-1 defeat by Leeds United.
Education
The government has accused Harvard of harboring antisemitism. Harvard says it prevailed in a similar case last year, and wants the lawsuit moved to the judge who ruled in its favor.
Education
[Nile Post] The International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) International Peace Support Operations Training Centre on Saturday received a distinguished delegation from the United States Army War College US Army War College as part of an official study tour aimed at enhancing professional exchange and deepening collaboration in peace support operations.
Education
[Namibian] Now that we have celebrated our independence, it is time we rethink the use of Afrikaans in our schools. Namibia’s independence in 1990 marked the end of direct political control by the then minority white apartheid South Africa. Nevertheless, the legacy of colonialism continues to shape many aspects of our society.
Education
[Namibian] In Namibia, discussions about economic growth often revolve around sectors such as mining, agriculture, fishing and manufacturing.

Lifestyle
Despite Elon Musk’s frequent criticism of South Africa, his father Errol -who lives in Langebaan – has heaped praise on his country.

Lifestyle
Cape Town woman Juliette Bryant – who survived an ordeal by convicted sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein – has sent a message to Melania Trump.

Lifestyle
South African actress and author Ayanda Borotho dedicated a beautifully written ode to her ancestry on Instagram.

Lifestyle
Beloved South African snack brand Simba has launched a revamped version of its popular potato flavoured chips.

Entertainment
A forensic investigation has uncovered irregular payments and an unlawful contract extension at Tswaing municipality.

Entertainment
Think Karoo and it’s sheep or scrub, maybe Gayton McKenzie. But not tequila. Yet, Mzansi’s own, Inzalo, is being grown and distilled there.

Entertainment
“I think we can use it as motivation, but there is a fine line as well between being positive and it being an Achilles heel in the lead-up to the game.”

Entertainment
The explosives were hiddeen in a concealed compartment.

Science/Tech
Amid growing evidence of fungi’s key role in ecosystems and storing carbon, mycologists seek greater recognition of the need to preserve ‘funga’ as much as flora and fauna
Madagascar has long been celebrated for its remarkable wildlife, with the vast majority of its species – from ring-tailed lemurs to certain species of baobab trees – found nowhere else on the planet. But when discussing...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: AI experts and the public’s opinion on the technology are increasingly diverging, according to Stanford University’s annual report on the AI industry, which was released Monday. In particular, the report noted a growing trend of anxiety around AI and, in the U.S., concerns about how the technology will impact key societal areas, such as jobs,...

Science/Tech
Rassie van der Dussen has officially retired from international cricket after a remarkable and consistent career across formats. The experienced batter confirmed his decision through an emotional statement shared with fans and the wider cricketing community. His announcement came on April 2 via social media, where he reflected deeply on representing South Africa (7.51) at […]

Science/Tech
SINGAPORE – HashDT, the B2B stablecoin banking platform, is gaining traction across exchanges, fintechs, neobanks, and digital asset platforms in Singapore and Canada. Since its global launch in December, the company has onboarded 10 enterprise partners and expanded its platform with AI-powered onboarding, native MCP integration, Card issuance, yield-bearing accounts, global payouts, and...

Motoring
Brand has promised “exciting developments”, of which no details are currently known.
Motoring

Motoring
Mahindra confirmed to TopAuto that a new bakkie is in the pipeline for South Africa.

Motoring
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition is planning to build a new international airport and smart city in South Africa.

Health
Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.

Health
NHS figures for England suggest a small increase in admissions and experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame.

Health
Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as “Mr”.
Health
A psychologist, she urged patients to confront the things that frightened them, revolutionizing her field’s approach to post-traumatic stress disorder.