
New international flight launching in South Africa this year
South African Airways is launching a new international flight, even if it’s shorter than a flight from Joburg to Cape Town.
THURSDAY, 11 DECEMBER 2025, 17:20

South African Airways is launching a new international flight, even if it’s shorter than a flight from Joburg to Cape Town.

The Department of Basic Education has dismissed new fake reports doing the rounds claiming that the 2025 school calendar has been changed to give learners an “extended September break”.

Meat prices in South Africa continue to be elevated, and while economists expect inflation to cool for the last few months of the year, don’t expect prices to reverse any time soon.

Over 95,000 South Africans now live in this country, making it one of the most popular destinations for those leaving the country.

Crime remains one of South Africa’s largest problems, but many choose not to report incidents of crime to the police.

People visiting Cape Town are being warned that syndicates are targeting people travelling to Cape Town International Airport.

FlySafair has expanded its network and announced the launch of two new routes in South Africa.

The latest employment statistics published by Stats SA show that domestic worker jobs in the country continue to decline as workers face increasing financial stress.

Despite being one of the best private schools in South Africa, King David Victory Park is closing its doors.

South Africans are increasingly moving away from traditional private and public schools, with alternatives gaining ground.

John Hume, the South African who bred the world’s biggest rhino herd, has been arrested on charges of smuggling their horns.

Domestic workers in South Africa are following other professions and looking overseas for better prospects.

The ShanghaiRanking Consultancy has published its 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities, highlighting the top 1,000 universities in the world—including eight from South Africa.

The Trump administration has expanded its visa and travel bans, but South Africa has been excluded, for now.

International hotel chain, OKU Hotels, has bought a Cape Town icon that has fallen on hard times.

EThekwini City Manager Musa Mbhele says the metro is expected to see four or five new developments worth about R80 billion launch over the next few years.

A new international airport in the Western Cape is a step closer to becoming reality.

South African consumers looking to host a braai will be taking a big hit to their budgets, with prices for core ingredients shooting up significantly over the last year.

Greek-South African human rights lawyer George Bizos is the man behind one of South Africa’s top-performing private schools.

Stats SA’s latest population estimates show a marked increase in the number of South Africans expected to emigrate by next year.

BusinessTech’s food basket comparison shows the cheapest retailer for basic groceries in July 2025.