South African expats in New Zealand react to Christchurch terror attack, do you really know the Islam Religion?

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South Africans at home and in New Zealand expressed shock and outrage at the horrific attacks on two mosques in Christchurch which left 49 people dead and scores injured. New Zealand police confirmed three men and a woman were taken into custody in connection with the attacks. One of the men, in his late twenties,..
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The UK Government announces that they are now reforming the Immigration route

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In its latest Statement of changes, published on 7 March 2019, the UK Government has made it very clear that it is moving away from the Points-Based Immigration system (PBS). Both the Tier 1 Entrepreneur and Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur route are falling away shortly. These routes will be replaced with an Innovator and Start-up..
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Weekend travel information for 15 March 2019

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Here is our weekly travel update to help you get around London this weekend, 16 and 17 March, and the following week.

Most of the network will be open with services running as normal so you’ll be able to get wherever you need to go. Please check if any of the following affect you.

London Underground

Circle line
On Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 March, there will be no service between Paddington and Hammersmith. This is due to line modernization work. Use alternative Tube and local bus routes.

Hammersmith & City line
On Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 March, there will be no service between Paddington and Hammersmith. This is due to line modernization work. Use alternative Tube and local bus routes.

London Overground
Tonight, Thursday 14 March, there will be no service between Hackney Downs and Enfield Town / Cheshunt (via Seven Sisters) after 2
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SA nasionale fietsryspan neem deel aan die 14de Afrika padkampioenskappe in Ethiopië

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SA nasionale fietsryspan neem deel aan die 14de Afrika padkampioenskappe in Ethiopië

Hoewel enkele groot name ontbreek, is meeste van die uitblinkers van die afgelope Suid-Afrikaanse kampioenskappe in die nasionale fietsryspan wat in Afrika se padkampioenskappe in Ethiopië deelneem. ’n Woordvoerder van Fietsry Suid-Afrika het bevestig dat sterre soos Daryl Impey (Mitchelton-Scott), Louis Meintjes (Dimension Data) en Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio (CCC-Liv) is onder meer weens hulle spanverpligtinge nie..
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How many overseas voters will take part, and where they’re voting from for the 2019 Elections

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A record number of overseas voters have applied to vote in the 2019 Elections. Here’s where they are all from, with some surprises thrown in. The 2019 Elections are just around the corner, and the thrill of the democratic process is gripping South Africa. But you don’t have to be in this country to make..
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To travel these days you are confronted with Fright or Flight? These are the least safe airlines in the world

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If you find yourself on one of these airlines, we wouldn’t advise you to buckle up before takeoff. We’d instead ask you to remove your seatbelt, and make a dash for the exit. The safety standards of all operating airlines have come into sharp focus this week, following the death of 157 passengers and crew..
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Following the deadly Ethiopian Airlines crash China grounds all its Boeing 737 Max 8 planes

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China’s Aviation Authority said on Monday morning local time that it has issued a notice to ground all Boeing 737 Max 8 planes used by domestic airlines in response to the recent Ethiopian Airlines crash which killed 157 people. The Ethiopian Airlines crash occurred six minutes after takeoff on Sunday aboard a Boeing 737 Max..
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ANC government welcomes foreign nationals in SA and will give them support in getting legal documentation – migrants are flooding SA, taking away job opportunities and exploiting health-care system and the ANC-regime welcomes it

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ANC government welcomes foreign nationals in SA and will give them support in getting legal documentation - migrants are flooding SA, taking away job opportunities and exploiting health-care system

Committed to ensuring that foreign nationals received support– “We welcome everyone to come through the front door.” The African National Congress (ANC) says it will deal decisively with illegal and undocumented immigrants in the country. The party’s security cluster said this on Sunday in a briefing at Luthuli House on security and stability. But it..
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Do you have any travel plans for this year, well here’s the six best budget travel destinations to explore in 2019

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If you’re looking for a few fresh travel destination ideas without breaking the bank, then you’ve come to the right place. While reading through this posting keep in mind rates are bound to change, so have a peek at our affordable flights and hotel accommodation links at the top of this page. Often times the..
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Experts says that the South African tourism projections for 2019 paint a bleak picture

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South Africa has been through a lot, from the water crisis in Cape Town to the political tension leading up to the elections. According to Martin Wiest, CEO of Tourvest Destination Management, we can expect a “decline in passenger numbers to South Africa and Namibia” during 2019. He told the Daily Southern and East African..
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