Tired of waiting at the baggage carousel? Blame it on the shape of your bag. OR Tambo International Airport, as of Monday 25th March, implemented new rules which state that bags must follow the following criteria in order to be checked in: * Only regular-shaped bags will be allowed at check-in counters; * This means..
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Check out these new baggage rules that will be enforced at OR Tambo Airport:- Here’s what you need to know
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Weekend travel information for 5 April 2019
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Here is our weekly travel update to help you get around London this weekend, 10 and 11 November, 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, but please check if any of the following affect you.
London Underground
Central line
From 01:20 on Saturday 6 until Sunday 7 April, there will be no service between Bethnal Green to Loughton and Woodford via Hainault. This includes Friday Night Tube. This is due to track replacement work. Rail replacement buses will run.
London Overground
There will be a reduced service from Gospel Oak to Barking until further notice. This is due to a lack of available trains. On Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 April, trains will run about every 30 minutes.
From Monday 8 until Thursday 11 April, there will be no service between Hackney Downs and Chingford after 22:30. This is d
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Some White South Africans are starting to feel unsafe and can’t find work and they are now emigrating: These are the 10 biggest factors driving South Africans abroad
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Recently-released data on emigration from South Africa shows that an alarming number of citizens are considering packing up and moving abroad. Afrobarometer has released a trove of emigration data concerning South Africa and the rest of the continent, and it’s turned up some eye-catching results. Almost half of those surveyed in Mzansi have considered living..
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Here we go again with the Winnie Mandela case to paste her name on everything: First their were two now there are four places that could be renamed after her this year
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One of the ‘greatest freedom fighters’ of our existence passed away a year ago today (2/4/2018) and plans to fully honour Winnie Mandela’s legacy are in the pipeline. A year on from Winnie Mandela’s death, the tributes have been pouring in for one of the most iconic struggle heroes in South Africa’s history. Ma’ Winnie..
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Mr. Former ANC minister Ronnie Kasrils just can’t leave the political scene and put his nose in where it doesn’t belong – “Valid criticism of Israel is not antisemitic”
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Former ANC Minister Ronnie Kasrils has penned an explosive opinion piece for The Guardian, comparing the current Israeli regime to that of South Africa’s apartheid in the 21st century. Their treatment of Palestinian citizens in Gaza has received widespread condemnation, and the situation is under the microscope as elections loom. Ronnie Kasrils compares Israel to..
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Three South African cities named amongst “the most violent in the world” and this has a great impact on our tourism
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The Mexican Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice have published their annual report on the most violent cities in the world. It’s not an easy read. This isn’t the news we were hoping to hear this week. But unfortunately, three cities in South Africa have been included on the top 50 list of “the..
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Cape Town to Johannesburg flight times may get longer, thanks to the SKA (Square Kilometre Array) telescope
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A scientific star-gazing project in the Northern Cape may soon add to both the duration and price of your flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Aviation officials have refused to rule out claims that the travel time between Cape Town and Johannesburg could soon be extended, due to developments with the Square Kilometre Array (SKA)..
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South Africa’s Tourism:- The question that remains is, how will South Africa’s tourism fare in 2019?
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South African tourism still leads as Africa’s leading destination but lately, it’s growth has seen a notable decline and this was more visible in the sector’s performance in 2018. As reported by Tourism Update, the country, in 2018, saw a 1.9% decline in its tourism economy. South African tourism has a new challenger. Furthermore, the..
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Think twice:- SAA warns passengers travelling to US of additional carriage restrictions
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Think twice before you pack liquids, aerosols, and gels for your next trip to Trump Town. South African Airways (SAA) has advised its customers of additional restrictions for passengers on the carriage of liquids when traveling to the United States. “In terms of the United States’ Transportation Security Administration (TSA), there will be additional security..
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South African scientist Dr Jackie King wins Stockholm Water Prize:- #WorldWaterDay
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Dr. Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ King is the first African scientist to ever win the ‘Nobel Prize for Water’, also known as the Stockholm Water Prize. South Africa’s Dr. Jackie King has been named as the Stockholm Water Prize Laureate for her groundbreaking contributions to global river management. Her work has provided tools to decision makers allowing..
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