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South Africa Opens Doors to Syrian Tourists with New eTA Plans
South Africa opens doors to Syrian tourists with a Damascus seminar and plans to expand its electronic travel authorization system to speed up visa processing.
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South Africa Aims to Double Malaysian Tourism This Year
South Africa aims to double Malaysian tourism this year through visa facilitation, expanded flight links and targeted marketing to showcase safaris, cities and halal-ready services.
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Western Cape Tranquil Escapes: Newlands Forest, Kleinmond, Swellendam and Durbanville Rose Garden
Western Cape travel escapes offer peaceful retreats in Newlands Forest, Kleinmond, Swellendam and Durbanville Rose Garden, ideal for travellers seeking a restorative reset.
Visa Updates
Mozambique Joins Global e-Visa Push to Boost Tourism
Mozambique has launched a new e-Visa platform, joining Thailand, South Africa, Uzbekistan, Russia and Chile in adopting digital visa systems to simplify travel.
Statistics & Trends
U.S. Tourism Decline 2025: Drop in African Visitors
U.S. tourism decline accelerated in 2025, with visits from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Ethiopia, South Africa and dozens of other African countries falling by more than 10%.
Airline Updates
Harith General Partners to Acquire FlySafair in Major Ownership Move
The FlySafair acquisition by Harith General Partners will make the airline fully South African-owned and aims to preserve affordable domestic travel while supporting regional growth.
Airline Updates
ASL Aviation Holdings Sells FlySafair Stake to Harith General Partners
ASL Aviation Holdings has agreed to sell its FlySafair stake to Harith General Partners, a move that comes as the South African low-cost carrier broadens its fleet and route network.
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South Africa Joins Indonesia in Tourism Development Drive to Boost Air Connectivity
South Africa and Indonesia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen South Africa Indonesia tourism cooperation, prioritising air connectivity, joint marketing and inclusive, sustainable growth.
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Phinda Zuka Lodge refurbishment reopens &Beyond safari stay in South Africa
The Phinda Zuka Lodge refurbishment has brought &Beyond’s intimate safari lodge back into operation in South Africa, reopening on December 18, 2025 with redesigned suites and new family-focused features.