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FlySafair’s 12th birthday sale generated huge demand, but fuel surcharges and a temporary data exposure issue impacted the promotion.
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FlySafair’s R12 Birthday Sale goes live as travellers rush to book flights

FlySafair’s highly anticipated Birthday Sale is officially live, with thousands of South Africans flooding online in hopes of securing discounted domestic flights from...

SAWS issues Orange Level 8 warning for flooding in the Garden Route. See affected areas and what to expect.
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Western Cape weather warning: Orange Level 8 alert for flooding in Garden Route

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a high-impact weather warning for the Western Cape, with an Orange Level 8 alert for...

Fuel prices are now live. Learn how to reduce fuel use and cut monthly costs in South Africa.
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Fuel price May 2026: 10 ways to save fuel now

South Africa’s fuel price increase came into effect on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, with sharp hikes across petrol, diesel and LPG now hitting...

Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. Here is what we know so far.
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Three dead after suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has left three people dead and several others ill, according to BBC News. The incident...

Fuel prices surge in South Africa with diesel above R31 and petrol rising as oil stays above $100.
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Fuel Price May 2026: Here’s What You’ll Likely Pay

South Africa’s fuel price for May 2026 is likely to increase, even after government extended temporary relief measures to cushion the impact. The...

SAWS issues Level 6 warning for severe thunderstorms in Free State, North West and Northern Cape.
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Severe Weather Warning Issued for South Africa as Level 6 Storms Hit Interior

The South African Weather Service has issued a high-impact weather alert for Thursday, 30 April 2026, as a cut-off low pressure system moves...

South Africa takes top two spots in global beach rankings for 2026. See which beaches made the list.
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South Africa Has the World’s No.1 and No.2 Beaches in 2026

South Africa has taken the top two spots in a global ranking of the world’s most popular beaches, placing the country ahead of...

South Africa Freedom Day explained. Learn what April 27 means, the 1994 elections and why the day matters in 2026.
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South Africa Freedom Day: What April 27 Means in 2026

South Africa marks Freedom Day on April 27 each year, commemorating the country’s first democratic elections in 1994. The day represents the end...

Weather warning issued for South Africa as storms hit inland and a cold front reaches the Western Cape this weekend.
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South Africa Weather Warning: Thunderstorms and Cold Front This Weekend

A weather warning has been issued across South Africa, with severe thunderstorms expected inland and a strong cold front set to hit the...

Highly toxic puffer fish have washed ashore at Muizenberg and Camps Bay. Authorities warn the public to keep pets away.
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Toxic puffer fish wash ashore in Cape Town as officials issue warning

Beachgoers in Cape Town are being urged to stay alert after highly toxic puffer fish washed up along parts of the coastline. The...

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