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Passports from countries ranked among the world's most powerful in the 2026 Henley Passport Index.
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World’s most powerful passports in 2026

Singapore has retained its position as the world’s most powerful passport, offering its citizens visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 192 destinations, according to...

Thailand has cut visa-free stays back to 30 days while Bali tightens immigration rules and keeps its visa-free entry for South Africans.
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Thailand and Bali tighten travel rules for South Africans in 2026

South Africans planning trips to Thailand and Bali face major travel rule changes in 2026, with new visa restrictions, stricter immigration checks and...

Airlink will launch the first-ever direct Cape Town to Zanzibar flights in October 2026 using new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.
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Airlink launches direct Cape Town to Zanzibar route

Travelling from Cape Town to the tropical shores of Zanzibar is about to become far easier. Airlink has officially announced the launch of...

A Qantas flight from Melbourne to Dallas was diverted to Tahiti after a passenger allegedly bit a crew member during a violent outburst.
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Qantas flight diverted after passenger allegedly bites crew member

A Qantas flight travelling from Melbourne to Dallas was forced to divert to Papeete after a passenger allegedly became violent mid-flight and bit...

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 hit by fuel surcharges, slower sales and data exposure concerns

FlySafair’s highly anticipated 12th birthday sale generated massive online traffic on 6 May 2026, but this year’s promotion unfolded differently from previous years....

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...

Fire at Lower Sabie in Kruger National Park damages shop and restaurant. No injuries reported. Latest update here.
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Kruger National Park Fire: Lower Sabie Facilities Closed After Blaze

A fire broke out at Lower Sabie Rest Camp on Tuesday morning, affecting key visitor facilities inside Kruger National Park. The blaze was...

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