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Cape Town Sets Sail on Superyacht Opportunities
Newspaper
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August 18, 2025
Cape Town is fast becoming a rising hub for the global superyacht industry — and with it comes a wave of opportunities for local jobs, skills, and tourism. The city’s natural beauty, world-class harbour, and ship repair infrastructure are drawing...
Cape Town spaza shops shut as extortion demands rise
Cape Town ETC
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August 18, 2025
Foreign spaza shop owners in Cape Town’s townships say they are being forced to close their doors as extortion demands rise. More than 30 shops in Khayelitsha and Makhaza have already shut down after criminals allegedly increased monthly...
Imameleng Mothebe: Transforming South Africa's food trade landscape
IOL
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Imameleng Mothebe, CEO of the Association of Meat Importers and Exporters, says her career in the food value chain is far from glamorous but deeply impactful. From developing South Africa’s soybean value chain strategy while in government to now...
Eltham brothers' Cape Town challenge for ‘full of life’ mum struck by rare dementia
News Shopper
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August 18, 2025
Sonny Butler, 28, and his younger brother Oscar, 22, will take on the Cape Town Marathon in May 2026 to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Their mum, Tracey, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) last year at just 56-years-old -...
New toll plaza coming for one of South Africa’s busiest roads
The South African
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August 18, 2025
The Department of Transport has published a proposal for the construction of a new toll plaza at the Beitbridge Border Post, South Africa’s busiest land border crossing into Zimbabwe. The proposed development, now open for public comment until 19...
New Must-Visit Restaurants In Cape Town For 2025
The Maravi Post
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August 18, 2025
Cape Town’s restaurant scene is constantly evolving, with new eateries and foodie attractions making bold statements through their innovative cuisines, striking interiors, and unique experiences. Explore Cape Town’s hottest new restaurants: Marble...
ODI time as Australia, South Africa switch gears in Cairns
cricbuzz
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SOUTH AFRICA TOUR OF AUSTRALIA, 2025 Labuschagne will feature in his first international game since being left out of the Test side in the Caribbean. © Getty Australia beat South Africa twice across two different codes and across two different...
Tragic loss: Cape Town law enforcement officer dies in vehicle accident
IOL
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August 18, 2025
The City of Cape Town’s enforcement agencies are mourning the death of one of their own, who tragically lost his life in an accident on Sunday. The officer, was attached to the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) unit and was stationed in...
Cape Town journalists protest against Israel for killing Palestinian reporters
African Insider
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August 18, 2025
Protesters, many of them journalists, marched in Sea Point on Sunday to protest against Israel’s killing of journalists in Gaza. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks Hundreds of people, including many journalists, marched on the Sea Point Promenade in Cape...
South African Beaufort hits brilliant century for Three Bridges, Ifield beat Haywards Heath
Sussex World
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August 18, 2025
South African Luke Beaufort hit a sensational 165 not out as Three Bridges beat East Grinstead by 28 runs. Beaufort’s innings culminated in a crazy final over where 36 runs were scored off former Sussex bowler Lewis Hatchett, which included four...
Priscilla Nkoane: how a Bloemfontein girl became Durban's go-to travel and lifestyle influencer
IOL
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In the heart of Durban, 26-year-old Priscilla Nkoane is carving a niche as a prominent lifestyle and travel content creator. Originally from Bloemfontein, this dynamic Pedi woman uses her platform to celebrate the beauty found in everyday moments....
AI in Travel Planning Gains Trust Despite Risks, Kaspersky Survey Finds
I Africa
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August 18, 2025
According to Kaspersky’s recent global survey less than a third (28%) of respondents trust AI to plan trips, however 96% of those that do are satisfied with this experience with 84% planning to use it in the future. In recent years, artificial...
7 prehistoric UNESCO World Heritage Sites to add to your travel bucket list
The Times of India
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August 18, 2025
UNESCO World Heritage Sites are designated for their cultural, historical, or natural significance, and some of the oldest sites date back thousands or even millions of years due to their archaeological, geological, or ecological value. Below is a...
U.S. tightens visa rules for Nigerian travelers with mandatory social media disclosure
Business Insider Africa
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August 18, 2025
This new measure, which extends across most non-immigrant visa categories, reflects Washington’s growing emphasis on digital footprint checks as a tool for national security and immigration vetting. According to the disclosure on the UN mission’s...
Four Nigerians killed in Libya, South Africa
Business Day
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August 18, 2025
Two Nigerians have died in Libya under circumstances suspected to be linked to poisoning, while two others were brutally shot dead in South Africa. In Libya, the deceased, identified only as Collins and Osas, were reported to have passed away in...
Travelling in AKA's footsteps: Lynne Forbes' healing journey to remember her son
Daily News
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August 18, 2025
Travelling can provide solace and clarity for those grappling with the weight of grief. For Lynne Forbes, the mother of late South African rap icon Kiernan "AKA" Forbes, her recent journey to the Northern Cape was more than just a trip; it was a...
Elevate your travel business with Harvey World Travel
The Small Business Site
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August 18, 2025
Article provided by Harvey World Travel You know the travel business inside and out. You expend endless energy providing exceptional customer service while balancing the need for financial stability alongside securing the best travel rates and...
Tourist mauled by shark while spearfishing in the Bahamas
Chronicle Live
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August 18, 2025
Paige Ingram Multimedia Journalist and Peter Rubinstein 09:12, 18 Aug 2025 A holidaymaker was rushed to a US hospital on Sunday after he was brutally attacked by a shark while spearfishing in the Bahamas, say authorities. The 63 year old American...
Tourist airlifted to hospital after being mauled by shark while spearfishing in Bahamas
The Mirror
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August 18, 2025
A holidaymaker was airlifted to a US hospital on Sunday after he was savagely attacked by a shark while spearfishing in the Bahamas, according to authorities. The 63 year old tourist from America was attacked shortly after 1pm local time near Big...
Tourism industry calls for action to end leadership crisis in SA Tourism board
IOL
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Tourism organisations have voiced serious concerns over recent upheavals within the board of South African Tourism (SA Tourism) and the potential impact this might have in marketing the country as a tourist destination. This comes after the SA...