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Cape Town
lifestyle

Good news for Cape Town: Visitors flooding back to Mother City

Cape Town
Lifestyle

Cape Town is Africa’s jewel! But THIS city hosts the best events

Fuel shedding airport
News

‘Fuel shedding’ at major SA airport could spark mass flight delays

Cape Town
Lifestyle

Good news for Cape Town: Visitors flooding back to Mother City

Cape Town
Lifestyle

Cape Town is Africa’s jewel! But THIS city hosts the best events

Fuel shedding airport
News

‘Fuel shedding’ at major SA airport could spark mass flight delays

Watch Cape Town flights to continue video
News

WATCH | Cape Town flights to continue despite fuel saga [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga28-09-2022 15:35

Need your news quickly? Watch daily News in a minute videos from The South African YouTube page for all that you really need to know!

Cape Town International Airport
News

Cape Town flights to continue despite fuel shortage crisis – UPDATE

By Garrin Lambley28-09-2022 12:24

Cape Town flights are arriving and departing as scheduled, despite a fuel shortage at South Africa’s second-largest airport.

Watch Cape Town International Airport now running out of fuel video
News

WATCH | Cape Town International Airport out of fuel? [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga26-09-2022 15:59

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Cape Town International Airport fuel
News

Is Cape Town International Airport now running out of fuel?

By Tom Head26-09-2022 15:01

On Monday, Cape Town International Airport was forced to issue an alert regarding its fuel supplies – we’ve got the details here.

Cape Town International Airport
News

Cape Town International scoops three prestigious World Airport Awards

By Nokwanda Ncwane18-06-2022 09:36

The Cape Town International was voted the best in Africa for the 7th time in a row at the World Airport Awards.

Cape Town International Airport Awards
Africa News

Five SA airports ranked amongst the top 10 best in Africa

By Nokwanda Ncwane25-03-2022 09:07

Five SA airports were ranked amongst the top 10 best in Africa with Cape Town International leading the way.

comair British Airways plane door Cape Town
News

‘A bizarre incident’: Door ripped off British Airways plane in Cape Town

By Tom Head27-01-2022 05:07

A scarcely-believable calamity played out at Cape Town International Airport on Wednesday – after a British Airways plane lost its door…

toy snake
Travel

These things won’t fly: Even toy snakes and balloons are grounded in SA

By Naledi de Wee22-09-2021 17:25

Toy snakes, water polo balls and balloons are just a few of the 22 unusual items that are not allowed on board a local aircraft.

Cape independence Afriforum
Lifestyle

Instagram-worthy: Cape Town has the bluest sky in Africa [photos]

By Erene Roux06-09-2021 11:05

Data scientists set out to discover which cities around the world have the bluest sky when Cape Town took the number one spot in Africa.

ACSA Dark days for SA airports
Travel

Passing with flying colours: Top three African airports are in SA

By Lorne Philpot13-08-2021 18:33

South Africa’s three largest airports have clinched the top three positions for best airports in Africa in the 2021 Skytrax World Airport Awards.

Aviation update: Lufthansa ups
Travel

Aviation update: Lufthansa ups flights to SA and offers tempting fares

By Lorne Philpot18-03-2021 17:35

There’s finally some light at the end the tunnel for travellers as Lufthansa resumes direct flights to Cape Town, among other promising news.

Mother City’s ‘Lanseria’: New
Travel

Mother City’s ‘Lanseria’: New airport in the pipeline for Cape Town

By Lorne Philpot09-03-2021 12:17

Plans for a privately-owned airport for Cape Town have been unveiled by its new billionaire owner, who promises a world-class aviation hub.

Boeing 767 bound for Cape Town
Travel

Boeing 767 bound for Cape Town takes off from Antarctica [watch]

By Lorne Philpot03-03-2021 11:21

Icelandair made an unusual, ultra-long distance pickup from Dronning Maud Land in Antarctica this week, taking off from a glacial ice runway.

Portuguese national carrier
Travel

Direct flights from Cape Town to Lisbon to take off in November

By Lorne Philpot19-02-2021 11:45

TAP Air Portugal is launching flights between Lisbon and Cape Town after an absence from South Africa for some years.

Visitor vision: Cape Town push
Travel

Visitor vision: Cape Town pushing hard for more airlines and tourists

By Lorne Philpot19-02-2021 10:14

The Mother City is on a drive to ramp up its tourist economy by attracting more airlines to Cape Town International Airport.

rapid test covid-19
Travel

Dis-Chem sets up COVID-19 testing facilities at SA’s busiest airports

By Lorne Philpot17-02-2021 10:31

COVID-19 test requirements for all passengers on international flights have prompted a need for additional testing at SA’s two main airports.

Plans to turn Queen Victoria S
Lifestyle

Plans to turn Queen Victoria Street into a one-way street released

By Erene Roux15-02-2021 13:13

The City of Cape Town recently announced their plans to turn Queen Victoria Street in the CBD into a one-way street.

SANParks
News

SANParks helicopter damaged, pilot injured after takeoff at CT airport

By Andrea Chothia02-01-2021 17:27

SANParks said the pilot who was flying alone during the incident only suffered minor injuries. Still, what a way to start the New Year.

International Travel level 1
News

Cape Town International Airport ready for travellers following inspection

By Andrea Chothia18-09-2020 14:33

David Maynier and James Vos visited the Cape Town International Airport on Friday to assess its readiness for the relaxation of restrictions.

carry-on luggage
Travel

How to pack like a pro: Tips to travel with just carry-on luggage

By Natasha King04-08-2019 15:32

Top tips tips to help you travel light and get away with just carry on luggage. How to keep your luggage to a minimum and pack like a pro.

Numsa airports protest
News

Four major airports set to be affected by Numsa protests on Tuesday

By Tom Head11-06-2019 08:53

Numsa are taking their grievances to the tarmac on Tuesday, as the trade union group prepare to picket at four of South Africa’s biggest commercial airports.

Winnie Mandela Cape Town International Airport EFF
Travel

Cape Town International is Africa’s leading Airport once again

By Cheryl Kahla04-06-2019 23:59

According to the 26th World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony held in Mauritius over the weekend, Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) is the best in Africa.

Direct flight Cape Town to Australia
News

New direct flight from Cape Town to Australia now looks increasingly likely

By Tom Head31-05-2019 15:06

The right things are being said by the right people: Travelling from Cape Town to Australia via a direct flight is now a matter of “when”, rather than “if”.

flight, airport, flight route
Travel

Cape Town to Johannesburg is one of the busiest flight routes in the world

By Natasha King08-04-2019 18:25

The Cape Town to Johannesburg flight route is one of the busiest in the world. In fact it is the 11th most popular flight globally.

Winnie Mandela Cape Town International Airport EFF
News

EFF enlist Parliament in bid to rename CPT airport after Winnie Mandela

By Tom Head05-03-2019 10:35

The red berets are taking the good fight to Parliament on Wednesday, and EFF chief Julius Malema is ready to get the National Assembly behind the cause.

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