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JOHANNESBURG – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will travel to Washington next week to meet President Trump at the White House on Wednesday, “discussing bilateral, regional and global issues of interest,” his office announced. The visit comes as US-South African relations have reached the lowest since the end of apartheid. Trump repeatedly claimed that “something terrible is happening” in South Africa and invited Africans to apply for refugee status in the United States on Monday. A statement from Ramaphosa's office said that next week's visit “provides a platform for resetting strategic ties between the two countries.” In February, Trump cut…
With Maybank Holiday weekend approaching, families across the UK want to ensure last-minute trips that don't break the banks. Many people assume it's too late to get an affordable travel deal, but that's not the case.Tickets experts at AttractionTickets.com analyzed price data and industry travel trends to reveal the exact date and time that Brits should book a last-minute escape at the final price. According to CEO Oliver Brendon, the key to finding affordable fares in this later stage is to book strategically. “It's a common misconception that bookings before always guarantees the best price,” Brendon said. “The reality is…
In a loud, distracting world, leadership is not about the loudest cry. It's about finding your authentic voice and using it to lead with clarity, confidence and purpose. “Your voice as a leader isn't just what you say,” says Jacqueline Van Rooijen, founder of Ycagel. “It's about how you coordinate your values, actions and vision. Voice is influence! The voice is clear! Voice is power! And great leaders don't necessarily have the biggest platform. They are people who did the internal work to coordinate who they are and how they appear in the world. Why is your voice important? “Your…
Japanese Self-Defense Force members held debris from the Air Self-Defense Force unit trainer jet after recovering from a reservoir in Tayama, central Japan, following a crash of a trainer jet on Wednesday (Image: AP) The Japanese Air Force has launched all emergency safety inspections of nearly 200 military training aircraft after one of the planes crashed minutes after takeoff, officials said Thursday. The T-4 training aircraft operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force or JASDF and carried by two service members crashed into the reservoir on Wednesday after taking off from Komaki Air Force Base in Central Japan. Search operations…
African Travel Indava 2025 reaffirmed its role as the main leisure trade show on the continent, bringing together tourism leaders and stakeholders across Africa to showcase their offerings, establish partnerships and addressing shared industry challenges.Source: SupplyThe event, held in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, was hosted by the South African Tourism Authority in cooperation with the KwaZulu-Natal Tourism Authority and Film Bureau, Durban Tourism and Inksa Albahtruz Ridarban ICC.The recurring theme throughout the assembly was clear: collaboration over competition.The unified tourism front in AfricaEswatini Minister Sikhumbuzo Dlamini emphasized the importance of partnership-driven growth. “Partnerships and collaboration are very important to ensure you use…
Industry-wide collaboration has revealed new, updated safety standards and toolkits as part of a broader vision to position the region as the ultimate adventure destination.SATSA has launched a new toolkit and five category-specific excellent practice codes to mark another milestone in the industry's journey towards global best practices and enhanced safety standards. “SATSA's first set of guidelines was released in 2023,” says Hannelie Du Toit, Satsa COO. “It introduced a new level of compliance in a sector that is barely regulated at the time. Today's launch provides more adventure operators with the tools they need to meet international safety standards.…
Did Japan always seem out of reach? That may be changing. The arrival of Japanese tourists reached its highest ever high in 2025. “Now, the Japanese yen is weaker than it has been in decades, so if you're smart about it, this country offers incredible value for money,” says Antoinette Turner, general manager of flight centres in South Africa. “We're seeing more families make the leap because it's much more accessible than most people think.” This change is up 47.1% in 2023 as the Japan National Tourism Agency reported a record 36.9 million international visitors in 2024. “From flowering cherry…
The UK home office figures show that last year, 15 709 caregiver visas were issued to Zimbabweans and to Nigerian citizens in 19449. •For more financial news, visit the News24 Business front page.After Prime Minister Kiel Starmer announced plans to permanently scrape visas for employees in that category, Zimbabwean workers seeking to migrate to the UK by obtaining care work will be detained. The UK government has decided to permanently scrap the care visa for the sake of the ongoing “abuse and exploitation,” it said in a May 12 post on its official X account. The star is under pressure…
house » Airline News » Ryanair and Navitaire celebrate 25 years of strategic partnership with a bold new agreement to drive global aviation innovation and growth Thursday, May 15th, 2025Ryanair and Navitaire have successfully collaborated for 25 years by renewing their long-standing partnership with a bold new contract aimed at fostering global aviation innovation and growth. This milestone update reflects their shared commitment to driving digital transformation in the aviation industry through scalable, cloud-based technology. By continuing to leverage Navitaire's advanced platform, Ryanair aims to increase operational efficiency, improve customer experience and maintain its position as a global leader in…
The UK long-haul cargo ship is looking to recruit a Boeing 777 cockpit crew on one aircraft operating a Boeing 747 cargo ship. The East Midlands Airport-based company has indicated that the first 777 will be introduced in June. As part of the pilot recruitment drive, we have advertised for direct input captains, senior officers, and first mates. The captain will need 5,000h, including 1,000h, while the senior officer will need 1,500 hours, including 1,000h, on the 747 or 777S. The company adds that it is interested in candidates with the narrow presence of Airbus wide body models and Boeing.…