Africa-travel

Planning on travelling to South Africa? If you’re from one of these African countries you don’t need a visa

There are more than 30 African nationalities who can visit South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days. Terms and conditions apply of course. read more

How dependable is outbound medical travel from Africa?

African countries are being targeted by medical tourism destinations, as lucrative sources of outbound medical travellers. read more

What To Know About Africa's Largest Salt Flats (& How To Visit)

Lying northeast of the Kalahari Desert and south of the Okavango Delta, the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans are one of the largest in the world. read more

It’s now HARDER for Pakistani, Bangladeshi nationals to visit SA – but why?

Travellers with Pakistani or Bangladeshi passports will now find it much more difficult to enter South Africa - here are the details. read more

The Battle to Re-engage with Africa: Anthony Blinken's Visit

Guest Column - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, from August 7 to 12. It is an African visit primed with geopolitical ... read more

When the IMF comes to town: Why they visit and what to watch out for

The purpose of such visits s to assess the country’s need for financial support and negotiate the terms on which it will be provided. read more

When IMF comes to town: Why they visit and what to watch out for

The purpose of such visits s to assess the country’s need for financial support and negotiate the terms on which it will be provided. read more

Africans see through US ploy in Pelosi visit

David Monyae, director of the Center for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg, said the visit by the speaker House of Representatives has escalated tensions between the United States ... read more

Home Affairs adds visa requirement for Pakistani and Bangladeshi travellers to curb illegal entry into SA

Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has announced that South Africa now requires Pakistani and Bangladeshi travellers to apply for transit visas if they intend to pass through South Africa. “This ... read more

Africa CDC in 'advanced' talks to obtain monkeypox vaccines: Official

There are no discussions with the private sector because all available doses have already been bought by countries, he said. read more