Flysafair to launch two new routes in November 2017!

The most on-time airline in the world, South African low-cost carrier FlySafair, is set to launch new routes between Durban's King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and East London Airport (ELS) in East London as well as Durban and Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth. The first flights will depart 27 November 2017; tickets are already on sale.

Durban <> East London route

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays (27 November 2017 - 02 May 2018)
- Durban 09:50 > 11:05 East London 
- East London 11:30 > 12:45 Durban

An additional flight will be operated on Saturdays (02 December 2017 - 28 April 2018)
- Durban 11:20 > 12:35 East London
- East London 13:00 > 14:25 Durban

Durban <> Port Elizabeth route

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays (27 November 2017 - 02 May 2018)
- Durban 13:35 > 14:45 Port Elizabeth
- Port Elizabeth 15:10 > 16:30 Durban
 
An additional flight will be operated on Saturdays (02 December 2017 - 28 April 2018)
- Durban 14:55 > 16:15 Port Elizabeth
- Port Elizabeth 16:40 > 18:00 Durban

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Swaziland: Airlink to operate flights at the new King Mswati III International Airport

South African carrier Airlink has announced that all of the airline's flights to and from Swaziland will, from Tuesday 30 September 2014, operate at Sikhuphe/King Mswati III International Airport (IATA: SHO). Matsapha International Airport (IATA: MTS), which is located close to the city of Manzini in Swaziland, will close to all civilian flights including all regional and international air traffic on 29 September 2014. The Swaziland Civil Aviation Authority (SWACAA) will be providing a shuttle bus service for passengers wishing to travel between King Mswati III International Airport and Matsapha International Airport. Passengers already booked on Airlink's services to Matsapha International Airport will be re-accommodated on the SHO schedule. Airlink will operate three return flights daily between Johannesburg and King Mswati III International Airport.
King Mswati III International Airport, which was inaugurated on 07 March 2014 without having a license to operate from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), is located 70km from Mbabane. The airport incorporates a 7,000m² passenger terminal designed to handle and process 300 passengers per hour.

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Video: Cape Town Timescape

Kevin Kok of the snowboarding and videography project hwcls visited Cape Town about a year or so ago and filmed an awesome timelapse video about the city and its surroundings. Switch the video to fullscreen, put your headphones on (Music: Bonobo - Noctuary!), lean back and enjoy three-and-a-half minutes of Cape Town's finest spots and views! Kudos Kevin!

CapeTown Timescape from kevinkok_hwcls on Vimeo.

Mapungubwe National Park now has a restaurant facility

Mapungubwe National Park, located in South Africa's north bordering Botswana and Zimbabwe, now has a restaurant facility. The restaurant is inside the Mapungubwe Interpretive Centre, which was voted World Building of the Year at the prestigious World Architecture Festival Awards 2009. The licensed restaurant currently operates from 07:00 a.m. to 16:00 p.m. and offers comprehensive breakfasts and light lunch menus. In the next few weeks a curio shop, basic supply store, tuck-shop at the Confluence, Bush Breakfasts and Braais (barbecues) are some of the additional services that should become available.

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