South Africa: FlySafair adjusts flight schedule as strike threat looms! [update #14]

update (04 August 2025): FlySafair has confirmed that the strike action by a portion of its pilot workforce has officially come to an end. This follows the signing of a formal agreement between airline management and Solidarity today, concluding several weeks of intensive engagement under the guidance of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA).
This development means that FlySafair willbegin restoring full capacity to the market. With all aircraft returning to active duty and schedules being normalised, the airline anticipates a stabilisation of airfares in the coming weeks as more seats become available across the network. 

update (31 July 2025): FlySafair announced that it continues to operate a stable but reduced flight schedule. 

update (30 July 2025): Due to ongoing industrial action by some of FlySafair's pilots, a number of flights scheduled for Friday, 01 August 2025, have been cancelled. 

• FA163 – Friday, 01 August 2025 at 13:50 – Durban to Cape Town – CANCELLED
• FA178 – Friday, 01 August 2025 at 12:00 – Cape Town to Durban – CANCELLED
• FA179 – Friday, 01 August 2025 at 18:15 – Durban to Cape Town – CANCELLED
• FA184 – Friday, 01 August 2025 at 17:55 – Cape Town to Durban – CANCELLED
• FA185 – Friday, 01 August 2025 at 20:35 – Durban to Cape Town – CANCELLED
• FA214 – Friday, 01 August 2025 at 16:20 – Johannesburg to Cape Town – CANCELLED
• FA463 – Friday, 01 August 2025 at 10:25 – Cape Town to Durban – CANCELLED
• FA306 – Friday, 01 August 2025 at 11:30 – Cape Town to Lanseria – CANCELLED
• FA462 – Friday, 01 August 2025 at 07:15 – Durban to Cape Town – CANCELLED
• FA315 – Friday, 01 August 2025 at 09:00 – Lanseria to Cape Town – CANCELLED

If your flight has been affected, FlySafair will contact you directly via email and SMS using the contact details provided when booking.

According to FlySafair, the airline operates a stable but reduced flight schedule on 30 July 2025. 

update (29 July 2025): FlySafair confirmed earlier today that it operates a stable but reduced flight schedule.

update (29 July 2025): FlySafair has announced that it continues to operate a stable but reduced flight schedule, with more pilots returning to duty daily. Despite limited seat availability under the scaled-back operations, flight reliability remains high, helping to restore customer confidence during the ongoing pilot strike.
The dispute between FlySafair and members of the Solidarity trade union remains unresolved. Union members have voted to reject the airline's latest offer, primarily over disagreements related to proposed fixed scheduling rules aimed at improving pilots’ work-life balance. According to FlySafair, these rules would significantly reduce the airline’s ability to schedule crews efficiently, potentially affecting both operational flexibility and passenger service.
In response, the airline has suggested forming an independently chaired joint roster committee, including both pilot and company representatives. This committee would be responsible for testing and evaluating new scheduling rules in real-time, with a focus on balancing productivity, safety, and crew wellbeing. 

update (28 July 2025): Strike is ongoing - pilots have rejected FlySafair’s offer and demand new conditions on rostering.
Financial agreement on salary is close, but scheduling remains unresolved.
Flight operations remain largely stable for now, though future disruptions are possible if staff reach legal flight hour limits or talks stall. 

update (24 July 2025): FlySafair announced this morning that is operating as scheduled today, despite the ongoing pilot labour dispute. The airline advises customers to check Manage My Booking or the Travel Updates page for the latest on its flights. 

update (23 July 2025): FlySafair has confirmed that all scheduled flights for 23 July 2025 are operating as planned, despite continued industrial action by some pilots represented by Solidarity. The airline is running a reduced but stable schedule, which was proactively introduced last week to minimize disruption. Affected passengers were notified in advance via SMS and email.
On 22 July 2025, FlySafair successfully operated 95.2% of its adjusted flight schedule on time- Two of the airline's approximately 120 daily flights were operated by South African Airways (SAA) under a passenger protection agreement.
FlySafair remains committed to a constructive resolution and continues to engage with Solidarity through CCMA-led mediation, taking place today. Customers are advised to check the "Manage My Booking" tool or Travel Updates page on the airline's for the latest information. Airport teams are on standby to assist with rebookings, refunds, and travel alternatives. 

update (22 July 2025): FlySafair has confirmed that all flights scheduled for today (22 July 2025) are currently operating as planned, despite ongoing industrial action by a segment of its pilots. The airline began flying a reduced schedule today, proactively communicated to affected passengers via SMS and email last week.
Only two flights were cancelled in advance: the 16:45 departure from Cape Town to Lanseria and the 19:30 return. All other services are fully crewed and operating normally.
FlySafair reiterates its commitment to resolving the dispute and will meet with the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) on 23 July 2025. The airline continues to engage in the mediation process in good faith and in full legal compliance.
Passengers are advised to check the latest updates via the “Manage My Booking” section or the Travel Updates page on Flysafair's website. Airport teams are available to assist with rebookings and refunds. 

update (22 July 2025): Due to ongoing operational adjustments related to the pilot strike, FlySafair has confirmed that flight FA466 from Durban to Cape Town and flight FA467 from Cape Town to Durban, both scheduled for 22 July 2025, will now be operated by South African Airways (SAA). As a result, both flight numbers and departure times have changed.

• SA2967 (formerly FA466) will depart Durban at 17:00 and arrive in Cape Town at 19:15.
• SA2968 (formerly FA467) will depart Cape Town at 19:50 and arrive in Durban at 21:55.

Passengers are advised that check-in must be completed at the SAA counters. These counters open 2 hours before departure and close 30 minutes prior to take-off. Please note that online check-in is not available, so travelers are encouraged to arrive at the airport well in advance. 

update (22 July 2025): According to FlySafair only two flights on 22 July 2025 have been cancelled due to the pilot strike (FA327 - 16:45 CPT > HLA & FA326 - 19:30 HLA > CPT). All other flights will operate as scheduled. 

update (21 July 2025): FlySafair Chief Marketing Officer Kirby Gordon has confirmed that despite the ongoing pilot strike, the vast majority of flights are still operating on time, with only around 12% affected. On the first day of the strike (21 July 2025), approximately 8% of flights were canceled, and the airline had already proactively adjusted its schedule for 22–28 July to minimize disruption. Affected passengers have been notified and can rebook or claim credit free of charge via the FlySafair website. The strike, led by union Solidarity, stems from disputes over wages and pilot fatigue, with FlySafair offering a 5.7% increase versus the pilots’ demand for 10.5%.  

update (21 July 2025): FlySafair has confirmed that while most scheduled operations are continuing, approximately 26 flights were cancelled today after several pilots unexpectedly withdrew from duty amid the ongoing labour dispute. The two-week strike, supported by up to 90% of union-affiliated pilots, officially began this morning and is set to run until 05 August 2025. The airline has implemented a lockout and continues to offer free rebooking for affected passengers. Mediation efforts by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) remain in limbo, with Solidarity accepting the offer and FlySafair yet to respond. Travellers are advised to monitor flight status closely, as further disruptions may occur. 

update (19 July 2025): FlySafair is now facing a two-week protected strike by over 200 pilots represented by the Solidarity union, scheduled to commence on Monday, 21 July 2025, and continue until 05 August 2025. The strike follows a deadlock in wage negotiations, with pilots demanding a 10–10.5% increase and improved working conditions, while the airline has offered a 5.7% raise. FlySafair has assured passengers that it will continue operating flights using non-striking crew and adjusted schedules, but travel disruptions remain a possibility. Affected travellers are being contacted directly and may rebook or change their flights free of charge via the airline’s Manage Booking tool. Mediation efforts are ongoing under the oversight of South Africa's Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). 

South African low-cost airline FlySafair has implemented precautionary changes to its flight schedule for selected domestic departures in South Africa between Tuesday, 22 July and Monday, 28 July 2025. The move is a proactive response to the growing likelihood of a pilot strike, aimed at minimizing travel disruption and maintaining overall service reliability.
This operational adjustment follows the recent rejection of FlySafair’s final wage offer by pilots represented by the Solidarity union. Pilots are calling for a significantly higher salary increase and improvements in working conditions. On 17 July 2025, the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) issued a strike certificate, legally allowing pilots to initiate industrial action with just 72 hours' notice.
Although no formal strike notice has been served yet, FlySafair has chosen to act preemptively to protect passengers’ travel plans. 

Impacted customers will be directly contacted via the email address or phone number provided at the time of booking. FlySafair also recommends that all travellers scheduled to fly during this period regularly check their booking status and, if necessary, reschedule their flights at no extra charge.

Passengers can make changes to affected bookings by visiting the airline’s Manage Booking portal.

Despite these temporary changes, FlySafair remains committed to safe, efficient, and reliable operations across its network of domestic routes. The airline extends its gratitude to customers for their understanding and patience during this time of operational adjustment.

Travel Tips:

• Check your email and SMS regularly for flight notifications from FlySafair.
• Use the FlySafair's website to rebook flights or check schedules.
• Arrive at the airport early, as flights may be consolidated or delayed.

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Mpumalanga: Five Nature Reserves closed due to strike action! [update]

update (26 March 2025): The MTPA just announced that the application for a Court interdict against illegal striking employees who are members of the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) at MTPA  nature reserves has been granted. The entity will urgently approach the South African Police Service (SAPS) to enforce the court order for the operations to be restored. 

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has announced that five nature reserves under its management are temporarily closed to the public due to an ongoing strike by employees. The affected reserves in Mpumalanga include the three Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserves (God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes & Three Rondavels), the Manyeleti Nature Reserve, and the Loskop Dam Nature Reserve.

In an official statement, the MTPA assured the public that it is actively working to resolve the situation as quickly as possible. The agency is seeking a fair and lasting resolution while also pursuing legal action through the Labour Court for an urgent interdict. Visitors are advised to stay updated on the status of these popular attractions.

Mpumalanga: MTPA-managed Nature Reserves closed due to (illegal) strike action! [update #3]

update (25 January 2025): The MTPA has announced on 24 January 2025 that operations at all Nature Reserves under the management of MTPA in Mpumalanga have resumed.

update (24 January 2025): According to news reports, attractions in Mpumalanga under Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) management are still closed, talks are underway and the strike action is ongoing.

update (22 January 2025): The Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism (KLCBT) just confirmed that the attractions in Mpumalanga under Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) management remain closed today (22 January 2025).

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) announced on 17 January 2025 that "operational disruptions" are currently affecting several nature reserves across Mpumalanga. These disruptions are attributed to an illegal strike at the tourism sites managed by the MTPA. The MTPA further confirmed that it is in discussion with organised labour and employees participating in this strike. Meanwhile, other tourism sites in Mpumalanga remain open and fully operational. Stay tuned for updates!

Durban: uShaka Marine World reopens after strike!

The uShaka Marine World in Durban in KwaZulu-Nata has announced on 15 March 2024 that it is reopening to guests on 16 March 2024. The theme park on Durban's Golden Mile was closed since 12 February due to an industrial action. The strike got suspended officially from Friday, 15 March 2024. To accommodate for the preparations, the reopening of the various offerings will have a staggered approach as follows:

• Village Walk Mall – open on Saturday, 16 March 2024
• Dangerous Creatures – open on Saturday, 16 March 2024
• Sea Animal Encounter Island - open on Saturday, 16 March 2024
• Sea World - open on Saturday, 16 March 2024
• Cargo Hold Restaurant – open on Monday, 18 March 2024
• Wahooz Restaurant – open on Monday, 18 March 2024
• Kids World – open on Wednesday, 20 March 2024
• Wet n Wild – open on Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Durban: uShaka Marine World closed until further notice due to strike over wages!

The uShaka Marine World in Durban in KwaZulu-Natal has announced on 12 February 2024 that it is temporarily closed until further notice due to an industrial action. The theme park’s employees represented by the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) issued the management with a strike notice after wage negotiations with the eThekwini Municipality, the owner of the uShaka Marine World, have deadlocked. The dispute is now being handled by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA).
According to the Berea Mail, a local newspaper from Durban, the staff of uShaka Sea World will continue to care for the animals during the strike as they are managed by a separate entity to uShaka Marine World.

Mpumalanga: Temporary closure of provincial nature reserves due to strike action!

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has announced that its staff went on strike over wage demands at all its offices and 15 provincial nature reserves throughout Mpumalanga. In a press statement on Wednesday (09 November 2022), the provincial tourism authority said that its management is in discussions with the leadership of the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) to resolve the dispute over the salary increments for the 2022/2023 financial year. According to the MTPA, both parties will continue to engage to reach a consensus and further ensure that operations at all offices and nature reserves in Mpumalanga can resume. We'll keep you posted!

SANParks: Nationwide strike action on 24 August 2022 might affect Kruger National Park! [update #4]

update (25 August 2022): SANParks noted in comment on Facebook this morning that Kruger National Park's Paul Kruger Gate remains partially unaccessible for guests coming through Belfast Village, which has been on ongoing protests with road blockages. Phabeni Gate is currently taking an unusual amount of traffic while the protests continue.

update (24 August 2022): SANParks announced on Facebook that the Phabeni Gate and the Numbi Gate are both accessible and confirmed that in light of the planned protest action/national shutdown, the two gates remain unaffected. SANParks further still encourages travellers to avoid the road leading to Paul Kruger Gate, as protest actions and road closures still continue there.

update (24 August 2022): R536 to Hazyview: Protesters have blocked the road near Belfast, cutting off access to commuters in the region.

update (24 August 2022): According to local newspaper "The Lowvelder", Mbombela (formerly Nelspruit) and surrounds are still quiet this morning after the announcement of a national shutdown scheduled for today. Only one confirmed incident has been reported of tyres being burnt in Pienaar.

South African National Parks (SANParks) is advising visitors to Kruger National Park to consider that labour unions in South Africa have called for a nationwide strike on 24 August 2022 to protest against high cost of living. There have already been protests in the western boundary of the Kruger National Park, which at times affected normal operations of the Paul Kruger Gate, Numbi Gate and to a certain extent Phabeni Gate, so that the situation around Kruger National Park might escalate. Travellers intending to leave Kruger National Park are advised to take note of possible delays in their departure. Services might also be affected by the absence of staff who might be not be able to make the trip to work. We'll keep you posted!

Mpumalanga: The provincial nature reserves are open again!

According to news reports, the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) and the provincial leadership of the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) are set to sign an agreement today (21 April 2021) which will see all issues raised since the beginning of the industrial action being addressed. The provincial nature reserves in Mpumalanga managed by the MTPA, which were closed since 06 April 2021, are now open for business again and visitors can enjoy their stay without interruption.

Mpumalanga: Temporary closure of provincial nature reserves due to strike action! [update]

update (19 April 2021): The provincial nature reserves in Mpumalanga managed by the MTPA will continue to be closed.

update (13 April 2021): The provincial nature reserves in Mpumalanga managed by the MTPA will continue to be closed for this weekend.

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has announced that it's staff went on strike through the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) this morning (06 April 2021). Due to the strike action, all provincial nature reserves in Mpumalanga managed by the MTPA are temporarily closed and travellers will not be allowed access. According to news reports, the MTPA and NEHAWU are in currently in talks but it is unclear when the situation will reach its conclusion. We'll keep you posted!

Mpumalanga: Various tourist attraction sites closed due to strike action! [update]

update (10 March 2020): According to the Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism, there is no need to avoid the Panoroma Road. As of 09 March 2020, all of the sites are open and accessible to visitors. The protests had no indication of violence and the management of the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) is doing a remarkable job of negotiating with the union.

Various tourist attraction sites in South Africa's province of Mpumalanga are currently closed due to strike action. Employees of the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) downed their tools in protest of a recently approved organogram in the agency. The tourist attraction sites in Mpumalanga are currently affected by the strike include Three Rondavels, Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, the Pinnacle and God’s Window. We'll keep you posted!

Cape Town: Robben Island Museum hit by strike action! [update]

update (16 January 2020): The stike is still ongoing, but according to RIM operation are proceeding uninterrupted!

update (13 January 2020): RIM has confirmed that operations are proceeding uninterrupted!

update (10 January 2020): The Robben Island ferry service has NOT been suspended. The RIM, as well as the ferry, is still open for business despite the ongoing strike action. The only cancellation that took place during the strike period was on 09 January 2020 (08:00 and 09:00 tours). All other tours from Monday until today (06 - 10 January 2020) continued as planned.

update (09 January 2020): Due to the strike action by Nehawu workers, the Robben Island Museum (RIM) has has been forced to use outsourced ferries. This morning at least two tours were cancelled. According to the RIM, all services are now operational again. 

update (07 January 2020): The Robben Island Museum (RIM) has just released an update on Instagram (?)!

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IMPORTANT UPDATE:  Following recent media reports regarding some of our employees (NEHAWU members) striking/picketing 30 metres away from our premises; please be advised that operations have not been affected and visitor safety is and will always be a priority. We have put necessary measures in place to ensure that we continue to operate seamlessly.  We look forward to welcoming you to Robben Island Museum!

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The Robben Island Museum (RIM) on Cape Town's Robben Island is currently experiencing a legally protected strike organized by the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (Nehawu), which includes tour guides, boat crews, marketing and ticket sales. A group of employees, who are among other things demanding a 9% across the board salary increase, staged a picket near the entrance of the museum on 06 January 2019. According to the RIM, security measures have been put in place, so that the strike has sofar not affected operations. We'll keep you posted!

South Africa Airways strike update (25 November 2019)!

South Africa's flag carrier, South African Airways, has reached an agreement with the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) and the South African Airways Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) to end the industrial action on 21 November 2019. Over the weekend, the airline has restored a full flight schedule. Since 24 November 2019, South African Airways operates services as usual on all three of its networks: domestic, regional (points on the African Continent) and international. Travellers holding a confirmed itinerary may proceed to their departure airport as usual. In line with standard practice, the airline recommends its customers to visit its website for all further flight updates. 

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South Africa Airways strike update (20 November 2019)!

South African Airways has announced its intention to resume selected flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, Durban and Victoria Falls, with effect from 21 November 2019. Customers travelling on the airline's regional network to one of the three destinations will be rebooked on the reinstated services and contacted accordingly. South African Airways will seek to rebook customers travelling on other regional routes (points on the African Continent) wherever possible. The airline is also continuing to work with its partner airlines, Mango and SA Airlink, to re-book all customers travelling on domestic services for 21 November 2019 and 22 November 2019.
All flights to the airline's eight international destinations are operating on an ongoing basis and without disruption. Regional fligths to six destinations on the African continent, namely Accra, Lagos, Lusaka, Maputo, Windhoek and Harare, are also successfully operating.

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South Africa Airways strike update (19 November 2019)!

According to South African Airways' latest press release, all flights to the airline's eight international destinations are now operating as usual and on an ongoing basis. Regional fligths to six destinations on the African continent, namely Accra, Lagos, Lusaka, Maputo, Windhoek and Harare, are resuming today.
South African Airways is continuing to work with its partner airline Mango to re-book all customers travelling on domestic routes and is focussing on gradually ramping up its regional and domestic services. We'll keep you posted!

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South African Airways: Domestic flights remain canceled, while six regional flights will be reinstated!

South Africa's flag carrier airline, South African Airways, has announced its intention to resume flights to Accra, Lagos, Lusaka, Maputo, Windhoek and Harare, with effect from 19 November 2019. The airline will seek to rebook customers travelling on other regional routes (points on the African Continent) wherever possible.
South African Airways has extended its cancelled domestic flights for 19 November 2019 and 20 November 2019. The airline continues to work with its partner airlines, Mango and Airlink, to rebook all customers travelling on domestic services.
South African Airways' international flights are fully operational and customers are able to travel as booked.
Customers are requested not to travel to their departure airport unless they are in possession of a rebooked itinerary. Customers seeking a refund or wishing to rebook their travel on a future service operated by South African Airways have until 30 November 2019 to finalise their arrangements.

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South African Airways reintroduces international flights from 18 November 2019 and extends cancellations of domestic and regional flights

South Africa's flag carrier airline, South African Airways, has announced that it is aiming to operate all international flights, departing from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, with effect from 17 November 2019. Departures from South African Airways' international stations, including London, New York, Washington, Munich, Frankfurt and Hong Kong, are expected to operate from 18 November 2019. The first departure from São Paulo is expected to operate on 17 November 2019, while the first departure from Perth is expected to operate on 19 November 2019. The airline's domestic and regional flights scheduled for 17 November 2018 and 18 November 2019 will remain cancelled. South African Airways is working with Mango to to re-accommodate as many customers as possible travelling on domestic services and with Airlink on regional services.
The extension of cancellations is a result of ongoing industrial action by the South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA).

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South African Airways cancels most flights on 15 & 16 November 2019 ahead of strike!

South Africa's flag carrier airline, South African Airways, has has cancelled nearly all its domestic, regional and international flights scheduled for 15 November 2019 and 16 November 2019. The cancellations follow an announcement by the South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) that their members will embark on industrial action starting in the morning hours of 15 November 2019. The two unions are unhappy with South African Airways' restructuring plans which it announced this week in a bid to keep it afloat. Only flights operated by South African Airways will be affected. All flights operated on partner airlines, including SA Express, Mango, SA Airlink and all codeshare partners, including flights operated by our Star Alliance partner airlines will not be affected.

• Regional flights, which will operate on Friday morning (15 November 2019), will return from Maputo (SA147), Lusaka (SA067), Harare (SA025), Windhoek (SA073), and Accra (SA210).
• International flights, which will operate on Friday evening (15 November 2019), will return from Frankfurt (SA261), New York (SA204), Munich (SA265), Hong Kong (SA287), Perth (SA281), Washington D.C. (SA210) and London (SA235).

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South Africa: Translux services have been temporarily suspended due to a strike action by bus drivers! [update]

update (02 October 2019): Translux just announced that the strike has come to an end. This was due to safety concerns for drivers following the unfortunate killing of a driver and injury of another driver.

update (30 September 2019): The bus drivers are still on strike!

Translux, a South African luxury long distance scheduled inter-city bus operator, just announced on Facebook that its services in South Africa and Mozambique have been temporarily suspended due to strike action that resumed late afternoon on 25 September 2019. The management of Translux advises customers to make alternative travel arrangements until further notice. Pre-booked and paid passengers are advised to keep their tickets for future travel as there are no refunds payable at this stage. Due to the strike action, there are also currently no tickets sold at any of Translux' sales offices and retail partners. We'll keep you posted!

Translux is a wholly owned subsidiary of Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa). The luxury long distance scheduled inter-city bus operator services more than 100 destinations throughout South Africa and Mozambique.

South Africa: SANParks employees to strike for one day over wage dispute! [update]

update (19 September 2019): South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that the planned protest action at Kruger National Park on Friday (20 September 2019) has been successfully averted. In a meeting that was convened on 18 September 2019 with the majority of unions Health and Other Service Personnel Trade Union (HOSPERSA) and National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers Union (NUPSAW) a collective agreement was concluded and signed. 

update (19 September 2019): According to the online edition of the "The Lowvelder", the threatening strike at Kruger National Park on Friday (20 September 2019) has been successfully averted. The unions accepted the new offer from South African National Parks (SANParks), and a deal was signed.

South African National Parks (SANParks) has received official information from the National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (Nupsaw) and the Health and Other Services Personnel Trade Union of South Africa (Hospersa) that protest action ("strike") is planned take place at Kruger National Park's Paul Kruger Gate on Friday 20 September 2019. The two labour unions further informed SANParks that staff from other National Parks in South Africa are also encouraged to withdraw labour on that day.
According to SANParks, contingency plans are in place and will be activated with immediate effect in all parks to minimize any disruptions in the delivery of service to the guests. In a statement released earlier tody (17 September 2019), SANParks request its guests to note that the one-day protest action will be focused at Kruger National Park's Paul Kruger Gate where management will receive a memorandum of grievance from organized labour. All other entrance gates to Kruger National Park and other National Parks will be operational as normal. It is for this reason that guests are advised not to cancel any bookings as a consequence of a one-day planned protest action announced by the two unions.

Mpumalanga: Panorama Route attractions open after week-long strike!

After a week of negotiations between the management of the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) and the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU), the strike by MTPA employees that closed several attractions along the Panorama Route in Mpumalanga during the last week has been ended on the night of the 02 July 2019. The affected tourist sites, such as Three Rondawels, God's Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes, are open for business again since 03 July 2019. The strikes were reportedly peaceful and no disruptions on the region’s roads were reported.