The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, today (30 September 2022) announced that it has taken a decision to open some beaches following an improvement in water quality. According to a posting by the Municipality on Facebook, a team of experts recently tested water from the beaches and results confirmed that water is now at an acceptable standard. Beaches that are now open for swimming are Bay of Plenty Beach, North Beach, Wedge Beach and Ushaka Beach. In the south, Umgababa, Umkomaas, Brighton, and Treasure beaches remain open. However, other beaches remain closed until further notice.
30 September 2022
KwaZulu-Natal: eThekwini Municipality re-opens four beaches in Durban!
KwaZulu-Natal: eThekwini Municipality closes eight of Durban's southern beaches due to water quality!
The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, on Thursday (29 September 2022) announced that following the latest round of testing it has taken a decision to close eight of Durban's southern beaches with immediate effect. The following beaches are closed: Isiphingo, Ansteys, Amanzimtoti Main, Warner, Gavies, Baggies, Reunion, and Winklespruit beaches. All water activities at these beaches are banned for health reasons. The water quality at Durban's central beaches has significantly improved, but they remain closed pending further monitoring. Beaches that remain open include Umgababa, Umkomaas, Brighton, and Treasure beaches.
29 September 2022
Four South African bars make it into the World's 50 Best Bars 2022 longlist!
Three bars from Cape Town and one bar from Johannesburg have been named among the top 100 bars of the world by a global academy of over 650 independent drinks experts, from renowned bartenders, educators and consultants to drinks writers and cocktail specialists. The four South African bars, alongside with Nairobi's Hero Bar, are the only five African bars on the longlist of The World's 50 Best Bars, announced on 27 September 2022 ahead of the 1-50 list being released next week. Cape Town's Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen was ranked 53rd on the extended 51–100 list of the World's 50 Best Bars, while Art of Duplicity was voted 88th best bar and The House of Machines 92nd best bar in the world. Sin + Tax from Johannesburg was named 100th best bar in the ranking. Congratulations!
28 September 2022
South Africa/Namibia: Airlink invests in FlyNamibia!
South African airline Airlink is acquiring 40% strategic equity holding in privately-owned Namibian airline FlyNamibia at an undisclosed monetary sum. The investment is underpinned by a commercial franchise agreement under which FlyNamibia will adopt Airlink's "4Z" International Air Transport Association (IATA) designator for its ticket sales and scheduled flights, while retaining its corporate identity, brand and aircraft livery. It will also see FlyNamibia's inventory attaining higher visibility and being promoted on Airlink's computerised reservation system and on those of Airlink's international partner airlines. According to the press release, the changes will come into effect as soon as practicable, after which all existing bookings for FlyNamibia flights will be amended at no cost or inconvenience to customers. Airlink will also provide additional airline operations, technical and commercial skills training and development support for FlyNamibia. The two airlines will optimise their schedules to provide connections between their respective flights and with long-haul inter-continental flights provided by Airlink's other commercial partner airlines.
Botswana removes all remaining Covid-19 protocols!
Botswana's Ministry of Health earlier today (28 September 2022) announced that with immediate effect all remaining Covid-19 protocols in Botswana have been removed. This includes the requirement for vaccination or PCR tests at the country's ports of entry, as well as the wearing of face masks, which is no longer compulsary in Botswana. However, the Ministy of Health advises the public to use discretion and to still follow some protocols.
Air France resumes flights between Paris <> Cape Town!
The flag carrier of France, Air France, is set to resume direct operations to Cape Town in South Africa. The airline will commence seasonal flights between Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town on 30 October 2022. Three weekly flights will be operated on board a Boeing 787-9. In addition to Cape Town, Air France operates seven weekly flights between Paris and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. The airline suspended fligths to Cape Town, and Johannesburg, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
27 September 2022
Emirates to expand its South Africa schedule!
The largest airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the flag carrier of the Emirate of Dubai, Emirates, has announced that it will be expanding its schedule to and from South Africa with additional services to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Effective 01 March 2023, the airline will operate three daily flights between Dubai and Johannesburg. Cape Town will be served with double daily services starting from 01 February 2023. Emirates will also be adding two more flights between Dubai and Durban, making it a daily operation from 01 December 2022. The reintroduction of the new flights to the airline’s three gateways in South Africa will enhance Emirates’ schedule to 42 weekly services. The additional services to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban will also benefit customers with more connecting choices to an array of domestic and regional cities across Southern Africa via Emirates’ codeshare and interline partners including South African Airways, Airlink, FlySafair and Cemair.
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