An Airlink flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town was stopped during take-off on Sunday after a tyre burst at OR Tambo International Airport.
Air France has refreshed its long-haul menus with new dishes and desserts created by leading French chefs, including options for passengers travelling from Paris to South Africa.
South African SMEs face a costly final quarter as record fuel prices compound the pressure of peak-season demand for flights, accommodation and car hire. With year-end meetings, conferences and events competing for capacity alongside holiday travel, businesses that leave bookings until the last minute risk paying more for fewer options.
Hotels in Cape Town must operate as businesses, paying commercial property rates and meeting requirements for safety, labour and insurance, while contributing to the tourism economy.
Virgin Atlantic has resumed its seasonal Cape Town service and will add four weekly return services from December, taking its peak operation to up to 11 flights per week.
Angola and Germany are strengthening tourism industry links through a new agreement designed to connect German tour operators and travel distribution professionals with Angola and support the development of tourism products.
South Africa’s food and beverage sector recorded a visitor sentiment score of 90.7 out of 100, highlighting the potential to turn culinary experiences into a stronger tourism offering and create new opportunities for tourism businesses.
FlySafair has named four South African tourism businesses as winners of its inaugural Travel Booster, providing each with a support package valued at more than R350,000 to help them build industry partnerships, reach new markets and expand their businesses.
Eight Cape Town beaches have received Blue Flag status for the 2026/27 season, while four others have been named pilot sites ahead of the summer beach season.
Garden Town Stellenbosch returns from 23 October to 1 November 2026, with trail runs, vineyard walks, wine tours and conservation activities connecting tourism with agriculture and biodiversity in the Cape Winelands.
