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Homecoming: Quarantine chronicles

Coronavirus Kate Bartlett - 7 Aug 2020

Fourteen days of quarantine in a Centurion hotel may be tedious, but for Kate Bartlett, there are plenty of laughs with new friends

Cutting the fat from Cabinet could save R300m

Article Athandiwe Saba - 24 May 2019

Bloated, excessive and overweight — that has been the Cabinet for more than 10 years

Indonesia aviation in spotlight after Lion Air crash

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Nov 2018

Indonesia is one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets, but it has come under fresh scrutiny since a fatal Lion Air crash last month

Africa’s airports are busier than ever before

Article Simon Allison - 18 Aug 2017

More tourists are choosing to holiday on the continent according to data.

Break these borders of prejudice

Africa Staff Reporter - 28 Feb 2015

Black people routinely face humiliation from border officials on their travels around the globe.

Belgian air traffic strike grounds SA diplomats

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Jun 2013

South African officials from the international relations department have been unable to leave Belgium because of a strike by air traffic controllers.

Scores feared dead in Iran plane crash

Article Staff Reporter - 10 Jan 2011

At least 70 people were killed and 35 injured when an Iranian Boeing 727 passenger plane crashed in bad weather in north-western Iran on Sunday.

Africa shows air travel growth as other regions slow

Article Staff Reporter - 31 Dec 2010

African carriers were the only region to show an increase in air travel growth rates from October (12,6%) to November (16,4%).

Heavy snow causes travel chaos in Europe

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Dec 2010

Heavy snow disrupted the Christmas holiday getaway in Europe, forcing the continent's biggest airports to close and leaving passengers stranded.

US holiday travel smooth despite new security

Article Bernd Debusmann Jr - 25 Nov 2010

Millions of Americans took to the skies on Wednesday for the start of the Thanksgiving holiday but air travel flowed smoothly.

Airport security always one step behind

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Dec 2009

Imposing more restrictions won't make air travel safer. Only correct use of intelligence and a targeted approach can work.

Raving retreat

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Jul 2009

I'm perched on the end of a longtail boat, cocktail in hand, head to the wind.

Confessions of a chardonnay socialist

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Nov 2008

Nicole Johnston savours the (vegetarian) culinary delights of Dubai.

Kulula.com takes on tour operators

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Sep 2008

Maya Fisher-French looks at how the airline is flying high in the industry.

Gulf nations splash out on Boeing, Airbus jets

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Jul 2008

Persian Gulf countries have announced deals worth $15-billion for the latest fuel-efficient aircraft and other planes made by Boeing and Airbus.

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Shadow of eviction looms over farm dwellers

tshepiso mabula ka ndongeni - 29 Nov 2020

In part two of a series on the lives of farm dwellers, Tshepiso Mabula ka Ndongeni finds a community haunted by the scourge of eviction

National

Madibeng has a ‘blatant disregard for the law’

andries sibanyoni - 28 Nov 2020

The local municipality irregularly spent at least R443.8-million according to the auditor general’s latest report

National

Q&A Sessions: ‘I think I was born way before my time’ — Mamodupi Mohlala

nicolene de wee - 26 Nov 2020

The chief executive of the Estate Agency Affairs Board and the deputy chair of the SABC board, shares her take on retrenchments at the public broadcaster and reveals why she hates horror movies

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National Science and Technology Forum

special reports - 27 Nov 2020

It's an independent SETI platform, an essential element of an active democracy and an important part of the collaboration process needed in SETI

Special Reports

Milestones over the NSTF’s 25-year history

special reports - 27 Nov 2020

The organisation celebrates its Silver Jubilee as an established player in the NSI and as promoter and influencer of SET and innovation in South Africa

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Huawei Cloud’s Year-End Sales Carnival

special reports - 27 Nov 2020

Massive discounts on hot cloud services are on offer along with special coupons and other privileges, but hurry, supplies are limited!

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Nurturing expert teachers

special reports - 27 Nov 2020

There's a shortage of resources in many schools and it's important for teachers to understand that they are the biggest resource in a classroom

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Get Rewarded for banking with Standard Bank Mobile

special reports - 26 Nov 2020

Free data for your bank card spend every month will go that extra mile to help keep South Africans connected to their dreams

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Introducing Greening the Future 2020

Staff Reporter - 26 Nov 2020

We highlight the work of those accelerating sustainable living in SA – at a vital moment for the environment

Special Reports

Western Cape SMBs look to technology to get them through pandemic

special reports - 25 Nov 2020

Many companies have over-capitalised on IT infrastructure in the past, and are looking for ways to access simpler, cheaper technology that cuts their costs

Special Reports

Land reform still a hot potato

special reports - 24 Nov 2020

The land has got to belong to all the people of South Africa, and many believe that there’s no other mechanism for that except expropriation