The delayed arrival of jet fuel to Cape Town International Airport is causing disruption for some US Airlines. Earlier this month, United Airlines canceled an outbound and return flight to and from the South African hub. Days before departure, passengers booked on the affected flights received the following message: “Your flight was canceled because we… Continue reading Jet Fuel Shortage Leads To Flight Cancellations For US Airlines Bound For Cape Town
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Delta To Launch Non-Stop Flights To South Africa From Atlanta
Good news for travelers looking to explore the beauty and cultural richness of South Africa. Delta Air Lines announced last week it will launch its triangular route from Atlanta to Johannesburg and Cape Town. As Business reported, this seasonal triangular route will provide direct non-stop service. They will start to operate in December. The Atlanta-headquartered… Continue reading Delta To Launch Non-Stop Flights To South Africa From Atlanta
Delta Adds Cape Town, Tel Aviv & Tahiti To Their International Routes
For those who love to travel Delta Airlines we have some exciting news for your mileage points you have been saving the last few years. The airline has recently announced two new non stop routes from Los Angeles to Tahiti and Atlanta to Cape Town starting in December. They also are adding Atlanta to Tel… Continue reading Delta Adds Cape Town, Tel Aviv & Tahiti To Their International Routes
United And Delta Fight For Non-Stop Flights To Cape Town
United Airlines and Delta Airlines have been embroiled in a dispute over offering non-stop flights to Cape Town, South Africa. In 2019, United launched a seasonal non-stop service between Newark and Cape Town. This year, the airline is adding year-round flights from June 5. Delta will start a new triangle routing later this year that… Continue reading United And Delta Fight For Non-Stop Flights To Cape Town
Amazon’s Africa Headquarters Construction Halted To Protect Indigenous Land In South Africa
After one year of a judicial battle between indigenous people of South Africa and the US-based technology company Amazon regarding the construction of the company’s facility in Cape Town, the country’s court announced that the building of Amazon’s Africa Headquarters is halted in South Africa. This ruling was a win for indigenous groups who have… Continue reading Amazon’s Africa Headquarters Construction Halted To Protect Indigenous Land In South Africa
This Couple Met In South Africa And Began A Long-Distance Relationship
Nikolai and Roxanne met in a popular nightclub in Cape Town where Roxanne was a VIP hostess. They were introduced by a friend of hers, a local model who was showing some international models a night on the town. Nikolai and Roxanne immediately clicked and began a long-distance relationship. Here is their story. TN: What… Continue reading This Couple Met In South Africa And Began A Long-Distance Relationship
Cape Town Was Deemed One Of The World’s Best Cities For Expats, Here’s Why
Cape Town is the second-largest city in South Africa and one of the most popular destinations for tourists due to its amazing quality of life and breathtaking natural beauty. The city offers great weather, low crime rates and a fairly low cost of living. Cape Town was recently named as one of the world’s best… Continue reading Cape Town Was Deemed One Of The World’s Best Cities For Expats, Here’s Why
Why I Joined Black Divers On Their Quests For Slave Ships In The Atlantic Ocean
Tara Roberts didn’t know at the time that a trip to the National Museum of African American History and Culture would lead her on a journey of self-discovery while searching for the lost slave ships in the Atlantic Ocean. “I was on the second floor and I remember there was a picture of a group… Continue reading Why I Joined Black Divers On Their Quests For Slave Ships In The Atlantic Ocean
Ex-Flight Attendant Opens South Africa’s First Four-Star Township Boutique Hotel
South Africa’s first four-star township boutique hotel, Spade Hotel and Spa, was opened in Khayelitsha, near Cape Town, last December. The Spade Hotel is owned by Annette Skaap, an ex-flight attendant whose aspirations to venture into the hotel industry came after 10-years of traveling around the world for work and vacation. According to her, the… Continue reading Ex-Flight Attendant Opens South Africa’s First Four-Star Township Boutique Hotel
This Black Couple Shares The Ins And Outs Of Working Remotely In South Africa
South Africa has always held a special place in the hearts of Crystal Swain-Bates and her husband. They first visited after randomly selecting it from a map, aided by the good fortune of finding a discounted fare. The couple enjoyed that first trip so much that after getting married the following year, they returned for… Continue reading This Black Couple Shares The Ins And Outs Of Working Remotely In South Africa
How South Africa’s Zandile Ndhlovu Is Changing Narratives About Black People And The Ocean
Zandile Ndhlovu is a free diving Instructor based in South Africa. She created The Black Mermaid Foundation after looking around and realizing that no one looked like her. “When I started scuba diving, for a solid year and a half, I was always the only Black person on the boat,” she tells Travel Noire.” It’s… Continue reading How South Africa’s Zandile Ndhlovu Is Changing Narratives About Black People And The Ocean
Amazon’s Africa HQ Plan Angers Indigenous People In South Africa
Jobs or heritage? That’s the question taking the center stage between local communities in South Africa and activists, who want the site of Amazon’s new Africa headquarters declared a national heritage area. The Khoi and San communities are known as the first inhabitants of South Africa. A patch of land along the Liesbeek River in Cape… Continue reading Amazon’s Africa HQ Plan Angers Indigenous People In South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa Wants To Attract More Digital Nomads
Western Cape government officials want to attract more remote workers. That’s why they have teamed up with Airbnb to offer visitors who plan to stay awhile a discount on longer-term properties. “Remote working vacations are becoming increasingly popular in South Africa, so we are thrilled to partner with [tourism firm] Wesgro to promote domestic tourism… Continue reading Cape Town, South Africa Wants To Attract More Digital Nomads
Meet Khadim: The Man Behind Cape Town’s Only Senegalese Coffee Shop
Mbacke Diagne, better known as Khadim, is the epitome of going after something you want— no matter what obstacles may come your way. At a young age, he was sent to live with his grandparents to work on their farm. Despite never receiving a formal education, he always dreamed of one day owning a business.… Continue reading Meet Khadim: The Man Behind Cape Town’s Only Senegalese Coffee Shop
Here’s A List Of Amazing African Cities To Visit Next Spring
Visiting countries in Africa during the spring often gets a bad reputation because it’s often referred to as the “wettest” time of the year. While that’s true for some countries, it’s also one of the best times to enjoy a vacation for others. Why? Because there are a lot fewer tourists and you’re more likely… Continue reading Here’s A List Of Amazing African Cities To Visit Next Spring