With millions of South Africans set to travel using minibus taxis this festive season, the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) Western Cape will on Friday launch its “Your Safety, Our Priority” campaign to prioritise road safety. This initiative is aimed at curbing road accidents and ensuring safer journeys for passengers, drivers, and pedestrians during the travelling season. The campaign includes a range of measures aimed at promoting safer driving practices. Key
Santa Shoeboxes make disadvantaged children smile, thanks to the generosity of donors from South Africa and Namibia. This year, 74751 disadvantaged children will receive these special Shoeboxes. CEO Deb Zelezniak says while this is just shy of the target, the joy that these acts of kindness inspire in the recipients, their parents, and teachers is immeasurable. MORE ABOUT: Get ready for all your favourite Christmas music Santa Shoeboxes make disadvantaged children smile
Summer in Cape Town is here, and so is Dezemba – the season of sunshine, celebration, and creating memories that sparkle brighter than Christmas tree tinsel. Cape Town Tourism (CTT) is rolling out sandy beach towels, inviting travellers from across South Africa to experience the vibrant energy of the Mother City. “Dezemba in Cape Town isn’t just a season; it’s an attitude!” said CEO Enver Duminy. “We want every visitor to feel
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for a full-scale Ministerial investigation into the collapse of aviation fuel supply at OR Tambo International Airport on Monday and its severe impact on South Africa’s tourism industry. The party further called on the Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, to initiate a thorough investigation into the root causes of this failure, and to launch the investigation without delay. On Monday, 54 flights at the airport were
A MyCiTi bus driver has been suspended and charged with reckless and negligent driver, following a multi-vehicle crash on the N2 highway on Sunday. The incident reportedly happened in the vicinity of Gugulethu. Ten passengers were on board the vehicle and eight of them sustained injuries. They were hospitalised, and have since been discharged. While no children were inside the bus, two infants and a child were travelling in the private
