Indonesia and the Republic of South Africa agreed on the mutual abolition of visas. The new entry procedure was announced by Vice President of Indonesia Gibran Rakabuming Raka at a business forum in Johannesburg, ANTARA reported. The agreement was the outcome of the October talks between the President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto and his South… Continue reading Indonesia and South Africa Agree on Mutual Visa-Free Travel
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South African Airways and Emirates Strengthen Partnership at Dubai Airshow
In a move to bolster aviation links between South Africa and the world, South African Airways (SAA) and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their codesharing agreement and explore deeper collaboration in loyalty programmes and cargo operations. According to a statement released, the MoU was signed by Professor John Lamola, Group… Continue reading South African Airways and Emirates Strengthen Partnership at Dubai Airshow
Egypt Second in Africa and Arab World in Global Tourism Ranking
Egypt has been ranked 24th among the world’s leading tourist destinations for 2025, based on feedback from more than 295,000 participants worldwide. The country also placed second in the Arab world after the UAE and second in Africa after South Africa. This is reported by Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. The report highlighted… Continue reading Egypt Second in Africa and Arab World in Global Tourism Ranking
Man Builds Business Carrying Bags for Hikers on the Otter Trail in Eastern Cape
The Otter Trail in Tsitsikamma National Park is famous for its beauty — and for the heavy bags hikers must carry. Now, a local man from Nompumelelo Village has found a way to make it easier. Burton Mlandu, 46, started a company called Burton Otter Slackpacking and Transfers. His team carries bags for hikers along… Continue reading Man Builds Business Carrying Bags for Hikers on the Otter Trail in Eastern Cape
India Resumes Tourist Visas for Chinese Citizens
India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens starting 24 July 2025, marking the first such move in five years. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. The announcement was made by the Embassy of India in Beijing and welcomed by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a step conducive to… Continue reading India Resumes Tourist Visas for Chinese Citizens
Exploring Abidjan: A Vibrant City of Nature, Culture, and Cinematic Delights
In December 2024, I had the distinct pleasure of visiting Abidjan, Ivory Coast’s bustling cultural and economic hub, to attend the Abidjan International Film Festival (SICA) at the invitation of the Ministry of Communication of that country. While the primary purpose of my trip was to engage in the festival’s activities, my time in Abidjan… Continue reading Exploring Abidjan: A Vibrant City of Nature, Culture, and Cinematic Delights
South Africans Applying for US Visas Forced to Make Social Media Accounts Public for Officials to Scrutinize Them
The United States of America (USA) is tightening its visa requirements, and has announced that, effective immediately, all South Africans applying for visas will have to make their social media accounts public so that officials can properly scrutinise them. This would allow the US officials tasked with granting visas to determine, based on social media… Continue reading South Africans Applying for US Visas Forced to Make Social Media Accounts Public for Officials to Scrutinize Them
How Much of Central Asia Can You Find in Beijing?
Join Xinhua correspondent Yao Kaien as she challenges herself to dive into the exotic flavors and culture. You will be surprised by how deep the ties run between China and Central Asia. African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency
Limpopo and Mpumalanga Join Hands at Africa’s Travel Indaba to Sell Kruger as One Unified Destination
Durban – As Africa’s Travel Indaba wrapped up today, the Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) made waves with a landmark agreement aimed at transforming how the world experiences one of South Africa’s greatest treasures: the Kruger National Park. On Wednesday, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Limpopo and the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency… Continue reading Limpopo and Mpumalanga Join Hands at Africa’s Travel Indaba to Sell Kruger as One Unified Destination
Dubai Tourism Sector Hits New Record in 2024
Dubai’s tourism sector is booming, with the city welcoming 18.72 million international overnight visitors in 2024, an increase of 9 per cent over the previous year. The data was released by Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), reports China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. A key contributor to this growth was the growing… Continue reading Dubai Tourism Sector Hits New Record in 2024