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03/01/2025

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued the Seasonal Climate Watch for January to May 2025. The outlook shows that the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) remains in a neutral state and is expected to weaken further. Forecasts suggest that...

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02/01/2025

Weather:
- much the same as January
- traditionally flood season
- heavy rains can cause rivers to suddenly burst their banks

Temperatures:
- between 18°C - 33°C (Fahrenheit: e.g. 33°C = [(33x9)]/5 + 32 = 91.4°F)
- visit our we**am page for live footage from Kruger National Park!
more on https://umhambi.blogspot.com/2025/01/kruger-national-park-calendar-february.html

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27/12/2024

The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has issued updated lists as of 24 December 2024, detailing the status of local beaches and swimming pools. According to the updates,...

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24/12/2024

24/12/2024

The South African National Parks (SANParks) management of Augrabies National Park in South Africa's Northern Cape has announced the operating hours for the National Park's reception over the festive season. The recepetion will be open from...

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20/12/2024

The management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that the shops in the National Park will change its operating hours on Christmas Day (25 December 2024). The shops at Nossob Rest Camp and Mata-Mata Rest Camp will operate from...

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20/12/2024

The Zambian Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security has announced a visa waiver for citizens of 53 countries under Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2024. This decision raises the total number of countries with visa-free access to Zambia to 167. The new policy will come into effect on...

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20/12/2024

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has announced an update regarding the designated e-hailing pick-up and drop-off points at King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban. To enhance convenience and streamline operations, all e-hailing pick-up and drop-off activities have been relocated from the previous Pick-Up Zone to...

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19/12/2024

The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has issued updated lists as of 18 December 2024, detailing the status of local beaches and swimming pools. According to the updates,...

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13/12/2024

The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released updated lists of beaches that are currently (as of 13 December 2024) open and safe for swimming, closed for swimming and of swimming pools that are currently open to the public. According to the lists,...

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12/12/2024

The flag carrier of France, Air France, has announced an extension of its seasonal route between Paris and Cape Town. The airline will continue operating its service between Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) until...

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11/12/2024

The Namibian Roads Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain Namibia's road sector, has announced that a 170 km section of Main Road 91 (MR 91) between Gobabis and Aminuis has been opened. The road was upgraded to bitumen standards.
The MR 91 is approximately 239 km long. It connects...

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10/12/2024

The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released updated lists of beaches that are currently (as of 10 December 2024) open and safe for swimming, closed for swimming and of swimming pools that are currently open to the public. According to the lists,...

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10/12/2024

Time Out, the renowned global magazine for culture, entertainment, and events, recently surveyed its network of editors and international writers about their favourite spots for a steak in their city. Among the standout recommendations,...

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10/12/2024

The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality in South Africa's Eastern Cape has closed another popular beach in East London on 06 December 2024. According to the Municipality, following a spillage,...

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09/12/2024

The South African National Parks (SANParks) management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that the Nossob Rest Camp now also has 24-hour electricity supply. SANParks switched from generator power for...

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09/12/2024

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has announced that OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg is currently facing refueling challenges, affecting the ability of airlines to refuel aircraft as usual. As a result,...

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06/12/2024

French-Dutch multinational airline holding company Air France-KLM implemented a new codeshare agreement with South African regional airline Airlink, effective 03 December 2024.
This commercial partnership enhances connectivity for travellers, offering Air France and KLM customers access to an extensive range of destinations in...

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