The Department of Home Affairs has reiterated that it has no immediate plans to discontinue green bar-coded identity books. Speaking at the Centurion Home Affairs office on Wednesday, director-general of Home Affairs, Mkuseli Apleni, said that the department was deeply concerned about false reports on the lifespan of the old ID books. “These reports, which..
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Home Affairs to phase out green ID books – but rubbishes March deadline claim
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ANC NEC sharpen their knives, ramp up efforts to dismiss Zuma
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He may have had a reprieve earlier in the week, but Jacob Zuma can consider himself on the ANC NEC hit-list. The party’s National Executive Committee are determined to force Mr Zuma out of his Head of State role, according to City Press sources. He may have stood down as ANC President, but he still..
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The 30 UK job markets that are almost ‘restriction-free’ for South Africans
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If you’re an expert in one of these fields, you can work in the UK with barely any limitations. If you watch a certain reality show, then you’ll already know that South Africa’s Got Talent. However, an exceptional set of skills can do more than impress a set of judges these days. It can earn..
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Discover the magic of spectacular Zermatt in the Swiss Alps
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We feel the train engage the cogs as it rattles its way up the steep incline. Outside the wide windows, we pass rocky canyons, pine-covered mountain slopes and wildflower-covered meadows. My wife and I are comfortable and warm but outside the snowy white peaks are wrapped with cloud. The train crawls through tunnels and across..
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Travelling? Here’s a list of visas you may need before you go
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In order to ensure you can enter a country without any issues, here’s a breakdown of visas around the world which you may need at some point during your travels. Depending on where in the world you plan to travel, you may need a visa. If that isn’t complicated enough, the visa you require varies..
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Nine reasons why a Table Mountain Cable Card is a must in Cape Town
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You can dodge the tourist queues in summer, take up special offers at the top and even surprise a loved one with a magic green card that makes the iconic summit your own for a whole year. Avoid the pesky tourists Cape Town 101, right? From being decapitated by a huge, swinging camera lens to..
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South Africa vs India, 1st Test Preview: Live stream, session times, team news
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Date: Friday 5 January – Tuesday 9 January. Time: 10:30 (SAST) Venue: Newlands, Cape Town. Live Stream & TV: SuperSport 2 (South Africa), Sony Ten 1 & Sony Ten 3 (India), Sky Sports Main Event (UK). Overview India, the world’s number one Test team, are in town and ready to face South Africa. After months..
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