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The Rio Times covers South Africa daily in English — the rand, energy, politics and the companies driving the continent’s most industrialized economy. Today’s South Africa news in English, updated every day.

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A GOL aircraft at a jet bridge on the wet apron at Guarulhos airport in Sao Paulo, with ground crew loading cargo at dusk.

Africa

Sao Paulo Cape Town flight: what LATAM’s three weekly nonstops mean for expats in South Africa

LATAM's nonstop between Sao Paulo and Cape Town runs three times a week. Schedule, flight times, African connections and what...

September 13, 2026

Regional aircraft parked on the apron at Cape Town International Airport under a clear sky.

Africa

Norse Atlantic Cape Town Flights Restart From London Gatwick for the 2026-27 South Africa Season

The seasonal Gatwick to Cape Town service is running again. What the schedule shows, what the low fare leaves out,...

September 13, 2026

The entrance to the East Rand Mall in Boksburg, with a brick tower carrying the town name under a clear winter sky.

Africa

Spring Fiesta Boksburg, South Africa: A 13-Hour Festival on 3 October 2026

Spring Fiesta returns to Boksburg on 3 October 2026. What the 13-hour festival costs, how to reach the venue, and...

September 13, 2026

The Union Buildings in Pretoria under a clear sky, with the national flag above the sandstone wings and a police vehicle parked at the side.

Africa

South Africa Visa Concession Extended to 30 June 2027 for Pending Applicants

The South Africa visa concession now runs to 30 June 2027. Who is covered, what you may and may not...

September 13, 2026

An almost empty concourse in Terminal A at OR Tambo International Airport, with moving walkways and gate signs.

Africa

South Africa ETA Is Live: How the New Travel Permit Works and What It Costs

The South Africa ETA is live at four airports. Who needs the digital permit, what the application asks for, the...

September 13, 2026

Central Cape Town seen from Table Mountain, with the City Bowl, the harbour and the stadium below Signal Hill.

Africa

Kenny Lattimore Cape Town Concert Lands in South Africa on 20 September 2026

Kenny Lattimore plays the Grand Arena at GrandWest on 20 September 2026. Ticket prices, parking, entry rules and why the...

September 13, 2026

The raised bascule bridge at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, with a boat passing through and apartment blocks on Signal Hill behind.

Africa

Red Bull Unlocked Cape Town, South Africa: Ten Venues in One Night on 26 September 2026

Ten venues, 70-plus artists and one ticket at the V&A Waterfront on 26 September 2026. Start time, line-up, age rules...

September 13, 2026

The towers of Sandton on the horizon above the wooded northern suburbs of Johannesburg, with jacarandas in bloom.

Africa

Joy of Jazz Johannesburg Returns to Sandton, South Africa, on 25 and 26 September 2026

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz runs at the Sandton Convention Centre on 25 and 26 September 2026. Line-up, four stages,...

September 13, 2026

Miriam Makeba and Paul Simon sitting together on a sofa during an interview, Makeba wearing a kente scarf.

Africa

WOMAD Cape Town, South Africa: Makeba Tribute on 16 September, Peace Concert on 19 September

WOMAD runs in Cape Town from 15 to 24 September 2026. Makeba tribute, Desmond Tutu peace concert, ticket prices and...

September 13, 2026