Category South Africa

48 hours of bliss in Sejong, South Korea

This family-friendly oasis a refreshing answer to density of Seoul. My time in Sejong begins gently, almost lyrically, with a family of four cycling down a perfectly maintained bicycle path just outside my hotel. The mother pedals gracefully, while two…

NPO hit with massive Vat bill

The fine line between supplying a service to the state and receiving grant funding is critical in determining the correct value-added tax (Vat) treatment – and misjudging it can be extremely costly. A welfare organisation is paying the price for…

US sanctions on ANC officials ‘inevitable’

South Africa’s firm stance on Israel and sovereignty continues to define strained relations with the US. The ongoing dispute between the US and South Africa will continue for the next three years of the Trump administration, analysts say. While it…

Qantas launches Johannesburg–Perth direct route

The new route is expected to increase travel flows between Southern Africa and Australasia while creating fresh tourism and economic opportunities. Australian national airline Qantas has launched a direct service from Johannesburg to Perth in Western Australia, hoping to take…