South Africa

Browse the latest aviation news, defence updates and aerospace developments from South Africa.

Wearcheck: Oxidation: When Oil Gets Old

5 Jul 2026 Wearcheck

Wearcheck

Oxidation - the focus of part 2 of WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series - is one of the most common chemical reactions we encounter in everyday life.

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Hello! Bonzur! Allo! Airlink ready to greet Mauritius

22 Jun 2026 Airlink

Airlines

Airlink, Southern Africa's premier airline will launch twice-weekly direct Cape Town - Mauritius flights from 02 October 2026.

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Pretoria: South Africa’s Administrative Capital

13 May 2026 Cesare

Travel

Pretoria, one of South Africa’s three capital cities, is a place where history, governance, culture, and modern urban life intersect.

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WearCheck strengthens onsite sampling capabilities

23 Apr 2026 Wearcheck

Wearcheck

The precise accuracy of taking an oil sample from a machine component is one of the most critically important steps in the scientific analysis of oil as part of a condition monitoring programme.

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Cape Town: A City of Natural Beauty

15 Apr 2026 Cesare

Travel

Cape Town is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, offering a unique blend of natural landscapes, rich history, and vibrant cultural life. Located on the southwestern tip of South Africa, the city lies between the iconic Table Mountain and the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Stellenbosch Wine Route Gets a Fresh Spot

2 Apr 2026 Avontuur Estate

Travel

Along the scenic R44 on the Helderberg Mountain, between Stellenbosch and Somerset West, a fresh chapter unfolds at Avontuur Estate. Its upgraded Cellar Door has created a laid-back spot made for spending time with family and friends, with good wine, easy moments, and views worth lingering over.

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Grid-tied renewables still need old-school reliability

26 Mar 2026 Wearcheck

Wearcheck

South Africa’s wind and solar build-out is accelerating, but the novel assets that quietly convert renewable energy into dispatched, grid-compliant power are still likely to fail for familiar, preventable reasons.

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WearCheck lightens the fleets cost burden

10 Mar 2026 Wearcheck

Wearcheck

Specialist condition monitoring company WearCheck is driven by a clear purpose: to help engines, machinery and mechanical assets run at optimum performance while keeping maintenance spend under control.

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How WearCheck training boosts asset reliability

2 Mar 2026 Wearcheck

Wearcheck

In workshops, plants and pits across Southern Africa, the craft of machinery maintenance is changing faster than many teams can keep up with. Ever-tightening production targets, increasingly complex asset fleets, and the rising cost of getting maintenance wrong all contribute to industrial inefficiency.

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FlySafair Welcomes Proposed New Shareholder

28 Feb 2026 FlySafair

Airlines

FlySafair today confirmed that its shareholders have entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement with Harith and its affiliates to acquire the airline, subject to the required regulatory approvals.

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Bloemfontein: The City of Roses

28 Feb 2026 FlySafair

Travel

Bloemfontein, affectionately referred to as the City of Roses, is the sixth-largest city in South Africa and is renowned for its rich historical, cultural, and natural attractions.

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Discovering Durban, South Africa

28 Feb 2026 FlySafair

Travel

Nestled along the stunning coast of the Indian Ocean, Durban stands out as one of South Africa's three largest cities and boasts the country’s largest and busiest port. This vibrant city is not just a pivotal economic hub but also a captivating tourist destination, drawing visitors from around the globe and across South Africa.

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