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South Africa Expands Digital Travel System
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South Africa officially launched its Electronic Travel Authorisation system at OR Tambo International Airport on 12 August, following earlier pilot testing.
The digital platform allows eligible travellers to apply online and uses automated checks to verify documents and identify potential fraud before they arrive.
The system is expected to expand to more countries and visa categories, making travel more convenient and potentially bringing more tourists to South Africa to support local businesses and jobs.
The digital platform allows eligible travellers to apply online and uses automated checks to verify documents and identify potential fraud before they arrive.
The system is expected to expand to more countries and visa categories, making travel more convenient and potentially bringing more tourists to South Africa to support local businesses and jobs.
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South African EdTech Company Earns Global Recognition
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South African education technology company Teach Me 2 has earned a place on TIME's 2026 list of the world's top education technology companies.
Founded by Nick Miller, the tutoring platform supports learners from Grade 1 to university level and has expanded to more than 50 countries.
The recognition places a South African company alongside leading education platforms from around the world.
Founded by Nick Miller, the tutoring platform supports learners from Grade 1 to university level and has expanded to more than 50 countries.
The recognition places a South African company alongside leading education platforms from around the world.
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Stray Dog Finds a Home at Police Station
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A hungry stray dog looking for food has found a new family at the Philippi police station in Cape Town.
Officers took in the dog, named Meisie, and made sure she was sterilised, vaccinated and microchipped, while AfriPaw helped provide her with a custom built kennel.
Meisie has since become a loyal companion and an extra set of ears for the officers, barking when she notices unfamiliar movements or suspicious sounds.
Officers took in the dog, named Meisie, and made sure she was sterilised, vaccinated and microchipped, while AfriPaw helped provide her with a custom built kennel.
Meisie has since become a loyal companion and an extra set of ears for the officers, barking when she notices unfamiliar movements or suspicious sounds.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.14 to the US Dollar, 21.78 to the British Pound, and 18.62 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,384.56 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 88.98 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,579.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.14 to the US Dollar, 21.78 to the British Pound, and 18.62 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,384.56 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 88.98 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,579.00.
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