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Passports now easier to get abroad for South Africans
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South Africans living abroad can now collect passports at more international centres, including locations in Canada, the UK, France, Germany, the USA, UAE, Australia, New Zealand and China.
The Department of Home Affairs now offers services in 25 global cities, making it easier for South Africans overseas to get passports, register births and get their renewals done.
From 1 November 2025, the department also delivers passports directly to applicants’ homes, with fees ranging from about R520 to R1000.
These services reduce travel, waiting times, and administrative hurdles, making passport access faster and more convenient for citizens worldwide.
The Department of Home Affairs now offers services in 25 global cities, making it easier for South Africans overseas to get passports, register births and get their renewals done.
From 1 November 2025, the department also delivers passports directly to applicants’ homes, with fees ranging from about R520 to R1000.
These services reduce travel, waiting times, and administrative hurdles, making passport access faster and more convenient for citizens worldwide.
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ifa crafted heritage collection unveiled in Sandton
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Locals, art enthusiasts, collectors, creatives and supporters of heritage craft gathered in Sandton for the unveiling of the ifa crafted heritage collection.
The special exhibition hosted by the KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts on Thursday, brought together guests who came to honour the skill and cultural legacy of rural KZN’s master crafters.
Ifa, meaning ‘inheritance’, is about passing down the legacy.
The event provided guests with an opportunity to engage directly with the artisans and their work.
Ifa connects traditional crafts with modern markets, creating income for rural communities.
The special exhibition hosted by the KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts on Thursday, brought together guests who came to honour the skill and cultural legacy of rural KZN’s master crafters.
Ifa, meaning ‘inheritance’, is about passing down the legacy.
The event provided guests with an opportunity to engage directly with the artisans and their work.
Ifa connects traditional crafts with modern markets, creating income for rural communities.
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Cape Town International Piano Competition set for March 2027
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Cape Town will host the inaugural Cape Town International Piano Competition in March 2027.
Presented by Cape Piano, the event will bring 30 pianists to compete over four live rounds.
The competition will award over 1-million-rand in prize money and offer concert engagements.
Applications open from 1 April to 1 August this year and the event will include masterclasses and public concerts across the city.
Presented by Cape Piano, the event will bring 30 pianists to compete over four live rounds.
The competition will award over 1-million-rand in prize money and offer concert engagements.
Applications open from 1 April to 1 August this year and the event will include masterclasses and public concerts across the city.
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Local: 89 words (36%), National: 61 words (25%), International: 94 words (39%)