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Thailand remains a major drawcard for South African travellers seeking idyllic beaches and island experiences this festive season.
ASIA

Heading to Asia this December? Check the new rules

With new digital arrival forms, updated visa costs, and extra customs rules for South Africans, handling your travel admin early is crucial for a hassle-free trip.

  • ZamaNdosi Cele
5 min read
Rescuers carry in their arms a flood survivor, following flash floods and a landslide disaster in Devghat, in the Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 26, 2026.
NATURAL DISASTERS

Rescuers reach main site of deadly Tibet mudslide

Survivors were airlifted from flood-hit communities in northern Nepal after a glacial collapse triggered a devastating torrent of water, mud and debris along the Bhote Koshi and…

  • AFP
5 min read
International food service group Bidcorp declared a final cash dividend of 625 cents per share for the year to June 30, 2026, increased the total dividend to 1,240 cents per share for the year, an increase of 6.9% over the previous year.
BIDFOOD

Bidcorp returns R5.2 billion to shareholders in dividends and buybacks

Bidcorp has reported a significant increase in shareholder returns, with R5.2 billion returned through dividends and share buybacks. CEO Bernard Berson highlights the company's…

  • Edward West
4 min read