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29/10/2026

🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA: Kloof Road to reopen in December
Kloof Road in Cape Town is expected to reopen by mid-December, restoring a key route between the City Bowl and Atlantic Seaboard suburbs, including Camps Bay, Clifton, Bantry Bay and Sea Point. The City of Cape Town says rehabilitation has entered its final phase, with most work on the failed embankments completed and road repairs now under way. The road has been closed since September 2023 after a Level-9 storm destabilised the supporting embankment, with further damage caused by heavy rainfall in 2024. The reopening remains subject to delays or unforeseen challenges.

🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA: Skukuza gate to close for maintenance
Skukuza Rest Camp’s main gate in the Kruger National Park will be closed from November 2 until December 4 for essential roof repairs. According to The Citizen visitors will use a temporary entrance on Hippo Circle Street, via AM Spa and Skukuza Safari Lodge. Directional signs and park staff will guide vehicles and pedestrians to the alternative route. The reopening date remains subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays.

20/10/2026

19/10/2026

🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA: Stellenbosch garden festival returns

Garden Town Stellenbosch returns from October 23 to November 1, offering ten days of garden visits, food, w**e and outdoor experiences, according to Visit Stellenbosch.

The programme includes access to more than 14 private gardens rarely open to the public, alongside workshops, guided tours and free and ticketed events. Highlights include the Grand Flower Parade on October 27 and Stellenbosch Street Soirée on October 28.

16/10/2026

🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA: Traffic restrictions for Stormers match

Road closures and traffic restrictions will affect Cape Town’s DHL Stadium precinct on Saturday, October 17, as the Stormers host Bristol Bears. Restrictions begin at 06h00 until after the match, affecting Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Stephan Way, Vlei Road and Granger Bay Boulevard.

Kick-off is at 16h15, with gates opening at 14h15. Civic parking opens at 13h15, while free MyCiTi shuttles depart from the Civic Centre and Thibault Square from 13h45. The last return bus leaves the stadium at 20h15.

14/10/2026

🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Town road closures

Cape Town visitors should prepare for road closures on October 18 for the Nelson Mandela Marathon.

Restrictions will affect the city centre, Bo-Kaap, District Six, Green Point, Sea Point and Foreshore, with many closures beginning between 04h30 and 06h00, according to Getaway.

Darling Street will close between Corporation and Buitenkant streets from midday October 17 until 05h00 on October 19. Roads will reopen progressively, subject to race progress and safety clearance.

13/10/2026

🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA: Changes to Kruger camp restaurants

SANParks has appointed new restaurant operators at selected Kruger National Park camps following the expiry of previous concession agreements.

Lower Sabie’s Sabie River Café will replace Mugg & Bean; Pretoriuskop’s Wimpy will be replaced by Le Lapeng Burgers and Grill; and Eziko Eatery will replace Berg-en-Dal’s Tindlovu Restaurant. Cattle Baron at Skukuza will also undergo refurbishment.

Temporary dining facilities with limited menus will operate during the upgrades.

Source: SANParks

29/09/2026

🇦🇺 AUSTRALIA: Visa rules to be tightened

Australia has announced changes to visitor and student visa rules, including plans to apply a ‘No Further Stay’ condition to future visitor visas, preventing most applicants from applying for another visa while in the country. The reforms also include restrictions on student visa dependants and stronger measures targeting visa overstayers, reports Travel News. Announced on September 17, the changes will be introduced progressively over the next 12 months. Existing visitor visas are not affected by the proposed new condition.

15/09/2026

🇿🇦/🇬🇧 SOUTH AFRICA: Visa application centres to close

UK Visa Application Centres across South Africa will be closed on November 4 due to the local government elections. According to VFS Global, customers with appointments scheduled for that day will be contacted and invited to reschedule or can log in to their accounts to select another available date and time.