Airline Routes-Oct. 1, 2018:
EgyptAir Cargo , launch customer for the Airbus A330-P2F converted freighter, began operations with a 3X-weekly service between Cairo and Cologne-Bonn Airport, Germany. EgyptAir plans to add Johannesburg, South Africa, to destinations served by the type from October.
World’s Greatest Motorcycle Rides comes to South Africa:
Henry Coles Worlds Greatest Motorycyle Rides South Africa will be broadcast in more than 130 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. Henry Cole undertakes a three thousand mile South African odyssey, from Johannesburg to Cape Town, in his latest adventure on two wheels.
Man dies from a black mamba bite trying to extract its venom for…:
Trump attacks the credibility of the Kavanaugh accusers and claims he saw a Democratic senator 'in very, very bad situations – somewhat compromising' Snake handler dies from a black mamba bite as he tried to extract its venom for medical research in South Africa A snake farm manager has died after being bitten by a 10ft black mamba while trying to extract venom to be used for medical research. Ryan Soobrayan, who had recently gotten engaged, died the day before his 27th birthday after being bitten by the snake at African Reptiles and Venom in Johannesburg, South Africa .
Annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, a global fundraiser:
Annual Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, a global fundraiser Riders take part in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in Johannesburg, South Africa. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2NX3Qfm Riders take part in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride event inJohannesburg, South Africa.
Samira Bawumia is 2018 African Woman of Excellence:
The Second Lady of the Republic of Ghana and Global Ambassador for the Global Alliance for Cleancookstoves, Hajia Mrs Samira Bawumia, has been honoured as the African Women of Excellence for her contribution to the cause of humanity. This follows the passionate drive she is undertaking through the Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Projects .
Vavi harassment complaint went ‘nowhere’:
For the past year, another sexual assault allegation has hung, like a sword of Damocles, over Zwelinzima Vavi , the general secretary of the South African Federation of Trade Unions , while discontent brews within the labour federation about how it was handled. This latest allegation, rumours of which have long been circulating within the federation, relates to incidents in late August and early September 2017 in which Vavi is said to have harassed and later groped a woman at the Saftu offices in Johannesburg.
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