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Time Out
12-06-2025
- Business
- Time Out
SA's new domestic flight developments signal good news for travellers?
South Africans have long struggled with sky-high airfares when travelling between major cities. The situation worsened with the collapse of several airlines during the COVID-19 pandemic, including Comair, which had long been one of the country's most successful and reliable carriers. Over the years, domestic prices have remained steep, and flight options have been scarce. However, change appears to be looming as Mango signals its potential return. A quick fare check for return flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg, for example highlights the current cost landscape. FlySafair comes in cheapest at about R2,824, while SAA averages R3,233. Lift is priced at approximately R3,665. Airlink and CemAir are the most expensive, with both pricing return tickets at over R4,000. (The flight searches were conducted for travel between 9–16 July, with similar departure and arrival times and with none to limited luggage ancillary options chosen.) This makes the ongoing battle in South Africa's domestic skies promising as it would bring more choice and potentially lower prices for travellers. South African Airways (SAA), the national carrier, is expanding its fleet and route network. The news follows the national carrier distancing itself from its former low-cost subsidiary, Mango Airlines, which is in the final stages of business rescue. Mango was grounded in July 2021 and subsequently placed under business rescue. Though still technically a subsidiary of SAA, the two entities have operated independently since then. SAA has since released a statement clarifying that it has no control or involvement in Mango's operations, financial obligations, or the ticket refund process, which is still underway for unflown flights booked before the airline suspended services. The revival of Mango, which once targeted the frequent domestic business traveller, has been slow and mired in disputes. Still, a new investor is reportedly close to acquiring the airline with plans to relaunch it. Whether Mango re-emerges as a strong competitor remains to be seen. What's clear, however, is that SAA is charting its own course. The state-owned airline, which exited its business rescue process in 2021, is actively rebuilding its operations, with a new aircraft added to its fleet announced this week. SAA hopes to add five more aircraft to its fleet during 2025, a move intended to increase seat availability and reduce pressure on prices for both domestic and regional travel. 'This is a remarkable achievement considering that just over three years ago, the airline emerged from business rescue with just six aircraft. Since 2021, the team at SAA has worked strategically and consistently to grow the fleet and route network sustainably. These additional aircraft will enable SAA to continue fulfilling our promise to add seat capacity in both the domestic and regional markets and thereby contributing to the affordability of passenger air travel, ' says Professor John Lamola, interim CEO at SAA. SAA is also set to reintroduce and expand several key domestic and regional routes, including: Johannesburg–George (launching April 2026) Johannesburg–East London (date to be confirmed) Cape Town–Durban (date to be confirmed) Johannesburg–Gaborone (launching October 2025) Cape Town–Mauritius (seasonal flights launching November 2025) For South African travellers, particularly frequent flyers and holidaymakers, the increased competition and route expansion couldn't come at a better time. As the airline industry regains momentum, more flights and better fares may finally be within reach. FlySafair's CMO, Kirby Gordon notes that while increased competition can bring prices down, it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. 'Competitive pricing is huge,' he explains, 'but some routes simply can't support more than one player. On others, adding flights or larger aircraft and dropping fares can boost demand — but not always. Undoubtedly, this is where the opportunities and risks exist. Gordon adds that the introduction of new airlines or additional capacity, even from existing players, inevitably puts downward pressure on prices. 'Airlines are price-takers, not price-setters,' he says. 'If there's too much supply and yields drop below sustainable levels, someone will eventually shrink or exit the market as it corrects itself.'
Barnama
26-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil Prices
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday, supported by stronger soybean oil prices, said palm oil trader David Ng. However, he noted that gains were limited by concerns over rising production in the coming weeks, which could increase the country's overall stock level. 'We see support at RM3,750 per tonne and resistance at RM3,900 per tonne,' he told Bernama. At the close, the new spot month June 2025 contract rose RM2 to RM3,824 per tonne, July 2025 increased RM3 to RM3,836 per tonne, and August 2025 went up RM7 to RM3,827 per tonne. September 2025 advanced RM12 to RM3,821 per tonne, October 2025 gained RM21 to RM3,824 per tonne, and November 2025 rose RM22 to RM3,831 per tonne. Trading volume declined to 54,070 lots from 66,842 previously, while open interest fell to 244,075 contracts from 247,462 contracts. The physical CPO price for June South slipped by RM10 to RM3,880 per tonne. -- BERNAMA
Time of India
26-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Rajasthan board class 8th result 2025 out: Overall pass rate improves, 96.66% students qualify, complete details here
The Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan has declared the results for RBSE class 8th exams today. The class 8 examination 2025 was conducted from March 20 to April 2 across 9,824 designated examination centres throughout Rajasthan. A total of 12,64,618 students appeared for the examination. Out of these, 12,22,369 candidates successfully passed, while 41,368 students have been placed in the supplementary category and will have an opportunity to reappear for the exam. This year, the overall pass percentage has been recorded at 96.66%. As compared to last year, there is an improvement of 0.94% in this year's pass percentage. The top five performing districts in class 8th include Sikar, Dausa, Ajmer, Churu, and Nagaur. Girls have once again outperformed boys in Rajasthan board class 8th examinations. The pass rate for female students has been recorded at 97.24%, while the overall pass percentage for male candidates is 96.14%. Students can download their RBSE class 8th marksheets from the board's official website, RBSE class 8th result 2025 performance analysis This year, over 12 lakh students appeared for Rajasthan board class 8th exams. The overall pass rate has been recorded at an impressive 96.66%. Out of these, 7,16,321 students appeared from government schools, while 5,48,297 students appeared from private schools. Check gender wise performance details here: Gender Number of Students Appeared Number of Students Passed Pass Percentage Girls 5,99,056 5,82,529 97.24% Boys 6,65,562 6,39,840 96.14% Education Minister congratulates RBSE class 8th students Along with the announcement of Rajasthan board class 8th results, Education Minister Madan Dilawar has congratulated the students via an official X (formerly Twitter) post. Check the official post below: Official websites to check RBSE 8th result 2025 Students can view and download their results from any of the following official websites: RBSE 8th result 2025: Grading system RBSE follows a grade-based evaluation system for Class 8. Here's a general breakdown: Percentage Grade 91–100% A+ 76–90% A 61–75% B 41–60% C 33–40% D Below 33% E (Fail) RBSE class 8th marksheets to be provisional The digital marksheets released released by BSER will be provisional in nature. The original mark sheets and certificates will be distributed by respective schools within a few weeks after the result announcement. Students should stay in touch with their school administration for updates. Ready to empower your child for the AI era? Join our program now! Hurry, only a few seats left.
