Revamps, helicopters, cars and VIPs: Inside UAE delegation's Eastern Cape visit

Temporary 'port of entry' status granted to help VIP guests

23 April 2023 - 00:02

The skies above a rarely used airport in the Eastern Cape were abuzz this week as huge aircraft brought in helicopters, cars and a delegation accompanying United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on a private visit to the province...

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