Perth is buzzing with excitement for the upcoming Sevens Series tournament and the selection of Tristan Leyds in the Springbok Sevens team. Leyds is one of two newcomers in the revised Blitzboks lineup, and his older brother Dillyn has a special connection to the city, where his rugby career took off. Despite facing challenges transitioning to sevens rugby, Tristan is eager to contribute to the team’s success and emulate their triumphant performance in Dubai. Perth welcomes Leyds and his skills to the already dynamic team.
South African Airways (SAA) is reintroducing direct flights from Johannesburg to Perth in March 2024, after successfully procuring additional aircraft and undergoing a business rehabilitation process. Travelers can now anticipate a smoother intercontinental journey with the return of this direct service, which was previously suspended due to multiple stopovers. The reinstatement of this connectivity reflects SAA’s commitment to enlarging and improving its services, and also benefits the numerous South Africans living in Perth, who have a strong connection to their homeland.