SAA Voyager

Voyager Guide

SAA Voyager is South African Airways’ Loyalty programme. It serves to reward our frequent flyers equitably through the accrual and redemption of Miles. These Miles can be redeemed for flights, upgrades and other rewards.

SAA Voyager offers five tiers – Blue, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Lifetime Platinum – each tier provides members with exclusive benefits. Sign up now for your free membership!

Once you are registered, you will receive our monthly newsletter, outlining a brief status of your account, all changes within the programme and a range of great promotional offers that you can benefit from.

Earning and spending of Miles

Our programme offers our more than 2.5 million members earning and spending of Miles (the programme’s reward currency) from 55 partners. The programme boasts more than 35 airline partnerships, including the Star Alliance global network which gives members access to destinations in excess of 1 300 in more than 190 countries. Our programme has furthermore been expanded from being a traditional frequent flyer programme, by diversifying our offering to include more than 20 non-airline partners in categories ranging from travel-related to lifestyle, retail, property, petroleum and financial services; delivering on our promise to become forever part of our members’ journeys.

Always ensure that you quote your unique SAA Voyager membership number at time of booking or point of sale, in order for your Miles to track systematically. Your membership card should be in your possession at all times to have access to all the benefits associated with your status.

SAA exclusive earning of Miles ~ highest accumulation rate

On SAA operating flights, and SAA Marketing flight numbers where Mango is the operating carrier you earn 1 Mile for every R1.60 spent on the base fare and carrier imposed fees. Miles based on distance flown and booking class are earned on SAA marketing flights with other airlines.

SAA exclusive spending of Miles ~ easier than ever with a 5% return

Referred to as our Dynamic Awards, you will be able to spend your Miles on any available seat of an SAA operated flight for the base fare and carrier imposed fees. We also offer Upgrade Awards. Spending of Miles is worth 5% in return of the revenue spent on SAA operated flights.

Earn your tier status and enjoy more benefits

Being an SAA Voyager elite status member, means access to additional benefits privileges based on your Tier Status. Benefits can range from additional Bonus Miles to free chauffeur-driven services, priority airport services, lounge access, a companion card – to mention a few. Tier Miles are earned per calendar year on SAA operating flights and SAA marketing flights where Mango is the operating carrier, Star Alliance, SA Express, Airlink and Swaziland Airlink.

Keep track of your activities

When earning and spending Miles, you will be able to track your activity on your mileage summary. You have access to your mileage summary on our website at www.flysaa.com

Self service

To become a member, you can register online and obtain your membership number with a PIN, which will provide access to our various self-service options. As a member, you are required to protect your PIN, as it is the key to your membership account. For security reasons, should you request a new PIN, your PIN will not be disclosed over the telephone, but an e-mail or SMS will be sent to you as per your membership profile contact details. Please ensure that your contact details are always updated to avoid any inconveniences. Click here for SAA Voyager contact details

Overview of Public Universities in South Africa

Here's an overview of some public universities in South Africa, including general admissions requirements and estimated application periods. Keep in mind, specific program requirements and dates can vary significantly, so it's important to check each university's official website for the most current information.

University of Pretoria

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with minimum scores in specific subjects related to the chosen program; for international students, equivalent qualifications.
  • Application Period: Usually opens in March and closes at the end of July for most programs.

University of Cape Town

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with pass levels required for degree study; subject-specific requirements depending on the program.
  • Application Period: Application opens in April and closes at the end of July.

Stellenbosch University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required marks; some programs have additional testing.
  • Application Period: Opens in March and typically closes at the end of June.

University of the Witwatersrand

  • Admissions Requirements: Matriculation certificate with university exemption; required scores vary by faculty.
  • Application Period: Begins in March and ends on the 30th of September.

University of Johannesburg

  • Admissions Requirements: Matric exemption with a minimum APS score; specific subject requirements based on the faculty.
  • Application Period: Opens in April and generally closes by the 30th of September.

University of the Free State

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific marks for the program applied to; additional requirements for certain courses.
  • Application Period: Typically opens in April and closes at the end of August.

University of Venda

  • Admissions Requirements: Completion of the National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for diploma or degree studies; specific APS scores needed.
  • Application Period: Usually from May to September.

University of Fort Hare

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; certain programs may have specific requirements.
  • Application Period: Opens around May and closes at the end of September.

University of the Western Cape

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific performance levels; additional requirements for certain programs.
  • Application Period: Generally from May to September.

North-West University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; program-specific requirements may apply.
  • Application Period: Opens in March and usually closes by the end of August.

Rhodes University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent; minimum academic performance in certain subjects.
  • Application Period: Applications open in April and close at the end of September.

Nelson Mandela University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; portfolio or additional tests for some faculties.
  • Application Period: Opens in April, with a deadline at the end of August for most programs.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores; additional requirements for certain courses.
  • Application Period: Opens in May and typically closes by the end of September.

University of Limpopo

  • Admissions Requirements: Senior Certificate with endorsement for diploma or degree courses; specific APS scores for different programs.
  • Application Period: From April to September.

University of Zululand

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for bachelor’s degree studies; specific score requirements for various programs.
  • Application Period: Usually between April and November.

Central University of Technology

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores for the chosen field of study; additional criteria for certain programs.
  • Application Period: Application period generally starts in May and ends in October.

Vaal University of Technology

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with a pass that qualifies for admission to bachelor’s degree, diploma, or higher certificate programs.
  • Application Period: Typically from May to September.

Walter Sisulu University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; additional criteria for certain faculties.
  • Application Period: From April to September.

This list provides a starting point for understanding the admissions landscape across South Africa's diverse higher education institutions. Given the variability in programs and requirements, it's crucial to consult each university's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.