October 10
South Africa: Durban Tourism Operators Fasten Seatbelts After Yet Another Blow - Water Cuts
Durban's tourism industry has been on the decline in recent years due to pollution on its beaches along the iconic Golden Mile, concerns over crime, and, of course, Covid-19. As… Read more »
South Africa: New Visa Reforms Could Boost South Africa's Economy By 1.2 Percent
The gazetting of the remote work visitor visa and the new points-based system for work visas removes bureaucratic hurdles that have hampered SA's visa regime and promises… Read more »
September 09
South Africa: Sun International Hitting the Jackpot With Online Gaming and Hospitality
The hospitality group has declared an interim dividend of almost 9% for the six months ended 30 June. Read more »
July 29
South Africa: Flights Resume At Cape Town Airport After Sunday Power Outage, Probe Under Way
Flights are now able to land at and depart Cape Town International Airport after a power outage caused disruptions on Sunday. An investigation is under way to determine the cause. Read more »
May 21
South Africa: After the Bell - the Critical Reasons Why South Africa Is Good At Tourism
South Africa may have messed up many parts of its economy, but somehow the tourism industry has escaped the destruction and it ranks extremely well internationally. Read more »
February 22
South Africa: Augrabies Falls National Park - Our Greatest Waterfall Is an All-Year Destination
The Augrabies Falls National Park is a stony, otherworldly place. When the Orange River is in full flood, the unrelenting roar of the falls can be heard kilometres away. Read more »
November 13, 2023
South Africa: Google Maps Will No Longer Direct Visitors Through Cape Town Township After Attacks On Motorists
Nyanga township and some routes to and from Cape Town International Airport are to be excluded from a navigation app as the fastest routes to and from the city. Read more »
November 07, 2023
South Africa: Visitors Warned to Be Alert On Cape Town's N2 'Hell Run'
With the festive season fast approaching, Cape Town is expected to see a surge in the number of visitors - many of whom will be travelling on the notorious 'Hell Run' on the N2.… Read more »
October 02, 2023
South Africa: Pilanesberg's New Luxury Venture Joins the Drive to Grow Conservation Space
The appearance of the private Black Rhino Reserve and its luxury lodges in the northwest corner of a popular national park is in line with tourism and conservation trends in South… Read more »
September 18, 2023
South Africa: West Coast Flower Season Blossomed With Joy and an Influx of Tourism
This year's flower season along the West Coast has brightened up the landscape, and an influx of tourists has been good for local businesses. Read more »
September 12, 2023
South Africa: Club Med Brings Not One, but Two Resorts to South Africa
The beach and bush resorts are described as setting new standards in experiential travel. Read more »
September 04, 2023
South Africa: Cape Town's Tourism Numbers Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels As Visitors Stream in From Abroad
Between January and April 2023, Cape Town International Airport saw a sharp recovery in international arrivals, with UK passenger arrivals up 104% on April 2019, the Netherlands up… Read more »
South Africa: Magic Season in Cederberg's High Valleys
If you know where to look and when to go, these mountains will fill you with awe and wonder. Read more »
July 11, 2023
South Africa: More Black Visitors to Kruger Park Needed to Undo Ugly Legacy of Racial Exclusion
A full-day visit in South Africa's premier national park offers close encounters with many animals, but it leaves the writer wondering why there are hardly any black tourists… Read more »
July 06, 2023
South Africa: Solar Power Brings Horsepower to Energy-Starved Wild Coast Community's Eco-Tourism Drive
An electric vehicle powered by the sun? It's not a mirage, but a reality as a Wild Coast eco-lodge proves that electric vehicles are the way to go even in a time of Eskom crisis. Read more »
July 02, 2023
South Africa: Highlights of the Tourist Scene in South Africa This Winter
From celebrating the Karoo and direct air links with Brazil to recognising the best the world of wine has to offer, there's plenty on the go for those who have itchy feet - even in… Read more »
February 17, 2023
South Africa: V&A Waterfront - Consuming Itself, a Greedy Bite At a Time
It's the Monaco of Cape Town, a playground for the super-rich in a city infamously neglectful of its poor. Cut off, more than ever, from the city of which it is supposedly a part,… Read more »
February 05, 2023
South Africa: How SA Tourism CFO Lied About Links to Tottenham Hotspur Sponsorship 'Activation' Agency
SA Tourism's interim CFO Johan van der Walt misrepresented his ties to the agency that was set to be used to activate the R1-billion Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship deal, Daily… Read more »
South Africa: English Premier League Guarantees Massive Exposure but Not Necessarily Good Returns
South Africans do not trust the government and its agencies to act responsibly with public funds after years of grift. Which is why, even if the Tourism SA and Tottenham Hotspur… Read more »
February 02, 2023
South Africa: SA Tourism Interim Chief Financial Officer Has Ties to Agency Which Could Cash in On Spurs Deal
SA Tourism's interim Chief Financial Officer, Johan van der Walt, has admitted to having ties to an agency named in original documents relating to the controversial Tottenham… Read more »
December 20, 2022
South Africa: South African E-Visa Service Lags Behind Other African Countries
The Africa Visa Openness Index, a joint initiative of the African Development Bank and the African Union Commission, has tracked visa regimens in Africa since 2016. SA is ranked… Read more »
June 25, 2019
South Africa: Obscure Company Targets Coal Mining Project On Kruger Park Doorstep
A little-known company called Manzolwandle Investments wants to start coal mining operations on the doorstep of the Kruger Park's southern border, near Komatipoort. It has already… Read more »