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UK COVID ban costs SA billions
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Lindiwe Sisulu welcomes UAE’s decision to resume flights to South Africa

Fikile Mbalula
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Mzansi roads: Fikile Mbalula announces new R400-million interchange in Mpumalanga

Cape Town recognised as one of
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Cape Town recognised as one of the ‘best places to travel in October’

UK COVID ban costs SA billions
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Lindiwe Sisulu welcomes UAE’s decision to resume flights to South Africa

Fikile Mbalula
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Mzansi roads: Fikile Mbalula announces new R400-million interchange in Mpumalanga

Cape Town recognised as one of
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Cape Town recognised as one of the ‘best places to travel in October’

Quarantine hike: South African
Travel

Quarantine hike: South Africans hard done by with new UK travel prices

By Lusanda Luthuli11-08-2021 20:26

Despite a petition to ease the UK’s travel restrictions on South Africa, new UK quarantine prices will put travelling South Africans under pressure.

Travel ban South Africa UK red list
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UK adjusts entry requirements…but still no joy for SA

By Lorne Philpot08-07-2021 21:11

Revised quarantine requirements for UK residents returning to England from trips abroad brings no joy to tourist-hungry South Africa.

Brexit travel to the uk
Travel

Why is British Airways selling June tickets while SA is still on UK ‘red list’?

By Lorne Philpot11-05-2021 17:51

Though South Africans are currently banned from entering the United Kingdom, British Airways appears set to resume flights to South Africa at the end of June.

For the love of biltong: Rugby
Lifestyle

For the love of biltong: Rugby players open Hong Kong’s first biltong bar

By Erene Roux30-03-2021 13:05

Three rugby players recently took their teamwork to the next level and opened up Hong Kong’s first biltong bar.

cradle of humankind
Travel

Local is lekker: 21 top SA destinations to pick and choose from in 2021

By Bianca Delport28-01-2021 13:01

Local travellers can help to revive South Africa’s tourism and travel industry by making plans to visit one or more of these stunning destinations.

St Lucia
Travel

Great escapes: Lie low at these dreamy lodges around the country

By Tess Vengadajellum19-01-2021 11:37

Social distance with ease at these scenic, tucked away spots that will also allow you to reacquaint yourself with nature.

Inside the most expensive home
Lifestyle

Inside the most expensive home listed on the market in SA this summer

By Erene Roux18-12-2020 19:48

The most expensive home listed on the market in South Africa this summer will reportedly seriously impress.

ACSA Dark days for SA airports
Travel

International airlines cut number of flights to South Africa

By Lorne Philpot06-11-2020 12:36

Airlines operating flights to South Africa are reporting extremely low passenger numbers.

travel
Travel

Take a break in November at one of these Southern African havens

By Mia Russell21-10-2020 13:45

With COVID cases on the rise in Europe, it’s time to start thinking about travelling locally in South Africa or around the African continent this November.

Mpumalanga
Travel

Discover Mpumalanga’s natural wonders and attractions

By Tess Vengadajellum21-10-2020 11:05

Mpumalanga is where the Highveld and Lowveld meet. Discover what this local beauty has in store for visitors.

visa
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Home Affairs lifts visa requirements for several nationalities

By Lorne Philpot05-10-2020 10:24

The South African Department of Home Affairs announces the removal of visa requirements for several nationalities.

flights
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International airlines prepare to resume scheduled flights to South Africa

By Lorne Philpot18-09-2020 10:23

European Airlines indicate a willingness to resume scheduled operations to Johannesburg and Cape Town from 1 October.

Sun City
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Sun City’s Valley of Waves set to open just before Heritage Day

By Mia Russell16-09-2020 10:55

One of South Africa’s top attractions, the Valley of the Waves at Sun City, will reopen a day before Heritage Day on 23 September 2020.

Erns en Lynelle Kenned naby Agulhas Nasionale Park
Lifestyle

kykNET: Erns Grundling and ‘Elders’ to return for a new season

By Cheryl Kahla14-09-2020 19:24

Erns Grundling returns to kykNet with season 3 of ‘Elders’. In ‘Pelgrimstog van Hoop’, Erns hikes 350km – from the Cape Winelands to Overberg.

beach
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Best South African beach cottages for a secluded weekend escape

By Mia Russell12-09-2020 12:00

Summer is on the way and it’s time to head to one of the spectacular beaches along our coastline.

regional
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Regional travel: Reopening of borders is on the cards

By Lorne Philpot08-09-2020 11:42

The reopening of South Africa’s borders and regional travel to neighbouring states could be just around the corner.

Johannesburg
Travel

The City of Gold: Top guided tours to take in Johannesburg

By Mia Russell26-08-2020 12:05

Johannesburg is one of the country’s busiest cities and may not always conjure images of being a place with too much to do except business, but the city has a wealth of interesting attractions, art galleries, museums, and so much more.

Durban
Travel

Off-the-beaten track: Unusual things to see and do in Durban

By Mia Russell25-08-2020 19:00

The sunny city of Durban on South Africa’s east coast offers so much more than beautiful beaches, world-class surf, and out-of-this-world Indian cuisine.

Dinokeng
Travel

Local travel: View the big five less than an hour from Pretoria

By Mia Russell25-08-2020 10:47

Avoid the long queues and hordes of vehicles jostling for space at waterholes in the Kruger and head to the Dinokeng Game Reserve, where you can see the big five without the big crowds.

Sandboarding
Travel

Hitting the slopes: It’s time to go sandboarding in Cape Town

By Mia Russell22-08-2020 16:00

We might not have snow, but we have plenty of sand and if you are hard-pressed for something to do on a sunny winter’s day, why not try sandboarding?

malaria
Travel

Malaria-free travel: Visit one of South Africa’s top five safari destinations

By Mia Russell20-08-2020 10:00

With interprovincial travel now open, you can head into the wild for a safari holiday. South Africa has a wealth of incredible national parks and game reserves that you can visit without worrying about malaria.

wildflowers
Travel

South Africa’s natural wildflower show: Coming to an area near you

By Tess Vengadajellum19-08-2020 19:30

South Africa is home to 10% of the world’s flowering species, with over 22,000 indigenous plants in our backyard. Pack your bags – it’s time to head off.

TripAdvisor
Travel

South African tour operator ranked amongst world’s best by TripAdvisor

By Mia Russell18-08-2020 15:56

South African tour operator, Earthstompers Adventures was recently ranked by TripAdvisor amongst the world’s best for multi-day tours around the world.

Blue Train
Travel

Get ready to rumble: The Blue Train is back on track

By Mia Russell18-08-2020 11:21

Hailed as one of the most luxurious trains in the world, the Blue Train is back on track and preparing to make its incredible journey again as the ban on interprovincial travel is lifted.

Level 2
Travel

Level 2: Tourism sector says there’s demand for leisure travel in SA

By Natalia Rosa17-08-2020 11:35

As the COVID-19 infection rate declines and government announces a further reopening of the economy in Level 2, the tourism sector confirms it is ready to reopen safely.

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