With its picturesque mountains, forests, deserts and coastlines, it is no surprise that South Africa is among the top trending travel destinations on Travel TikTok.
Kwazulu-Natal tourism establishments were almost at full capacity at the weekend hinting at a return to normalcy for the sector.
SANParks has announced it is building a Dinosaur Centre legacy project at the Golden Gate Highlands National Park.
From taking a virtual tour, to listening to the perfect beat, here’s a listicle with a few things you can add to your to-do list for the weekend if you’re falling short of plans.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the race based criteria requisite for Tourism Equity Fund relief to be provided to businesses is unlawful.
It was recently agreed upon that a joint team of scientists would advise the South African and British governments to get South Africa off the red list.
The Nelson Mandela House Museum has been saved from liquidators, thanks to the Department of Arts, Sports and Culture’s plea to negotiate with debtors.
Germany’s decision to remove South Africa from its red list of Covid-19 “high-risk” countries welcomed. SA is however still on UK’s red list.
This year’s ‘World’s Best Awards’ survey saw Cape Town take top honours as the number one city in Africa and the Middle East.
The iconic Mmabatho Palms Hotel and South Africa’s oldest casino in Mahikeng burnt down in the early hours of the morning.
Another item for your bucket list? The Blue Train has been recognised as one of the most luxurious train services in the world.
This is the perfect time to visit the magical Victoria Falls in neighbouring Zimbabwe without the tourist masses.
Sun City is used to hosting events of the size and magnitude of the Nedbank Golf Challenge, and are therefore confident that the vaccination site will work.
While South Africa has been dealt a low blow with the unrest and looting this past week, Shashi Naidoo and Simone Dominique are on vacation to showcase ‘beautiful SA’. Is the timing not a little off?!
The question must be answered: Why should restaurants close and guesthouses limit capacity when taxis remain full under hard lockdown?
Tourism and Acting Health Minister Mmaloko Kubayi-Ngubane revealed that the cook-off with Somizi cost the department R150 000.
Direct flights from the US and the increasing number of American tourists to SA is good news for the country’s tourism sector.
Covid-19 has impacted care for animals, including a sanctuary for big cats saved from SA’s notorious captive lion breeding industry.
A hippo was recently filmed chasing a speedboat somewhere on a river in Africa and the video has subsequently gone viral with millions of views.
Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane teamed up with Somizi on Monday, but the South African public couldn’t quite stomach it.
The Tourism Equity Fund was widely critised for requiring that businesses in the severely impacted sector be 51% black owned to qualify
As South Africa looks to intensify its vaccine rollout, tourism officials may soon be able to skip the queue and receive the jab first.
The millionaires and wealthiest tourists visiting South Africa have their favourite spots – including cities, safaris, and upcoming suburbs.
The latest travel advisory issued by the United States has severe implications for the embattled tourism sector in South Africa.
‘3V’ tourism: The Maldives is all set to vaccinate visitors travelling to the tropical island archipelago later this year.