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Traveling to South Africa? Easy language tips to get around

gen z travel
Travel

For the love of exploring: A guide to the Gen Z guest and traveler

USA tourism to SA
Travel

US overtakes UK and Germany as SA’s top tourism source country

traveling
Travel

Traveling to South Africa? Easy language tips to get around

gen z travel
Travel

For the love of exploring: A guide to the Gen Z guest and traveler

USA tourism to SA
Travel

US overtakes UK and Germany as SA’s top tourism source country

UK South Africa
Travel

Good news: UK visitors head back to SA shores

By Lorne Philpot19-01-2022 15:58

British Airways has increased the number of seats it offers on flights between South Africa and the UK, as a result of increased passenger demand from travellers.

South Africa made the New York Times' list of '52 Places' to visit in 2022.
Lifestyle

South Africa makes New York Times’ list of ‘52 Places’ to visit in 2022

By Erene Roux18-01-2022 16:01

South Africa’s national parks and dazzling aquatic life made the New York Times’ annual list of “52 Places” to visit in 2022.

travel ban Canada
News

Another one! Canada lifts SA travel ban after backlash

By Weekend News Producer18-12-2021 13:06

About damn time! Canada has now joined the UK and ended the travel ban on South Africa. Other countries have been given a clean slate too.

Recent developments in the health situation and the discovery of a new variant of concern have led the French authorities to adopt measures to limit travel between France and several countries, including South Africa.
Travel

Travel Update: France resumes flights to and from South Africa

By Erene Roux06-12-2021 10:57

Even though SA has been placed on the “Scarlet Red” list, France did confirm that flights between Paris and Johannesburg and Cape Town will resume.

Malawi blasts ‘Afrophobic’ vir
Africa News

Malawi blasts ‘Afrophobic’ virus travel bans

By Agence France-Presse28-11-2021 22:04

“We are all concerned about the new Covid variant and owe South Africa’s scientists our thanks for identifying it […]” Malawi President

Three hidden gems in South Afr
Travel

Three hidden gems in South Africa to explore this festive season

By Erene Roux24-11-2021 13:33

From wine tasting in the Western Cape to starry nights in the Karoo, here are three hidden gems to explore during the festive season.

Table Mountain
Lifestyle

Table Mountain has been named Africa’s leading tourist attraction for 2021!

By Erene Roux21-10-2021 13:20

While Table Mountain was named Africa’s leading tourist attraction, it still needs your vote to clinch victory in the ‘world’ category!

Six LGBTQ+ friendly destinatio
LGBTQIA+

Six LGBTQ+ friendly destinations you need to add to your travel bucket list

By Erene Roux19-10-2021 19:00

As travel continues to open up around the world, there are plenty of open-minded places to explore where anyone is free to be themselves.

World-class: SA makes Travel T
Travel

World-class: SA makes Travel TikTok’s most-watched countries list

By Erene Roux29-09-2021 12:48

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.

Germany – unlike the UK – no longer considers SA high risk for travel
News

Germany no longer considers SA a high risk for travel – unlike the UK

By Corné van Zyl21-09-2021 11:27

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.

uk quarantine red list south africa
News

UK red list: South Africa remains on high alert as UK allow open travel

By Dan Meyer17-09-2021 18:52

UK’s transport head Grant Shapps announced that the UK will ditch its traffic light system on Friday, however SA remains on the ‘red list’.

Great News!
News

Great news! South Africa is free from the Beta Covid variant

By Corné van Zyl16-09-2021 16:36

Despite the fact that South Africa is free of the Beta Covid variant, it is still on the UK’s red list of countries not to travel to.

Survey: Cape Town is the best
Travel

Survey: Cape Town is the best city in Africa and the Middle East

By Erene Roux14-09-2021 13:52

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.

Cape independence Afriforum
Travel

Tourism boost: Germans heading back to South African shores

By Lorne Philpot09-09-2021 16:01

The increase in bookings to South Africa from travellers in Europe’s German-speaking countries is good news for the local tourism sector.

UK Immigration developments are bearing good news for South Africans
Save South Africa

Want to go home for Christmas? Help get South Africa on the UK’s amber list

By The South African06-09-2021 12:39

There is an urgent need for South Africa to be moved off the UK’s red list and onto the amber list, according to business and travel experts.

South Africa:
Travel

Comair’s Kulula and British Airways flights to return this September

By Erene Roux26-08-2021 10:29

Comair, which operates kulula.com as well as British Airways domestically, announced that flights will return on 1 September 2021.

UK Government fails to provide evidence for South Africa red listing
Save South Africa

UK Government fails to provide evidence for South Africa red listing

By Corné van Zyl25-08-2021 12:09

The SA economy is losing an estimated R790 million for every month it remains on the ‘red list’, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council.

Cape Town recognised as one of
Travel

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

By Erene Roux19-08-2021 14:20

Cape Town made Condé Nast Traveler’s ‘The Best Places to Travel in October’ list as October signals the height of springtime in SA.

Durban road closures
News

Durban set to host major international conferences in 2021

By Lyse Comins11-08-2021 14:14

Durban welcomed 34500 visitors over the recent long weekend and is looking forward to a boost in tourism in the coming months.

Table Mountain National Park
Travel

SANParks will stop accepting cash in several parks from September

By Erene Roux05-08-2021 10:31

SANParks is going cash-free in order to cut down on queueing time and increase the time for visitors to enjoy the parks.

Five affordable travel destina
Travel

Five affordable travel destinations for South Africans in 2021

By Erene Roux09-07-2021 09:05

From the Lowveld in South Africa to the vast dunes of Namibia, here are five destinations locals can explore on a smaller budget.

UK travellers vote Langebaan S
Travel

UK travellers vote Langebaan South Africa’s best beach

By Lorne Philpot08-07-2021 22:20

Despite South Africa still being on the UK Red List, a number of UK travellers would love to travel here and still favour the country and its natural attractions.

Adrenaline fix: Get all the th
Entertainment

Adrenaline fix: Get all the thrills with ‘Sky-Hi Ride’ at CPT hotel [watch]

By Erene Roux04-06-2021 14:56

A new thrill ride situated on top of the 28th floor of Hotel Sky offers the public an ‘exciting and unbeatable’ view of the Mother City.

US YouTubers’ ‘bucket list’ tr
Travel

US YouTubers’ ‘bucket list’ travel video of South Africa goes viral [watch]

By Erene Roux26-05-2021 13:12

From bungee jumping, feeding elephants, paragliding, chilling with penguins and so much more, South Africa has it all.

South Africa nominated in vari
Travel

South Africa nominated in various categories at 2021 World Travel Awards

By Erene Roux24-05-2021 12:23

South Africa has been nominated over the entire spectrum of the travel and tourism industry at the 2021 World Travel Awards.

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