South Africa’s tourism sector smashed records in 2025, welcoming 10.48 million international arrivals, a 17.6% jump from 2024 and the highest number ever recorded, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille announced on Tuesday. “Tourism is working. Tourism is delivering,” said De Lille at a press briefing, reaffirming the sector’s role as a key engine of economic […]
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Multi-award-winning actress Lerato Mvelase has urged the government to regulate travel agents. This comes after a travel agency named Black Trotters Africa allegedly scammed her of over half a million, while she was planning a surprise international trip for her mother and loved ones. According to Sunday World, this would have been her mother’s first […]
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City Sightseeing, the iconic bright-red open-top buses loved by locals and tourists alike, has rolled out a series of exciting upgrades and fresh experiences across South Africa. From a stylish revamp in Cape Town’s city centre to a brand-new vineyard tractor tour in Stellenbosch, and the contemporary redesign in Rosebank, Johannesburg, the operator is giving […]
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For Joburgers planning to head abroad this festive season, South African Airways (SAA) has just made life a little easier. The national carrier has announced additional flights on key African and international routes, aimed at easing demand during the December and New Year rush. More Options for Festive Flyers The uplift will see more weekly […]
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South Africans planning trips to the United States are facing fresh uncertainty as the October 1 deadline for the new US visa integrity fee creeps closer. While the American government has announced the charge, travel agents and applicants alike are still waiting for clear instructions on how it will work. A Fee Without a Rulebook […]
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South African Airways (SAA) is spreading its wings again — this time to Botswana. Starting 4 November 2025, the national carrier will introduce a twice-daily service between Johannesburg and Gaborone, giving travellers more flexibility for both business and leisure trips. The Schedule At A Glance The new route will be served by two return flights […]
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South Africa is once again on the brink of making history as the first African country to host the continent’s inaugural LIV Golf tournament. The announcement was made in a recent press conference where it was revealed that Steyn City in Johannesburg is set to host the first-ever LIV Golf South Africa from 20-22 March […]
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South Africa’s national tourism agency has called on African nations to strengthen partnerships to drive economic growth through the tourism sector. Since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, tourism levels across the world generally decreased as many restrictions put in place became the new norm. However, five years after the pandemic, tourism numbers have begun to pick […]
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South Africa is dotted with pockets of paradise, home to unforgettable vistas of the country’s breathtaking natural beauty – mountains, valleys, waterfalls, and wildflowers in bloom. Picked by Getaway’s adventurous readers, these spots offer some of the best views in South Africa. 1. Magwa Falls, near Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape Tucked away in the Eastern Cape’s […]
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Cape Town tourism has wrapped up another successful December, marking a steady increase in visitor numbers. The city, already one of South Africa’s top destinations, benefitted from strong foreign interest in 2024, partly driven by expanded flight options that bypass Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport. This influx of global travellers helped push the total arrivals […]
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On 31 October 2024, nationally, week-long demonstrations and strikes are set to unfold in Mozambique. These plans have been unfolded due to the election results, which have made opposition leaders call for action. After the elections in Mozambique, the unrest caused quite a stir in the local community. AP News has reported that at least […]
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Grab your diving gear, and go explore these underwater caves. We round up 4 freshwater dive sites, but also an ocean dive for those whose first love is the sea. 1. Wondergat, North West The Wondergat cave sits around 30km from Mafikeng and 60km from Lichtenburg in the North West province. Its maximum depth […]
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