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Four cheetahs born at Sanbona

2013-05-22 11:26

Sanbona seems to be busting with wildlife at the moment - with the birth of a litter of cheetah cubs hot on the heels of its sixth elephant calf born at the reserve.

Go home, Home Affairs, you're drunk

2013-05-21 14:22

Home Affairs' tit-for-tat plan to implement stringent visa regulations for UK visitors to South Africa leaves Nadia Krige baffled.

Cape Town shares local mini-break love

2013-05-21 08:31

Cape Town Tourism and Thompsons Holidays have partnered to bring locals inclusive holiday packages to the Mother City.

Tourism KZN to focus on 'new tourist'

2013-05-20 08:51

Tourism KwaZulu-Natal highlighted plans to intensify its international marketing efforts, aiming to make the destination more attractive to young, independent travellers with a penchant for quality.

48 hours in Agulhas National Park

2013-05-17 10:45

We give you a round-up of amazing things to do in and around one of SA's largest national parks.

Ranger saves little girl from lioness

2013-05-17 08:36
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An experienced field guide put his life on the line during a recent game drive in a private reserve when he saved a little girl from an angry lioness.

SA hotels target sex tourism

2013-05-16 09:48

South African hotels have committed to help protect children from sex tourism by being on the lookout for suspicious guests who try to check in with underage companions.

SAA flight specials round-up

2013-05-14 15:36

Take a look at the latest specials brought to you by South African Airways

SA pilots may sue for false arrest

2013-05-14 08:35

Twelve South African pilots who were detained in Namibia are considering suing the country's government for unlawful arrest.

SAT Indaba to focus on Africa

2013-05-13 12:22

The South African tourism Indaba should expand its platform by attracting even more exhibitors and buyers from the African continent, Tourism Minister Marthinus Van Schalkwyk said on Sunday.

Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory to open

2013-05-13 08:41

The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory is to become a space where visitors can actively engage with Nelson Mandela’s legacy.

Chinese tourists flock to SA

2013-05-13 08:21

Chinese investment is considered to be a key driving force behind the increased Chinese visitors to South Africa over the last year.

SA voted top dream destination

2013-05-09 14:56

South Africa has beat six other destinations to the coveted accolade of becoming WAYN'S top dream destination for 2013.

SA pilots fly home

2013-05-09 09:23

The 12 South African pilots arrested in Namibia for not having the correct flight documents have paid admission-of-guilt fines and are on their way home.

Star grading unpacked

2013-05-08 08:29

We chat to the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa to find out how five star hotels differ from one star, among other things.

BA celebrates inaugural Maputo flight

2013-05-06 14:01

British Airways took its maiden flight from OR Tambo International to the Mozambican capital of Maputo on Monday.

Motherly love at the Southern Sun Waterfront

2013-05-03 15:20

That unexpected moment: When hotel staff notice you’re coming down with the flu and take the time to send a hot drink of ginger, honey and lemon to your room.

Thula Thula launch elephant contraception

2013-05-03 09:08

Thula Thula Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal is to implement a reversible elephant contraception programme that will allow controlled breeding within the reserve’s herd.

Northern Cape roadtripping

2013-05-02 16:16

Here are seven great things about a road trip up the N14.

Five South Africans apply for Mars colony

2013-04-29 11:36

At least 35,000 applications were received this week for the Mars One project and only five were from South Africans.

Lions released into Eastern Cape park

2013-04-25 14:06

Three lion were released into Mountain Zebra National Park outside Cradock in the Eastern Cape for the first time on Thursday.

Zuma announces strong tourism growth

2013-04-25 13:28

The number of tourists visiting South Africa surpassed the nine million mark in 2012, President Jacob Zuma said on Thursday.

Famous RWC pilot dies

2013-04-25 09:02

The pilot who famously flew a Boeing 747 jumbo jet over Ellis Park before the 1995 Rugby World Cup final has died.

Trekking for Trash duo on home stretch

2013-04-24 12:34

The Trekking for Trash duo is on the home stretch of their 3 000km, seven month journey along SA's coastline.

Lodge owner dies in helicopter crash

2013-04-24 08:43

Nicholas More, co-owner and CEO of Lion Sands game lodge in Sabi Sand reserve was one of the victims in Tuesday's deadly helicopter crash in Mpumalanga.

 

Seven underrated dorpies

2013-05-22 08:31

These seven local towns are pretty great, but often forgotten.

Kirstenbosch wins gold at Flower Show

2013-05-21 11:26

South Africa has taken gold yet again at this year's Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show in London.

SA woman summits Everest

2013-05-20 09:35

An events planner from Johannesburg became the third South African woman to summit Mount Everest at the weekend.

Ranger danger

2013-05-17 16:14

Charging a wild elephant or mother lioness - what exactly does it take to have balls of steel?

Living deliberately in the Overberg

2013-05-17 10:45

From pilots-turned-bubbly-makers to retiring historians, you're bound to come across some of the most inspiring individuals on the Cape Country Meander.

Baby elephant born at Sanbona

2013-05-16 12:11

Mother Nature celebrated Mother's Day in true style at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, just outside Cape Town, with the birth of a healthy elephant calf, which became the sixth elephant calf born at the reserve.

'I regret my dangerous behaviour'

2013-05-15 12:46

Brian Thomas Masters has been receiving a lot of hate mail after a video of him chasing and taunting a fully grown elephant in the Kruger National Park went viral on social media. Read his full apology...

Snake photo causes uproar

2013-05-14 08:42

Afrikaans singer Bobby van Jaarsveld recently caused a furore when he posted a photograph of a giant python lying next to a dead warthog on his Facebook page.

SAT looks at budget resort plan

2013-05-13 12:22

South African tourism has commissioned a feasibility study for a pilot budget resort chain targeting would-be travellers earning less than R5 000 a month.

SANParks cuts rates for open safari drives

2013-05-13 12:22

SANParks has announced that reduced rates will be put in place for South African residents and SADC nationals making use of Open Safari Vehicle game drives in the Kruger National Park.

SA to celebrate 20 years of democracy

2013-05-13 08:34

The tourism industry will be celebrating 20 years of freedom and democracy, in the months leading up to Freedom Day on April 27, 2014.

Responsible tourism valued at Indaba

2013-05-10 12:25

The City of Cape Town and Cape Town tourism will award a responsible tourism project R35 000 in support at Indaba 2013.

Gautrain demand grows

2013-05-09 13:01

The average number of passengers on a week-day has risen from 26 000 in April 2012 to 42 000 at the end of March 2013, said Gauteng transport MEC Ismail Vadi.

Where is Justin Bieber?

2013-05-08 09:20

Justin Bieber groupies have been spotted outside the One&Only Hotel at the V&A Waterfront - where the Canadian pop star is believed to be staying.

Gupta plane affected OR Tambo flights

2013-05-08 07:43
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New information has revealed that the Gupta aircraft seemed to perform a sightseeing flight over Pretoria before its controversial landing at Waterkloof, affecting OR Tambo flights in the process.

Free wi-fi: how to get hacked

2013-05-06 10:30

Make use of free wifi in coffee shops when travelling? Here's how cybercriminals may be targeting you.

May weekend escapes

2013-05-03 15:14

A round-up of fun things to do over weekends this month.

Exploring with botanists

2013-05-02 16:16

If you've never been one to notice the sweet and small life forms under your feet, we strongly suggest a day outing with a bunch of passionate botanists.

Leap of faith in Crocodile Creek

2013-04-30 09:20

Olympic Silver Medalist Khotso 'Croc' Mokoena has tackled a daring stunt by leaping over a creek of crocs in Tongaat on Durban’s North Coast.

SA's underrated coastal towns

2013-04-25 15:32

We take a look at five coastal towns that don't catch much shine, but are really worth a visit.

SAA and Air Seychelles sign codeshare

2013-04-25 13:39

South African Airways has entered into a codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles.

Airline breaks Joost's wheelchair

2013-04-25 12:00

Joost van der Westhuizen expressed his disgust with Mango's careless attitude on Twitter after his wheelchair was damaged by the airline earlier this week.

fastjet's surprising local partners

2013-04-24 15:23

Low-cost African airline Fastjet could start operating in South Africa in partnership with an investment company linked to one of President Jacob Zuma's sons.

Lodge CEO piloted crashed helicopter

2013-04-24 12:07

Lion Sands Private Game Reserve CEO Nicholas More and his three passengers died when their helicopter crashed in Mpumalanga, More Hotels confirmed.

Pretoria Zoo's 'Houdini' back on display

2013-04-23 15:20

The Pretoria Zoo's elusive black mamba, nicknamed Houdini, was returned to its public display terrarium on Tuesday.

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