Mpumalanga tourism stakeholders launch peaceful protest against blanket ban on leisure tourism Left without income since before lockdown in March 2020, South Africa’s safari tourism industry has run out of oxygen. The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs… Read more
Ahead of the Curve: What can you do now to help Tourism When hope is all you have and it is dashed, it’s tempting to throw your hands up in the air and give up, or get… Read more
South African Government corrects false reports on mass burial sites Reports suggesting one province in South Africa is preparing 1.5 million gravesites for potential mass burials are false, confirms the Gauteng Government. Recent statements made… Read more
Tourism: Communities face food insecurity It has been incredible to see how many lodges, hospitality companies and organisations have reached out to surrounding communities during the Covid-19 national lockdown in… Read more
Balancing lives and livelihoods the core focus for Tourism Sector’s phased and safe reopening The phased reopening of tourism in South Africa requires a delicate balance between “saving lives and preserving livelihoods”, as highlighted by President Cyril Ramaphosa in… Read more
Newly Released Tourism Regulations Permit Intra-Provincial Domestic Leisure Travel JOHANNESBURG, 28 JUNE 2020 – There has been some confusion on the interpretation of the gazetted tourism regulations that were issued on Friday by the… Read more
Intra-provincial domestic leisure travel. Regulations say yes! In his presidential address on 17 June, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that there would be an easing of restrictions on, amongst other, accredited and licenced… Read more
Communities are feeling the brunt of the lockdown Many rural communities in Southern Africa rely on the tourism industry for their livelihoods and the COVID-19 lockdown has had a major impact on jobs… Read more
Celebrating South Africa’s wide open spaces While international travel is going to take a long time to recover, South Africa ticks all the boxes as a sought-after post-Covid-19 destination, where visitors… Read more
South Africa tourism safety – Tips from travel experts for a safe and enjoyable stay South Africa Tourism Safety Tip – Which parts of South Africa are ‘safe’ to visit? It is important to note that you need to be… Read more
Advice for international travellers about public transport options in South Africa Public transport in South Africa Many tourists from overseas are accustomed to using public transport back home. So it’s only natural that upon arriving in… Read more
Know your rights at a roadblock South Africa is a wonderful country for driving, offering excellent road infrastructure, breathtaking landscapes, hospitable small towns, and, along some stretches, an expansiveness that will… Read more
Self-drive South Africa tips Keen to self-drive South Africa? You should! South Africa is an excellent country for road tripping, and many tourists opt to hire a car and… Read more
ATM fraud and credit card skimming – Protect yourself! ATM fraud is always a concern when travelling, not only in South Africa but worldwide! Those of us who have had their credit card cloned… Read more
Travel safely in South Africa – What do I do if a police officer tries to solicit a bribe? Travel safely in South Africa – What do I do if a police officer tries to solicit a bribe? One of the frequently asked questions… Read more
Tourism safety in South Africa – Tips from travel experts for a safe and enjoyable stay Tourism safety in South Africa – is it safe? If you’re concerned about tourism safety in South Africa, take comfort in the fact that there… Read more
Do I need to be worried about malaria in South Africa? From 2010 to 2018, South Africa has experienced varying degrees of success in reducing the malaria burden. South Africa has made significant progress in controlling… Read more
South Africa electricity shortages – Will tourists feel any impact? South Africa Tourism Safety Tip – Does South Africa suffer from electricity shortages? You may have read in the news that in South Africa, electricity… Read more
