Africa’s Travel Indaba is expected to generate millions for Durban’s economy while showcasing African tourism growth, conservation and regional travel opportunities
Although global instability may temporarily redirect travel flows, the real opportunity lies not in benefiting from conflict elsewhere but in ensuring that South Africa becomes a destination the world actively chooses, whether there is conflict in other regions or not
Eight giraffes have been safely relocated from Pongola Game Reserve to the Somkhanda Community Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal to improve genetic diversity and support community conservation efforts
Travel is becoming planned, curated and experience-led again. The development pipeline reflects that
For the first time in a long time, Durban looks ready to step back into the spotlight.
SCORE: D Under De Lille’s leadership, international and domestic tourism increased during the 2024–25 financial year, boosting South Africa’s economic and employment prospects. The department also maintained unqualified audit outcomes on financial and non-financial indicators. She also successfully led South Africa’s tourism promotion at international events, including ITB Berlin 2025, raising the country’s profile and […]
Domestic tourism is still the pulse of South Africa’s visitor economy, driving local employment and sustaining the sector through uncertainty. Head of Domestic Tourism Mashoto Mokgethi says South Africans themselves remain the industry’s greatest strength. “Domestic tourism is the backbone of our economy,” she says. “It keeps the sector alive throughout the year and ensures […]
The December holiday rush is more than a busy season; it is a powerful opportunity for small tourism businesses to boost revenue and build long-term visibility. KwaZulu-Natal alone expects more than two million visitors this festive season, generating around R13 billion in economic activity. For South Africa’s small, medium and micro enterprises, this is the […]
In Africa’s prized national parks, sustainable tourism depends on ecosystem resilience, not just the visibility of charismatic species like elephants and lions. It’s about seeing national parks as living systems within larger social and ecological networks
Dean Macpherson said the Ray Nkonyeni local municipality had failed dismally to manage the leases to the properties, putting the livelihoods of business owners in jeopardy