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Travel

A luxury staycation in Sandton
Friday
/ 22 May 2025

A luxury staycation in Sandton

A weekend escape at the NH Hotel redefines the art of the staycation in the heart of Joburg

By Lesego Chepape
Falls and a bathtub with a view
Friday
/ 27 February 2025

Falls and a bathtub with a view

A trip to Zimbabwe and Zambia, where nature meets luxury – but it does not come cheap

By Lesego Chepape
Blood dollars to water pistols: Tale of the unwanted tourist
National
/ 26 January 2025

Blood dollars to water pistols: Tale of the unwanted tourist

After the stall during 2020’s pandemic, travellers have come storming back exponentially each year

By Luke Feltham
South Africa’s tourism potential yet to be harnessed
Opinion
/ 30 May 2024

South Africa’s tourism potential yet to be harnessed

Events like the Africa Travel Indaba are valuable, but they are not a panacea for the broader issues that need addressing

By Welcome Mandla Lishivha
Africa’s Travel Indaba to boost local economy
Business
/ 23 April 2024

Africa’s Travel Indaba to boost local economy

The travel and tourism trade show that takes place in Durban next month is expected to generate at least R1,2 billion in revenue for local businesses

By Lyse Comins
South Africans discover the world via marathons
Friday
/ 2 June 2023

South Africans discover the world via marathons

Athletes are packing their trainers to explore foreign cities

By Kimberley Schoeman
24 Hours at the One & Only
Friday
/ 27 April 2023

24 Hours at the One & Only

Five-star wining and dining at the One & Only

By Kimberley Schoeman
The Flavour Hunter | Modern remix of Italian fare
Friday
/ 20 April 2023

The Flavour Hunter | Modern remix of Italian fare

Sip a cocktail in the sun then enjoy a mix-and-match meal at this cool Cape Town eatery

By Kimberley Schoeman
It’s never too late to take a break and go to Little Mongena
Friday
/ 14 January 2023

It’s never too late to take a break and go to Little Mongena

If you’re only taking your leave now, Little Mongena might be the safari getaway you need

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Flight searches for solo travellers show 172% jump
National
/ 21 December 2022

Flight searches for solo travellers show 172% jump

South Africans travelling solo make Asian countries their top choice

By Eunice Masson
Exploring Reunion, a soupçon of France in the Indian ocean
Friday
/ 28 September 2022

Exploring Reunion, a soupçon of France in the Indian ocean

September is tourism month in South Africa and, as travel continues to open up, Allison Foat explores Réunion Island’s volcanoes, beaches and cuisine

By Allison Foat
Glamping entrepreneur’s pitch gains global recognition
Friday
/ 17 August 2022

Glamping entrepreneur’s pitch gains global recognition

Gugu Sithole travels to France as one of 410 winners of this year’s Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot

By Sonri Naidoo
Home Suite Hotel: A hidden gem in Sea Point
Friday
/ 24 June 2022

Home Suite Hotel: A hidden gem in Sea Point

Founded by the man behind LIFT Airlines, Gidon Novick, Home Suite Hotel knows a thing or two about curating a fresh experience on an old concept.

By Kimberley Schoeman
Experience Africa in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town
Africa
/ 25 May 2022

Experience Africa in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town

If you had the opportunity to explore South Africa, to really see it, be confused by it, fall in love with the good, bad and the ugly, where would you start?  Think of the last trip you took, local or international. Can you truthfully say that you know that city, its people, the food and […]

By Gugulethu Tshabalala
PODCAST: ‘I travelled to 30 countries before the age of 30’
Podcasts
/ 2 February 2022

PODCAST: ‘I travelled to 30 countries before the age of 30’

Travel influencer Dineo Zonke Maduna talks about travelling on a budget and becoming an influencer

By M&G Listen
The anomaly of Covid-19: Living in an in-between space
Opinion
/ 3 December 2021

The anomaly of Covid-19: Living in an in-between space

The coronavirus pandemic, and ensuing variants, mean we can’t make plans without the prospect of last-minute cancellations. But there’s precious little we can do about it

By Charmain Naidoo
Petrol jumps over R20 a litre inland
National
/ 30 November 2021

Petrol jumps over R20 a litre inland

Ahead of travel season, Wednesday’s fuel price hike will push the price of petrol – around R19.50 a litre – to above R20 in Gauteng and other inland provinces

By Anathi Madubela
A South African passport allows entry to 103 countries visa-free
Opinion
/ 15 October 2021

A South African passport allows entry to 103 countries visa-free

It’s best to plan ahead by ensuring you have the correct visa (if one is needed) and other documents, the vaccinations required as well as knowledge of Covid-19 restrictions

By Andrew Price
Slice of Life: ‘I travelled the world but South Africa was special’
National
/ 8 October 2021

Slice of Life: ‘I travelled the world but South Africa was special’

‘What I like about Glenwood, the vibe is good. People don’t turn their noses up. The people like to try Russian and Korean food.’

By Paddy Harper
Former British minister urges Boris Johnson to remove SA from UK Covid red travel list
Coronavirus
/ 1 October 2021

Former British minister urges Boris Johnson to remove SA from UK Covid red travel list

Peter Hain has written a letter to the prime minister saying the red listing of South Africa has ‘no justification whatsoever in science’

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Tourism, hospitality and restaurant sectors welcome vaccine passports
Business
/ 12 September 2021

Tourism, hospitality and restaurant sectors welcome vaccine passports

Vaccine passports prove to be a contentious issue for tourism, hospitality and restaurant sectors as some welcome them and some have fears of placing another hurdle ahead of economic growth

By Anathi Madubela
Africa in brief: August 21 – 28
Africa
/ 24 August 2021

Africa in brief: August 21 – 28

What’s been happening on the continent this week?

By The Continent
Myths shroud Mulanje mountain
Africa
/ 21 August 2021

Myths shroud Mulanje mountain

The stunning scenery of Malawi’s only mountain is a drawcard for local and foreign visitors

By Edwin Nyirongo
Pandemic travel: Tala Game Reserve embarks on a turnaround
Friday
/ 31 March 2021

Pandemic travel: Tala Game Reserve embarks on a turnaround

Travelling during the pandemic: Tala was rocked by mismanagement and then Covid-19, but proved to be resilient

By Tshegofatso Mathe
We are staying on adjusted level three — Ramaphosa
National
/ 11 January 2021

We are staying on adjusted level three — Ramaphosa

Although South Africa’s variant of Covid-19 does not cause more severe illness, the country, according to the president, must be ‘diligent, vigilant and compliant’

By Khaya Koko
Virtual world left out of policy on universities’ international collaboration
Opinion
/ 22 November 2020

Virtual world left out of policy on universities’ international collaboration

The pandemic has underlined the need for effective research, teaching and learning through virtual platforms regardless of travel restrictions

By Ylva Rodny-Gumede
Covid-19 causes Acsa to dust off its begging bowl
Business
/ 7 November 2020

Covid-19 causes Acsa to dust off its begging bowl

The SOE has asked the government for R3.5-billion in extra support over the next three years to offset losses incurred because of the pandemic

By Thando Maeko
Level one loading: Almost back to normal
Coronavirus
/ 16 September 2020

Level one loading: Almost back to normal

President Cyril Ramaphosa announces South Africa will move to level one of lockdown on September 20 after nearly six months of restrictions on movement, trade, learning and socialising

By Lester Kiewit, Paddy Harper, Sarah Smit and Thando Maeko
UK economy loses £22bn as virus ravages tourism: study
Coronavirus
/ 26 August 2020

UK economy loses £22bn as virus ravages tourism: study

Britain’s economy will lose about £22-billion this year on the coronavirus-induced collapse of global travel, which could imperil three million jobs

By Agence France Presse
Long road ahead for tourism-sector recovery
Business
/ 9 August 2020

Long road ahead for tourism-sector recovery

The pandemic has caused 50 000 businesses in the sector to temporarily close, putting 600 000 jobs at risk

By Thando Maeko
International students need equal care
Coronavirus
/ 1 July 2020

International students need equal care

Contradictory pandemic regulations could to be putting critical training in jeopardy

By Nico Jooste and Cornelius Hagenmeier
End voluntourism and the white saviour industrial complex
Africa
/ 26 June 2020

End voluntourism and the white saviour industrial complex

We need to dismantle the unequal systems we have upheld in Africa. Divesting from missionary tours is a good place to start

By Rosebell Kagumire
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