South Africa’s tourism sector in the first quarter of 2026 was overwhelmingly driven by holiday travel, with regional African markets forming the backbone of arrivals and the United Kingdom and Germany consistently leading long-haul Western source countries, according to Statistics South Africa.
As Earth Day on 22 April focused global attention on the importance of protecting natural ecosystems, conversations around conservation often centre on national parks and large-scale environmental programmes. Yet across South Africa, smaller privately managed nature reserves are quietly playing an important role in restoring landscapes and expanding the country’s conservation footprint. Set within the…
Momentum Group Foundation placed its Women in Farming programme centre stage when the Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba convened recently in Pretoria. Widely regarded as Africa’s foremost platform for young farmers and agripreneurs, the Indaba offered a dynamic space for learning, networking and opportunity creation. Across two days, delegates attended keynote addresses, technical workshops, panel discussions…
AWSS initiative calls on the community to contribute R100 a month to fund essential veterinary care and support growing demand The Animal Welfare Society Stellenbosch (AWSS) has initiated a community-driven campaign designed to create sustainable funding in response to the growing demand for its services. The campaign comes at a critical time for AWSS, which is experiencing…
Two young Pretoria learners have achieved an unprecedented milestone in South African science fair history, proving that innovation knows no age limit. Gustav Heesen of Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool and Johan Vorster of Pretoria Boys High School, both formerly from Laerskool Anton van Wouw, made history in 2025 when they became the first Grade 7 learners…
Eco-tourism and sustainability are increasingly shaping global travel decisions, with travellers placing greater emphasis on environmental impact, conservation and community benefit when choosing destinations.
Date: 3 – 5 December 2026 Venue: Homecoming Centre, 15 Buitenkant St, District Six, Cape Town Tickets: VIA QUICKET HERE! PLAYTOPIA FESTIVAL has just announced their 2026 dates so it’s time to mark those calendars, get those tickets, book your flights and plan your ultimate video game adventure. With nothing quite like it anywhere on the continent, dare…
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (Aasa), through its CEO Aaron Munetsi, has raised concern over uncertainty around jet fuel availability across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region beyond May 2026, warning that airlines require greater visibility to maintain stable operations.
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled a refreshed Clubhouse at London Heathrow following the first phase of a redesign and refurbishment aimed at enhancing the pre-flight experience for Upper Class passengers.
The Tintswalo Collection has expanded its Cape Town footprint with the opening of Tintswalo Summer House in Glencairn, adding a newly restored heritage property to its portfolio of boutique coastal hotels.
