Source: Supplied</span>South African-based hospitality group Mantis has announced three new property openings set to expand its eco-luxury portfolio across Africa and the Middle East between March and Q4 2026. Read more… | Email
Source: Supplied</span>South African Airways (SAA) and CemAir have announced a landmark domestic codeshare partnership aimed at transforming air travel within South Africa. The collaboration strengthens connectivity between major cities and regional destinations previously not served by SAA. Read more… | Email
Source: [[https://www.facebook.com/South.African.National.Parks SanParks Facebook]]</span>Day visitor access to Kruger National Park has resumed today (Monday, 19 January 2026) following a marked improvement in weather conditions across Limpopo and Mpumalanga, according to SanParks. Read more… | Email
Source: [[https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1303953101767166&set=pb.100064574658773.-2207520000 SanParks Facebook]]</span>SanParks has temporarily suspended entry for day visitors into Kruger National Park due to persistent heavy rainfall across Limpopo and Mpumalanga. The precautionary measure aims to prioritise safety and allocate resources to emergencies, while Letaba Rest Camp evacuations are underway. Read more… | Email
Source: jill111 via [[pixabay.com Pixabay]]</span>South Africans are opting for calmer, shorter, and more meaningful holidays in 2026. From wellness-focused ocean escapes to spontaneous last-minute trips, travellers are prioritising experiences that restore calm, strengthen family ties, and embrace flexibility. Read more… | Email
At the end of last year I researched the 10 most important ‘past’ developments in SA during 2025. It was largely positive focusing on our removal from Grey listing; a renewed commitment to infrastructure build; the strength of the Rand; the success of Operation Vulindlela; youth employment initiatives, lowering inflation, and the like. So what…
As the country confronts a literacy emergency with more than three quarters of Grade 4 learners unable to read for meaning, 450 volunteers, teachers, and community members have gathered to take on one of South Africa’s greatest challenges: teaching children to read and giving them the tools for a better future. Mellon Educate, founded by…
South Africans are heading into 2026 with the same strong appetite for travel that has characterised the past few years — but with a clearer sense of what they want from their holidays and how they choose to spend their time. Travel has firmly cemented itself as part of how people live, connect and recharge.…
Source: Archive</span>Cape Town International Airport has set a new benchmark, handling 11.1 million two-way passengers in 2025, the highest in its history. December alone saw 364 000 international passengers (up 10% year-on-year) and 754 000 domestic passengers (up 7%). Read more… | Email
Africa Travel Week (ATW) is issuing a final call for submissions to the 2026 ATW Media Awards. Journalists, photographers, and content creators with travel and tourism work published in 2025 are invited to submit. Entries close 16 January 2026, with winners to be announced during Africa Travel Week 2026. Read more… | Email
