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Western Cape scoops big wins at the World Tourism Awards
By Mduduzi Malinga
The Western Cape is a South African province with coasts bordering the Indian and Atlantic oceans. It is known for the port...
TUGELA FALLS STAND TALL IN THE CLOUDS
The site of a beautiful waterfall during a hike will never get old and anyone who says otherwise is telling a fib....
Hiking in South Africa
There's no better way to experience wild places than to put your boots on and your feet on the ground, one in front of the other. South Africa has a huge variety of awesomely scenic hiking trails. Take a look at some of the highlights.
Mountain biking in South Africa
MTB heaven! South Africa is a treasure trove of exciting routes, discovered and
waiting to be uncovered, with weather allowing for cycling at any time of the year, all
day and just about every day.
Backpacking in South Africa
If you've got more time than money, there's no better way to see South Africa than to backpack your way around its many offerings: spectacular beauty, a mosaic of cultures, incredible value for money, massive adventure potential - and an undeniable penchant for partying!
Cape Town doctor sings for the children’s hospital
A Cape Town paediatric oncologist is using his music to raise funds for transformational initiatives at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital.
Melissa Javan
Dr...
Public-private partnerships in national parks to boost tourism
Six million people visited our 19 national parks last year. This presented a huge opportunity for private investors, delegates were told at the inaugural...
The President’s Award boosts the role of the youth
More than 50,000 young South Africans have enrolled in The President's Award for Youth Empowerment over the past decade. It requires participants to make...
South Africa’s Route 62 is world’s best road trip
The scenic Route 62, between Cape Town and Oudtshoorn, has been named by CNN Travel as the world's best road trip destination. Here are...
South Africans off to summit Kili for Caring4Girls
Each step to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, no matter how slowly it is taken, will be for beneficiaries of Caring4Girls, says Melissa Rehbock. She is...