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South Africa is the fourth-best country in the world – Conde Nast Traveler
Readers of the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler magazine have rated South Africa as the fourth-best country to visit - ahead of traditional tourist favourites...
South Africans get free access to parks for a week
To build South Africans' pride in the country's natural, cultural and historical heritage, South African National Parks (SANParks) is offering free entry to citizens...
Madagascar’s natural resources under siege
Scientists are racing to preserve Madagascar's trove of unique flora and fauna as deforestation threatens the African island's diverse plant and animal wealth....
New colony for African penguin on the cards
The population of African penguins has dwindled drastically over the past three decades, mostly as a result of human activity. Now humans are stepping...
South Africa exceeds foreign investment target by R20-billion
South Africa attracted R64.3-billion in foreign direct investment between April and December 2015, surpassing its target of R45-billion by almost R20-billion.
South African citizens get free access to national parks
South Africans are encouraged to take part in National Parks Week - running from 14 to 20
September - when they have free access to activities such as abseiling. They are also given an
opportunity to learn more about the country's wild animals and natural heritage.
Cape Town makes the Top 10 Cities list
Readers of the international travel magazine Travel + Leisure have voted Cape Town as one of the Top 10 cities in the world. The Mother City took the ninth spot, while Kyoto in Japan took the top position for the second year in a row.
Cape Town makes the Top 10 Cities list
Readers of the international travel magazine Travel + Leisure have voted Cape Town as one of the Top 10 cities in the world. The Mother City took the ninth spot, while Kyoto in Japan took the top position for the second year in a row.
Addo’s lion cubs leave home
The three orphaned lion cubs at Addo Elephant National Park are now nine months old and have
been moved from their protected boma to a camp where they can start hunting and fending for
themselves. Rangers will keep a watchful eye as they return to the wild.
SA Airlink to fly straight to bush lodges
Visitors to some of South Africa's most luxurious private lodges will soon be able to fly directly to
their bush getaways thanks to the imminent acquisition of four new Cessna aircraft by independent
airline SA Airlink.