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South Africa’s tourism heartbeat is stronger than ever. Between January and September 2025, the country rolled out its warm welcome to 7.6 million international visitors, an incredible increase of more than 1.1 million travellers compared to the same period last year. Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille says the numbers are proof that South Africa’s tourism engine is not just…
The Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the University of Pretoria and Tshwane University of Technology today hosted the Tourism Research Seminar, aimed to share cutting-edge research insights that inform policy direction, enhance tourism development and promote sustainability within the sector. The Department hosts the Tourism Research Seminar annually to disseminate the research findings and recommendations, exchange and share ideas…
This spring, WhiskyBrother will host The Only Spirits Show, a new tasting event for spirits enthusiasts and curious explorers, at Hyde Park Corner on Friday, 24 October 2025. Taking place from 6pm to 10pm, this event expands beyond whisky to celebrate the broader world of distilled spirits. Guests can expect to sample over 50 different products, including tequila, mezcal, cognac, brandy, gin, rum…
The Limpopo Holiday Fair 2025 once again brought the City of Stars to life, celebrating local tourism, strengthening business connections and showcasing the very best of Limpopo’s warmth, culture and enterprise. Established in 2016, the Fair has grown into a flagship event for the province’s tourism industry. Organised by the Polokwane Tourism Association in partnership with the Limpopo Provincial Tourism…
Tucked away just a few kilometres south of Polokwane, Bakone Malapa Open-Air Museum stands as a vibrant testament to the enduring legacy of the Bakone, a subgroup of the Northern Sotho (or Basotho ba Leboa) people. More than just a museum, it is a living cultural landscape, a place where the wisdom, traditions and artistry of an ancient people are…
This spring, Hyde Park Corner becomes a living canvas of colour and rarity as it hosts Made to Bloom, an extraordinary exhibition of Clivia flowers. From Tuesday, 9 September until Sunday, 14 September, the Centre Court will be transformed into a curated showcase of rare Clivia cultivars, offering an exclusive glimpse into one of South Africa’s most prized flowering genera. Plant enthusiasts, collectors…
Nteboheng Kennedy, Manager of @Sandton Spa shares a refreshing approach to self-care – one that works with your busy life rather than against it. The best part? It doesn’t require a complete lifestyle overhaul or a second mortgage. Picture this: you’re rushing between meetings, juggling deadlines, and somehow trying to squeeze in everything that makes you feel human. Sound familiar? What if…
Comic Con Africa is excited to announce that celebrated actor Jessie T. Usher will be attending this year’s festival from Friday 29 August to Sunday, 31 August 2025! Usher is best known for his breakout role as the lightning-fast A-Train in Amazon Prime Video’s global hit The Boys. His powerful, high-energy performance instantly made him a fan favourite among superhero and pop…
As South Africa chairs the G20 in 2025 under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability”, the continent is preparing to host the first-ever Glamping Expo in Africa, taking place from 20–21 June 2025 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. This groundbreaking event will spotlight glamping—the fusion of glamour and camping—as a fast-growing, eco-conscious travel trend that aligns with the G20’s key priorities:…
As South Africa chairs the G20 in 2025 under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability”, the continent is preparing to host the first-ever Glamping Expo in Africa, taking place from 20–21 June 2025 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. This groundbreaking event will spotlight glamping—the fusion of glamour and camping—as a fast-growing, eco-conscious travel trend that aligns with the G20’s key priorities:…