Check Out SA’s STUNNING Scenery in Gorgeous Garden Route National Park

By SAPeople 10-04-17 17:06

When last did you visit South Africa’s Garden Route National Park? Whenever it was… this video is sure to tempt you to book another trip to ‘paradise’ asap! Watch above or below, as Cape Town-based Zimbabwean model and TV presenter Kim Jayde Robinson goes ziplining at Tsitsikamma, kayaking from the ocean into Storm River, strolling along a […]

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UK Follows USA in Ban on Electronic Goods for Certain Flights

By SAPeople 21-03-17 19:23

Britain has today announced that certain electronic goods – including phones, laptops and tablets larger than a set size – will no longer be allowed in the cabin on flights to the UK from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Tunisia. This announcement comes hours after the United States made a similar statement. A notice on the UK […]

Airbnb Aims to Double African Customers This Year

By Guest Contributor 17-03-17 19:19

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Airbnb expects to maintain its rapid growth in Africa this year and double its customer numbers to 1.5 million, its Chief Executive Brian Chesky and regional head told Reuters on Friday. The number of people using the online room rental service on the continent rose by 143 percent to about 765,000 […]

Watch An American’s Awesome South African Vacation (Thanks to SA Expats’ Recommendation!)

By SAPeople Contributor 03-07-18 12:39

Despite criticism that South African expats can be negative about their homeland, many abroad know that it’s often quite the opposite. Some of South Africa’s BEST ambassadors ARE its expats. And here’s a case in point. American traveller Rodney Mallari, and two of his mates, recently enjoyed a three-week holiday in South Africa… thanks to the recommendations of South […]

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Amazing Places to View Joburg’s Stunning Skyline

By Guest Contributor 10-03-17 15:00

The Joburg skyline (or at least hints of it) can be viewed from hundreds of places around the city. In this wonderful photo essay, JAMES BALL of the Heritage Portal highlights some of the spots that provide such an exceptional view and experience that they must be shared. City enthusiasts will be aware of these and […]

Dubai Airports Updates Baggage Rules

By SAPeople 05-03-17 11:34

For the many South African expats who fly to or from Dubai, or SA business and holiday travellers who fly through Dubai International Airport on their way to or from South Africa… please note that the Airport has introduced a new baggage rule – no more round bags! The rule comes into effect on Wednesday […]

Great Summer for W. Cape with Huge Influx of International Tourists. Up 29.8 Percent!

By SAPeople 01-03-17 18:35

CAPE TOWN – The Western Cape tourism sector has experienced one of its best summer seasons, with international visitor arrivals up 29.8 percent! Briefing the Western Cape standing committee on Economic Opportunities, Tourism and Agriculture on seasonal tourism statistics for the province, Wesgro, the province’s official tourism and investment promotion agency, said the December period was a bumper season […]

Take a Trip Down Long Street, Cape Town: Dangerous Only to Your Wallet!

By SAPeople 17-02-17 17:28

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, or during your next holiday to Cape Town, South Africa… feast on this video which has endless fabulous ideas of shops, restaurants, bars and boutiques to visit, all along one strip – Long Street. “Cape Town is one of most dangerous cities in the world, and this […]

South African Tourist Guide Appointed President of World Association

By SAPeople Contributor 15-02-17 17:26

The World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations has appointed South African tourist guide Alushca Ritchie as its new President. Alushca, a registered tourist guide for the Western Cape, was appointed to head the internationally recognised body at the 17th biennial World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations Convention, which took place in Tehran, Iran, recently. Alushca has […]

WATCH Breathtaking Footage of South Africa: A World in One Country

By SAPeople 05-02-17 15:04

A Dutch cinematographer, Jeroen Schrage, has captured breathtaking scenes of majestic South African landscapes from the Western Cape to Free State, Mpumalanga to Eastern Cape. Watch his video below. Jeroen spent three weeks in SA last year to capture the mainly aerial shots… using drones and helicopter trips. In December he published the video on […]

Kruger Park POSTPONES Lower Sabie Tent Closure After Outcry

By SAPeople 03-02-17 23:58

The Kruger National Park has listened to its customers and done a u-turn on its sudden announcement yesterday to close the Lower Sabie tented camp on 13 February… after it caused outrage for visitors who had already booked their holidays, and could not get hold of the Park as advised to change their plans. The Park […]

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Pubs and Padstalle of Route 62, South Africa

By Chris Marais 30-01-17 17:11

It seems, for some of us, that the older we get the more inclined we are to be reckless. Who but the very bravest of long-distance drinkers, big-bike riders and hardened shoppers would take on the awesome pubs and padstalle of Route 62 in the Western Cape? Who but the youngest and silliest of us […]

Soothing Sounds and Sight of the Ocean from Gordon’s Bay Rock Pools

By SAPeople 24-01-17 10:26

Here’s a little eye candy to start the day… along with some soothing sounds of the ocean. Michelle Mengel filmed this video yesterday morning from Gordon’s Bay rock pools in the Western Cape, South Africa… before climbing aboard the MSC Sinfonia to set sail for Durban. The harbour town – also known as Gordonsbaai – […]

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Over 5 Million Travellers Crossed South Africa’s Borders Over Festive Season

By SAPeople 19-01-17 01:29

PRETORIA – Over 5.5 million people (5,504,022 to be exact) travelled across South Africa’s borders between 9 December 2016 and 14 January 2017, says Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba. This marks an increase of 200,467 movements, or 3.78 percent, at the ports of entry nationally when compared to the 5,303,555 recorded during the same period […]

90 Visa-Free Countries that South Africans Can Visit in 2017

By SAPeople 17-01-17 14:44

South Africans are the proud holders of the third most powerful passport in Africa… which gives them visa-free access to 90 countries around the globe, according to the 2017 global ranking report by Passport Index. Only the Seychelles with 125 visa-free countries, and Mauritius with 118 were positioned higher. Meanwhile citizens of Somalia have the worst passport […]

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