The Racist Coloured South African Traveller

By SAPeople Contributor 31-12-16 15:12

Yes, I am inherently a racist… I’ve been travelling outside of South Africa since 2011 and since then I’ve learnt a lot about the topic, not just from my point of view but from others too, writes REZEEN DANIELS. Let’s start with the term ‘coloured’. I’ve come to hate this term and have openly shared […]

Top 10 Overseas Countries Visiting South Africa

By SAPeople 20-12-16 14:06

The number of tourists to South Africa has increased in the past year, and Germany has knocked the UK off the number one spot of the country whose tourists visit SA the most, according to the latest Tourism and Migration report by Statistics SA (Stats SA). The Big 5 are: Germany, UK, USA, France and The […]

British Airways Crew Announce Strikes for Christmas and Boxing Day

By SAPeople 17-12-16 00:49

LONDON – British Airways (BA) has announced that trade union Unite intends to hold industrial action involving one of BA’s five cabin crew fleets on Christmas Day (December 25) and Boxing Day (December 26). BA said: “We are appalled that Unite proposes to disrupt customers’ travel plans on such special days when so many families […]

South Africa’s Tourism is on the UP

By SAPeople 14-12-16 01:08

PRETORIA – Tourism remains key to South Africa’s economic development strategy and the substantial growth in tourist arrivals is testament to how dedication to marketing ‘Destination SA’ is paying off. Tourist arrival figures have gone up by 14.8% this year compared to the same period in 2015, Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa said on Tuesday. The […]

In Tit for Tat Move South Africa Withdraws New Zealand Visa

By SAPeople 26-01-17 10:05

PRETORIA – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba on Tuesday announced that South Africa has decided to reciprocate by withdrawing the visa exemption which New Zealand passport holders enjoy. This reciprocation – or retaliation? – is in response to New Zealand’s withdrawal of visa free travel arrangements for South African passport holders. And while New Zealand […]

One of the BEST SA Videos You’ve Ever Seen: Mini South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 08-12-16 17:01

Following the awesome Mini Cape Town drone video, LUKE BELL and friend HLONI COLEMAN have made a second in the series: Mini South Africa… and it’s one of the best videos showcasing SA that you’ll ever see. It covers everything from major towns around the country to townships, from safaris to the sea, andfrom rugby stadiums to […]

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One Karoo Town You Should Know About

By SAPeople Staff Writer 07-12-16 13:15

It’s that time of year again, the Christmas hols. Time to bundle the family (or just yourself) up and head for Hermanus or Hartebeespoort Dam or, if you have the money, the ski slopes of Switzerland. Whatever destination it is, it usually entails a bit – or lots – of travelling. In days gone by […]

Climate Change Could Leave South African Tourism High and Dry

By SAPeople Contributor 06-12-16 11:28

Towards the end of each year hundreds of thousands of people escape dark, cold, rainy winters in Europe and North America for a break in sunny South Africa. Many are drawn by the country’s wide array of outdoor attractions: nature reserves, beaches and adventure activities like skydiving and water sports. All of these are reliant […]

France to Join South Africa in Travel Rules for Unaccompanied Minors

By SAPeople 02-12-16 12:10

Unaccompanied minors travelling from France will be obliged to travel with written authorisation from 15 January 2017, in a move similar to that introduced by South Africa last year. The decree stipulates that all unaccompanied minors (under 18) travelling from France must have written permission to leave the country signed by one of their parents, or by […]

South Africa’s Tsogo Sun to Buy More UK Hotels, Outlook Tough Elsewhere

By SAPeople 23-11-16 19:17

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s Tsogo Sun Holdings Ltd plans to buy more hotels in the United Kingdom where it is performing well and weakness in the pound has made assets much more affordable, it said on Wednesday, after reporting flat half-year profit. Africa’s biggest hotels and gambling operator, which also has interests in Nigeria, […]

Watch Awesome Time-Lapse Scenes from Around South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 15-11-16 22:06

A Cape Town time-lapse artist has captured some breathtaking footage around South Africa from township scenes to larni shopping centres, cool spots and hot spots, starry skies to ocean vistas from Cape Town to Durban and up to Joburg. Watch below. Namibian-born Rory Allen has released A Lapse In Time: Volume III, an awe-inducing compilation […]

Fun Things to Do in Sydney, Australia

By SAPeople Contributor 15-11-16 15:25

According to South Africa’s Suzelle DIY, these are the top fun things to do in Sydney, Australia: Drink coffee. Everywhere you go you’ll find good coffee because it’s “coffee culture”. Eats bananas. They love their bananas and you’ll get lots of banana bread. Exercise. You have to keep up with the people in Sydney, in […]

Breathtakingly Beautiful Protea Flowers in Kirstenbosch Gardens PHOTOS

By SAPeople 08-11-16 19:47

Welcome to Africa’s most beautiful garden – Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, in the Western Cape. As can be seen from these magnificent photos, taken by ALAN RUDNICKI a few days ago, the grounds in South Africa’s most famous garden are currently alive with a fiery and spectacular display of King Proteas and Pincushion Proteas in […]

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10 Reasons to Make Zanzibar Your Next Holiday Destination

By Craig Doria 31-12-20 20:08

“Zanzibar”, even having lived in East Africa for 16 years, the name still conjurs dreams of exotic mystery, romance and adventure. If you are frequently ‘haunted’ by these wonderful dreams of a tropical island paradise then Zanzibar is the very next holiday you should take, and here are ten reasons why! Zanzibar is actually an […]

Cape Town Voted 2nd Best City in the World to Visit in 2017

By SAPeople 26-10-16 12:22

The travel experts at Lonely Planet have revealed their selection of the best destinations for 2017 that travellers simply cannot afford to miss… and South Africa’s stunning Cape Town features high up as number two on the Top 10 Cities list. Lonely Planet describes Capetonians as being deceptively laid-back whilst working hard to “add cultural […]

Watch: This Is My Africa! The Place I Call Home

By SAPeople Contributor 25-10-16 13:03

If you’re looking for a taste of home, savour this video – with majestic scenery, wonderful wildlife, South African sunsets… and to top it all, a reading of ‘The Real Africa’ poem that will give you goosebumps. The footage was filmed around Durban, St. Lucia wetland and the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve. Rhys Scott-Dawkins produced the video for his company, […]

A Spectacular Drone Trip Through Southern Africa

By SAPeople 29-11-16 11:26

This video has been three years in the making, and the final result is just under four minutes of spectacular drone footage. The video features beautiful scenes from South Africa, Botswana (including the Okavango Delta), Namibia and Zambia (including the Victoria Falls). The South African locations include Blouberg Beach, Addo National Park, Hermanus, Clifton Beach, Cape Town, Knysna, Robberg […]

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