SA has received almost 8 million tourists from Jan-Sept this year

Edited by St Francis Chronicle: From January to September 2025, South Africa welcomed 7 634 261 international tourists to the country. This is a big increase from the same amount of visitors last year, for January-September 2024, when the country...

Jetour Records Highest SUV Launches, Sales In Nigeria, S’Africa

1 Jetour automobile has made history as one of the brands to have introduced the highest number of sport utility vehicles in Nigeria in three years and recorded the highest SUVs sale figures in South Africa. Parading an array of SUVs, the brand...

South Africa: Volvo EX30 cross country becomes the first fully electric vehicle to conquer Sani Pass

Fifty-six years after the first Volvo made the climb, the all-electric EX30 Cross Country has proven that EVs can take on South Africa’s toughest terrain—powered by the country’s highest solar-powered charger. First EV to Conquer Sani Pass The...

Online interest in New Haven rose, per list of suggested travel spots

Online searches for New Haven rose by 39 percent between January and June this year relative to the same period last year, according to a British search aggregator. Esmeralda Vasquez-Fernandez 2:55 am, Nov 04, 2025 Contributing Reporter Ximena...

8 success tips: Festive season preparation for South African SMEs

Article provided by Lula Consumer behaviour tends to peak during the festive season, which directly translates to higher profit margins. While this presents an excellent opportunity for growth and expansion, it can also pose challenges when...

South Africa accelerates economic reforms as Operation Vulindlela gains momentum

South Africa’s ambitious reform drive under Operation Vulindlela gained significant traction in the second quarter of 2025/26, with notable progress in the energy, logistics, and digital transformation sectors, according to the latest progress...

Forbes Travel Guide’s 7 Best Cape Town Hotels

There are amazing overnight options in the South African metropolis. iStock-Hue Chee Kong Cape Town boasts that elusive cosmopolitan combination of the scenic and the chic. Nestled between the striking Table Mountain and the brilliant blue waters...

Cardamom Tented Camp among the world’s most responsible tourism projects: ICRT

Car­damom Ten­ted Camp in Cam­bod­ia is among the world’s most respons­ible tour­ism pro­jects accord­ing to the Inter­na­tion­al Centre for Respons­ible Tour­ism (ICRT). The eco­lodge was acclaimed among 30 final­ists at ICRT’s 2025 Glob­al...

Cape Town' s Irma Stern Museum closes, but its legacy continues

The Irma Stern Museum, a cherished cultural landmark for over 56 years, has officially closed its doors. However, the museum's committee assures the public that the collection will soon be revitalised. The Irma Stern Trust said it would announce...

Finnish president suggests Trump, Zelensky could meet Putin at G20 summit in South Africa

Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Nov. 3 suggested a possible meeting between the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. at the G20 summit in South Africa in late November. The Kremlin previously said that Putin is not expected to attend the...

‘Crossing Lines’ exhibition in Design District brings South African art to North Texas

A new art exhibition opening in the Dallas Design District next month aims to expand the city’s global art dialogue by connecting artists from South Africa with audiences in North Texas. “Crossing Lines: Contemporary Voices from Zimbabwe & South...

Teacher Burnout on the Rise: South African Educators Struggling Under Heavy Workload

Teaching is often hailed as one of the most rewarding professions, but in South Africa, educators are increasingly facing stress and burnout. From overcrowded classrooms and limited resources to administrative pressures and community challenges,...

Reimagining urban transport: South Africa's path to integrated public mobility

SOUTH Africa's urban landscapes are marred by the spatial legacies of apartheid-era planning, where residential suburbs are often situated far from employment hubs, leading to a disproportionate burden on families who spend over 20% of their...

Tourism industry needs a welcome mat

Good afternoon. The launch of a two-day tourism conference in the city of Vilankulo today invites the reflection that tourism in Mozambique is a mixed bag. On the one hand, parts of the sector, notably wildlife tourism, are growing fast. Safari...

BREAKING: Tinubu Reportedly Backs Out of US Visit as Christian Genocide Uproar Deepens, to Attend G-20 in South Africa

The reported trip by President Bola Tinubu to Washington for peace talks with U.S. President Donald Trump has been shelved, despite mounting diplomatic strain over America’s warning on alleged religious persecution in Nigeria. Multiple presidency...

"This is the best": Petrol attendant scores cool Cape Town adventure from Good Samaritan in a video

A Good Samaritan surprised a petrol attendant with a mystery adventure, choosing him for an all-expenses-paid trip to Cape Town The attendant's reaction was priceless, going from shock to excitement as he discovered he would be flying for the...

Meet South Africa’s Guy Fieri: how Nick Hamman is turning Mzansi into a foodies paradise

Culinary tourism is taking the world by storm - and South Africa is serving up something special. Thanks to Nick Hamman’s viral videos, the country’s top food destinations are getting their moment in the spotlight, positioning Mzansi as a...

New FlySafair routes boost Eastern Cape travel

Travellers heading to and from the Eastern Cape will soon enjoy more convenience in the skies, as Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has announced the addition of two new FlySafair routes linking Lanseria International Airport with King Phalo...

BTN Interviews Alankar Chandra, Founder &CEO, Wild Voyager

In an exclusive Breaking Travel News interview, Alankar Chandra, Founder and CEO of Wild Voyager, discusses the brand’s UK launch — its fourth global office after India, Kenya, and the US — marking a major step in its mission to deliver authentic,...

Why The Vineyard Hotel remains one of Cape Town’s favourites

Brian Berkman has a blissful, peaceful weekend away in one of the Cape’s most loved hotels, with its mix of the historic and contemporary, inside and outside attractions. With seven acres of beautifully landscaped, mostly indigenous gardens, The...