Cape Town International Airport Is Greeting Tourists ‘Gangster-Style’

By SAPeople 17-11-17 15:02

Just over a month since winning the award for being Africa’s leading airport, Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) is greeting its tourists with the remnants of a month-old gang-related shooting scene. (17/11/17 – Please see update below.) The award was presented at the 2017 World Travel Africa Awards gala ceremony in Rwanda on 10 October […]

WATCH Stunning Paragliding Above South Africa, Portugal, Brazil and France

By SAPeople 15-11-17 09:13

Pro paragliding pilot, editor and cinematagropher Jean-Baptiste Chandelier – together with collaborators – has created a beautiful video, Weightless, which features stunning scenes of Camp’s Bay in the Western Cape, South Africa. The footage was filmed above Sao Miguel & Corvo / Azores / Portugal; Briançon & Serre Chevalier / France; Canoa Quebrada / Brazil […]

WATCH BBC: “The Most Scenic Drive Of Our Lives”

By SAPeople 20-04-21 17:22

BBC Travel has posted a video of South Africa’s legendary Chapman’s Peak Drive (aka Chappies), saying: “We were unaware that we were about to embark on the most scenic drive of our lives.” Unfortunately – as pointed out by many South Africans viewing the video – the footage of the 9km route doesn’t actually include […]

Volunteer Tourism: What’s Wrong With It and How It Can Be Changed

By Guest Contributor 08-11-17 16:26

Volunteer tourism, or voluntourism, is an emerging trend of travel linked to “doing good”. Yet these efforts to help people and the environment have come under heavy criticism – I believe for good reason. Voluntourists’ ability to change systems, alleviate poverty or provide support for vulnerable children is limited. They simply don’t have the skills. […]

Five Reasons Why you Should Visit Soweto Township, South Africa

By Wendy Mothata 06-02-18 13:19

If you are visiting Johannesburg, then Soweto Township is a place to visit before leaving the city, to experience the vibrant street life and witness some historical sites offering a unique kasi sightseeing experience. As South Africa’s most famous township, Soweto has a rich history with significant historical sites, different lifestyles, cultures and fashion which […]

South Africa Named One of Top 10 Countries You NEED To Visit in 2018

By SAPeople 28-10-17 19:42

For those not already lucky enough to be living in South Africa, Lonely Planet has selected SA as one of the Top 10 countries travellers NEED to visit in 2018. Apart from South Africa’s beautiful beaches… majestic mountains, delicious wine, and wildly wild wildlife… Lonely Planet also gives a shout out to the country’s vibrant […]

Tourists to South African Townships Assured Safety with New Monitors

By SAPeople Contributor 19-10-17 10:49

Tourists visiting South Africa have been told to rest assured that they can safely enjoy their holidays, thanks to a new R52.7 million tourism monitor campaign… which will also give jobs to unemployed youth. Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa launched the pilot Tourism Safety Monitors Programme in Gauteng on Tuesday. The programme places youth aged 18-35 in […]

Happy Penguins Waddle to Freedom on African Penguin Awareness Day

By Jenni Baxter 08-10-17 09:52

Not even the rain could dampen the festivity at Seaforth Beach, Cape Town, yesterday as a group of penguins was released by SANCCOB. Photos by Nigel Riley. SANCCOB (the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds) released 13 African penguins – 4 adults and 9 blues – in front of an enthusiastic crowd […]

44 South African Beaches Awarded Blue Flag Status

By SAPeople Contributor 06-10-17 15:36

If you’re wondering where to holiday this Christmas – head to a South African beach! A whopping 44 have obtained the prestigious Blue Flag status (actually that’s one less than last year, but it’s still a LOT). The Blue Flag programme is the best known eco-label and nod of approval a beach can get, according […]

South African Expat Teacher Flies the SA Flag Around the World

By Jenni Baxter 03-07-18 12:15

On World Teachers Day (5 October 2017), meet an inspiring South African teacher living abroad – Rodwell Chigome. You may have seen the video where he not only taught his class in Vietnam the SA National Anthem, but taught them to sing it with PASSION! And now Rodwell’s in the United Arab Emirates teaching for […]

Dramatic Drone Footage of Whales in Hermanus, South Africa

By Guest Contributor 02-10-17 14:58

Watch this dramatic footage of 80 ton whales in Hermanus, South Africa… Video and text by Luke Bell. Every year large numbers of Southern Right Whales travel from the Antarctic to the warmer Walker Bay off the coast of South Africa to calve and mate. Located about an hour and a half out of Cape […]

Van Life South Africa: Tripping Over the Western Cape

By Luca Barausse 01-10-17 14:45

We met traveling. We knew it was in our blood and we knew it would be the thread that wove us together. We spent 6 months exploring Europe: hiking mountains in Italy, catching ferries in Greece and sleeping on deserted beaches in Spain. When funds ran low, we headed back home to South Africa, but […]

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Planning a Holiday to Please the Whole Family

By Guest Contributor 28-09-17 23:53

The annual family vacation is a time that we all look forward to, but deciding where to go and planning it can be a real challenge! With large families that have a diverse range of likes and members of various age groups, it can become tricky to plan a holiday that offers something for everyone. […]

SA Tourism Tempts with Stunning Jacaranda Photos

By SAPeople 05-03-19 17:43

The South African Tourism office in the UK has posted beautiful photos of Jacaranda trees in SA that are sure to tempt a visitor or two! See below. The pics were taken by @unclescrooge and posted on Instagram. SA Tourism announced: “It’s jacaranda season! ? Each year late September to mid-November, jacaranda trees bloom, turning […]

South Africa Voted 5th Most Beautiful Country in the World

By SAPeople 05-09-17 16:20

South Africa has been voted the fifth most beautiful country in the world by readers of travel guidebook Rough Guides. Interestingly, they chose Scotland as the most beautiful… apparently because of its “wild beaches, deep lochs and craggy castles”. South Africa – which was surprisingly the only country from the African continent to feature on […]

Long Time Teddy Bear Travelling Companion, Missing in South Africa

By SAPeople 04-09-17 08:43

Award-winning wildlife and underwater photographer, Tracey Jennings, is seeking social media help in finding Bob, her best friend and travelling companion of over 25 years. He went missing on Saturday and she is desperate to get him back. “I know he is just a teddy bear but he was a gift from one of my greatest […]

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