During a recent visit by the Department of Transport to the Eastern Cape, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) urged the Department to address the terrible condition of several key main and rural roads in the province. Oversight visits and discussions with local farmers and residents revealed that roads such as the MR470 between Kirkwood […] The post Freedom Front Plus demands urgent upgrades to dangerous Eastern Cape roads appeared first on Freedom Front Plus. During a recent visit by the … [Read more...] about We Demand Urgent Upgrades to Dangerous Eastern Cape Roads
Tourism
Eastern Cape Tourism Awards & Expo 2025
The Eastern Cape is set to shine a spotlight on its thriving tourism sector with the launch of the inaugural Eastern Cape Tourism Awards & Expo (ECTA). These initiatives, taking, place during Tourism Month in September 2025, aim to recognize outstanding achievements, foster innovation, and drive economic growth within the province. The launch event took place at the Mentors Country Estate in Jeffrey’s Bay, Eastern Cape on 20 February 2025. The Expo and Awards will be held at the same place, … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape Tourism Awards & Expo 2025
MakeMyTrip Brings Excitement To Upcoming T20I Series
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) is excited to announce a partnership with MakeMyTrip, India’s leading player for online travel. Established in 2000, MakeMyTrip has since positioned itself as one of the leading players in the online travel industry, providing great offers, exclusive discounts, and a seamless online booking experience to many of its customers. MakeMyTrip comes on board as a sponsor for the upcoming Wonder Cement T20 International (T20I) inbound series against India … [Read more...] about MakeMyTrip Brings Excitement To Upcoming T20I Series
African Penguins Now Officially “Critically Endangered”
From millions of African Penguin in the early 1900s, there are now only about 8,000 breeding pairs left. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature has elevated the bird’s risk of extinction status to “critically endangered”. “If we don’t act timeously, we could lose Africa’s only penguin species within our lifetime,” an expert warns. The economic value of the iconic bird is in the billions of rands, according to a new report. It is official: the African Penguin, the continent’s … [Read more...] about African Penguins Now Officially “Critically Endangered”
SA’s cruise season officially underway
The docking of the World Odyssey at the Port of Cape Town signifies the beginning of South Africa’s cruise season, which will see the docking and sailing of 268 passenger liners at the commercial seaports operated by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). The vessel arrived on 22 October 2024 at the port renowned for being a popular stopover for cruise liners and was recently voted as Africa’s Leading Cruise Port in the 31st Annual World Travel Awards. Sailing under the flag of the … [Read more...] about SA’s cruise season officially underway
Radisson Hotel Group targets expansion to 25 hotels in South Africa by 2030, doubling its current portfolio
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce its goal to reach 25 hotels in South Africa by 2030, effectively doubling its current portfolio. This ambitious expansion along with the Group’s recent updates to its South African portfolio underscores its commitment to strengthening its presence and contributing to the growth of the South African hospitality industry. Daniel Trappler, Senior Director of Development, Sub-Sahara Africa at Radisson Hotel Group, shared insights into the Group’s … [Read more...] about Radisson Hotel Group targets expansion to 25 hotels in South Africa by 2030, doubling its current portfolio
Get Ready to Run: 2024 Absa SPRINT YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K entries open this week!
The highly anticipated 2024 season of the iconic Absa RUSH YOUR CITY Series is set to commence in Gqeberha with the second annual Absa RUSH YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K, taking spot on Sunday 7 April 2024. Entries open on Wednesday (29 November 2023). “We are thrilled to be back in the ‘friendly city’ in April to kick off the 2024 Absa DASH YOUR CITY Series,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Event Founder. “While the series was first introduced to Gqeberha in 2023, it … [Read more...] about Get Ready to Run: 2024 Absa SPRINT YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K entries open this week!
City of Cape Town and Newlands to host Betway SA20 Final
20 November 2023 by Guest City of Cape Town announced as Host City for the Betway SA20 Final on 10 February 2024 – the partnership will promote the City to a global audience in key tourism markets. 20 November 2023: The picturesque Newlands will be the stage where the Betway SA20 Season 2 champions are crowned in the Final on 10 February. The stadium will also play host to the first Qualifier on 6 February. The Wanderers will host the two back-to-back knockout matches – … [Read more...] about City of Cape Town and Newlands to host Betway SA20 Final
Foreign Tourists Being Targeted in Gqeberha
With the lifting of travel restrictions, easing of the lockdown and looming end to the State of Disaster Gqeberha has seen a welcome return of tourists to our city. Gqeberha has many events planned attracting foreign tourists back to our city – Ironman, Proteas/Bangladesh Cricket Test, SA Swimming Nationals and SA Hockey Interprovincials to name but a few over the next month or so. Of course tourists are always concerned about safety and it is well known that a safer city can only be … [Read more...] about Foreign Tourists Being Targeted in Gqeberha
The Music May Make You Sleep, The Images Will Not
Soothing music juxtaposed with 261 magnificent images of Whales, Dolphins, Orcas, Birds and other Sea Creatures in Algoa Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa (the birthplace of the world famous Sardine Run) and along the unspoiled magnificent Hole in the Wall of the Wild Coast, Eastern Cape of South Africa.Images from the lens of Alan Straton during Whale Watching Tours and Sardine Run Adventures off of the South African Coast. To see these magnificent creatures in their own habitat book a Tour … [Read more...] about The Music May Make You Sleep, The Images Will Not
!Khwa ttu
Since the launch of new and improved hospitality facilities, 2 341 visitors have experienced the purpose-built ‘Food from the Ancestors’ gastronomic experience, self-guided tours and other attractions at !Khwa ttu, a San heritage and education centre in Yzerfontein, in part funded by Tourism Product Development Fund.At the !Khwa ttu centre, Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) allocated R390 000 to update the restaurant facilities, the development of a new menu, a ‘Food from … [Read more...] about !Khwa ttu
Beervlei Dam – Directions, Accommodation, Video
The Beervlei Dam, near Willowmore in the Eastern Cape is one of those ‘misunderstood’ dams.As at 10 January 2022 the Dam was full and people were being encouraged to visit this phenomenon. The Beervlei Dam is nearly 4 hours from Gqeberha at 341 km distant so we have two accommodation recomendations for you: Royal Hotel Willowmore offering accommodation for R900 Double per night or Glenmore Farm Cottage offering accommodation for R300 Double per night. Directions to Beervlei Dam, Willowmore Full … [Read more...] about Beervlei Dam – Directions, Accommodation, Video
SA Celebrates World Tourism Day
South Africa on Monday joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Tourism Day.Tourism Month is the celebration of people, places and products. With people at the heart of its brand, South Africa boasts a wealth of diverse landscapes and cityscapes, populated with an array of tourism products to suit every traveller’s need. Tourism Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela addressed the South African edition of World Tourism Day celebrations in Clarens in the Free State province – host of this year’s … [Read more...] about SA Celebrates World Tourism Day
It’s Your Country – Enjoy It!
With Tourism Month having kicked off, Cabinet has encouraged South Africans to travel their country supporting the local tourism sector.Tourism Month is commemorated under the theme: “Tourism for Inclusive Growth – COVID-19 Recovery – Building Back Better.” It’s Your Country – Enjoy It! “This year’s Tourism Month will encourage South Africans to do their part in sustaining jobs by travelling domestically and supporting the recovery of tourism in line with the Tourism Sector Recovery Plan, which … [Read more...] about It’s Your Country – Enjoy It!
Rail tourism has collapsed
Dear EditorThe DA will write to the Minister of Tourism, Lindiwe Sisulu, to request her department’s plan of action in relation to the revelation that South Africa’s rail tourism industry has collapsed. During a meeting of the Tourism Portfolio Committee on Tuesday it was reported that the Department of Tourism’s Research and Policy Unit had undertaken substantial work on a Rail Tourism Viability Study. The objective of this study was to establish the viability of developing a new rail tourism … [Read more...] about Rail tourism has collapsed
