There's magic in those hills

[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] I don't believe in magic but a visit to the Limpopo hills almost has me convinced otherwise. Near enough to Johannesburg for a weekend getaway or, in our case, to break our trip to Kruger Park, Limpopo Province and Tzaneen in particular, offers the kind of fairy-tale environment of verdant hills and lush valleys that exudes a magnetic attraction. Read more >>

Traditional travel agency groups take South Africans for a ride, survey reveals

Synovate was appointed by Travelstart.co.za to conduct research into the South African travel agency industry. The results are disturbing... they indicate that many travellers are receiving a raw deal... A very raw deal. Read more >>

Travel and tourism firms explore new digital marketing horizons

[Wesley Lynch] Websites have always been considered a vital component of any online marketing plan in the tourism industry. However, while the traditional web may still be necessary to convert leads and facilitate bookings with tour operators, guest houses and hotels, etc, a number of other online and digital platforms are making a big impact. Read more >>

Pretoria gallows restored as a museum

The gallows in Pretoria's Central Prison - where hundreds of people, many of the political activists were put to death - is now being restored and turned into a museum and tourist attraction, reports IOL. Read more >>

Durban's North Pier to open by June next year

The popular North Pier across the way from Durban's Golden Mile is to be re-opened to the public by June next year says a report in Ports and Ships. Read more >>

Neighbourhood five, known as Green Mile

Green Mile has joined Little Camissa, The Loop, The Foundry and Downtown as names given to Cape Town's unique neighbourhoods through the Name Your Hood initiative. The public voting process for the naming of neighbourhood five was concluded on 5 November 2011. Read more >>

TAG time at the airport

PUDONG, CHINA: China has a reputation as market with an insatiable appetite for luxury brands. This means that local consumers are faced with an extremely wide variety of options in the premium goods market. Read more >>

Toll roads - what motorists must do

Business Live warns that Gauteng motorists must either buy e-tags for their cars or have the new number plates fitted to comply with the introduction of toll roads around Gauteng that start operating in February next year. Read more >>

East3Route may boost regional tourism

KwaZulu-Natal's tourism initiative East3Route has been hailed by residents in Swaziland and Mozambique as being great for business in the province and the neighbouring states, according to a report in Travel Wires. Read more >>