Senior appointments made at Mabula Game Lodge

Three new members of staff have joined the Mabula Game Lodge, Gauteng: Hennie Nel as resident manager, Luette Engelbreg as resident manager for timeshare and whole owners, and Ryno Erasmus as reserve manager. Read more >>

New Southern Sun hotel in Lusaka

Southern Sun Hotels has announced that it has launched a new hotel in southern Africa - the StayEasy Lusaka. The hotel caters for the business traveller and is centrally located in the new multimillion US dollar development, Levy Business Park. Read more >>

Access to Serena Village easier after completion of road

Standing at the gateway of the famous Tanzanian 'Northern Safari Circuit', Serena Mountain Village - Arusha has recently completed the construction of a new road to ensure easier access. Read more >>

Southern Sun's green breakfast in "compostable" bags

To meet the needs of the eco-friendly businessman in a hurry, Southern Sun Hotels has launched MyLunch, which is a wholesome, healthy, all-day take-away meal and is available at all Southern Sun Hotels for R85. Read more >>

Etihad Airways flags schedule improvements to Joburg

Etihad Airways recently announced significant changes to its daily Johannesburg service from 24 January 2012. Improvements to the Johannesburg flight timings will provide new morning and evening departure options from both Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg. Read more >>

Visitors to Kololo now have access to Welgevonden

The opening of a new access gate into neighbouring Welgevonden Private Game Reserve marks the official incorporation of part of Kololo Game Reserve into the Big Five reserve. Read more >>

Gordhan hotel costs defended

The National Treasury has rejected suggestions that finance minister Pravin Gordhan's hotel accommodation costs are excessive. Read more >>

Pack up your troubles in a first-aid kit

[Graham Anderson] Make sure you have a well-stocked first-aid kit to deal with any minor injuries that could befall your family this holiday season. Read more >>

Chinese SUV impresses, niggles and all

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The Chinese carmakers have arrived in South Africa and they are here to stay. If you have any doubt about that you only have to take a look at the latest GWM 2-litre diesel which has just arrived on local shores. Not only does it brim with safety and classy features - it is priced well below anything else in its range. Read more >>

&Beyond appoints Kent

[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Not that any proof was needed that &Beyond, one of Africa's leading safari companies, is forging ahead of its rivals but with the appointment of Joss Kent, scion of their competitor, Abercrombie & Kent, as new chief executive officer, many might say there will be little to stop them. Read more >>

Arrive alive in 2012... Road safety tips for the festive season

The roads are crowded, it's the end of the year, it's the festive season and the thought on the minds of many of us are happy thoughts... of spending time with family and friends, exchanging gifts, and ending 2011 on a happy and positive note. Some of us will not make it, however... Read more >>