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Trade News
Love Cape Town Neighbourhoods Videos Released
Cape Town Tourism has just announced the release of their next eagerly-awaited installments in the “Love Cape Town Neighbourhoods” video…
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Forever Resorts Awards GM’s
Forever Resorts, Lodges, Hotels and Retreats celebrated their dedicated Forever Team at the Annual Forever Resorts General Manager’s Awards 2015…
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Countdown to Africa Travel Week begins
Image courtesy of capetown.hotelguide.co.za With under 3 weeks to go, the anticipation is building for the 3rd edition of Africa…
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Fancourt To Host 21st Amateur Open
After celebrating 21 years of acclaimed accolades and recognition since opening doors to the golfing fraternity worldwide, Fancourt has announced…
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Experience Cape Town with the President Hotel
Cape Town is globally renowned on the business and tourist map for its beauty, its kaleidoscope of cultural events and…
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Gabriëlskloof whips up new Breakfast Trilogy
Enjoy a classic brekkie trio with a tasty Overberg twist The most important meal of the day just got marvelous…
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New Skål Johannesburg President
The Skål Johannesburg Club annual general meeting was held on 26 February at Da Vince Hotel, Sandton, where the new…
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SA Tourism Minister’s Speech at Meetings Africa 2016
The following speech was delivered by Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom at the opening of Meetings Africa 2016 today at the…
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Lilizela 2016 Entries to open 1 March
South African Tourism has announced that entries for the 2016 Lilizela Tourism Awards will open on 1 March and will…
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Conservation
Meerkat Adventures
A meerkat conservation project established in 2008 to educate both farmers and tourists alike on the need for protection of…
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Events
Status of Festivals in South Africa
Recent research into the status of festivals in South Africa has produced some interesting findings, writes Prof Melville Snyman. The…
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Hospitality
Property Review: De Zeekoe
Farm Stays are growing in popularity and De Zeekoe in Oudtshoorn is more popular than most – and for good…
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Legal
The CPA: Cancellations & Deposits
Legal advise on the South African Consumer Protection Act regarding Cancellations, Penalties and Non-Refundable Deposits in tourism. NOTE: The Risk…
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Risk & Insurance
Tourism Insurance Part 2
Summary: Part 1 in this series covered an introduction to insurance, an outline on the EC Directive, the basics of…
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Poor 2015 Tourism Figures Wipe Out Growth for SA
Despite a stronger finish for South African tourism statistics in the final quarter of last year, overall SA tourist arrivals…
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Trade News
Fancourt’s Manor House Named Tripadvisor Winner
Further to receipt of guests’ personal recommendations and reviews on Tripadvisor, the Manor House at Fancourt has been announced a…
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Top Green Honours for The Links Golf Course Again
The Links golf course at Fancourt, a prestigious leisure resort in George, has taken top green honours, becoming certified as…
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Trade News
2016 New Year Message from SA’s Tourism Minister
The message below, dated 21 January 2016, is directed to all business and trade stakeholders in tourism from the South…
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Trade News
Business continues at Harties despite fire damage
The message from management of Harties Cableway is clear – business continues uninterrupted despite the recent fire that struck one…
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Hospitality
The Fall and Rise of Tintswalo Atlantic
Tintswalo Atlantic was razed to the ground in March 2015 following a wildfire that blazed its way across the Cape…
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Trade News
South African Festival Bucket List
The festive season is here along with your accumulated annual leave and there are things you just have to do.…
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Conservation
Eskom Carnage On Vultures Continues
The recent discovery of another 4 Cape vultures found electrocuted by the Eskom distribution network in the Eastern Cape, should…
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Marketing
How Tourism Can Lead To Rural Regeneration
Creative packaging and marketing of rural tourism attractions can lead to job creation and rural regeneration, writes Prof. Melville Saayman.…
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Editorial Comment
Cover Story – October 2015
As we enter the fourth and final business quarter for 2015, South Africa’s tourism industry continues to ‘Inspire new ways’…
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Business & Finance
10 Tips on Selecting Tour Operator Software
For Tour Operators, it always comes down to cost; but investing in tools that will improve productivity, manage workflow, reduce…
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New Turkish Airlines Durban Flight Route
Turkish Airlines Announces Brand New Flight Route to Durban Amidst World Routes Durban 2015 In 2015 The World Routes Development…
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Trade News
EcoMobility World Festival, Sandton to Benefit SA
Image: Elaine Jack, City Improvement District Manager for Sandton Central Management District (SCMD). Sandton – September 15, 2015 – The…
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Aviation
Are SA’s Low Domestic Airfares Sustainable?
In an industry known for small margins and high operating costs, South Africa’s low domestic airfare prices could be a…
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Events
Venue Review: Fancourt, South Africa
When it comes to South African venues that are capable of hosting the entire spectrum of MICE events to 5-star…
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Hospitality
Hospitality Profile: Mantis Hotels
Mantis Hotels, EcoEscapes & Lifestyle Resorts offers travellers exceptional properties and authentic experiences across the globe. From beach, bush and…
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Transport
Ford: A Shuttle Vehicle for all Reasons
Road Test: New Ford Tourneo Connect 1.6 EcoBoost Grand Titanium What requirements do Tour and Airport Shuttle Service Operators have…
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South African Immigration Regulations Update
Pretoria, South Africa, 12 August 2015: President Jacob Zuma has announced the establishment of an Inter-Ministerial Committee (“IMC”) to address…
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Accolades
Lilizela 2015 Finalists Announced
Congratulations to the Lilizela Tourism Award finalists. Their achievement represents recognition from both their clients, and the travel trade at…
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Attractions
Agritourism Tips for Tour Operators
Redberry Farm opened in 2000, and fifteen years down the line run a successful agritourism business alongside their commercial fruit…
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Attractions
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
The best views of Cape Town are seen from the top of Table Mountain, an official New7Wonder of Nature. The…
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Attractions
South Coast Tourism Cuisine
There’s more to the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, than just the activities and attractions that I’ve reported…
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Business & Finance
Skills Development Levy Refund
Did you know that South African registered businesses can get a portion of their Skills Development Levy (SDL) back each…
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Events
Three Industries – One Event
The annual Sports and Events Tourism Exchange (SETE), now in its fifth year, is the only event of its kind…
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Hospitality
Property Profile: Bush Lodge at Amakhala Game Reserve
Bush Lodge at Amakhala Game Reserve, located in the Malaria free Eastern Cape province of South Africa, near Addo Elephant…
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Hospitality
Property Profile: Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve
Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve is a luxurious haven in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, and the only combined ocean and…
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Hospitality
Waffling on about Waffles
My misconception of waffles being a mere base for sweet desserts has been dispelled since visiting the Waffle House in…
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Niche Tourism
Avitourism in South Africa
In this article Leon Marais of Lawson’s Birding, Wildlife & Custom Safaris Tours offers tips for Tour Operators and accommodation…
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Trade News
Conference on Conferencing & Events
A brand new conference is being launched for the South African Events Industry that aims to address the numerous and…
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Trade News
Balloon Safari Excellence Accolade
With the recent award of a Certificate of Excellence from the world’s largest travel site, TripAdvisor, Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon…
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Trade News
Seychelles Tourism Board brings trade on SA road show
Main image: Seychelles travel trade participants from the 2014 South African road show. The Seychelles Tourism Board and 15 trade…
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Trade News
Waterkloof Estate warms up with a hearty Winter Platter
Waterkloof Estate is warming up with a hearty Winter Platter. Bring on the big chill as Waterkloof, the arresting cellar…
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Trade News
Airline Tickets: Biggest Online Purchases in SA
The 2014 South African eCommerce Report shows that airline tickets are the biggest online sellers among South Africans with 68.09%…
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Tourism KwaZulu-Natal Hosts Top Buyers
Tourism KwaZulu-Natal (TKZN) has teamed up with leading international tourism players to position the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) as a global tourism…
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Trade News
Hospitality Property Fund Joins TEP’s ESDS
Hospitality Property Fund (HPF), the Johannesburg Stock Exchange listed real estate investment trust that invests solely in hotel properties, has…
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Trade News
Continental Tyre SA Appoints New Managing Director
Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 07 July 2015- Continental Tyre South Africa today announced the selection of Shaun Uys (45) as…
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Trade News
Reinstatement of Annual Star Grading System
The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA), a unit of South African Tourism, today announced a decision to revert…
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Trade News
Wildtrak Ready to Take on the World
The new Ranger Wildtrak, the ultimate model in the Ford Ranger line-up, made its global debut on 10 June 2015,…
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Editorial Comment
Cover Story – July
Our cover for July is dedicated to the National Arts Festival – a major tourist attraction, and an important event…
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Attractions
KZN South Coast Attractions
There’s a lot to keep anyone busy along the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, especially in terms of tourist attractions in…
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Events
Conscious Conferencing
Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch coined the phrase ‘Conscious Conferencing’. Des Langkilde investigates this claim and finds it to be…
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Trade News
South Africa forecast for growth in 2015
South Africa, May 2015 – Improved competitiveness and significant government support have strengthened South Africa’s claim to be the leading…
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WYSTC 2015 Registration Opens
The World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation has opened registration for this year’s World Youth and Student Travel…
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Aviation
The Rise of South Africa’s Low Cost Airlines
Many travellers are confused about all these new airlines in South Africa – why does one carrier charge extra for…
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Attractions
Tours at Redberry Farm, Garden Route
Redberry Farm, a commercial strawberry grower located in the picturesque town of George along South Africa’s Garden Route, is unique…
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Events
Weddings: Stats, Trends & Budgets
Is the global wedding industry, estimated to be worth $298 billion* on the rise or declining? The following statistics, trends…
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Events
SATSA 2015 Conference Registration Opens
The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) is looking forward to welcoming you to South Africa’s Eastern Cape province in…
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Hospitality
Homestays: the Dreamcatcher Story
The concept of experiential tourism or community based experiences, whereby visitors are offered opportunities to interact with local people in…
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Trade News
Wesgro & Home Affairs to host visa regulation workshop
Cape Town – 03 June 2015. Wesgro met with the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Fatima Chohan, to discuss the…
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Trade News
New Sani Pass road to boost Lesotho / SA tourism
New R887 million Sani Pass road will boost tourist traffic between South Africa and Lesotho. The 33 kilometre trip up…
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Trade News
7 Chefs for 7 Dishes in Hermanus FynArts Festival
The chefs are (left to right): Thomas Sinn, Rivendell; Benjamin Conradie, Grootbos; Eric Bulpitt, Newton Johnson; Kelly-Anne Pietersen, Benguela Cove;…
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Trade News
You are invited to Inspire 2015
As a proud partner of Inspire Trade Expo 2015, the Sustainable Tourism Partnership Programme (STPP) is inviting you to pre-register…
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Trade News
SATSA WC Contends SA Visa Regulations
UPDATE: JOHANNESBURG, 11 November 2019 – International minors travelling to South Africa do not require Unabridged Birth Certificates or consent…
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Trade News
New CEO for Hyundai South Africa
Niall Lynch will take over as chief executive officer (CEO) of Hyundai Automotive South Africa in July 2016, replacing Alan…
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Trade News
FlySafair Delivers Excellent Performance
Six months into operations and having reduced prices on some domestic routes by up to 39%, FlySafair attributes its success…
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Business & Finance
SA’s Visa Immigration Debacle Rages on
UPDATE: JOHANNESBURG, 11 November 2019 – International minors travelling to South Africa do not require Unabridged Birth Certificates or consent…
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Hospitality
Property Review: Hotel Verde Cape Town
The airport industrial area of Cape Town, South Africa is not an address which inspires images of ‘environmentally-friendly’ or ‘carbon…
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Hospitality
Reviving Hotel Legends
The KwaZulu-Natal South Coast is well remembered by many through their childhood memories of warm sunshine, sandy feet, family hotels,…
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Trade News
Successful SA Parks booking portals for sale
Two popular website portals for online booking at South African National Parks and Reserves, with a proven track record over…
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Trade News
Gansbaai Wins Gold for Responsible Tourism
Gansbaai takes the Gold at the African Responsible Tourism Awards 2015. A community of tourism businesses, working together to make…
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Trade News
Statement from Brand South Africa on Xenophobia
Brand South Africa joins the rest of the country in condemning the acts of violence. JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, April 17, 2015.…
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Editorial Comment
Cover Story – April 2015
Our April cover depicts the restored Slave Bell at Spier Wine Farm, which was built by Van der Byl in…
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Events
Venue Review – Spier
It’s been a while since I’ve visited the Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch, South Africa. To say that I’m impressed…
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Accolades
South Coast Swings Major Awards
South Coast Tourism and its members are doing something right – in March alone, members and the tourism body itself…
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Legal
Law of Contracts – Part 9
In Part 1 (August 2014), I categorised risk into five categories, namely; 1. PEOPLE, 2. MONEY, 3. LAW, 4. SERVICE…
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Marketing
Dispelling Negativity in Destination Marketing
Life would be so simple if consumers of travel followed a logical decision making process, with an abundance of time…
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Trade News
Joburg to Host Entrepreneurship Congress
The Global Entrepreneurship Network announced today that South Africa has earned the right to host the Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC)…
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Trade News
WESGRO to Sponsor African Responsible Tourism Awards
The World Responsible Tourism Awards has announced the launch of the African Responsible Tourism Awards in partnership with World Travel…
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Trade News
TGCSA’s Chief Quality Assurance Officer Resigns
Ms Thembi Kunene, Chief Quality Assurance Officer at the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA), a unit of South…
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Trade News
New Manager at Cape Grace’s Bascule Bar
Victor Kirkbride has been appointed Manager and Whisky connoisseur at Cape Grace’s iconic Bascule Bar. Victor has made his mark…
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Survival Training – South Africa
The world’s foremost authority on all things survival, Bear Grylls, has teamed up with South Africa’s action/adventure specialists, Group73 to…
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Responsible Tourism Awards In Africa
The WTM Portfolio is to host a responsible awards ceremony at its WTM Africa event following the long-running success of…
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New Appointments for Capital Hotel Group
THE Capital Hotel Group has appointed four new general managers to its flagships hotels (from left to right in image):…
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Trade News
Over 9,000 Gauteng Liquor Licences to be Cancelled
Tourism Tattler received the following email from specialist liquor licence attorney, Leon Slotow, which is of particular concern to hospitality…
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Trade News
Lakeside Lodge ‘Easter Special’
Lakeside Lodge luxury hotel and spa at Sedgefield on South Africa’s Garden Route is offering a two-night Easter Break special…
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Trade News
Pet Friendly Demand on the Rise
South African pet owners are more likely to travel if they can take their pets along According to the TravelGround.com…
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Conference on Responsible Tourism
The 11th International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations (RTD11) will be held on 14 and 15 April 2015 at…
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Business & Finance
How to Keep Tour Itineraries Current
For most tour operators and travel agents, checking inventory rates and booking availability for their clients’ itineraries is a time…
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Trade News
South Africa & Seychelles Cooperate
Tourism Ministers Derek Hanekom of South Africa and Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles met in Berlin as they led their…
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Trade News
Protea Stellenbosch Refurbishment
Protea Hotel Stellenbosch is currently undergoing a refurbishment of the bedrooms. The hotel, which is conveniently located between two international…
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Trade News
Load Shedding Impacts Hospitality
While the threat of continued load shedding looms large on the national agenda invoking fears of mass power outages, the…
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Trade News
SA businessman wins IHIF 2015 award
Greg Bows, Managing Director of African Impact, has been chosen winner of the IHIF 2015 Young Leader Award. The award,…
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Trade News
Travel Buyers to descend on Africa
Africa Travel Week 2015 (www.africatravelweek.com: 13 – 15 April 2015) will host many of the world’s most sought after international…
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Trade News
AA cautions on negative fuel price data
The months-long downward trend in fuel prices has reversed sharply in February. This is according to the Automobile Association, which…
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Trade News
Yellow Fever Vaccination – Zambia and SA
The South African Department of Health has officially lifted the requirement that yellow fever vaccinations are needed to travel between…
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Trade News
Call to action for advancement of women
The Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day® campaign will take place on Thursday, 4 June 2015, the…
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