1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (284+ words) An unexpected Antarctic traveller has hauled out along Cape Town's coastline after an extraordinary journey of an estimated 4,000 to 4,500 kilometres from Antarctica, and marine authorities are asking the public to give her space. Over the past week, sightings of the…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (453+ words) Late summer weekends in South Africa carry a unique energy, writes Miriam Kimvangu. The seasons are slowly changing and it's getting darker, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. It's just time for a different kind of fun....

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (777+ words) There's a particular softness to autumn in Cape Town. Andrew Harvard / Pexels The light shifts first " less blinding than January, more golden than August " and suddenly the city feels breathable again. The wind drops. The queues shorten. The ocean, somehow,…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago  (333+ words) After days of soaring temperatures, Cape Town residents hoping to cool off may need to plan ahead of time. The City has announced that four public swimming pools will close from Monday, 23 February, for repairs and upgrades aimed at improving…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (323+ words) South Africa's botanical gardens are inviting visitors in for free as part of National Gardens Week, offering a rare chance to explore some of the country's most celebrated green spaces without paying an entrance fee. Tayla Kohler / Unsplash From 9 to…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (464+ words) Malawi's conservation landscape is set for a major boost following the launch of a new six-year strategy by Lilongwe Wildlife Trust, as previously reported by Travel and Tour World. Lions in Wildlife Majete Reserve in Malawi/Omar Hakeem/Unsplash [image…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (567+ words) If you are looking for things to do in South Africa from 20 to 22 February 2026, the country's event calendar delivers a wide selection of experiences, writes Miriam Kimvangu. South Africa's summer calendar continues with a vibrant mix of art fairs, live…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (500+ words) Cape Town's long-standing appeal, where dramatic landscapes meet fine dining and design-led stays, has received fresh international recognition, with new research placing the city at the top of the global list for affordable luxury travel in 2026. Insights highlighted by'Time Out,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (332+ words) Durban has earned another major international nod, landing a spot on Time Out's annual list of The Best Places to Travel in 2026, as previously reported by IOL. Ranked 14th globally, Durban is one of just two African destinations to feature on…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (199+ words) These small towns have grown around a single defining industry, writes Miriam Kimvangu. They built their identity around one industry and do it well, regardless of whether it was planned or not. The result is a focused travel experience shaped…...