A Kensington man who allegedly used a pitbull to frighten residents during robberies has been sentenced to six years’ direct imprisonment, bringing relief to a community that had reportedly been living in fear of the attacks, Cape {town} Etc reports. Image used for illustrative purposes/Nicolás Langellotti/Pexels The sentence follows a robbery that took place in July last year at a park between 11th and 12th Avenue in Kensington, where a resident was approached while sitting alone during the afternoon. According to the City of Cape Town, the suspect first walked past the complainant with the dog before returning moments later and demanding…
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Travellers in the Western Cape will soon be able to swap Cape Town’s coastline for Zanzibar’s spice-scented shores without a stopover in Johannesburg. Image used for illustrative purposes/Zanzibar/Dmitry Limonov/Unsplash South African carrier Airlink has announced the launch of the first-ever non-stop flights between Cape Town and Zanzibar, with the new route set to take off in October 2026. The weekly service will operate every Saturday from 3 October using Airlink’s new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, cutting out the need for connecting flights and making the Indian Ocean island more accessible to Cape Town-based travellers. Known for its white-sand beaches, turquoise waters…
A viral story claiming that an elephant guarded the body of a deceased ranger in Kruger National Park has been debunked by South African National Parks, after the emotional tale spread rapidly across social media platforms. Awesome Animals/Facebook According to Good Things Guy, the story, accompanied by what appears to be AI-generated imagery, described a ranger named Sipho Nkosi who allegedly died while on patrol in the park. According to the viral posts, an elderly bull elephant named “Mnumzane” stood watch over the ranger’s body for three days, protecting it from predators and mourning beside him. The narrative struck a…
Cape Town’s outdoor community turned out in force last weekend for the 17th edition of the Cableway Charity Challenge on Table Mountain, with runners, hikers and supporters helping raise more than R964 000 for local causes. Nick Joubert/Supplied While final fundraising totals were still being calculated as final pledges came in, organisers confirmed that the event generated an impressive preliminary amount. Proceeds will benefit four organisations: the SANParks Honorary Rangers, Ubuntu Football Academy, Volunteer Wildfire Services and Wilderness Search and Rescue. Held on the slopes of Table Mountain, the annual event once again showcased Cape Town’s strong culture of community…
Minister of Tourism Culture and Creative Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie has highlighted the rich cultural and tourism potential of Gwollu and the wider Sissala West District during a visit to the mausoleum and family home of former President Hilla Limann as part of her familiarisation tour of the Upper West Region. The visit showcased key heritage sites including the traditional bone-setting centre in Bullu, the sacred crocodile pond in Gwollu, the chief’s palace, and other historical landmarks that reflect the area’s cultural significance and tourism potential. The Minister reaffirmed government’s commitment to preserving Dr. Hilla Limann’s legacy and developing…
Rwanda’s recovery was never a consequence. It was a design. After devastation, the country did not merely rebuild; it chose, with unusual clarity, what it wanted to become, placing tourism at the centre of that vision. Yet the real story lives deeper still. It lives in the people, in the pride with which they carry their country and care for its landscapes. Step onto Rwandan soil, and you’ll see that recovery here is both lived and shared. When our team returned from Rwanda, the first stories they told were not about the gorillas. They were about the people.Rwanda today is…
For many travellers, booking a weekend away is often as simple as choosing a destination and packing a bag, writes Miriam Kimvangu. Table Mountain Universal Access Walkway/Supplied A scenic hiking trail, a safari drive or a wine tasting experience may feel effortless to access. Yet for travellers living with disabilities, travel can involve a long checklist of considerations that many people rarely think about. Can pathways accommodate wheelchairs? Are bathrooms accessible? Is accommodation designed with mobility needs in mind? Are staff trained to assist guests with varying accessibility requirements? Across South Africa, the tourism industry is slowly beginning to answer…
The highly anticipated Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is just around the corner, taking place on 24 May 2026, as it gears up to join the ranks of the esteemed Abbott World Marathon Majors. Peter Heeger/Gallo Images With thousands of participants expected, the City of Cape Town is preparing for significant disruptions, including extensive road closures and parking restrictions that all residents, motorists, and spectators should be aware of. The marathon route will wind its way through some of Cape Town’s most iconic areas, linking Green Point, the Central Business District (CBD), Woodstock, Salt River, Observatory, the Southern Suburbs, and Sea…
In the modern world, airports are more than transit points. They are emotional crossroads — where hope, anxiety, loss, and opportunity intersect in real time. Every day, millions of passengers move through these spaces, carrying not just luggage, but stories. After more than two decades working in airport customer service across the United States, I have come to understand something powerful: kindness is not a soft skill — it is infrastructure. We often think of infrastructure as concrete, steel, and technology. But in reality, the human experience within these systems determines whether they succeed or fail. A delayed flight can…
Addis Ababa — Bahir Dar, the Amhara regional capital, is entering a new phase of tourism-led transformation as major investments and flagship developments begin reshaping the city’s economic and cultural landscape, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh said. Speaking at the official launch of the Four Points by Sheraton Tana Hotel, Temesgen described the 3.3 billion Birr project as a major milestone in Bahir Dar’s ambition to become one of Ethiopia’s leading tourism destinations. The hotel, which will be developed by MIDROC Investment Group on the historic site of the former Tana Hotel, is expected to be completed within 18 months.…
