Author: Chukwu Godlove

South Africa’s museums are anything but conventional. Beyond dusty archives and hushed hallways, you’ll find places that invite you to wander, wonder, and even participate. You might find yourself standing in the very cave where humankind began, strolling through a diamond rush ghost town, or hearing firsthand stories of struggle and survival. These museums breathe life into history, art, science, and society. Here’s a guide to museums worth visiting across South Africa, grouped by the kinds of stories they tell best. For deep time wanderers West Coast Fossil Park/Andrew Hall/Wikimedia Commons Uncover fossils, ancient bones, and the deep human past.…

President Museveni has underscored the need to develop Bugonza Shrine in Kaliro district as a religious tourism site. According to the president, the government has been allocating money annually in the national budget to support Christians in commemorating the Martyrs Day. He said the government will equally develop birth sites of Uganda martyrs including Bugonza and Kyebando in Mayuge, the birthplaces of Gonzaga Gonza and Matia Mulumba respectively. “Developing this site here will be done. I discussed with the priests, and I told them what shall be done here at Bugonza and also at Matia Mulumba’s place at Kyebando and…

Tucked beneath the grey skies of a rainy Cape Town weekend, the Canopy by Hilton in Longkloof proved that gloomy weather can’t dull a luxurious getaway, especially when your suite comes with a breathtaking view of Lion’s Head and a gourmet experience to match. We checked into one of the hotel’s plush suites for a one-night stay, joined by my plus one, and what followed was a blend of comfort, elegance, and indulgence that turned a cold weekend into something warm and unforgettable. Our room was modern yet cosy, with an expansive window that framed Lion’s Head like a living…

Dodoma — THE government, through the Insurance Act, Cap 394, has introduced mandatory inbound travel insurance for foreigners entering Mainland Tanzania at a premium 44 US dollars (about 116,000/-). According to the statement released by the Ministry of Finance on Friday, the insurance is meant to cover medical emergency, loss of luggage and emergency medical evacuation or repatriation. “The implementation of the mandatory inbound travel insurance will officially commence once the regulations related to the same are gazetted. The public will be informed once the process is complete,” reads part of the statement. The initiative follows a recent precedent set…

There’s nothing like bathing outdoors — steam curling from a wood-fired tub, cool water trickling from a rain shower, or the crisp splash of a rock pool under the sun. For year-end breaks or faraway holidays, these stays bring you closer to nature, one soak at a time. KolKol Mountain Lodge – Overberg, Western Cape Just 90 minutes from Cape Town, KolKol’s wood-fired hot tubs are perched on private decks facing the sweeping Overberg mountains. The cabins blend seamlessly with the fynbos surroundings, making the tubs feel like natural extensions of the landscape — steamy, soothing, and utterly secluded. The…

It is fascinating to be able to know the story behind the cheese you are eating—from the farmers to the fresh milk and every process in between. While Europe has long claimed to be the cheese masters, South Africa is also laying its pilgrimage routes. Here are some places you can travel to follow the cheese that you enjoy every day. South Africa’s Midlands Natal Midlands/Aleph500Adam/Wikimedia Commons The Midlands Meander — a scenic route that is famed for arts, crafts, and delicious food — is also home to a cluster of artisanal cheesemakers producing wheels worthy of global acclaim. Their…

When we picture winter getaways, it’s easy to default to snow-dusted chalets, alpine slopes, and frozen lakes. But beauty in the colder months isn’t always wrapped in white. Across Africa and beyond, winter reveals itself in rich colours, moody mists, softer light, and serene landscapes—no snowfall required. These destinations prove that winter’s charm comes in many forms. Sun-seekers’ winter escapes Gardens by the Bay/Shawn/Unsplash Singapore While it’s technically winter elsewhere, Singapore doesn’t follow seasonal rules. This equatorial city-state is warm year-round, but the winter period (November to January) often sees heavier rainfall, with frequent tropical showers and dramatic thunderstorms, often…

Indoor climbing has quietly become one of South Africa’s fastest-growing recreational sports, fuelled by a global climbing boom and a desire for fitness that’s as fun as it is functional. From mega-gyms in Cape Town and Johannesburg to hidden bouldering hubs in Durban and Gqeberha, here’s where to get your vertical fix across South Africa. Gauteng Picture not affiliated with clubs mentioned/Nathan Cima/Unsplash CityROCK – Johannesburg Located in Fontainebleau, CityROCK is more than a gym—it’s a climbing institution. With soaring lead walls, extensive top-rope and bouldering zones, plus a gear shop, yoga studio and café, this is where Gauteng’s climbing…

ADDIS ABABA — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has signed Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreements for the development of affordable housing, tourism destinations, and health services. The signing has marked another step in Ethiopia’s efforts to accelerate infrastructure and service delivery through private sector engagement. The agreement covers four affordable housing developments, two tourism resort projects, and one integrated diagnostics center. The signatories include private developers such as ICE Home Development and Construction PLC, Ovid Chaka Housing Development PLC, and OVID Kings Tower Housing Development PLC, along with the Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation. On the tourism front, Denbi Lake Lodges PLC…

A veterinary team from the University of Pretoria (UP) has made history by performing Cambodia’s first-ever tusk extraction on an elephant—marking a milestone in international veterinary care. Picture not affiliated with Cambodian elephant/David Clode/Unsplash The groundbreaking procedure was carried out on a distressed Asian elephant named Chi Chlorb, whose fractured tusk posed serious health risks. An elephant in distress Chi Chlorb, a resident of the Kulen Elephant Forest (KEF)—a 400-hectare sanctuary in Cambodia’s Siem Reap province—was first identified with a tusk fracture about 18 months ago by Dr Navaneetha Roopan. As head veterinarian of Wildlife Alliance, a conservation and rescue…