Author: Chukwu Godlove
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union [NEHAWU] is revolted by the non-payment of salaries of our members and workers by the North West Parks and Tourism Board. We find it abhorrent that North West Parks and Tourism Board does not care about the implications of the non-payment of salaries. As NEHAWU, we condemn this ill-treatment of our members and workers by the entity and we call on them to pay the salaries with immediate effect. Workers have financial responsibilities that they must fulfil and unfortunately, their financial commitments will not pause while the board is hogging their salaries.…
Hear about travel to Togo as the Amateur Traveler talks to Philipp Muders from the Journication Travel Blog about this small West African country. Philipp says, “I was traveling, backpacking, actually in Togo more or less exactly two years ago. So end of 2019, before the pandemic had hit us all. I was backpacking in this special region of the world. I traveled from Ivory Coast through Ghana, Togo, up to Benin. One of the most interesting destinations on the journey was Togo.” “Togo surprised me. It was for me, in the beginning, just the country to travel through quite…
In a busy world where the lines between work and play can easily be blurred, bleisure travel presents a heathy balance. As a delightful mix of business and leisure, bleisure travel offers the opportunity to transform mundane work trips into memorable getaways. This often results in a satisfactory work-life balance, where productivity is achieved and fulfilling travel experiences are enjoyed. Bleisure travel. (Picture: iStock/Chet_W) THINGS TO CONSIDER Before you pack your bags (and laptop) for your next bleisure trip, there are a number of things to consider. After all, you need to ensure that both your work obligations and leisure…
Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala says he is satisfied with the progress being made to spruce up the Robben Island Museum and preserve its iconic heritage site status. The project to improve the iconic island is spearheaded by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports, Arts and Culture. Zikalala, who was accompanied by senior officials from all stakeholder departments, visited the island this week. Robben Island is where many liberation struggle stalwarts, who gave birth to the new South Africa, were imprisoned during apartheid. During his visit to monitor progress…
Hear about travel to the Atlantic coast of Morocco from Casablanca, thru Essaouira, to Agadir as the Amateur Traveler talks to Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki from marocmama.com about this country she calls home. Amanda says, “I think that Morocco is one of those destinations that is on people’s dream list. It’s someplace that seems really inaccessible when in reality, it’s just as easy as getting to Europe. ” “It’s a country of contrasts. You’re gonna get to experience everything. It can be as normal as you want it to be like. I live in Marrakech, and I can go and do whatever…
The perfect getaway consists of more than just scenic landscapes and interesting tourist attractions. It is a warm and welcoming atmosphere that adds the cherry on top. Across the globe, one finds a number of destinations where the warm smiles and sweet kindness of locals form an integral part of the culture. Here’s a look at some destinations which are known for their hearty welcome and warm hospitality: Thailand Image credit: Melanie van Zyl Also known as ‘The Land of Smiles’, Thailand is a destination which offers visitors the heartiest of welcomes.Each day is viewed as an opportunity to live…
Ethiopia boasts 17 heritages inscribed on UNESCO’s Tangible and Intangible World Heritage Lists. While some, like Lalibela, were inscribed as early as 1978, recent additions include the Gedeo Cultural Landscape, Bale Mountains National Park, and the Melka Konture Archaeological and Paleontological sites in Ethiopia’s highlands. Recently, Minister of Tourism Selamawit Kassa held an interview with Ethiopia in Focus regarding the Ethiopian government’s efforts to develop and harness the country’s untapped tourism potential for economic growth and sustainable development, including the initial steps taken by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed through the ‘Dine’ initiatives. The Minister highlighted that since 2018 and over…
Tucked between South Africa and Botswana lies the world’s second least densely populated country, Namibia. An average flight trip from the biggest airport in the US to this country would take about 17 hours. A formerly colonized German country, Namibia, got independence in 1990 after 106 years of external rule. While most influences from colonial rule have now disappeared, traces and footprints of the German legacy remain in the Southern African nation. Famous for its strikingly vast landscape, exotic coastline, and endless red and orange-red dunes, Namibia is a wondrous place to visit. Although it’s a less-mentioned destination spot for…
Stilbaai is one of those towns you might have noticed as you sped by on your way to your holiday destination on the Garden Route. Next time, turn off at this pretty little sailboat by the side of the road. A whole new world awaits you. Credit: Anita Froneman This coastal village is perfect if you want to escape from reality, enjoy pristine scenery and while away the hours with a book on the beach. It’s just as perfect if you’re keen to get out and about, seek adventure in the mountains, learn some history or indulge in the best…
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHASS) last week announced the official launch of its new Visa-on-Arrival Application form and E-visa-for-visa-on-Arrival system. MHASS Executive Director Etienne Maritz said in a statement that the launch will take place in on 3 March, and the new visa regime will take effect on 1 April. “In line with the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing the tourism experience, the Ministry has developed the E-visa-for visa on Arrival and the Visa-on-arrival Application form to simplify the visa application process for international tourists, ensuring a more efficient and user-friendly experience,” he said. Maritz said…