Author: Chukwu Godlove
South Africa’s story lives in its museums, writes Miriam Kimvangu. Apartheid Museum Reflections/Katangais/Unsplash These 7 museums provide structured access to information about South Africa’s past and journey to its present, through curated displays and research-based interpretation, told by those who lived it. The Apartheid Museum The Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg presents a chronological account of apartheid and its impact on South African society. The visitor experience begins at the entrance, where racial classification categories reflect the segregation policies that defined daily life under apartheid. The exhibitions include photographs, film footage, official documents, and personal testimonies. Displays explain the implementation of…
Chewore Lodge dispute has been portrayed to the public by various local and social media platforms as a stark cautionary tale: a long-standing investor allegedly stripped of his business by a rigid legal system, a Government hostile to private capital and a tourism sector undermined by judicial “technicalities.” Yet this portrayal bears little resemblance to what the courts were actually asked to decide or what they ultimately ruled. An examination of the High Court (HH192/25) and Supreme Court (SC06/26) judgments, alongside the factual record placed before those courts, reveals that the Chewore Lodge matter was never about the arbitrary “cancellation”…
Set along the escarpment and traced by the Highlands Meander, this region feels worlds away from the Lowveld’s safari rhythm. Here, the air is crisp, the landscapes are wide, and the pleasures are simple. A multi-day trip allows enough time to balance comfort with exploration, moving between trout-filled dams, forest trails, and some of South Africa’s most beautiful waterfall country, writes Lee-Ann Steyn. Where to stay in the Mpumalanga highlands Dullstroom and surrounds for country charm Dullstroom remains the Highlands’ best-known village, yet it retains its small-town appeal. Cobbled paths, cosy cafés and art galleries sit alongside fly fishing outfitters…
Following a series of high-stakes engagements in Mumbai, the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has signaled a shift in its global strategy to attract more Indian travellers. The milestone event, OTM 2026, was officially inaugurated by a distinguished panel of leaders, including Hon. Christian Harold Richard Duval, Minister of Tourism, Mauritius, who served as a Guest of Honour, inaugurating the event alongside other notable international dignitaries. The MTPA delegation, led by MTPA Chairman, Mr. Dinesh Burrenchobay and Director, Mr. Benoît Harter, unveiled an actionable strategy designed to potentially elevate India from its current position as the fifth-largest tourism source market…
South Africa’s long-discussed high-speed rail project is once again moving forward. Image used for illustrative purposes/James Collington/Unsplash In his 2026 State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed government’s commitment to developing a high-speed bullet train network that would link key economic hubs across the country. The project aims to modernise long-distance travel and significantly cut journey times between major provinces. According to the President, improved rail infrastructure is critical to economic growth and regional connectivity. He pointed to the lengthy travel time between Johannesburg and eThekwini, which can exceed five hours by road, as an example of why…
The true beauty of historic architecture lies in its accessibility, where you can take it all in without the pressure of booking or listening to a guide on a headset; you get to be your own guide and experience history through a different lens. Lee-Ann Steyn explores the joy of discovering historic buildings on foot, where layered histories unfold one block at a time, and no formal tour is required. Why self-guided heritage walks are having a moment The freedom to move at your own pace Structured tours offer insight, yet they also dictate rhythm. Self-guided walks allow travellers to…
The newly constituted Human Resource & Organisational Development (HR & OD) Committee of the Ghana Tourism Federation (GHATOF) has held its inaugural meeting, marking an important step towards strengthening human capital, institutional efficiency and staff welfare across Ghana’s tourism and hospitality sector. The meeting, held yesterday at Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, focused on clarifying the Committee’s mandate, discussing its Terms of Reference, and outlining a strategic workplan to guide its activities for the year. The Committee is tasked with providing strategic guidance, advisory support and practical interventions aimed at enhancing organisational effectiveness and workforce professionalism within the tourism industry. Presiding…
Only a tour guide would think it’s reasonable to invite someone for a coffee at 6:45 on a weekday without blinking, writes Miriam Kimvangu. View of Table Mountain from V&A Waterfront/Miriam Kimvangu Maybe I’m as crazy as he is because it didn’t take me more than a second to accept. I met tour guide, Gideon was been sharing the infectious energy of the city with visitors since 2016. I arrived barely awake and still defrosting, but thinking I would be the first to arrive, just to see him sitting with a coffee and people-watching like it was as normal as…
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has launched the 2026 National Chocolate Month, a flagship national initiative aimed at promoting domestic cocoa consumption, value addition, and the growth of Ghana’s chocolate industry as part of the country’s tourism and creative economy agenda. The initiative forms part of the authority’s efforts to reposition Ghana not only as one of the world’s leading cocoa producers but also as the home of authentic chocolate experiences, while strengthening linkages between agriculture, tourism, and the creative arts sector. The launch ceremony took place yesterday at the Nationalism Park in Accra, on the theme: ‘Eat Cocoa, Stay…
Cape Town’s appeal isn’t only in its mountains and oceans, writes Zoë Erasmus. It’s in the smaller, quieter spaces where people gather to read, make, exhibit and exchange ideas. Jean van Wyk / Unsplash Independent bookshops, contemporary galleries and creative hubs are what give the city texture. They’re where conversations start, artists build careers, and communities form. If you want to understand why Cape Town continues to feel culturally alive, start here. Where books still matter Viktoria Alipatova / Pexels Independent bookshops remain some of the most consistent cultural anchors in the city. The Book Lounge in the CBD has…