Author: Chukwu Godlove

In Amsterdam, a Cape Town-born restaurateur and a tight-knit team of South Africans are redefining hospitality abroad – not through nostalgia, but through warmth, openness and exceptional food. The way South Africans gravitate towards each other in a foreign land is incredible. South London could be Cape Town’s southern suburbs with its concentration of South Africans working in the finance industry. Australia and New Zealand have proud, booming South African communities, and the comments section on SA Rugby Magazine serves to confirm this. “PROUD SAFFA LIVING IN AUS LAST 10 YEARS GREAT COMMUNITY HERE!!!”. I have a very good friend…

It is easy to underestimate Observatory, writes Miriam Kimvangu. McClean Observatory/Wimfilmalter/Wikimedia Commons Most visitors know it as a lively, student-heavy suburb anchored by Lower Main Road. A place where budget eats, late-night takeaways and buzzing bars dominate the pavement. But step a few blocks away from the main strip and a quieter, more layered neighbourhood reveals itself. Observatory, or Obs as locals call it, is one of Cape Town’s oldest suburbs. It’s shaped by riverbanks, railways, medical campuses and generations of residents who have built a strong sense of community. A suburb shaped by science and health Observatory takes its…

The Portfolio Committee on Tourism is on a week-long oversight visit in the Western Cape to assess, among other things, tourism infrastructure and job creation. The committee visited the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse precinct development in the Overberg, where it had an engagement with stakeholders on progress towards completion of the project. The committee heard that the project is 99% complete and is ready to be launched. The committee last visited the project at its inception, in 2017. Phase 1, which included the construction of a map of Africa at the southern-most tip of Africa, paving a one-kilometre stretch of road,…

Quiet moments in the bush can leave the strongest impressions, writes Lee-Ann Steyn. Image used for illustrative purposes/Meektrails Safaris/Unsplash The safari vehicle is evolving For decades, safari travel has been defined by diesel-powered 4x4s rumbling along dusty tracks, radios crackling, and binoculars set in position. While this model still dominates many reserves, a quieter, more deliberate approach is gaining ground. Electric safari vehicles remain rare, with only a handful of lodges offering them. Notable examples include Cheetah Plains in South Africa, Chobe Game Lodge in Botswana, Green Safaris at Shawa Luangwa and ILA Safari Lodge in Zambia and Malawi, and…

Justmoh Hostels has inaugurated a 540-bed hostel facility for the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) School of Railways and Infrastructure Development (SRID), Essikado Campus, at Ketan in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region. The facility, known as Justmoh Block ‘A’ and named after the Essikado Omanhene, Nana Kobina Nketsia V, commenced in March 2024 and was completed in January 2026. It is expected to help SRID-UMaT address accommodation and security challenges, while meeting the growing demand from prospective students. The hostel comprises facilities for religious activities, healthcare services, training and counselling to support students’ academic and personal development.…

Travel today is about creating journeys that tell a story, connect with personal passions, and balance nature, culture, and creativity. Modern trips are no longer single-themed escapes, writes Lee-Ann Steyn. Image used for illustrative purposes/Rana Sawalha/Unsplash Instead, travellers are blending wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and artistic immersion to craft meaningful adventures. Whether you are planning a romantic getaway, a family adventure, or a solo exploration, piecing together experiences from game drives to galleries is the new way to travel. Why blended trips are the future of travel Travellers are increasingly looking for experiences that are both purpose-led and passion-driven. Instead…

Kampala, Uganda — The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities is seeking for Shs10 billion to procure a helicopter which they say will strengthen surveillance and conservation efforts in the national parks. According to the Undersecretary, Godfrey Sseremba, the aircraft will ease aerial patrols, wildlife surveillance, animal census exercises, and rescue operations, particularly for animals caught in poachers’ snares. He says that the lack of a dedicated helicopter has made the tasks costly, time-consuming and operationally challenging. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines “This money is for buying a new helicopter, not maintenance. It will help…

There’s something uniquely comforting about a Sunday afternoon in South Africa, writes Zoë Erasmus. Janine Joles / Unsplash The roads quieten, lunch stretches into late afternoon, and time seems to move a little more gently. Some places capture that feeling so perfectly that, no matter when you visit, they carry the same unhurried rhythm, the kind that invites you to slow down, breathe deeper, and stay a little longer than planned. These are the places that feel like a Sunday afternoon, bottled. Franschhoek, Western Cape Marina Zvada / Pexels Franschhoek has mastered the art of taking it slow. With its…

I returned home to Kenya’s coast after months of winter in Germany, and the heat felt extreme. Temperatures rose past 35°C by midday under the blazing sun of Kilifi, a tourism destination on Kenya’s shores of the Western Indian Ocean. It is here that international visitors come for pristine beaches, marine excursions, and trips to nearby islands and creeks. As a tourism researcher, I study how women earn a living through coastal small businesses in times of environmental change. My research work in Kilifi brought me into close contact with the everyday realities of climate change in Kenya’s coastal tourist…

Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique is one of the greatest conservation comebacks of our time, and its journey has only just started. Its unfolding is being shaped by patience, science, and an unshakeable belief in what this land could become again. But instead of telling you what Gorongosa should mean, I asked the people who’ve walked its floodplains, climbed its forests, and left carrying more than they arrived with. Here’s what they had to say.Morning light reveals Gorongosa’s wildlife returning in confidence, Image Credit: Muzimu LodgeWhat Sets Gorongosa Apart?“It almost feels like it’s Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa, and Mozambique…