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Hundreds of passengers stranded at major terminals in Accra as work and school resume. Acute intercity bus shortage causes frustration, long queues, and missed reporting fears amid post-Christmas travel rush. Hundreds of passengers travelling out of Accra to various parts of the country were left stranded yesterday at major transport terminals across the capital, following an acute shortage of intercity buses amid the post-Christmas and New Year travel rush. The situation, which coincided with the resumption of work and school after the festive holidays, led to scenes of frustration as commuters scrambled for limited transport amid heavy human and vehicular…
Posted on 7 January 2026 By Zoe Erasmus Tags:beach safety, high tides, low tides, News, NSRI, safe beaches, safety, safety rules, spring tide, Swimming, Travel News As South Africans and visitors flock to the country’s famously beautiful beaches this summer, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has issued a nationwide safety appeal, urging everyone to take extra care in the surf. Andrew Harvard / Pexels Recent drowning and missing‑person incidents along parts of the KwaZulu‑Natal and Eastern Cape coasts have underscored the power of the ocean — especially during the current full‑moon spring tides, which heighten rip currents and sea…
The Zikhali family have always made traditional mats, but hope their youngest daughter will have other options Sibonga Zikhali sits on the floor of her rondavel in KwaNibela, northern KwaZulu-Natal, with a wooden loom. She places a long blade of dried incema grass on top of the loom and rhythmically begins casting threads over it. Her sister, Nomkhuleko, who is deaf, sits close to her, sewing a colourful design into a finished mat. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn When she was young, Nomkhuleko went to a special school for the hearing impaired, but had to…
When most of us sleep in on Christmas morning, Darren Genson is already up and on the road — not to a festive brunch or a snowy hike, but to a local animal shelter in Millersville, Maryland. Mia X / Pexels According to reports by IOL, every holiday since 2018, Darren has made it his tradition to spend the early hours walking dogs who aren’t lucky enough to have a home of their own. By day, Darren works as an insurance agent. But before the sun rises and long before the typical workday begins, he is at Anne Arundel County…
Is 2026 the year we embrace high-tech travel or head for the hills in search of a digital detox? Global trends even have us taking our pets on holiday with us, all planned and booked by AI. From new pet travel technology to AI-powered trip planning, faster-than-ever plane travel to hyper-personalised hotel stays, a wave of innovation is reshaping travel. So says tech provider Amadeus in its Travel Trends 2026, released together with Globetrender, a travel trends forecaster. They outline six trends, one of which is called Travel Mixology, where travellers get to be the alchemists of their own trips,…
Creative activities are no longer reserved for art students or hobbyists with years of experience. Taylor Heery/Unsplash Across South Africa, studios and facilitators are offering accessible, welcoming art experiences designed specifically for adults who want to slow down, switch off and try something new. From ceramics wheels to wine fuelled paint sessions, these creative adventures are as much about the process as the finished piece. Ceramics studios and pottery workshops Pottery continues to lead the adult art movement thanks to its tactile, grounding nature. Beginner friendly workshops introduce wheel throwing, hand building and glazing in short, guided sessions. These experiences…
Zanzibar — President Samia Suluhu Hassan has highlighted that Tanzania’s diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, water bodies and peaceful, hospitable people continue to attract visitors from across the globe. Dr Samia made the remarks yesterday while receiving three major international tourism awards won by Tanzania at the 2025 World Travel Awards, during a ceremony held at Tunguu State House in Zanzibar. She said the achievements reflect the country’s rich natural endowments, sustained conservation efforts, and strategic promotion of tourism products. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines The President commended institutions and professionals in the tourism and conservation…
Durban is reimagining its coastline with an ambitious new attraction designed to become a flagship destination for both local visitors and international travellers. eThekwini Municipality/Facebook According to Tourism Update, the eThekwini Municipality has confirmed plans for a large scale amusement and family entertainment park that will introduce modern rides, immersive digital experiences and upgraded public spaces along the beachfront. The development will rise on the site of the former Funworld amusement park, which closed in 2023. Once completed, the new precinct is expected to deliver a vibrant mix of adrenaline driven attractions and accessible family entertainment. Planned highlights include a…
Viago Booking, a company that recently took Namibians to Angola and left them stranded, has apologised to clients, saying all outstanding money will be refunded. The company posted on its social media last month inviting Namibians on a 14-day trip to Angola. The trip, which was expected to begin on 22 December and end on 4 January, left 70 Namibians stranded in Angola’s Luanda. Each person was required to pay N$5 000 which was expected to cover transport, food, accommodation and daily activities but they ended up paying all expenses on their own. The company’s founder, Walter Mucungui, in a…
South African low-cost carrier FlySafair has once again proven that reliability is its strongest selling point, emerging as the most on-time airline in the Middle East and Africa and technically outperforming every airline in the world. Image: Supplied According to the Cirium 2025 On-Time Performance Review, FlySafair achieved an impressive 91.06% on-time arrival rate, securing the top spot in its region. While this figure is slightly down from the airline’s 93.82% score in 2024, it still places FlySafair ahead of all airlines assessed globally. Cirium’s annual rankings are widely regarded as the gold standard for airline performance, drawing on more…