Southern Sun triumphs at the 2025 Booking.com Traveller Review Awards

Southern Sun has once again showcased its commitment to excellence in hospitality, securing multiple accolades at the prestigious 2025 Booking.com Traveller Review Awards. This year, an impressive 42 of the group’s properties have been recognised, achieving outstanding guest feedback over the past three years. The Booking.com Traveller Review Awards are Continue Reading

Hampton by Hilton now in South Africa

Hampton by Hilton, one of Hilton’s global powerhouse brands, has opened Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston in Johannesburg, South Africa – marking the brand’s 150th property in the EMEA region and debut on the African continent. As the leading brand in the mid-scale category with over 3 000 operating hotels Continue Reading

Experience the joy of harvest time at La Motte

Harvest time is the most important time on a wine farm, but it is also a time to celebrate the joy of this special season. “It’s too good not to share!”, invites La Motte cellar master Edmund Terblanche. “The vineyards love a cold and wet winter and that’s what they Continue Reading

Flora, fauna and fine wine: Vergelegen’s new guided hiking trail

Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West, renowned for its breathtaking scenery, sustainability initiatives and rich heritage, has opened bookings for a new one-day, 13-kilometre guided hike. The first hike takes place on Saturday, 15 March and is thereafter offered twice a month, weather permitting. Hikers will enjoy access to areas Continue Reading

Celebrate the month of love with these epic KZN South Coast outdoor adventures

It’s time to try something different this February by celebrating the great outdoors with that special someone. This Valentine’s Day, reconnect with that significant other by reconnecting with nature on the scenic KwaZulu-Natal South Coast – where memorable hikes, sunset swims and deep-sea diving await! “It’s time to break the Continue Reading

Soulmates of the wild: Meet the Eastern Cape animals that form lifelong pair bonds

February is the month of love, and if you look closely, you’ll see that love can be everlasting in the animal kingdom. From devoted blue crane pairs to family-oriented jackals and fiercely protective elephant shrews, you can experience the wonder of creatures that mate for life at Lalibela Wildlife Reserve. Continue Reading

Explore the South African gems that shaped global stars

South Africa’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cities have captivated the world. Yet, it’s the nation’s extraordinary people who truly embody the country’s soul. As global icons like Thebe Magugu and Thuso Mbedu make waves internationally, from revolutionary fashion designs to highly acclaimed acting performances, their hometowns continue to reflect the Continue Reading

Four major roadworks projects to start on the N4

Trans African Concessions (TRAC) takes pride in being the concessionaire of the Maputo Corridor and is committed to keeping the entirety of this international route in pristine condition and on par with world standards. For this reason, we continuously implement construction projects along the route. These not only allow us Continue Reading

Entries for the TRACN4 Elands Marathon are filling up fast!

Entries for the 2025 TRACN4 Elands Marathon are fast running out, with hundreds of road runners already securing their spots in Mpumalanga’s fastest and most breathtaking Comrades and Two Oceans qualifier. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Maputo Corridor, this premier event is proudly backed by Trans African Concessions Continue Reading

The joy of counter-season travel in South Africa

When it comes to exploring the beauty and diversity of South Africa, timing is everything – especially if you prefer a slower, quieter pace. While the peak summer months draw tourists from around the globe (and with good reason), the off-season from April to November (excluding the school holidays within Continue Reading

Mill St Bistro Stellenbosch launches its new outdoor Wine Deck

This summer, Mill St Bistro unveils its new Wine Deck, a vibrant celebration of South African wine-making at its most interesting. Situated on the corner of Mill and Church streets, the Wine Deck invites guests to savour the essence of the region in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Atmosphere For Welsh-born Continue Reading

Introducing ANEW Collection wines, in partnership with Van Loveren

ANEW Hotels & Resorts has launched the ANEW Collection, a small range of wines created in collaboration with Van Loveren, well known as South Africa’s leading family-owned winery. The ANEW Collection range of wines includes the ANEW Collection Chenin Blanc, which is a highly aromatic wine with a full mouthfeel, Continue Reading

Nuy unveils first-ever Perlé with a fresh look

Nuy Wine Cellar has launched its first-ever Perlé wine, the Nuy Winery Rosé Moscato Perlé, accompanied by a vibrant new look for its Inspiration range. Christo Basson, Nuy’s cellar master, describes the Rosé Moscato Perlé as a wine that embodies summer in a glass, with its delicate pink hue and Continue Reading

A week of love with The Galileo’s spectacular Valentine’s movie screenings

When February paints the town red, The Galileo Open Air Cinema is set to steal the limelight with a week of screenings of your favourite romantic, girly and action films. From Kirstenbosch to Stellenbosch, get ready for a treat under the stars as you celebrate the ties that bind us Continue Reading

2025’s most captivating wedding trends

Brahman Hills – renowned for its stunning venues, international award-winning gardens and unmatched hospitality – shares what it believes will be the top wedding trends for 2025, reflecting the evolving preferences of modern couples. “What excites me most about 2025’s wedding trends is how couples are prioritising experiences over extravagance,” Continue Reading

Le Grand Jardin: 90 years of joy and wonder

Set amid the rolling vineyards of Stellenbosch in the Devon Valley, Le Grand Jardin – the iconic private winelands villa – celebrates its 90th anniversary this summer. Original story Previously the primary home of UK-based Bernard and Sue Fontannaz, the couple have opened the doors of Le Grand Jardin to Continue Reading

Time to take it easy with these ‘slow travel’ activities on the KZN South Coast

People are stepping away from the fast-paced lifestyle and enjoying more meaningful experiences that better connect with nature and local communities. In the travel world, this is being realised through the ‘slow travel’ trend, which encourages more mindful tourism centred on sustainability, culture and personal well-being. On the KwaZulu-Natal South Continue Reading

Wilde Vy Bistro opens on the Durbanville Wine Route

The Cape’s Durbanville region has received an exciting new eatery: Wilde Vy Bistro, situated on the historic Hooggelegen Farm, home of Signal Gun Wines. Your hosts Opening today, Wilde Vy Bistro is the creation of South African chef Jürgen Snyman and Ghanaian entrepreneurs Kwasi Osei-Kusi and Charles Bucknor, based in Continue Reading

Cape Town named Time Out’s Best City in the World

Time Out’s annual Best Cities in the World list has Cape Town in the number-one spot. That’s lekker! More than 18 500 people from around the world weighed in with their thoughts on their city, including Time Out’s regular readers, for the seventh Time Out global survey of city-dwellers. The Continue Reading

Cape Town welcomes the exceptional with Radisson Collection

Radisson Hotel Group has opened Radisson Collection Hotel Waterfront Cape Town, marking the South African debut of its luxury lifestyle brand. Poised on Cape Town’s iconic Atlantic coastline, the meticulously refurbished hotel embodies a harmonious blend of modern sophistication, local heritage and the tranquil energy of its breathtaking surroundings. The Continue Reading

Recycled bicycles: A unique holiday experience at the Cape Grace

Cape Town’s iconic Cape Grace Hotel has introduced an exciting new way to explore the Mother City – on Vélosophy RE:CYCLE bicycles, crafted from recycled Nespresso coffee capsules. A partnership for sustainability Swedish lifestyle brand Vélosophy and Nespresso have collaborated to create the RE:CYCLE bicycles, using aluminium recycled from Nespresso Continue Reading

Jumeirah moves into Africa with private safari reserve and exclusive island

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, has forged a unique partnership with the Thanda Group for the introduction of two new iconic destinations: Jumeirah Thanda Island in Tanzania, and Jumeirah Thanda Safari in South Africa. Situated in the protected Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve Continue Reading

Discover Kruger Untamed: A soulful safari with a light footprint

A deep experience with a light footprint. That’s the inspiring ethos behind the two Kruger Untamed exclusive seasonal camps, Tshokwane River Camp and Satara Plains Camp. Both offer a true soul safari in central Kruger National Park (KNP) during the winter months, the best time for game viewing in the Continue Reading

Drostdy Hotel: Centuries-old charm with modern luxury

Escape to the Drostdy Hotel in the heart of Graaff-Reinet, where two centuries of history meet modern luxury. Originally built in 1804, the Drostdy has undergone meticulous refinement over the years to become one of South Africa’s most beloved heritage hotels. This magnificent 48-room boutique 5-star hotel offers opulent accommodation, Continue Reading

Qualify for the Comrades and Two Oceans at the TRACN4 Elands Marathon

The TRACN4 Elands Marathon, Mpumalanga’s most picturesque Comrades qualifier, is back! Presented by the Nedbank LVCC Running Club and proudly sponsored by Trans African Concessions (TRAC), this iconic 42.2km road race will take place on 1 March 2025, set against the stunning backdrop of the Elands Valley. A Two Oceans Continue Reading

Celebrating 40 years of excellence at La Petite Ferme

Nestled at the top of Franschhoek Pass, La Petite Ferme has spent four decades as a cornerstone of luxury, hospitality and fine wine in the Cape Winelands. As this iconic boutique estate marks its 40th anniversary, it invites guests to join in celebrating a milestone that honours its rich history Continue Reading

Sanctuary Mandela: A legacy of leadership for reflection in 2025

Sanctuary Mandela, the private residence of the late former president Nelson Mandela, is more than an intimate boutique hotel in the leafy suburb of Houghton Estate: It’s a living monument to the life and times and enduring leadership legacy of one of the world’s most revered leaders. As businesses and Continue Reading

Turn up the festive magic at @Sandton Hotel this Christmas

Celebrate the most magical time of the year at @Sandton Hotel, where every detail is designed to make your festive season unforgettable. From indulgent dining to live music and family-friendly fun, @Sandton Hotel promises a Christmas experience filled with joy, laughter and warmth. A Christmas feast to remember Indulge in Continue Reading

Kruger Shalati: A festive season feast for the senses

This festive season, Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge invites in-house guests to indulge in a culinary journey that celebrates South African flavours, for an unforgettable festive season experience of the very best of local cuisine, top-rated local wines and award-winning hospitality. Nestled in the heart of Kruger National Continue Reading