A man went viral after flexing his Cape Town weekend away at work, leaving his colleagues laughing all day

A TikTok user shared a funny video of himself bragging to colleagues about his Cape Town weekend The man kept reminding everyone in his office about his trip, jokingly asking if they had seen his holiday content Online viewers admitted they’d do...

Celebrate Heritage Day In Cape Town With Traditional South African Food Delights

Heritage Day (24 September) is all about celebrating the cultures, stories, and flavours that make South Africa unique. And honestly, what better way to celebrate than with food? In Cape Town, you’ll find a mix of delicious traditions from a...

Faster and safer toll payments: South Africa's tap-to-pay rollout by end of 2025

By the end of 2025, South African motorists will experience a significant upgrade in toll plaza efficiency and safety, as tap-to-pay functionality is scheduled for nationwide implementation. Sanral has announced plans to begin a phased rollout and...

Cape Town's taxi routes: Closure updates and commuter experiences

The closure of 10 contentious taxi routes between Mfuleni, Khayelitsha, Nyanga, and Somerset West began on Wednesday morning with minimal disruption to commuters, despite concerns raised after a spate of taxi-related killings. Authorities...

Cape Town woman wins hearts with R250K shopping spree – WATCH

Viral videos never seem to dry up on the World Wide Web. Isn’t it wild how there’s always something bizarre or hilarious making the rounds? From people surfing shopping trolleys on highways to cringeworthy challenge fails, the Internet never stops...

Leah van Deventer to launch Cape Town Cocktail Week this December

The programme will feature more than 30 participating venues, each contributing a signature CTCW serve, alongside guest shifts and masterclasses. Festival goers with a CTCW wristband will be able to enjoy the signature serves for R50 (roughly...

South Africa ranked the 4th most dangerous country to drive in: 10 expert tips for safer roads

When it comes to some of the world’s most dangerous places to drive, it’s no surprise that South Africa is the fourth most challenging country. Anyone who has spent time on our roads can attest to that, and it was recently confirmed with the...

Where to find penguins in Cape Town

If you’ve never seen penguins before, you don’t have to travel all the way to Antarctica to find them. You can find them right here in the Cape, which is home to the African Penguin colonies, and sadly, a critically endangered species. There are a...

South Africa's tourism recovery: a mixed narrative in 2025

Lee-Anne Bac, Advisory Partner: Tourism at BDO SA unpacks the Tourism Trends Report and makes some startling discoveries. As South Africa continues to grapple with the aftermath of the pandemic, the tourism sector shows signs of rebounding, but...

Africa’s strongest currencies by region in 2025: Implications for travel and investment

From the resilient West African franc in Francophone states to the stable pula in Southern Africa, the performance of local currencies is redefining how Africans move across borders and how investors gauge opportunity on the continent. While...

Holidays in South Africa now visa-free for Slovenians

Slovenian citizens may now visit South Africa without all the hassle involved in obtaining a travel visa as any trips there lasting up to 90 days are now visa-free. This means Slovenia has joined the majority of EU countries whose citizens do not...

Amazon South Africa brings big-city shopping to George

Local shoppers can shop thousands of products, including electronics, books, home goods, beauty products and everyday essentials, from Monday to Friday, and experience Amazon's fast, reliable delivery speeds. Amazon South Africa welcomes its...

South Africa's cruise industry sets new record for 2024/25

South Africa’s cruise industry is experiencing substantial growth and making notable contributions to the economy. Cape Town's Wesgro has announced that the city and the Western Cape have set new records for cruise-liner visits, passenger numbers,...

South Africa to launch AI-powered electronic travel authorisation system

The system will be officially unveiled by Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber at the Tourism Business Council of South Africa’s annual conference. According to the government, the platform will initially process tourist visa applications for...

South Africa keep faith with squad for crunch Argentina clashes

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has kept faith with the squad which routed New Zealand 43-10 in their last Rugby Championship match for upcoming tests against Argentina in Durban and London that will complete their campaign. The defeat was New...

South Africa Not In FIFA Sanctions List Despite Using Ineligible Player In World Cup Qualifiers

The four-page document, obtained by Punch on Tuesday, names several national teams punished for misconduct in recent months. Strikingly, it makes no reference to the South African Football Association, despite Nigeria and Benin lodging formal...

Independent pharmacies: the backbone of rural healthcare in South Africa

In the heart of South Africa’s rural communities, pharmacies are more than just a dispensary for medication; they are a vital lifeline for residents grappling with the challenges of accessing healthcare. For many, these local pharmacies serve as...

"Beautiful:" South Africans rave as woman unboxes R120k Tumi luxury luggage in viral video

A South African woman's luxury Tumi luggage set, valued at around R120,000, has gone viral after she shared an unboxing video online The Tumi luggage set features premium travel essentials in three sizes with high-quality craftsmanship and...

Rugby-South Africa keep faith with squad for crunch Argentina clashes

(Reuters) -South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has kept faith with the squad which routed New Zealand 43-10 in their last Rugby Championship match for upcoming tests against Argentina in Durban and London that will complete their campaign. The...

Bid for former Zambian president Lungu to be buried in South Africa denied

Zambia's President Edgar Chagwa Lungu addresses the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, at UN headquarters on Sept 19, 2017. (AP) JOHANNESBURG, Sept 17, (AP): A court in South Africa has denied a legal bid by the family of former...