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Blackdoor experience: The only door that matters

BlackDoor Experience returns to Bloemfontein for its fourth edition this festive season, presenting the Charity Golf Day and flagship music festival at the Rose Garden.

Investment: Two developments in the North Coast show where the big money is going — Zimbali Lakes, pictured, and Sibaya Coastal City. Photo: Supplied

Betting billions on KZN’s North

Once considered a quiet coastal escape, KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast is seeing billions in property investments. Luxury estates, branded residences, and major resort developments…

Celebrate the year, reward your team with The Capital

Plan the ultimate corporate celebration with festive year-end packages from The Capital Hotels, Apartments and Resorts across South Africa.

Doing business in the hustle of Sandton, from a quieter address

SEVEN Hotel, Villas & Spa in Sandton offers business travellers a tranquil, newly refurbished sanctuary featuring private meeting spaces and bespoke service just minutes from…

Interdict: Court order prevented the handover of six lease agreements for strategic state-owned coastal properties. Photo: South African Beaches / Amelia Bodenstein

Coast properties caught in court fight

The Durban High Court has halted the handover of six strategic coastal properties on KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast following an interdict obtained by Ray Nkonyeni municipality…

Kruger Shalati. Image: Supplied/Instagram

Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge retains two Michelin Keys, putting people at the heart of its success

Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge has retained its prestigious two Michelin Keys, highlighting world-class hospitality driven by exceptional local talent in the heart of…

Masterclass: Mohammed Ben Sulayem (left), President of the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile), Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda and Stefano Domenicali (right), President and CEO of Formula 1.

The economic engine driving Rwanda's historic F1 deal

Formula 1 is returning to Africa after Rwanda sealed a landmark 10-year deal with Liberty Media to host the African Grand Prix, turning a high-stakes sporting event into a…

South Africans are guarding their December travel spend

Despite shrinking disposable income and real wages down year-on-year, South Africans are actively protecting their December travel plans by adapting budgets rather than…

Kruger reopens key flood-damaged infrastructure as rebuild continues

Key roads, bridges, and tourism facilities in the Kruger National Park have reopened following extensive flood damage, as Minister David Maynier urges future infrastructure to be…

Palestinian ambassador Hanan Jarrar and Tshwane mayor Dr Nasiphi Moyo

Where women lead, doors open

The inaugural Diplomatic Women's Forum in Pretoria brought together female ambassadors, business leaders, and policymakers to celebrate leadership, explore conservation…

South Africa’s tourism industry is going digital. Can its businesses keep up?

South Africa is placing digital technology at the heart of its tourism growth strategy, as highlighted by Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille at the launch of Tourism Month 2026…

NWU brings academic expertise together for local development in the Vaal River corridor

North-West University's bhive Enterprise Development Centre is partnering with Pont de Val and regional stakeholders to foster inclusive tourism, practical skills training, and…

GREAT MOMENT: SANParks head of communications JP Louw (from the left), zipline operators Mika Lutchmanand Albert Wiffen; managing executive (EM) for tourism development and marketing, Kaula Mphaphuli and ME for parks Property Mokoena, cutting the ribbon marking the official opening of the Golden Gate Zipline at the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. Picture: Brian Sokutu

SANParks newly-launched Golden Gate Zipline set to woo tourists in the Free State

The SA National Parks (SANParks) has officially launched the Golden Gate Zipline near Clarens, Free State, aiming to boost the region's tourism economy. This new adventure…

Siphuxolo Mazwi

Few places carry the weight of history quite like Robben Island. For Siphuxolo Mazwi, preserving that legacy is about more than protecting the past — it is about ensuring each…

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Rwanda’s bold bet on Aston Villa - global branding for tourism and economic growth

Rwanda has done it again, only bigger. The landlocked African country has secured a multi-year partnership with Aston Villa Football Club, becoming the club’s Principal Partner,…