Luxury lodge just a B&B;, says owner 2006-02-01 23:33:43
The owner of a controversial proposed five-star lodge on the slopes of Cape Hangklip has travelled to Betty's Bay from Johannesburg to put his case to angry residents.Full Story...
Overberg fires destroy guest lodge 2006-02-01 09:36:15
The fires raging out of control in the Overberg region have destroyed a guest lodge and four chalets at the upmarket Grootbos resort near Gansbaai, an officer at the Gansbaai police station said.Full Story...
SA hotels top occupancy rates, survey reveals 2006-01-30 23:41:47
South African hotels beat their European, Asian and Middle Eastern counterparts by increasing their occupancy rates, a survey has found.Full Story...
High fashion at Met shows SA's winning streak 2006-01-30 02:04:41
High society gathered for Cape Town's J&B; Met - the highlight of the local racing calendar and an annual fashion extravaganza showcasing the vibrancy of post-apartheid South Africa.Full Story...
Swiss sex tourist facing civil claim 2006-01-28 04:34:50
Swiss paedophile Peter Zimmermann, who was caught naked and in a state of arousal with a young South African boy in a Johannesburg hotel room, could soon be back in court as crucial information concerning his plea bargain has emerged as incorrect.Full Story...
Email romance turns into Russian virus 2006-01-28 06:55:47
Durban attorney Michael Sellick has lost his heart - and R20 000 - to a young Russian beauty on the Internet. But he plans to take it further to save other innocent people the same grief.Full Story...
Va Va Vulindlela as Durban's A1GP kicks off 2006-01-28 01:27:39
Durban streets have come alive with the sound and fury of the much anticipated world motorsport showpiece, the A1GP.Full Story...
Green light for go 2006-01-26 23:24:27
Not even the wet weather predicted for this weekend is expected to put a damper on the A1 Grand Prix, which is predicted to result in a cash injection of R350-million into Durban and KwaZulu-Natal.Full Story...
Double champ praises Durban's A1 preparations 2006-01-26 03:21:44
The legendary Sir John Surtees, the only man to have won world championships on two and four wheels, has expressed his admiration for Durban's courage at staging the A1 Grand Prix.Full Story...
Grand Prix to add zip to KZN economy 2006-01-26 03:20:19
KwaZulu-Natal Tourism MEC Narend Singh says that the Christmas and New Year season have surpassed expectations and have boosted the province's economy by more than R5-billion.Full Story...
Afro-Chic set to rein in crowds at the Met 2006-01-26 00:48:12
As revellers prepare for one of the foremost events on Cape Town's social calendar, an economic impact study says about R14-million will be spent on fashion at this year's J&B; Met horse race.Full Story...
Eco party threatens A1 GP with court action 2006-01-25 02:18:56
The Ecopeace party has threatened to obtain an interdict from the Durban High Court to stop the A1 Grand Prix from going ahead - but the city's management says it's just a ploy to score free tickets.Full Story...
Tourists may put brakes on clean air drive 2006-01-25 04:24:13
A campaign to keep diesel emissions to a minimum at popular tourist destinations in Cape Town could be hindered by a few mechanical glitches, even though bus operators have pledged their support.Full Story...
They come for a holiday and end up staying 2006-01-23 23:53:37
Immigration experts say that South Africa's bouyant economy and lifestyle are snaring more and more British and American visitors to the country - and that there's an increase in the number of South Africans who are returning home.Full Story...
Idling tour buses soon a thing of the past 2006-01-24 03:19:41
Vacant tour buses that fill the air with exhaust fumes as they wait for sight-seeing tourists to return will no longer be allowed to keep their engines running.Full Story...
Dubai would-be shoppers disappointed 2006-01-13 05:04:45
South Africans who travelled to Dubai for the 11th annual Dubai Shopping Festival are hugely disappointed to learn the festival has been postponed.Full Story...
Durban tourism set for burst of growth 2006-01-13 06:36:50
There is a need to transfer skills from established tour operators to emerging black entrepreneurs, a Durban tour operator has said at the launch of a tourism mentorship programme.Full Story...
Sea wall holes place properties at risk 2006-01-13 03:01:02
Cape Town's seaside suburb of Sea Point is under seige - and not from drug dealers: the threat comes from the ocean.Full Story...
Holiday home con man gets 3 years 2006-01-12 05:17:00
Hendrik Verhoef, the man who has been letting non-existent holiday accommodation in Scottburgh in KwaZulu-Natal, has been arrested and convicted of fraud.Full Story...
Couple conned in Cape holiday flat scam 2006-01-11 00:58:03
Tourism authorities have issued a stern warning for visitors not to deal with unregistered advertisers of holiday accommodation.Full Story...
Durban's Big Brother gets a revamp 2006-01-08 09:10:11
Durban is a whole lot safer since the city's 140 closed circuit television cameras have been upgraded and streamlined.Full Story...
Cultural exchange firm hits back 2006-01-06 01:51:10
A cultural exchange programme has lashed out at an exchange student and her mother who accused the organisation of placing the 17-year old German girl in an unsafe area in Cape Town.Full Story...
'Rowdy' wedding party evicted 2006-01-04 08:01:38
A party of wedding guests was thrown out of a Hout Bay restaurant for apparently causing havoc although the guests say the service at the restaurant was poor.Full Story...
More tourists flock to SA for plastic surgery 2006-01-04 03:42:10
The number of foreigners having plastic surgery in South Africa has shot up dramatically in the past year, despite the strengthening of the rand.Full Story...
Exchange students cry foul 2006-01-04 00:35:18
What should have been an exciting high school exchange for a German student on the Cape Flats has turned into a slanging match, with allegations of racism made by the host organisation against the 17-year-old's mother.Full Story...
Thousands turn up to enjoy minstrels' parade 2006-01-03 02:37:32
Western Cape Premier Ebrahim Rasool has made peace with Cape Town's minstrels as he officially opened the annual parade in the city centre, saying "let bygones be bygones".Full Story...
It's a happy new year for Durban's lifeguards 2006-01-02 05:17:11
Lifeguards had a busy New Year's Day as they performed countless rescues and first aid treatments to thousands of revellers who flocked to Durban beaches.Full Story...
Thousands line Cape streets for parade 2006-01-02 06:33:51
Thousands of spectators have lined the streets of Cape Town to catch a glimpse of colourfully clad dancers, minstrels, and Christmas and Malay choirs during the annual New Year Cape carnival parade.Full Story...
Pilgrims upset by ‘empty promises’ of agents 2005-12-31 00:21:03
Many South African Muslims, who have spent years planning their pilgrimage to Mecca, have been left disappointed by travel agents who failed to secure visas for their clients.Full Story...
Cape minstrels back down after ultimatum 2005-12-30 01:18:12
Cape Town's annual street parade will be going ahead as planned after Premier Ebrahim Rasool stated that the province would "not be held at gunpoint" for the funding of the minstrel parade.Full Story...
Mother and kids banished from Robben Island 2005-12-30 06:16:43
A woman and her two young sons have been removed from their home on Robben Island after one of the boys had been accused of indecently assaulting a girl on the island.Full Story...
Cape minstrel march called off 2005-12-29 02:52:02
The minstrel march, an annual New Year's eve event that takes place in the centre of Cape Town, is "officially off" as financial negotiations between the minstrel organisations and the Western Cape premier's office have reached a dead end.Full Story...
Minstrels set to scrap Cape parade 2005-12-28 04:09:03
The Cape Minstrels parade, which draws thousands of people to the city centre over the new year, is once again under threat as various minstrel organisations and the Western Cape government heckle about finances.Full Story...
Cape Town 'brimming' with tourists 2005-12-28 08:05:35
The Western Cape is experiencing a longer and more successful tourist season than ever before, but inflated prices are still a cause for concern.Full Story...
All roads led smoothly to KZN festival 2005-12-27 01:15:55
Good planning has ensure that the MTN Joy of Jazz Festival was a smooth-flowing event, without a repeat of last year's traffic congestion.Full Story...
Volvo Ocean Race yachts thrill spectators 2005-12-27 00:35:22
Hundreds of spectators sought a glimpse of the action as seven of the Volvo Ocean Race yachts competed in Cape Town's Table Bay in the second in-port race.Full Story...
Hours extended at busy border posts 2005-12-23 12:03:11
Good news for South Africans travelling outside of the country's borders this Christmas - the department of home affairs has announced that the most frequently used border posts will remain open for extended periods during the festive season.Full Story...
Ants spoil stay at caravan park 2005-12-23 11:54:41
Glen Whitby thought a summer break in Durban was just the thing his family needed, not realising that their holiday was going to go "horribly wrong".Full Story...
KZN enjoying a holiday season to remember 2005-12-23 04:59:34
KwaZulu-Natal is proving to be the destination of choice for local and foreign tourists with retailers enjoying good business and boasting a wealth of activities to keep visitors entertained.Full Story...
Police warn of rapes in crowded holiday spots 2005-12-23 04:24:54
Police and Childline have warned the public to be cautious of swimming in crowded areas after several rapes have been reported at public pools in Durban.Full Story...
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