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Trade News
Winner of black rhino hunting auction: My $350,000 will help save the species
January 17 2014 – Corey Knowlton is on edge sitting inside a Las Vegas hotel room, surrounded by a private…
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Conservation
Global March for Lions – 15 March 2014
South African wildlife activists have initiated a Global March for Lions that will be held in designated cities throughout the…
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Trade News
Trap cam snaps Knysna elephant
SA National Parks (SANParks) has reported the sighting of an elephant photographed by a trap camera in the Knysna forest…
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Trade News
Johannesburg suburb to become the “New York of Africa”
A Chinese property company has pledged to build South Africa a new financial hub. Shanghai Zendai has unveiled plans to…
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Air Seychelles Clinches Prestigious 4-Star Skytrax Ranking
Air Seychelles has been awarded the prestigious 4-Star Airline ranking by airline review organisation, Skytrax. Air Seychelles is the first…
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Trade News
Sinking of RV Saigon Pandaw during Ocean Transfer
On 21st December, Pandaw River Expeditions received the news that the RV Saigon Pandaw had sunk off the Malaysian coast…
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Trade News
Best in the World: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Zimbabwe
Conde’ Nast Traveler predicts that in 2014, more families will choose Africa as their holiday destination of choice (and Tourism…
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Trade News
ICTP Aims to strengthen Green Growth and Quality in Tourism
The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) has spent the past two years shaping and building a model of a…
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Trade News
12 Steps to Setting (and keeping) New Year Resolutions
Peta Panos, Managing Director of Spiritual Quest Journeys, shares 12 steps for setting new year resolutions using the ‘law of…
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Conservation
10 Years of Xmas Babies for Elephants Alive
Elephants Alive thought you would enjoy some photos of baby elephants which we have sighted over the past 10 years.…
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Trade News
Madinat Jumeirah presents world-renowned face reader
Eric Standop to practice ancient art in ‘Visiting Masters’ series at Talise Spa Madinat Jumeirah, the luxurious Arabian resort of…
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Business & Finance
BRICS Tourism Analysis
South Africa’s tourist arrivals from BRIC countries grew by 20.8 percent since 2010. From Jan 2010 to Nov 2012, 748…
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Editorial Comment
January Cover Story
As we enter the dawn of a new year, the Tourism Tattler January 2014 magazine looks at the trends that…
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Conservation
Poaching: Latest News in Africa
Is it all bad news in the war, poachers vs wildlife? Oxpeckers reports on the latest developments. Click on a…
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Marketing
What do Tourists Want?
A TripAdvisor survey reveals the hotel amenities travelers can and can’t do without. TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site, announced…
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Trade News
Best Safari Spa in Africa
With the 2014 Safari Awards votes being counted as we speak, ready for the Judges to view in January, we…
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Trade News
2013 Old Mutual National Choir Festival
Universtiy of Western Cape choir emerged victorious at the 2013 Old Mutual National Choir Festival as tributes to Nelson Mandela lifted…
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Trade News
Service Delivery Excellence in the Travel and Leisure sector – the Top Performers
Ask Afrika Orange Index® reveals service delivery rankings on South Africa’s key travel & tourism service providers It is that…
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Trade News
Seychelles delegation ready for La Reunion island’s Festival “Liberté Métisse’’
Seychelles is marking its presence at the La Reunion island’s Festival Liberté Métisse (mixed freedom) with a twenty member delegation. Upon…
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Hospitality
Floating Hotels of the Future
As fears of global warming induced population displacement are steadily realized, the allure of waterborne aquatecture becomes more and more…
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Government Tourism Scam
South Africa charges visitors USD70 for free tourist visa. By Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H.Thome. Kenyans started reacting sharply to news…
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Port Elizabeth Speed Marketing Session Boosts Local Tourism
Tourism product owners, from East London to the Tsitsikamma and as far inland as Cradock, gathered in Port Elizabeth in…
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Trade News
Marriott Expects to Become Largest Hotel Company in Africa
Marriott International, Inc. said it had signed a letter of intent with Protea Hospitality Holdings of Cape Town, South Africa…
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Trade News
The Bead Co Donates for conservation
Wilderness Wildlife Trust Donation The Bead Coalition’s most successful initiative, RHINO FORCE, is proud to make its first donation payment…
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Trade News
Art at King Shaka honours Field Rangers fighting for Rhino
“Isibindi” whose Zulu name means “courage,” was unveiled at King Shaka International Airport on the 22nd of November and forms part…
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Trade News
fastjet Passenger Statistics for October 2013
fastjet Plc has announced its passenger statistics for the month of October 2013. fastjet operations in Tanzania carried a record total…
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Trade News
Robson’s Brewers Promotes Responsible Tourism
“It is time to step up and take responsibility.” This is the message from Donn Stewart, part owner of the…
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Trade News
Protea joins forces with AVIOS to provide Double Rewards
The Protea Hospitality Group has joined forces with Avios Group (AGL) Limited as South Africa’s foremost hospitality partner. The Avios…
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SECURITY
You don’t have to be an intrepid traveller to come to SA
Is it the glorious climate? The magnificent wildlife? The spectacular beaches? The rich cultural diversity or the delectable local cuisine?…
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Destinations
Seychelles Creolization Festival a resounding success
Tourism Tattler was invited by the Seychelles Minister of Tourism and Culture, Alain St. Ange to attend the 2013 Festival…
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SECURITY
Become an Official NSRI Shore Crew Member
Help save lives and stand to win R50 000 every month and R100 000 annually for supporting Sea Rescue. As…
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Announcements
Tata Madiba – We walk in your footsteps
Tourism Tattler extends its deepest sympathies to the friends and family of former South African president Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the…
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Competition
Competition Winner Feedback
Dear Tourism Tattler and Mantis Collection Just a very big thank you for the amazing opportunity I had to experience…
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Trade News
Seychelles born Marketing Specialist receives Australian recognition
The Ashdown-Ingram 2013 National Conference that was recently held in Melbourne brought together the Senior Directors of this Australia wide…
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Trade News
South Africa’s Timbavati launches unique field camp concept, a first for the country
The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, forming part of Greater Kruger National Park in South Africa, has launched a unique field…
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Environment
Mtunzini Conservancy: Appeal against Water use license of TRONOX
This message is about the campaign to address the proposed sand dune mining to the South of the town of…
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Destinations
Zimbabwe: 7 Myth Busters
When Suzanne and I travel the world and tell people that Zimbabwe’s tourism is on the rise and that it’s…
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Trade News
SUBIOS, the Seychelles Festival of the Sea… all sails ahoy!
Everyone interested in the sea can finally go to Beau Vallon to the much awaited SUBIOS, the Seychelles Festival of…
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Trade News
Great Moments at their Greatest
Upgraded theatres now offer best in-cinema experience at all sites. Ster-Kinekor Theatres has completed the digital conversion of all its…
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Safety
Break the grip of the Rip®
Rip currents can develop anywhere where there are breaking waves. These rivers of current are made by water draining from…
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Trade News
NAA-SA President Steps Down
Industry stalwart Caroline Ungersbock, has relinquished her role as president of the National Accommodation Association of South Africa (NAA-SA), a…
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Trade News
International Thought Leader in Sustainable Tourism joins the STPP
Heidi van der Watt, one of Tourism South Africa’s most respected and knowledgeable responsible tourism specialists, has been appointed to…
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Trade News
Top 5 ways Hotels are going Green
These are heady days for renewable power. This category of energy, which includes solar power and hydropower, supplied 12 percent…
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Trade News
Tour Operator Training Ensures Sustainability
Johannesburg – 15 November 2013. Eight budding entrepreneurs completed their tour operator training today and were awarded their certificates by…
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Conservation
Thula Thula Rhinos Dye
To face the harsh reality of rhino poaching in South Africa, rhino horn infusion is being used as a security…
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Hospitality
Tourism Grading Council Provides Unique Benefits
The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) claims that it is the only organisation in the country that can give…
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Transport
Bus Rapid Transit in South Africa
October was transport month and the debate over public passenger transport in South Africa has been long and hard, and…
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Conservation
Midlands Meander Association supports rare Karkloof Blue butterfly
The Midlands Meander Association recently donated R10 000 to the Endangered Karkloof Blue Butterfly Conservation Programme as part of their longstanding…
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Business & Finance
Gambling revenues perform well in Africa
According to the latest PwC report, gambling held up very well in the last year despite a stagnated economy. Gross gambling…
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Trade News
Reed Exhibitions Partners With Thebe Exhibitions And Projects
South Africa – Reed Exhibitions, part of the FTSE listed Reed Elsevier Group has signed a joint venture agreement with…
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Competition
Winner of the Club Mykonos Competition
CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of the Tourism Tattler October 2013 subscriber competition – Madelaine Owens of African Spirit Game Lodge, in Mkuze, South Africa.…
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SECURITY
Travel Agent Fraud Alert
Tourism Tattler came across the following scam perpetrated against a travel agent and thought it worthy of bringing to our…
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Risk & Insurance
Liability Risks in Tourism
In the digital information age people and businesses are driven more by technology and mobility than ever before, which can…
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Trade News
One&Only Cape Town Spa Is Still N°1!
South Africa, Cape Town, 22 October 2013; ONE&ONLY CAPE TOWN’S award-winning Spa has held onto its crown as the most…
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Trade News
The GIfA Biennial Awards of Merit are around the corner!
The Gauteng Institute for Architecture (GIfA) hosts its biennial Awards for Architecture on 31 October 2013 at The Forum –…
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Trade News
WWF Warns of Sea Turtle Threat
Marine turtle expert Dr Ian Bell is concerned about the survival of Queensland’s marine turtles. As a biologist with the…
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Trade News
SATSA Travel Auction Delivers Holiday Bargains
The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) online Bid or Buy Auction, which launched on Monday 28 October 2013, closed…
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Trade News
Air support for anti-poaching in the Eastern Cape
The Wilderness Foundation’s Forever Wild Rhino Protection Initiative will be able to launch additional aerial support and patrols for anti-poaching…
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Trade News
OUTA’S Court Challenge & Decision On The Way Forward
On Monday 14 October 2013, the OUTA board met to consider whether to appeal the judgment of the Supreme Court…
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Trade News
Reunion Island’s SA invasion
French cuisine, vibey, upbeat island style music and island styled hostesses greeted guests as they entered the Melrose Arch Plaza…
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Trade News
Business Travellers Rely on ‘Just in Time’ Working
Business travellers are increasingly becoming mobile ‘just in time’ workers, with more than 9 out of every 10 completing preparation…
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Trade News
African online travel agency receives World Travel Award
Southafricaholidays.com, a one stop online travel shop for Africa, celebrated its success at the World Travel Awards in Nairobi, Kenya…
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Trade News
Royal Livingstone Hotel awarded World Travel Award for Leading Hotel in Zambia
For the seventh year running, Sun International’s Royal Livingstone Hotel has been awarded the World Travel Award for Leading Hotel…
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Trade News
Africa needs mid-market and budget hotel brands
Massive opportunity for developers and operators. Grant Thornton believes there is a gap for mid-range hotel chains on the African…
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Trade News
The Last Word Intimate Hotels garners another award
For the fifth consecutive year The Last Word Long Beach has been voted South Africa’s Leading Beach Hotel by the…
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Trade News
Why China is making a big play to control Africa’s media
When one of South Africa’s biggest newspaper chains was sold last month, an odd name was buried in the list…
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Aviation
Africa’s Tourism Arrivals
International tourism arrival figures are a hotly debated issue but Tourism Tattler thought it would be interesting to take a…
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Trade News
STTP launches Mxit App
The Sustainable Tourism Partnership Programme (STPP) has launched a Mxit App, allowing the organisation engage with South African youth. The…
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Hospitality
Hotel Scam Alert
Tourism Tattler received the following scam alert from a concerned reader: You arrive at your hotel and check in at…
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Trade News
Seychelles Festival Kreol to be launched with ‘Grande Case’ feel
The annual Festival Kreol is to be staged in Victoria, Seychelles from 25-41 October 2013 and the Ministry of Tourism and…
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Destination Marketing: The Quest for Funds
Tourism marketing, be it in support of destinations, attractions, airlines, airports, hotels, resorts or events, has become a very expensive…
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Sport Tourism
Adventure Tourism: SCUBA Diving
Adventure tourism, and SCUBA diving in particular, has become an immensely popular leisure tourism activity, specifically over the past 10…
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Guiding
Off Road Guides and Tour Operators Association of South Africa
In 2005 the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism called for owners and users of inland 4×4 recreational driving tracks…
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DISCUSSIONS
Article Comments from September
Congratulations to Pete Allsop of Ilha Blue Island Safaris in Mozambique, whose comment has been chosen as the prize winner…
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Conservation
End of the Road for Rhino Knights
After traversing 9,259km on foot and bicycle around Southern Africa for rhino, Isabel Wolf-Gillespie finally completed the marathon journey after…
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Conservation
Virunga Under Oil Threat – DR Congo
Ever heard of Virunga? It’s Africa’s oldest national park, and a treasured World Heritage Site, located in the Democratic Republic…
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Legal
The New ‘POPI’ Act – Part 6
‘POPI’ is an acronym for the PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT. PRINCIPLE #4 – FURTHER PROCESSING LIMITATION By Adv. Loui…
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Marketing
SATSA Market Intelligence Report
This month’s Market Intelligence Report from SATSA has been extracted from data available as at 27 September 2013, by Martin Jansen…
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Competition
Winner of the Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Competition
CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of the Tourism Tattler September 2013 subscriber competition – Charlene Ramsden of Greenlife Africa Safaris , in Cape Town,…
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Conservation
Serengeti Highway Update
Tanzanian contracts awarded to tarmac roads West of the Serengeti Serengeti Watch, a non-profit organisation founded to oppose the Tanzania…
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News
One&Only Le Saint Geran introduces the new Contour & Firm Body Treatment
Mauritius, September2013; TAKE a journey to the serene One&Only Spa nestled within One&Only Le Saint Géran’s lush tropical landscape overlooking…
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Trade News
Indescribable thrills at Mercedes-Benz SA CV stand
Expect to see German engineering at its ultimate with the Mercedes-Benz truck, bus and van models, as well as class-leading…
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Trade News
Seychelles Tourism discussed at Top Resa Tourism Trade Fair
The ongoing successes of the Seychelles Tourism Industry has been centre of discussion points with the Press at the French…
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Trade News
Fastjet First International Route Temporarily Postponed
fastjet, Africa’s low cost airline, announces that its first international flight between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg, previously scheduled to…
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Trade News
Alayne Reesberg to speak at Gauteng Institute for Architecture 2013 Awards
Alayne Reesberg, CEO of Cape Town Design NPC, the implementing agency for the World Design Capital 2014 will enlighten the…
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Trade News
Tintswalo at Waterfall’s restaurant caters to all tastes
In the company of honoured guests and foodie lovers, diners were recently treated to gastranomical delights accompanied by perfectly paired…
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Trade News
Fair Trade Tourism Appointments
Tourism Month saw a number of strategic changes implemented within Fair Trade Tourism (FTT). In keeping with global best practice, the…
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Trade News
Dog Olympics & Pet Expo – a first for Joburg
The World Agility Championships (dubbed the “Dog Olympics”) will be taking place from 10 – 13 October 2013 at the…
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Trade News
New Opportunities Explored at London World Travel Market
The increasingly important and valuable LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) tourism market has just received a boost – as two…
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Trade News
Hilton and Transcorp partner to develop new Lagos hotel
LAGOS, Nigeria, September 19, 2013/ — Building on its successful years of partnership with the Hilton Worldwide, Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp),…
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TOURISM MONTH
Heritage Day Braai-B-Que contest
Tourism Month is also Heritage Month and one of the highlights of the Johannesburg Good Food & Wine Show, at…
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Announcements
Walk the Talk for Wildlife In War Zones
Get those walking shoes out on Sunday 29th September and help to protect wildlife in war zones by walking for animals from…
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TOURISM MONTH
Western Cape raises awareness of water assets this Tourism Month
Residents of the Western Cape are surrounded beautiful beaches and rivers which are being showcased as the province celebrates national…
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