On July 13 the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will release a new series of banknotes and R5 coins to celebrate the centenary birthday of Nelson Mandela. Each note will celebrate a different milestone in the life of the Mandela starting with the R10 note that will highlight the Eastern Cape Read more…
Recently, Cape Town received an update on Day Zero, the day the city would begin cutting water to homes due to a prolonged drought. Due to the large increase in rainfall Day Zero has been canceled. Dams supplying water to Cape Town have risen significantly and consistently, putting the region Read more…
Samara Private Game Reserve has recently announced the reintroduction of lions into the park! Over the past two decades, the population of lions have declined by nearly 43%, with much of the decline being the caused by human expansion and shrinking habitats. In South Africa, the infamous canned hunting industry has Read more…
Botswana offers some of the most unique safari opportunities in the world. Take in the beauty of the Okavango Delta, experience the isolation and vastness of the Makgadikgadi Pans or enjoy seeing the prolific wildlife of the Chobe National Park and the Kalahari Plains. What truly sets Botswana apart is Read more…
A new mall being built in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, is expected to be completed by December. The Sawanga Mall will have mix of retail, commercial and entertainment activities and a major anchor, family supermarket chain Pick n Pay. The mall will be at the corner of Livingstone and Pioneer Roads. Read more…
The Castle of Good Hope is a bastion fort built in the 17th century in Cape Town, South Africa. Originally located on the coastline of Table Bay, following land reclamation the fort is now located inland. In 1936 the Castle was declared a historical monument and following restorations in the Read more…
South African Airways has announced a flight schedule update as part of the plans to bring replacement capacity with partner airlines to support SA Express passengers, following the suspension of SA Express operations by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) on Thursday (May 24). Spokesperson for SAA, Tlali Tlali Read more…
Swaziland has officially changed its name to Eswatini. The change comes after King Mswati III made the announcement at the country’s celebration of its 50th year of independence in April. The full name will be The Kingdom of Eswatini and means the place of the Swati people in the local Read more…
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