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Mossel Bay Tourism rolled into the Mother City during October with Tourism in Motion – a dynamic initiative designed to celebrate tourism collaboration and showcase Mossel Bay’s growing reputation as one of South Africa’s premier visitor destinations. With branded trucks making their presence known, the message was clear – Mossel Bay is on the move, and it’s moving for tourism and collaboration.

Following the Department of Home Affairs’ recent announcement of the phased rollout of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), we’d like your input on which visa-requiring countries should be prioritised next.

Africa’s Eden, in partnership with SATSA, invites members to join us for the Pre-ITB Europe Roadshow from 25–28 February 2026 in London, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam.

Travellers from Bulgaria, Lithuania and Slovakia can now visit South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days, following updated regulations from the Department of Home Affairs. The exemptions apply to ordinary passport holders visiting for tourism, business or family purposes.

As South Africa gears up for its peak tourism season, SATSA, the Voice of Inbound Tourism in South Africa, is calling on travellers, overseas tour operators, and the local tourism trade to remain vigilant when making bookings.

SATSA, the voice of inbound tourism, notes the statement issued by the former Board of South African Tourism following the court’s judgment regarding the dissolution of the SAT Board by the Minister of Tourism.

In a fast-paced industry where reliability, flexibility, and attention to detail matter most, TM Tours has emerged as a dependable partner for travel professionals across South Africa and beyond.

The EU’s anti‑greenwashing requirements, combined with rapidly evolving guest expectations, make credible third‑party certification and genuine impact indispensable. Responsible tourism was once a “nice to have”, but it’s now business-critical.

Some travel experiences feel more like a homecoming than a tour. Zimangaliso Village Tours is one of them. Tucked away in the rolling hills of KwaZulu-Natal, this community-led initiative invites visitors to step into everyday village life, to share stories, laughter, and traditions that have shaped generations.

When SATSA launched Tourism LinkUp earlier this year, the aim was clear: to create market access for credible, trade-ready member products, and to strengthen connections between SATSA members, trade partners, and the broader tourism ecosystem.