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At Tourplan Africa, we’re passionate about nurturing the next generation of travel and technology professionals. Our 9-month Learnership Program is designed to give recent graduates a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within one of the world’s leading software providers for tour operators and DMCs.

Tourism entrepreneur and founder of iXplore Africa Travel & Tours, Bonolo Ntsime, has been honoured by the Mail & Guardian as one of its Powerful African Women for 2025 under the Tourism and Hospitality category. The recognition celebrates her exceptional leadership, innovation, and contribution to advancing South Africa’s tourism landscape.

Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa is proud to announce the launch of Bloom, its new 30-seat signature restaurant where the rich flavours of South Africa converge with refined design

Nestled within a traditional Zulu kraal, this ‘living museum’ immerses visitors in the artistry and rhythm of Zulu life. Watch as artisans craft spears, shields, and clay pots, create intricate beadwork and baskets, and share their heritage through powerful, high-energy dance performances.

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.