FROM its early days as a butchery and braai place, to now being a hugely popular venue frequented by all cultures and races from all over the world, Max’s Lifestyle has a fascinating history. It was once a one-room shack near a stream and was built in front of a former taxi rank in the… Continue reading Max’s Lifestyle Village: A Humble Journey to Global Fame
Category: Travel
More flight services to Cape Town
THE commencement or increase in flights to Cape Town by some regional and local airlines is poised to boost passenger statistics to the Western Cape Province. Proflight Zambia will commence its direct flight from the capital Lusaka, to the South African coastal Mother City on July 1, with two flights per week. Local operator, Airlink… Continue reading More flight services to Cape Town
Prominent Durban Beach Pool Closed Again
THE closure of the Rachel Finlayson Pool at the Durban Beachfront has left locals disappointed. They believe there is more to the closure than renovations. The closure of the pool on Thursday coincided with the resumption of theschool holidays. “The closure comes after a member of the public drove into the pool, damaging the fence,”… Continue reading Prominent Durban Beach Pool Closed Again
Zula Zula Bus’ Travails Mirrors Resilience Of Tourism SMEs
THE travails faced by Zula Zula Adventure Bus depict the lack of support faced by up-and-coming players in the hospitality sector to establish their industries. It is also a reflection how these small and medium enterprises (SMEs) overcome such challenges, through resilience. Zula Zula derives its name from the Zulu word translating to, “Wander about… Continue reading Zula Zula Bus’ Travails Mirrors Resilience Of Tourism SMEs
Returning To Nature: Efforts Underway To Train, Reintroduce Giant Pandas Into The Wild
In the dense forest of the Daxiangling Mountains in Sichuan Province grows the favourite food of giant pandas – various bamboo species including arrow bamboo. The slopes are usually covered with snow from the end of November to the end of March the following year. As in the wild, giant pandas generally live at relatively… Continue reading Returning To Nature: Efforts Underway To Train, Reintroduce Giant Pandas Into The Wild
New Flight Lifts Trade, Tourism Between SA, Zambia
THE resumption of service by ProFlight Zambia between Durban and Lusaka is poised to provide a much-needed boost trade and tourism between South Africa and Zambia. KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), the South African province, has welcomed the service by the airline that serves the business community and tourism industry. “This new air service will undoubtedly play a… Continue reading New Flight Lifts Trade, Tourism Between SA, Zambia
Vivo Enters Partnership With Miss South Africa
VIVO has sealed a deal as the exclusive device partner of the Miss South Africa pageant. The ambitious Chinese smartphone maker has announced the partnership,coinciding with the launch of its new V27 flagship series in the country. Vivo unveiled the V27 5G and the V27e at an event in Johannesburg. The partnership with Miss South… Continue reading Vivo Enters Partnership With Miss South Africa
Seals Stir Hype But Danger Lurks
BEACH goers have been alerted to the danger posed by seals after the animals were spotted in Durban. “Over the last couple of days, there have been some seals that have visited sections of the south coast of Durban,” stated the KwaZulu-Natal Ezemvelo. “This is not a common phenomenon in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) so it has… Continue reading Seals Stir Hype But Danger Lurks
Eswatini Air Flights Boost Tourism, Trade Ties With SA
THE resumption of flights by Eswatini Air to South Africa is anticipated to boost trade between the two countries. The direct flight to Durban was opened early in May, with a maximum capacity of 50 passengers operated by an Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft. It operates flights on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. There are plans to… Continue reading Eswatini Air Flights Boost Tourism, Trade Ties With SA
Gauteng Welcomes Zambia Airways To South Africa
GAUTENG, South Africa’s economic hub, has welcomed the commencement of flights into the country by Zambia Airways. The first flight touched down at the O.R Tambo International in Johannesburg on Thursday amid fanfare, as the aircraft was welcomed with the traditional water cannon salute. It will service the Lusaka-Johannesburg route with flights running twicedaily. Gauteng… Continue reading Gauteng Welcomes Zambia Airways To South Africa