Africa has the resources, destinations and stories — but now it needs action.
At the African Tourism Leadership Forum 2026 in Polokwane, Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba challenged African leaders to turn tourism potential into real development, better connectivity and opportunities for local communities.
Her message: stop making speeches and start making tourism work for Africa.
Every winter, thousands gather at the Innibos National Arts Festival in Mbombela to celebrate Afrikaans music, art and culture. But in a diverse city like Mbombela, one question lingers: who really feels “IN”?
In this thought-provoking piece, I reflect on culture, belonging and curiosity — and ask whether black residents of the city attend Innibos, and what their experience is like if they do. Is it simply a festival to observe, or a space where everyone feels welcome?
The conversation about culture, support and belonging continues.
Read the full article on Beyond Kruger Magazine. What are your thoughts? 👀🎶
A year after attending a biker’s camp weekend in Mbombela, the memory still lingers—music, laughter, stories around the fire, and strangers becoming friends. Across South Africa, more young working professionals are leaving their comfortable homes for weekends under the stars, drawn by the freedom, connection, and adventure that camping culture offers.
From popular gatherings like the Bushfire Festival to outdoor adventures in Lesotho, camp weekends are becoming social hubs where people network, unwind, and rediscover the joy of the outdoors.
But what really makes a camp event irresistible—and are these weekends truly worth it?
👉 Read the full story on Beyond Kruger Magazine and join the conversation. Would you trade your bed for a weekend under the stars? ⛺🔥
Hoedspruit is rising — and the skies are open once again.
After devastating floods grounded operations and shook Limpopo’s tourism economy, a restored runway and the return of FlySafair signal a powerful comeback for South Africa’s beloved safari town. But this story is about more than flights — it’s about resilience, recovery, and a region rebuilding itself.
Click to read how one runway is helping an entire tourism ecosystem take off again.
