South Africa has a rich history and cultural landscape and proudly boasts some of the world’s most magnificent natural wonders. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) has formally recognised 10 of the country’s gems as World Heritage Sites. Photo: Taryn Arnott van Jaarsveld
As you step into the prison, the sound of keys rattling and a heavy gate opening, fills your ears. You can hear inmates shouting in the background. It is an ominous feeling when you enter the notorious Alcatraz Prison, visible from the beautiful San Francisco Bay. Irma Green shares her memories of a visit to Alcatraz.
Saffa Mag is home brew, it is the smell of braaivleis, it is the sound of a Lowveld thunderstorm, it is the sound of a jackal calling – it is the mag for South Africans living in the USA.
New Orleans of old was a city alive with the vibrant sounds of music coming from bars, known for its Creole cuisine and a host for many celebrations and festivals. Irma Green reminisces about the time she spent there.
Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve is probably one of South Africa’s most unique and beautiful tourism gems, nestled in the Cederberg region of the Western Cape. It is a protected heritage and natural site and calls itself an oasis on the edge of time.
The first of a series of investor forum discussions kicked off with a virtual event between tourism role-players in Mpumalanga and the SA Embassy in Washington, the Department of Trade and Industry and the Office of the Premier in Mpumalanga.
Chamber President Neil Diamond and Mr Malose Letsoalo from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition recently met at the South African Embassy to discuss a partnership with the aim of promoting trade and investment.