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SA Tourism appoints new Country Manager for Australia

20 December 2010

Nobulali Ngozi is the new Country Manager for Australia

Tourism the Big World Cup Winner

06 December 2010

Minister launches result of survey on tourism impact of the World Cup

World Travel Awards 2010: Africa & Indian Ocean

30 November 2010

South Africa held its own at the 2010 World Travel Awards in the Africa & Indian Ocean category.

Welcome Awards deadline extended to 14 January 2011

30 November 2010

There's still time to enter the prestigious Welcome Awards...

German Travel Agents Vote SA Tourism Best Service Provider

29 November 2010

At the recent Globus Awards, South African Tourism won the Best Overall Service Provider Award thanks to the votes of over 1500 travel agents

SA Tourism elated at South Africa VISA development in Nigeria

29 November 2010

VISA application processes now outsourced to independent firm

Minister launches Cruise Tourism Report

26 November 2010

Minister of Tourism, Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk gives cruise tourism the thumbs up at a recent media briefing

JTC wins Diamond Arrow Award

22 November 2010

Johannesburg Tourism Company (JTC) scoops Diamond Arrow Award at PMR Africa Awards.

South African Tourism launches mobile site for Kenya travel market

19 November 2010

Over 5,000 clicks with a unique response of 75% recorded in the trial period between October 27 and November 17, 2010

The Bloodhound SSC Project Lays Foundation for Adventure Tourism

18 November 2010

The launch of the track preparation at Hakskeen Pan in the Northern Cape is drawing attention from science and tech aficionados, as well as adrenalin junkies from around the world.

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Historical sites in Mpumalanga

1. Makonjwa Mountain, Songimvelo Reserve
   

   Nominated for World Heritage Site status, Makonjwa dates back some 3.6 billion years and is one of the most well-preserved sequences of sedimentary rocks on earth.

   
2. Barberton
   

   Born of a gold rush and home to the country’s first stock exchange, Barberton today is charming with well-preserved history and culture.

   
3. ZASM Tunnels and Five Arches Bridge
   

   Located in Emgwenya (formerly Waterval Boven), you can take a stream train ride through this historic area filled with South African War (Anglo-Boer War) sites.

   
4. Lydenberg (Mashishing) Museum
   

   Situated in the Gustav Klingbiel Nature Reserve, the Lydenberg Museum is an absolute must-see. A real highlight is the replica Lydenberg Heads, a series of artistic clay masks excavated here that...

   
5. Elephant Museum
   

   The Elephant Museum at Letaba Camp in the Kruger National Park is an amazing museum that tells of the history between human and elephants in one of the world’s most famous national parks.

   
6. Samora Machel Monument
   

   The Samora Machel Monument can be found in Mbuzini, near Malelane. This is a melancholy memorial marking the spot where Mozambican President Samora Machel died in a mysterious plane crash in the...

   
7. Alanglade House, Pilgrim’s Rest
   

   A comprehensive, imaginative period museum that depicts the more elegant lifestyles of the final gold rush days.

   
8. Jock's Memorial
   

   It’s a pleasant drive from Pretoriuskop Camp (Kruger National Park) along the Old Transport road to the spot where a humble cairn marks the birthplace of South Africa’s favourite Staffie terrier,...

   
9. Robber's Pass
   

   Robber’s Pass is located near Pilgrim’s Rest. The top of this scenic mountain pass marks the spot where a character named Dennyson once hi-jacked a stagecoach full of gold!

   
10. Giant Footprint
    

    Located in Chrissiesmeer, this mysterious footprint matches one in Canada and is found on the shores of Lake Chrissie, the country’s largest freshwater lake.