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Protests before elections affect tourists in South Africa
Hazyview, South Africa (TAN): Tourists movement to and from Kruger Gate and Sabi Sand Game Reserve have been affected by protests by the local people and many have missed planes and buses, media reports said.
The situation is unlikely to become better before the national elections, which are scheduled to be held in May.
Hazyview is a sub-tropical farming town in Mpumalanga. Most of the province of Mpumalanga’s private game reserves, including Sabi Sand, are found just east of Hazyview. The 65,000-hectare Sabi Sand Game Reserve, a private game reserve in South Africa, is located on the south-western corner of the Kruger National Park. Continue reading Protests before elections affect tourists in South Africa
Pietermaritzburg in South Africa struggles to attract tourists
Pietermaritzburg (TAN): In spite of being the capital and the second-largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, Pietermaritzburg, located 67 kilometres from Durban, is struggling to attract local and as well international tourists.
Pietermaritzburg has a rich cultural heritage and affordable recreational activities. It is also known the world over for its colonial and liberation heritage. The city has historical connections with renowned leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and the country’s former president Nelson Mandela. Continue reading Pietermaritzburg in South Africa struggles to attract tourists