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As we enter the peak holiday season, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued a timely reminder encouraging all travellers to use the SARS Online Traveller Declaration System before entering or leaving South Africa.

The National Public Transport Regulator (NPTR) has issued a formal request for operators to submit inputs and recommendations on the challenges they are experiencing with the current accreditation and operating licence processes. This call for comment was issued on 5 November 2025, and operators have 21 days to provide feedback.

Johannesburg has a new voice, and it’s got serious Jozi attitude. Say hello to Jo, the chatty online personality of JHB In Your Pocket GPT, Africa’s first-ever AI-powered tourism guide designed to lead you to the city’s coolest corners, quirkiest spots, and hidden spaces.

In the world of luxury safaris, breathtaking landscapes and world-class lodges set the stage — but it’s the people who create the magic. From the butler who remembers a guest’s favorite drink to the waiter who anticipates a table before it’s asked for, true five-star service is born from passion, precision, and training.

The Little Bush Baby Company is a family-focused safari operator based in St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal. The team specialises in safe, educational and child-friendly wildlife experiences created specifically for families travelling with children of all ages

Kenya continues to show strong interest in South Africa as a preferred leisure and business destination. Between January and October this year, more than 40,000 Kenyan citizens travelled to South Africa, which reflects 17.9 percent growth compared with 2024.

The Abroadscope Group was founded by Candice Magen, a sharp-shooting and driven visa and immigration consultant with more than 20 years’ experience. From making multi million rand investments into South Africa possible to securing visas in record time for clients from all over the world, the Abroadscope Group continues to thrive and expand on its top-tier service offering.  

JENMAN African Safaris has launched the Madagascar Masoala Rainforest Escape, an exclusive eight-day Signature Journey that combines two of Madagascar’s most biodiverse regions: Andasibe and the Masoala Peninsula.

Summer is here, and South Africans are ready to explore everything our beautiful country has to offer this holiday season. Let’s Make Summer 2025/2026 a Holiday to Remember!

SATSA members are invited to take part in a series of consultation workshops hosted by the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET). The department is undertaking a review of the Limpopo Tourism Growth Strategy (TGS) as part of its 2025/26 tourism agenda.