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South Africa tourism on edge with double impact of virus, riots AFP 7 hrs ago © MARCO LONGARI Grape harvest in the Hottentots Mountains Graced with rolling vineyards, bountiful big game, the iconic Table Mountain, endless sandy beaches and vast cultural riches, South Africa would have expected to cash in on a post-virus travel boom. But a week of violent rioting and looting risks deterring foreign visitors and hammering hopes of recovery, the industry says, compounding losses caused by the country's mounting coronavirus toll. Tracey Hellerle of the Umzolozolo lodge near Ladysmith in KwaZ...

Wesley Botton Whether or not the lockdown allows for a mass participation race, another cracking 50km contest could be on the cards early next year. Elite distance runner Irvette van Zyl has set a new 50km road running record. Picture: Reg Caldecott/Gallo Images Considering how rich a history South Africa has in the sport, it seems a bit crazy that we've never hosted an ultra-distance road running world championship. So despera...

Expert team deployed to ‘aerate’ famous blue flag marina

Overfishing and plastic pollution are big threats to ocean health, but climate change and ocean warming are drastically changing our marine ecosystems.

Mitchells Plain children take to the sea and get treated to sailing therapy By Staff Reporter Share Cape Town - A group of Mitchells Plain children were exposed to the joy that sailing and the sea can offer, when they took part in a sailing therapy day at the V&A Waterfront. The event was part of the 9 Miles Project, which works with youth from impoverished coastal communities, and was hosted by facilitator Greg Bertish – a well-known charity campaigner who runs the Little Optimist Trust, which focuses on inspiring vulnerable children. The children, most of whom had never sailed before, wer...