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South Africa has the third-highest government wage bill as a share of GDP compared with 20 major global economies.

Home Affairs maintains tourism travel rules are no problem

Home Affairs sees nothing wrong with the immigration rules and finds that travellers’ complaints are "baseless and inaccurate".

The 10 things a perfect city needs

Political unrest, bicycle lanes and sleazy hangouts make up the dream ’hood, writes Paul Mason

Doing the wine route by luxury train.

Chuffed with railway’s success

Rovos’s long ­journey has been fraught with problems but the man behind it has kept the family ­business on track.

Enjoy a guilt-free holiday

Take a break in one of the 10 countries that have been approved as ethically sound tourist destinations.

The City of Cape Town has announced housing development that is ‘moving towards inclusion’ – but inclusion for whom? Photo: File

Luxury tourism booms in Cape Town

While the local poor protest about basic amenities and housing, the rich are flocking to Cape Town to enjoy its luxury accommodation.

Istanbul restaurants change tune to woo big-spending Arabs

Owners play new music and translate menus into Arabic amid surge in visitors from Middle East .

Being local for a day

Being local for a day

A pioneering city guide that matches tourists with local ‘soulmates’ gives our writer the inside track on Stockholm’s secret places.

Three Hartkorp hotels to be auctioned

Three Hatrkorp Group hotels on the Garden Route are to be sold at an auction — a sign that the hotel industry is under severe pressure.

Fruits of tourism sweeten a bitter legacy

Fruits of tourism sweeten a bitter legacy

Cambodia and Vietnam, both emerging from a violent past, are intent on building a prosperous future.

Escape to Eden in Jamaica

Escape to Eden in Jamaica

A trip to the island doesn’t have to mean hiding away in a resort. <b>Gavin McOwan</b> and family hang out on tropical beaches in a quiet corner.

Tourism students jetting to Germany

Tourism students jetting to Germany

Two grade 11 tourism studies learners from North West province have won a trip to an international tourism conference in Germany.