As we celebrate World Tourism Day, we take a look at the best travel destinations and options people can look out for as Spring/Summer season kicks in and, for families planning December holidays with their loved ones. Lerato Mbele speaks to Percy Koji, founder of Travel with Confidence, Wendy Schulze, CEO of Thompsons for Travel and Yandiswa Mtenjane, travel advisor. 

As we celebrate World Tourism Day, we take a look at the best travel destinations and options people can look out for as Spring/Summer season kicks in and, for families planning December holidays with their loved ones. Lerato Mbele speaks to Percy Koji, founder of Travel with Confidence, Wendy Schulze, CEO of Thompsons for Travel and Yandiswa Mtenjane, travel advisor.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

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Poaching at KZN flagship rhino reserve has dropped significantly following an emergency rhino dehorning programme. On average, 26 rhinos were killed each month last year at the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve. The killings have dropped to single-digit figures after an emergency dehorning programme. Across the country, rhino poaching dipped in the first quarter of the year after the government started the dehorning programme in April. Lerato Mbele is in conversation with Musa Mntambo, spokesperson of the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife. 

Poaching at KZN flagship rhino reserve has dropped significantly following an emergency rhino dehorning programme. On average, 26 rhinos were killed each month last year at the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve. The killings have dropped to single-digit figures after an emergency dehorning programme. Across the country, rhino poaching dipped in the first quarter of the year after the government started the dehorning programme in April. Lerato Mbele is in conversation with Musa Mntambo, spokesperson of the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife.

Mass Dehorning Leads to 80% Decline in Rhino Poaching at Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve

The hunt is still on for a woman kidnapped on the way to a resort along the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape.  Thirty-nine-year-old Cape Town resident Alize van der Merve was taken on her way to the Umngazi Resort in Port ST John’s in the Eastern Cape on Friday afternoon. This isn’t the first incident to occur in the area. Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism has expressed its deep concern about escalating incidents of criminality against tourists. 

The hunt is still on for a woman kidnapped on the way to a resort along the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape.  Thirty-nine-year-old Cape Town resident Alize van der Merve was taken on her way to the Umngazi Resort in Port ST John’s in the Eastern Cape on Friday afternoon. This isn’t the first incident to occur in the area. Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism has expressed its deep concern about escalating incidents of criminality against tourists.

Eastern Cape Tourism Threatened by kidnappings and extortion

Exklusiv, a luxury company based in Sandton, offers a wide range of automotive services, including Paint Protection Film (PPF), wrapping, paint correction, stance adjustments, customizations, restorations, and leather repairs. They also provide high-quality vehicle parts and accessories, like forged and split wheels, to elevate the driving experience for car enthusiasts. Lerato Mbele talks to founder of Exklusiv, Jiggy Thakor. 

Exklusiv, a luxury company based in Sandton, offers a wide range of automotive services, including Paint Protection Film (PPF), wrapping, paint correction, stance adjustments, customizations, restorations, and leather repairs. They also provide high-quality vehicle parts and accessories, like forged and split wheels, to elevate the driving experience for car enthusiasts. Lerato Mbele talks to founder of Exklusiv, Jiggy Thakor.

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