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outdoor recreational activities
Rietvlei trails, picnic areas reopen after flooding
Rietvlei’s trails and picnic spots are open again after last month’s flooding, but visitors will haveto wait longer to access the Sunset bird hide, which remains closed for safety reasons.
Table Mountain hiking routes are now patrolled by a private security company
For the past two months, privately funded guards have actively patrolled routes around Lion’s Head, Signal Hill, and Camps Bay.
Opinion: Was last year fun?
There are two kinds of fun: Type 1, which is fun that you recognise as fun while it’s happening - dance parties, date nights. And Type 2, which you only recognise as fun long after the fact.
10 Themes to guide youth entering the workforce
The next generation will help turn South Africa’s economy around – but it will take commitment and creativity to do so.
UKZN engineering alumnus heads academy for underprivileged youth
Cebo Mzinyane is building momentum with his non-profit Monarkhia Academy that helps children excel.
UKZN co-led study shows improvement in South African children’s physical activity
Data from the Healthy Active Kids South Africa 2022 suggests that at least 75% of the country’s children are active
Everything you need to know about hiking is in this minefield book of information
Just in time for the year-end holidays comes this comprehensive book, offering walking and hiking enthusiasts a plethora of hikes and trails all over our beautiful country.
Visit our national parks for free during SA National Parks Week 2022
From September 12 to 18, South African citizens are allowed to enter most national parks for free for a day visit.
Refresh, reconnect - and get your adventure on - in the Drakensberg
The Berg has something for everyone, from nature lovers to adventure seekers.