PILANESBERG UPGRADE AND TARIFF ADJUSTMENTS   

Pilanesberg National Park is set for significant improvements as the North West Parks and Tourism Board announces a R2 billion revitalisation plan. The project focuses on restoring infrastructure, enhancing visitor experiences, and supporting long-term conservation. Updated Park tariffs, effective 1 December 2025, will contribute to funding these enhancements.

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SUN CITY HOTEL UNVEILS FRESH NEW LOOK   

Sun International’s Sun City Hotel is completing its major renovation ahead of the 2025 Nedbank Golf Challenge in November and the busy December holiday season.

The hotel recently celebrated its progress with a Miami Heat-themed event at its newly redesigned pool area, which now features a DJ island, circular cocktail bar, and private cabanas with luxury daybeds.

Upgrades also include a refurbished porte cochère, a full redesign of 350 guest rooms, and a transformed Sun Terrace restaurant. The restaurant now boasts retractable glass doors overlooking the pool and 2 interactive cooking theatres, allowing guests to engage directly with the chefs.

CHAPMAN’S PEAK DRIVE: WEDNESDAY CLOSURES UNTIL END OF NOVEMBER

Cape Town’s scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive will be closed every Wednesday from October until the end of November 2025, between 10:00 and 16:00.

The temporary closures allow SANParks teams to safely remove invasive alien vegetation along the slopes as part of ongoing efforts to reduce fire risk and protect the region’s unique fynbos ecosystem.

Motorists are advised to use Ou Kaapse Weg or Constantia Nek as alternative routes during these hours.

While the closures may cause some inconvenience, they play an important role in supporting long-term conservation and road safety along one of the Cape’s most iconic routes.

INTERCONTINENTAL TABLE BAY TO WELCOME LE BISTROT DE JAN  

The newly renovated InterContinental Table Bay Hotel at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront is set to elevate its dining offering this December with the opening of Le Bistrot de JAN.

Led by award-winning South African chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, the new restaurant will bring the charm of French bistro culture to the Mother City, infused with distinct South African flavours. Guests can expect casual yet elegant dining, signature cocktails, and live jazz evenings, all with breathtaking views of Table Mountain and the harbour.

Our Offices will be closed on these below days:

16 December 2025 – (Day Of reconciliation)

25 December 2025 – (Christmas Day)