Tourism has always promised opportunity, but for many small, community-based food businesses, that promise has felt just out of reach… until now.
Western Cape, South Africa (03 January 2026) – South Africa is open for business… and for visitors. From coastal towns to city centres, peak tourism season is in full swing, with travellers arriving in their thousands every day, eager to explore, eat and experience what makes this country so special.
In Cape Town alone, an average of 35,000 visitors arrive daily over our summer holidays. But while tourism numbers surge, an uncomfortable truth remains: too many local, community-based food businesses are still standing on the sidelines of…
Diverse Media Landscape: South Africa has a vibrant and diverse media landscape,
with numerous newspapers, magazines, and online publications catering to various audiences.

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Fun South African Fact: Lions, elephants and giraffes may not roam the city streets, but nature and animals are never too far away in South Africa. From vervet monkeys swinging through tree-lined streets in the suburbs and baboons frolicking around Cape Point to seals visiting the Hout Bay harbour in search of a fishy snack and an array of bird species taking to the sky at any given moment. Wildlife is all around!
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Zimbabwe: You have two cows. They both vote for Mugabe.