Following the death of Nelson Mandela on the 05 Dec 2013, the Nelson Mandela Museum in Qunu is expected to see an increase in the number of visitors, both local and international. The museum already opened its doors back in 2000 and offers a memorable cultural experience that gives insight into the life of Nelson Mandela. Guided tours are available as well as a heritage trail that follows Mandela's footsteps. Madiba never wanted the museum to be a tribute dedicated to him; instead he wanted the museum in Qunu to serve as a catalyst for the upliftment and development of the local community. Qunu will also be the final resting place of Nelson Mandela. He will be buried here on 15 December 2013.
The Nelson Mandela Museum is open daily from 09:00 – 16:00 except for Good Friday and Workers Day on 01 May. The museum does not charge any entrance fees, however donations are encouraged. As Qunu is a rather small town with limited accommodation options, travellers might consider rather to stay in Mthatha (32 km along the N2) or in Butterworth (92km along the N2).
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Three historical sites actually form part of the Nelson Mandela Museum projekt. The sites are at Mvezo, near Coffee Bay, where Mandela was born, the village of Qunu about 32 km outside Mthatha and the Bunga Building on Nelson Mandela Drive in central Mthatha, where the story of the life and times of one of South Africa's greatest leaders is depicted.
12 December 2013
SAA increases capacity on Cape Town and East London routes
Due to high demand, South African Airways (SAA) will be deploying more capacity on its Johannesburg <> Cape Town and Johannesburg <> East London routes. The frequencies will remain the same, but the airline has deployed bigger aircraft on specific days to meet the demand. SAA currently operates daily flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town and Johannesburg and East London.
11 December 2013
Video: A flashmob tribute to Nelson Mandela by the Soweto Gospel Choir
Two days after Nelson Mandela passed away, the Soweto Gospel Choir paid a very special flashmob tribute to Madiba. In cooperation with Woolworths South Africa, the choir sang an incredible tribute to Mandela in Woolie's Parkview store. Truly inspiring! Hamba kahle tata Madiba!
09 December 2013
Uganda: Free "Gorilla Highlands Pocket Guide"
If you are planning to visit southwestern Uganda, famous for the endangered mountain gorilla, take a look through the free "Gorilla Highlands Pocket Guide". The 16-page pocket guide is available online (pdf) and is packed with essential travel information (including 5 pages of classified accommodation and activity ads). All content of the guide book is based on the "Gorilla Highlands Interactive eBook", one of the five best global electronic products in the field of culture and tourism (World Summit Award 2013). The eBook is a combination of world-class photography, graphic design, illustration, audio, video and advice. It is available on Apple's iBooks in 50 countries ($14.99). An extension to other platforms is planned for 2014. Enjoy!
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06 December 2013
Video: Nelson Mandela remembered through a collection of photographs by Jürgen Schadeberg
British newspaper/news magazine "The Economist" published a remarkable collection of photographs on youtube in honour of the late Nelson Mandela, who passed away in the evening hours of 05 December 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The photographs are made by German/South African photographer Jürgen Schadeberg, a long-time friend of Madiba. Schadeberg, who was one of the few white photographers who photographed daily life among the black community during Apartheid, and Mandela first met in December 1951. They formed a lifelong friendship. Hamba kahle, tata Madiba!
05 December 2013
Cape Town to introduce access control on Tafelberg and Signal Hill roads
update (17 March 2014): Cape Town's city council has made funding available to secure Signal Hill, but the project has been put on hold until all the relevant parties can be in agreement on who will be on duty at the access points.
The City of Cape Town approved the introduction of access control on the Tafelberg and Signal Hill roads between 10pm and 5am daily, following a spate of muggings and hijackings in the area. It is intended to place access control points at the southern end of the last main lower parking area on Tafelberg Road and mid-way on Signal Hill Road, opposite the view point. The control measures will be implemented as soon as possible, but most likely not before the start of this year's festive season. According to Brett Herron, the mayoral committee member for transport, it will take some time to conclude protocols with Table Mountain National Park with regard to erecting appropriate signage and manning the new gates. The gates also still have to be manufactured and installed.
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The City of Cape Town approved the introduction of access control on the Tafelberg and Signal Hill roads between 10pm and 5am daily, following a spate of muggings and hijackings in the area. It is intended to place access control points at the southern end of the last main lower parking area on Tafelberg Road and mid-way on Signal Hill Road, opposite the view point. The control measures will be implemented as soon as possible, but most likely not before the start of this year's festive season. According to Brett Herron, the mayoral committee member for transport, it will take some time to conclude protocols with Table Mountain National Park with regard to erecting appropriate signage and manning the new gates. The gates also still have to be manufactured and installed.
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