Be a tourist in your own country!

Be a tourist in your own country!

Teboho Masakala






As part of the Lilizela 2019 Awards Media launch, the Gauteng Tourism Authority in partnership with South African Tourism held the Lilizela Awards Media Tour (12-13 August) where the media got to experience the rich heritage of Gauteng and the hospitality the tourism sector has to offer.


The first stop was a tour around Johannesburg and it’s history with tour guide Anthony Paton briefing the media about the origin of Johannesburg. The world famous heritage site of Maropeng known as the Cradle of Humankind was the next stop. It was here at Maropeng where Botshabelo’s Pesa Pheko won Tour Guide of the year award twice, in 2008 and 2009.


Maropeng is approximately 90 minutes’ drive from the Johannesburg CBD, offering visitors the opportunity to learn about stones and bones, while wining and dining in tranquil surroundings. It has adrenaline-pumping activities and people get to experience cultural activities and browse craft stores.


There are over 100 life-size bronze statues of people from all races who have shaped South Africa's history. The statues are part of the Long March to Freedom exhibition showcasing people who played a vital role in emancipating South Africa, from politics, sports, music and religion, they are all on display.


The mining town of Cullinan, south east of Pretoria has a rich heritage. It began as a farm owned by Willem Prinsloo and the farm was bought by Thomas Cullinan who began mining it. It was at Cullinan where the biggest diamond in the world was discovered weighing 3106 carats.


The  town of Cullinan is still a tourist attraction. The Mongena Game Reserve located in the Dinokeng Game Reserve (Dinokeng consists of about five game reserves in one large parcel of land) offers an amazing experience with wild animals. Not only can tourists see wild animals up close but tour guides such as Riaan Peters and Jomo offers educational information about the various wild animals.




The game drive is important as it teaches the role people can play to save animals, fight rhino poaching and keep some animals from extinction.






“South Africans need to be tourists in their own country as there is a lot to see and learn about. We have rich history that international tourists enjoy, so it’s vital South Africans also experience this luxury that SA offers,” concluded Anthony Paton.

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