The Real South Africa

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This week we talk to Kgomotoso Ramothea of ATTA about the importance of Africa banding together and creating partnerships to encourage safe travels. Amal Farms tells us about growing nuts in Uganda and how it grew into a multinational company from a small family business. Jan of Die Koelkamers gives us a great insight into the start of this wonderful little theatre making big waves in the little town of Paternoster. In closing we look at the latest scam trends of Recovery Scams - Yup people offering to get your money back! Run by the scammers themselves!
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15 May 2025 English South Africa Leisure · Society & Culture

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