The Real South Africa

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This week we talk to two South Africans at Zatex who walks the talk and a Kenyan who teaches us what its like to be a tour operator from the ground up. Christopher Tahula, CEO of Masase Transfers and Tours talks to us about his journey from Kempton Park to Lusaka. Opening up new branches throughout Africa while Sihle Dube, of Highway 24 is putting Embassies on the map with her Expo for Embassies in Pretoria in early September. David Iteyo of Crowned Eagle Safari's shares his insights about what it takes to be a tour operator in our Hospitality Hustle segment. The management team Mopani Safari Lodge, in South Luanga region of Zambia, took a moment to chat to me about what they offer in this beautiful part of the country. And last but not least we join Erin West on her quest to fight the scammers as they continue to plague the digital world.
Chapters
  • 00:00 intro
  • 04:27 Brian from Mpani Safari Lodge
  • 15:50 Day two a Zatex with Christopher
  • 27:35 Zatex with a South African
  • 37:01 Secial guest hospitality hustle David
2 Jul 2025 English South Africa Leisure · Society & Culture

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