Nomad Africa Edition 13
This edition of the magazine presents us with an opportunity to deeply look into faith-based tourism and churches across the continent of Africa. Reports of pastors convincing worshipers to eat snakes, spraying insecticide into mouths of believers during fully packed sermons under the guise of God’s hand apparently, and even buildings that collapse due to poor structural engineering – there has been much strange activity, but no consequence. This makes us ask a single question; should churches not be regulated? (see page 76). Lorraine Masemola – a new addition to our editorial team, attended the Domba traditional dance of magical Venda in South Africa. This colourful python dance, held annually at a very sacred site, Lake Fundudzi, secures good rain for the following season (page 52). In another special feature, Martin Chemhere, in his piece, updates us on South Africa’s newly relaxed visa regulations. Will it significantly help boost tourism in that country? (page 62). To this extent, I will like to say that I am delighted to work with the talented team here at Nomad Africa as I assume the position as the new Managing Editor. It was a daunting idea to build something new in travel journalism - something brave, bold and exceptionally beautiful. Africa’s future is an open road and we’re picking up speed, so it is the perfect time to be joining. Good writing and engaging storytelling are the lenses through which we connect with the world. I look forward to exploring the various cultures, people, developments and trends impacting Africa’s travel and tourism industry. At a time when most online content tends toward the shallow and ephemeral, our stories will seek to deliver sustained engagement and value. As I work with the team to grow the company into a sustainable publisher of smart stories, dynamic insights and carefully curated thought leadership, I hope you find it resourceful and compelling. I am grateful to re-imagine every single page with you. I look forward to the journey. I hope you enjoy the ride with us.
This edition of the magazine presents us with an opportunity to deeply look into faith-based tourism and churches across the continent of Africa. Reports of pastors convincing worshipers to eat snakes, spraying insecticide into mouths of believers during fully packed sermons under the guise of God’s hand apparently, and even buildings that collapse due to poor structural engineering – there has been much strange activity, but no consequence. This makes us ask a single question; should churches not be regulated? (see page 76).
Lorraine Masemola – a new addition to our editorial team, attended the Domba traditional dance of magical Venda in South Africa. This colourful python dance, held annually at a very sacred site, Lake Fundudzi, secures good rain for the following season (page 52). In another special feature, Martin Chemhere, in his piece, updates us on South Africa’s newly relaxed visa regulations. Will it significantly help boost tourism in that country? (page 62).
To this extent, I will like to say that I am delighted to work with the talented team here at Nomad Africa as I assume the position as the new Managing Editor. It was a daunting idea to build something new in travel journalism - something brave, bold and exceptionally beautiful. Africa’s future is an open road and we’re picking up speed, so it is the perfect time to be joining.
Good writing and engaging storytelling are the lenses through which we connect with the world. I look forward to exploring the various cultures, people, developments and trends impacting Africa’s travel and tourism industry. At a time when most online content tends toward the shallow and ephemeral, our stories will seek to deliver sustained engagement and value. As I work with the team to grow the company into a sustainable publisher of smart stories, dynamic insights and carefully curated thought leadership,
I hope you find it resourceful and compelling. I am grateful to re-imagine every
single page with you. I look forward to the journey. I hope you enjoy the ride with us.
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MAGICAL<br />
MATJIESFONTEIN<br />
Some three hours outside of Cape Town lays a one-street town with<br />
a surprisingly rich history and a quaint charm of a bygone era. Blink and you<br />
might just miss it. This is Matjiesfontein. Located just a couple hundred metres off the<br />
N1, it is in the perfect position for road trip stopovers for anyone travelling<br />
between Cape Town and Bloemfontein or Johannesburg.<br />
Words by: JANINE AVERY<br />
22 | www.nomadafricamag.com | ...Celebrating the world’s richest continent | Issue <strong>13</strong>
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