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The Travel Feature with Relebogile Mabotja

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As part of her Afternoons on 702 show, Relebogile Mabotja explores the world through a uniquely South African lens in her weekly travel feature. Whether it’s uncovering hidden gems across Mzansi, spotlighting global bucket-list destinations, or chatting to travellers and tourism experts, Relebogile brings warmth, curiosity, and depth to every journey. This feature isn’t just about where to go — it’s about why we travel, who we meet, and how each place leaves its mark. From cultural insights to travel tips and inspiring stories, listeners are transported through storytelling that’s as informati...

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Radio 702

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Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

The Travel Feature: Spring skiing over Easter   12.01.2026

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Gabbi Brondani, Writer & Travel Correspondent, about why spring is the perfect time for South Africans to hit the slopes in the French Alps and enjoy sunshine, fewer crowds, and great deals. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the...

The Travel Feature: The world’s most remote marathons on St Helena Island and the Seychelles trail marathon 05.01.2026

702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure.  Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile M...

The Travel Feature: World Cruise Awards and Cruise Vacations 22.12.2025

Jane Dutton    (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja )  speaks to Gaynor Neil the  Owner of  a   Johannesburg-based boutique travel agency : Cruise Vacations about  cruise vacation trends , the  do’s and don’ts of cruising , and what South Africans should know before booking their next voyage and celebrating a big win at the prestigious&n...

The Travel Feature: Organising a self-driving holiday 15.12.2025

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Iga Motylska a Travel Journalist, National Tourist Guide and the Founder of Eagerjourneys.com unpacking how to organise a self-driving holiday on a scenic drive through the Garden Route and the lesser known things to do along the Garden Route according to your travel interests.  702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk ra...

The Travel Feature: 5 Reasons to travel by train on your next overseas holiday 08.12.2025

Relebogile Mabotja spoke to writer and travel correspondent Gabbi Brondani to unpack why, even for the most well-travelled South Africans, the idea of exploring the country by train still feels refreshingly novel. Today, far from being relics of the past, train journeys are gaining popularity as one of the most enriching, sustainable and relaxing ways to travel  all while preserving that unmi...

The Travel Feature: How to become a tourist guide 01.12.2025

Relebgile Mabotja speaks to Iga Motylska a Travel Journalist, National Tourist Guide and the Founder of Eagerjourneys.com unpacking how one can become a qualified tourist guide.  702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of li...

The Travel Feature: Luxury hospitality in Africa (Africa is the next frontier of luxury travel) 24.11.2025

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Hamza Farooqui   the Founder & CEO of Millat Global about luxury hospitality in Africa as Africa is the next frontier of luxury travel. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle to...

The Travel Feature: Black Friday travel deals 17.11.2025

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to  Iga Motylska a Travel Journalist, National Tourist Guide and the Founder of Eagerjourneys.com about the latest black Friday travel deals.  702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifesty...

The Travel Feature: Top tips to get the best holiday deal on black Friday 11.11.2025

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Gabbi Brondani a Writer and Travel Correspondent discussing Black Friday as South Africans are gearing up to snag incredible deals, as  savvy travellers know that this day is not just for gadgets and clothing  it's also the perfect time to score fantastic discounts on dream getaways. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg bas...

The Travel Feature: Skiing in Poland 03.11.2025

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Iga Motylska a Travel Journalist, and the Founder of Eagerjourneys.com about a winter skiing holiday in Poland, in contrast to the European Alps. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle t...

The Travel Feature: All things Egypt as the ultimate travel destination 27.10.2025

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Gabbi Brondani a Writer and Travel Correspondent about Egypt as the ultimate travel destination. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment...

The Travel Feature: Visiting Vredefort Dome 20.10.2025

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Iga Motylska a Travel Journalist, and the Founder of Eagerjourneys.com about visiting Vredefort Dome, which isa UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest and oldest visible meteorite impact structure (astrobleme) on Earth (located in South Africa). 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekd...

The Travel Feature: Destination Inspiration – Around the World in Blue and Green Spaces 13.10.2025

702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure.  Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast.  Listen live on Primedia...

The Travel Feature: Maximise your travel budget-smart bookings, all-inclusive perks, and shoulder-season savings 08.09.2025

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to  Iga Motylska a Travel Journalist, and the Founder of Eagerjourneys.com about maximise your travel budget from making smart bookings and enjoying all-inclusive perks, to taking advantage of shoulder-season savings. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a ligh...

BBC Brit: Top Gear Australia 17.06.2025

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Greg Dennis   a Motoring Influencer & Car Reviewer about Top Gear Australia which has debuted on BBC Brit and it’s not your average car show. It’s everything you love about Top Gear, with an unapologetically Aussie edge: wild outback challenges, roaring engines, bold new hosts, and the kind of high-octane chaos only Australia can deliver....

The Travel Feature: Exploring the world's green wonders 09.06.2025

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Gabbi Brondani a  Writer and Travel Correspondent about the world's green wonders, as conscientious travellers seek eco-friendly options, places like Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest, Club Med’s Kani resort in the Maldives and Slovenia’s Lake Bled which are making much-needed contributions to responsible tourism.  702 Afternoons with Relebogil...

The Travel Feature: Kenya versus Tanzania for the Great Migration. Part 2 03.06.2025

Relebogile Mabotja chats with Iga Motylska, Travel Journalist and founder of Eagerjourneys.com, about planning the ultimate Great Migration safari. Get insider tips on Kenya's Maasai Mara vs Tanzania's Serengeti, from wildlife encounters to park fees and crowd secrets. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Rel...

The Travel Feature: Why Italy is such a great destination for all seasons?  26.05.2025

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Gabbi Brondani a Writer and Travel Correspondent about why Italy is such a great destination for all seasons, whether you are thinking of visiting for the first time or the fifth, Italy is a destination that always delivers. From culture and food to art, architecture and natural beauty including mountains, beaches, rolling countryside and more. 702 Afternoons with...

The Travel Feature: Exploring Regional Gems - How astro, food, and cultural tourism can boost local travel economies  19.05.2025

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Thembisile Sehloho a Chief Marketing Officer at South African Tourism about trends coming out of Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 such as astro tourism, gastronomy (food) tourism, culture tourism and how the local tourism economy can support travelling into our regional gems. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio sta...

The Travel Feature: Kenya versus Tanzania for the Great Migration.  12.05.2025

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Iga Motylska a Travel Journalist, and the Founder of Eagerjourneys.com about the Kenya vs. Tanzania for the Great Migration. Is it better to go to Tanzania or Kenya to see the Great Migration? 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the is...

The Travel Feature: Africa’s First-Ever Glamping Expo    05.05.2025

Jonathan Fairbairn (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks to Gugu Sithole the Glamping Expo Lead about Africa’s first-ever Glamping Expo, taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, 20-21 June 2025, which will showcase the transformative power of eco-conscious luxury tourism. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every we...

The Travel Feature: Why travel in September, to Europe (off-peak season)  28.04.2025

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Gabbi Brondani a Writer and Travel Correspondent about travelling to Europe during the off peak season.   702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worl...

The Travel Feature: The True Magic of Genuine All-Inclusive Family Holidays  14.04.2025

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Gabbi Brondani a Writer and Travel Correspondent about all-inclusive holidays and tips for families when planning an all-inclusive holiday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Travel Feature: Thai resorts travel surges after the “White Lotus” Premiere 07.04.2025

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Lynette Machiri a Customer Experience Leader at Flight Centre about HBO’s 'The White Lotus' brings Thailand’s serene beaches and jungle-clad temples to our screens, South Africans are turning their small-screen daydreams into real travel plans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Travel Feature: Best marathons and half-marathons around the world 31.03.2025

Jane Dutton (standing for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks to Writer and Travel Correspondent, Gabbi Brondani about marathons and half marathons worldwide including some travel tips.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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