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Guide unlocks Port St Johns gems Sonwabo Khangela, Director of Ngcambu Tours, is a former aspiring politician who turned his passion for tourism into a thriving business, offering kayaking, cycling tours, hikes, and cultural experiences to showcase the hidden gems of his hometown. Growing up in rural Port St Johns, Khangela realised that the traditional way of life he knew was exactly what tourists sought to experience, leading him to create homestays and cultural tours that share local heritage with visitors from around the world. Read the full story on page 6. PHOTO: BABALWA NDLANYA
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