Travel Brightly!

One of the great challenges of life in South Africa, especially at this time of year, is where to go when you want to get away from it all.

If you live by the beach, do you head for the bush? If you live by the bush, do you head for the mountains? If you live by the mountains, do you head for the big, bustling city?

We're lucky to live in a country that offers so much to see and do, all the way from Cape Agulhas to the Limpopo, from the Orange River to Kosi Bay, that it can be hard to choose.

In this year-end edition of The Comet, we offer the Overberg, a jewel of the Western Cape, as an option for your next big road trip.

Our sneak preview of Overbergbewoners, coming to KykNET in January, shines a spotlight on some of the fascinating people and places along the way.

We also offer tips on what to look for if you're buying a dashcam for your car, as well as some helpful suggestions from our financial expert, Maya Fisher-French, for avoiding a festive financial meltdown at this time of year.

Wherever you're heading, far or near, or even if you're just staying at home, safe travels, drive carefully, and here’s to a bright and happy 2026!