
By REGINALD KANYANE
4 November 2026 – The North West Media Awards (NWMA) has welcomed Maboe Tours and Safaris as its Official Transport and Accommodation Partner for the 2026 awards ceremony, scheduled to take place on 10 December 2026, at the Sun City Resort Superbowl. The partnership is aimed at enhancing the experience of nominees, invited guests, sponsors and other distinguished attendees by providing convenient, comfortable and luxurious transportation to the prestigious event.
Maboe Tours and Safaris will provide shuttle services to transport guests from Maboe Accommodation in Ledig, various Sun City hotels and the Sun City main gate to the awards venue and red-carpet reception. The company will use its luxury vehicles to ensure that guests enjoy a comfortable journey and receive the red-carpet treatment even before arriving at the ceremony.
NWMA Founder, Ananias Ndlovu welcomed the partnership, saying the involvement of Maboe Tours and Safaris would contribute significantly to creating a memorable experience for guests.
“We are delighted to welcome Maboe Tours and Safaris as our Official Transport and Accommodation Partner.
“The North West Media Awards is about celebrating excellence, recognising talent and creating memorable experiences,” he said.
Ndlovu further said their partners play an important role in delivering a world-class event. He added that the Maboe Tours and Safaris will ensure that their invited guests arrive at the red carpet in style, comfort and luxury.
“We want every guest to feel special from the moment they begin their journey to Sun City. The partnership highlights the importance of collaboration between the tourism, hospitality and media industries in promoting the North West Province as a destination of choice.
“Maboe Tours and Safaris is a 100% Black-owned tourism, hospitality and transportation business based next to Sun City in the North West Province,” said Ndlovu.
He said the company offers a range of services, including airport transfers, shuttle services, special-hire transportation, cultural and historical tours, safari experiences and accommodation. Ndlovu said the shuttle services cater to guest houses, bed-and-breakfast establishments, lodges and hotels, providing transportation to destinations within a 350-kilometre radius of Rustenburg.
“The company also provides airport transfers to O.R. Tambo International Airport, Lanseria Airport and Pilanesberg Airport, as well as transportation to Sun City, Tshwane and Johannesburg.
“In addition, Maboe Tours and Safaris offers special-hire transportation to destinations across South Africa and neighbouring countries, with services tailored to individual and organisational needs,” he said.
Ndlovu said the accommodation facility has approximately 24 rooms, offering standard, family and six-sleeper options. He said breakfast, lunch and dinner are also available on request.
The company says its operations are guided by a commitment to safety, reliability, professionalism and customer satisfaction.
Meanwhile, the 2026 North West Media Awards will feature 18 categories, recognising excellence in journalism, broadcasting, digital media, photography and other media-related disciplines. The annual awards bring together media practitioners, government representatives, business leaders, sponsors and other stakeholders to celebrate the contribution of the media industry in the province.
The ceremony will take place on 10 December 2026 at the Sun City Resort Superbowl.
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