{"id":38057,"date":"2026-06-25T17:20:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T15:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.channelafrica.co.za\/channelafrica\/?post_type=lifestyle-ent&#038;p=38057"},"modified":"2026-06-25T17:22:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T15:22:47","slug":"italian-luxury-brand-tonino-lamborghini-makes-african-debut-in-sa","status":"publish","type":"lifestyle-ent","link":"https:\/\/www.channelafrica.co.za\/channelafrica\/lifestyle-ent\/italian-luxury-brand-tonino-lamborghini-makes-african-debut-in-sa\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian luxury brand Tonino Lamborghini makes African debut in SA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Renowned Italian luxury lifestyle brand Tonino Lamborghini has announced its official entry into Africa through a partnership with IFA Hotels &amp; Resorts to develop high-end suites and residences at Zimbali Lakes on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The agreement was finalised following a recent South African (SA) site visit by founder and President Tonino Lamborghini. The mixed-use development will feature luxury hotel suites, apartments, and private residences, utilizing a flexible ownership model paired with premium hospitality services.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Lamborghini described Africa as one of the world&#8217;s most dynamic emerging luxury markets, noting that SA uniquely combines international appeal with long-term growth potential.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Being a first mover in untapped markets has always been part of my DNA,&#8221; Lamborghini said. &#8220;Zimbali Lakes is no exception, and I\u2019m honoured to launch this new project where design, lifestyle, and real estate converge.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>John van Wyk, Director of local firm Craft of Architecture, stated the design will blend the specific coastal character of the North Coast with traditional Italian design principles. IFA Hotels &amp; Resorts Chief Executive Officer Werner Burger added that the global brand&#8217;s choice to launch its continental footprint at Zimbali Lakes serves as a significant endorsement for SA&#8217;s broader luxury tourism and hospitality investment sectors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;ChannelAfrica&#8211;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":38058,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"featured-post":[309,357,212],"class_list":["post-38057","lifestyle-ent","type-lifestyle-ent","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","featured-post-hotel","featured-post-lamborghini","featured-post-travel","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.channelafrica.co.za\/channelafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lifestyle-ent\/38057","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.channelafrica.co.za\/channelafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lifestyle-ent"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.channelafrica.co.za\/channelafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/lifestyle-ent"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.channelafrica.co.za\/channelafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38058"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.channelafrica.co.za\/channelafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38057"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"featured-post","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.channelafrica.co.za\/channelafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured-post?post=38057"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}