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A picturesque place in the Franschhoek sun

Relais Hotels is now taking bookings on-line through its website for the luxurious L'Ermitage Franschhoek Chateau and Villas located in picturesque Franschhoek. 09 July 2010 08:29


Kudos for Hilton Hotel

Durban's Hilton Hotel has been named Africa's Leading Business Hotel at the prestigious World Travel Awards ceremony. 08 July 2010 12:00


World Cup showdown between airline alliances

Dutch airline KLM scrambled to put on extra planes to South Africa as airline alliance bosses limbered up for their own superjumbo clash. 08 July 2010 03:31


Netherlands goes World Cup crazy

Dutch football fans are scrambling for pricey, last-minute tickets to South Africa as the country went football crazy after reaching the World Cup final for the first time in 32 years. 08 July 2010 02:39


Eclectic mix of old and new in Riebeek Valley

The historic Kloovenburg Pastorie has now been affectionately restored and transformed into a beautiful home for guests. 07 July 2010 12:43


A Shamwari safari

About an hour's drive from Port Elizabeth is a global example of what passion for wildlife conservation, regional rejuvenation and job creation can achieve, reports Caroline Hurry. 06 July 2010 06:00


Not just another wine estate

With its focus on restoring and retaining its 300-year-old lustre, Vergelegen is well worth the visit, writes Steven Forbes. 05 July 2010 06:00


Scottish ghosts of Boer War roam SA plain

Springboks bound amongst the thorn bushes of Magersfontein during a sun-filled South African day. But local people say that the night belongs to the ghosts of Scottish soldiers 03 July 2010 02:52


Plenty to see when soccer dream ends

Fans whose teams have dropped out of the World Cup are finding there is plenty to keep them in South Africa even after their soccer dreams die. 03 July 2010 02:16


Little effort, great rewards

Silvermine East is one of the most suitable places on the whole Table Mountain Range for a family fun day, writes Sean Houghton. 02 July 2010 06:00