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New project on track for Franschhoek tourism

Melanie Peters finds out more about the father and son team behind bold plan to spice up the wine route for Franschhoek. 15 March 2010 06:00


The forest of wonder

Local tree surgeon Francois Krige is enamoured with the mystery of the Platbos forest, writes Michelle Matthews. 12 March 2010 06:00


House full signs starting to go up

South Africa's bush and country lodges are filling up fast over the World Cup period, and will offer visitors a unique South African experience, writes Helen Grange. 12 March 2010 06:00


Pursuing the elusive painted wolves

In this coffee table book, packed with spectacular photographs, Roger and Pat de Harpe go in search of the remaining wild dog packs. 11 March 2010 06:00


Business booming as the 'secret' spreads

One of Cape Town's latest indoor markets could prove to be a revelation in more ways than one. 11 March 2010 02:00


Jewel in the rough

Ghosts do a fine job of telling the bloody, labour-intensive history of Kimberley, but it is the Diamond Route, a 250 000ha area of private conservation land stretching from the town to the Limpopo River, which paves the way for its future. Sue Grant-Marshall looked, and listened. 10 March 2010 06:00


A piece of Cape Flats authenticity

Hylton Mitchell has opened the very first backpackers lodge on the Cape Flats. 10 March 2010 03:10


Soweto gets ready to sparkle

The rich kaleidoscope that is township life will itself be a major attraction during the World Cup, writes Lana Jacobson. 09 March 2010 06:00


Pampering for body and soul

Geoff Dalglish returns to a holistic health centre in the Eastern Cape that is an oasis of healing with an international clientele. 09 March 2010 06:00


A forest opera

KwaZulu-Natal has a variety of forest reserves, each with its own special charm. But Leon Marshall found historic Ongoye particularly enchanting. 08 March 2010 06:00