After the surge of World Cup interest, can Johannesburg avoid the slump that often follows such international attractions?

The 2010 football World Cup will be the biggest event ever staged in Africa. For the South African hosts of the tournament, reports Michael Dynes, it will also be the biggest billboard for the country to come its way for decades

Set deep in the heart of the famed Zulu land, is a city bursting with diversity, a melange of different people and cultures all expertly displayed through fine cuisines, beating distinctly to the rhythm of the African drum

The frenetic and fast-paced city of Johannesburg has its detractors, but the buzz is hard to beat and rewards those willing to investigate

With overnight direct flights, no jetlag and only a two-hour time difference, Cape Town – widely regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful cities – is a great place to do business

Moving on from its troubled past, the South Africa of the future is a promising business proposition. We take an in depth look at what Johannesburg and Cape town have to offer the business traveller

So often overlooked in favour of Cape Town and Jo’burg, Durban is South Africa’s fun city – and good for business too, as Roger St. Pierre reveals

South Africa is founded on a strong national pride – and with good reason. It is known as one of the most naturally beautiful, diverse and culturally rich countries in the world. From the spring flowers of Namakwa to the eerie desert of the Kalahari, the buzzing nightlife of Cape Town to the mountain paradise […]

Few cities can boast such stunning surrounds as Cape Town, or such an iconic natural monument as Table Mountain at their heart. More than just a pleasing wallpaper for the horizon, the spectacular scenery is something of an adventure playground for the city’s residents and add spice to what is already a beautiful and fascinating […]

In the early 19th century, the land around Port Elizabeth was settled by 4,000 British settlers looking for new opportunities in the South African hinterland. Encouraged by the South African government, the settlement grew into a diverse mix of ethnicities from Europe, Cape Malay and many other parts of the world. It thrived as a […]