› Blue Flag beauties! Oct 31, 2009
This was 10 more than last year and extremely good news for tourism, he said in a statement issued after a ceremony to mark the announcement at Muizenberg beach in Cape Town ... Big Bay beach, Bloubergstrand Cape Town (new) ... Clifton Fourth beach, Cape Town. (iAfrica.com)
Iata slams UK air passenger tax hike Oct 30, 2009
" The high airport passenger duty already charged by the UK government has resulted in a drop in tourism to that country. South African travel agents say clients now prefer to change planes in the United Arab Emirates or at European airports for destinations not served directly from here. The duty for an economy seat to South Africa will rise from 40 to 50. At a presentation in Cape Town earlier this year, representatives of Visit Britain said the tourism marketing organisation was making... (Business Report, South Africa)
State says ministers' new luxury vehicles 'tools to do work' Oct 29, 2009
Over the past six months, Cabinet members have spent, in total, tens of millions of rands on luxury vehicles, many fitted with expensive accessories, for official use in both Cape Town and Pretoria. "It's within the prescription [of the Ministerial Handbook]," Baloyi said. (Business Report, South Africa)
› Cargate vehicles 'tools' Oct 29, 2009
"They have to travel from one place to another, doing work... There has to be a conducive environment in order for them to do their work. "It [is] the responsibility of government to provide the necessary minimum resources that are required for ministers to do their work," Baloyi said. Referring to the Ministerial Handbook the document stipulates departments may spend up to "70 percent of the inclusive annual remuneration package of a minister" on official vehicles he said all ministers who... (iAfrica.com)
SAA codeshare to NZ Oct 28, 2009
From 1 November Air New Zealand will code share on South African Airways daily service between Perth and Johannesburg, as well as onto their connecting domestic services to Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and East London. South African Airways will in turn code share on Air New Zealands daily Auckland Perth service and onto connecting Air New Zealand domestic flights to Wellington and Christchurch. (iAfrica.com)
Cape Town's Big Bang Oct 28, 2009
Article By: Richard Holmes Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:06 As hidden attractions go, Cape Town's Noon Day Gun is hard to miss ... Thats just one snippet of Cape Town trivia youll discover on a visit to the Lion Battery on the rump of Signal Hill, where each day an officer from the South African Navy regales a small crowd of tourists and curious locals with the history of Cape Towns oldest living tradition ... In 1902, with the city of Cape Town growing around the Imhoff Battery, the decision was made... (iAfrica.com)
A world in one country Oct 23, 2009
Situated on the West Coast just more than an hours drive from Cape Town, this holiday resort offers easily accessible Mediterranean living in a range of self-catering cottages ... Snuggled between the Limiet and Bainskloof mountain ranges, Wellington is a quick 45 minute drive from Cape Town. (iAfrica.com)
Mango 24/7 for 2010 Oct 23, 2009
Bezuidenhout says he was disheartened to see some airlines charging close to R10 000 for a return trip between Johannesburg and Cape Town next year July. South Africa should approach the tournament as a potential long term commercial opportunity, not an opportunity to simply rake in greenbacks. (iAfrica.com)
Road-tripping for 2010 Oct 22, 2009
Hoping to raise tens of thousands of dollars for soccer-focused charities on the continent, 29-year-old Lovejoy in May will lead "World Cup Trek" entrants driving "the cheapest, worst, lightest cars" from Berlin, site of the 2006 World Cup, to Cape Town, where the competition kicks off in June. Speaking to AFP in Washington before embarking on a nine-week "reconnaissance run" of the route, passing through 13 African countries via the Spain-Morocco ferry link the experienced globetrotter... (iAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: GPA Principals to Meet Oct 22, 2009
"There is no such thing. Some of these statements made by politicians are made to draw the attention of the public. "President Zuma has a tight schedule for this week, and it does not accommodate the MDC president, Mr Tsvangirai," said President Zuma's spokesperson, Mr Zizi Kodwa. The MDC-T leader had unsuccessfully sought a meeting with President Zuma in Cape Town yesterday. But MDC-T functionaries in South Africa insisted that a meeting between the two was scheduled for today. Yesterday, Prof... (allAfrica.com)
Soundtracks in ads moving beyond TVC to ringtone downloads Oct 21, 2009
Ad agency Ogilvy was shooting Bajaj Pulsars ad film in Cape Town, South Africa with internationally acclaimed film maker Keith Rose, when the team felt that ad would get a booster shot if they could get a soundtrack to match the ad. Rose recommended Alun Richards, a singer from South Africa to lend his voice for the now famous soundtrack I am the man. (India Times)
Climate talks "in the balance"; hints of progress Oct 20, 2009
And in Cape Town, South Africa pointed to one area of soaring emissions -- next year's soccer World Cup. Emissions would leap almost tenfold from a 2006 benchmark set by Germany, partly because air travel would be added to the count. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
France draws Ireland, Portugal-Bosnia in playoffs Oct 20, 2009
" Portugal, Russia and Greece must all play at home first before facing their lower-ranked opponents on the road. The matches will be played Nov. 14 and 18. The draw for the World Cup finals will be made on Dec. 4 in Cape Town. Next year's 32-nation tournament is scheduled for June 11-July 11. FIFA was criticized when it decided last month -- with just two rounds of qualifying left -- to seed the playoff draw and ensure that the highest-ranked nations would not face each other. Ireland coach... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
San Francisco Named Top US City To Visit Oct 20, 2009
Other top regional cities included Ubud, Bali; Vancouver, Canada; Cape Town, South Africa; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Florence, Italy. The complete results of the poll will appear in the November issue of the magazine, which goes on newsstands on Oct. 20. (Click2Houston, TX)
Qatar expands in India Oct 20, 2009
The airline flies daily from Johannesburg and four times a week from Cape Town onto Doha, allowing South Africans ease of connection to any of the over 84 destinations that Qatar Airways flies to. The launch of dedicated scheduled flights, using a two-class Airbus A320, meets high demand for seats to Amritsar before Diwali and ahead of the busy holiday season. (iAfrica.com)
No way...Europe for R4400? Oct 16, 2009
It is available on all flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town for travel to London between 23 and 26 December. The fly-drive special is ideal for people wanting to pack in some sightseeing or who are contemplating a family holiday. (iAfrica.com)
World Cup Travel GuidePlan on joining the U.S. in South Africa next summer? Grant Wahl has a must-read filled with tips. Oct 16, 2009
World Cup draw in Cape Town ... (Cape Town, by the way, is a bit safer than Jo'burg -- and one of the world's best cities for restaurants, outdoor activities and nightlife ... We took several long-weekend trips to Cape Town and South Africa's glorious wine country, which is only an hour away by car. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Cruise season hots up Oct 15, 2009
The nine-story MSC Sinfonia which can carry 2100 passengers docks in Durban for the first time on 13 November after a maiden southbound cruise from the Mediterranean and a one day stop-over in Cape Town. Described as the finest floating hotel ever to visit South Africa, MSC Sinfonia opens the season with a two day cruise out of Durban on 14 November. (iAfrica.com)
Cartan Tours Releases 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) Travel Packages for South Africa Games Oct 13, 2009
Anticipating the high demand, Cartan Tours has secured space in a variety of hotels using Cape Town and Johannesburg as the selected package cities. Cartan Tours program packages for the 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) are classified by the quality and location of the hotel and the amenities that are included in the program and are categorized as Standard, Superior, and Deluxe. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
High-level SA delegation visits Al BashirUNAMID in fresh bid to tackle root-causes of Darfur conflictUN worried about increasing LRA attacks in Southern SudanGhana beats Sudan 2-0 in 2010 World Cup qualifier Libya, Somalia review cooperationBurundi sets conditions for keeping soldiers in SomaliaUganda 'regrets' arresting Somali ministerSomali minister's arrest blunder puts Uganda in tight situation DRC journalists demonstrate against insecuritySouth Korea reopens Embassy in DRCBelgian organisation protests detention of Congolese woman, her three childrenDR Congo suspends Olympic committee chair for misappropriation Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE South Africa welcomes latest qualifiers for 2010 World CupCape Town, South Africa (PANA) - Officials of the 2010 World Cup organising committee in South Africa have formally welcomed the eight new qualifiers for the global football competition. 12/10/2009 Full Text... Oct 12, 2009
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) - Officials of the 2010 World Cup organising comm ittee in South Africa have formally welcomed the eight new qualifiers for the gl o bal football competition ... "Over the next month, the rest of the 2010 FIFA World Cup hopefuls will be battli ng it out for a position among the 32 World Cup participants.On 4 December 2009, all 32 of the qualified teams will arrive in South Africa fo r the Final Draw which will see them placed into their groups for the tournament .... (Panapress.com)
Global hitchhiker stops in Fairbanks two years into trip Oct 12, 2009
The trip has had a few lags, particularly in Cape Town, South Africa, where he needed to figure out how to hitch a ride across the Atlantic Ocean. He spent three weeks there before a company that delivered sailboats to the Caribbean offered him a job for room and board. (Anchorage Daily News)
New holiday show for CT Oct 8, 2009
Article By: Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:50 Cape Town is getting a new holiday and travel expo, with The Destinations Expo coming to the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 22 - 25 October 2009. Promising inspiration and direction for planning your next holiday, business trip, event or conference, at the Expo youll be able to make use of special offers on holidays, safaris, cruises, city breaks, adventures, travel services and more. (iAfrica.com)
Travels don't worry Bulls Oct 6, 2009
With the top two positions on the standings already secured by the defending champion Sharks and Western Province, the Bulls - who will finish third or fourth - will have to travel to either Cape Town or Durban for the semifinals. However, those are venues where they have had success in the play-offs in the past and the men from Pretoria are not concerned that a road trip will be that much tougher. (iAfrica.com)
Fun times in Breedekloof Oct 4, 2009
This fun-filled weekend will include events hosted at the wineries in the Rawsonville, Slanghoek, Goudini and Breede River areas, just a one-hour drive from Cape Town. Besides being able to sip award winning wines, activities include live music, food and wine pairing, quad-biking, mountain-biking and fynbos hikes, as well as a tagged fishing contest and fun runs, trail runs and adventure challenges. (iAfrica.com)
West coast whales Oct 1, 2009
Article By: Richard Holmes Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:43 The southern Cape town of Hermanus is generally regarded as the mecca of whale watching in South Africa, and is certainly one of the best places in the world to see these denizens of the deep at play ... A few kilometres outside the quaint fishing village of Paternoster, about two hours drive north of Cape Town, is the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve ... Even closer to Cape Town, the Cape Point Nature Reserve offer fantastic whale-watching... (iAfrica.com)
Incentives for international flights? Sep 30, 2009
It also cut nonstops between Atlanta and Seoul, South Korea and Cape Town, South Africa. The fact that we have so many passengers looking to go so many places, there hasn t been a need for incentives, DeCosta said of the airport. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Football glory Sep 26, 2009
It has the backing in England of football stars such as Gary Lineker, while Desmond Tutu, the former archbishop of Cape Town, is one of the sponsors. Unlike the professional game, the street children's teams will be mixed. (BBC News -- Americas)
Rogue waves: Monsters of the deep Sep 24, 2009
She was due in Cape Town three days later but never arrived. The steamship was last sighted along the east coast of South Africa known to sailors as the wild coast for its violent weather struggling through a stormy sea with waves more than nine metres (30 feet) high. (The Economist)
Time to Hit The Rail! Top Ten Train Journeys Sep 24, 2009
It bills itself as "a window to the soul of South Africa," and it does give you a literal window onto the ever-changing 1,000 miles of countryside that stretch between the coastal city of Cape Town and the inland capital, Pretoria. A five-star hotel on wheels, the Blue Train is outfitted with elegant bed linen, marble floors and gold fittings in the bathrooms, and cocktails, high tea and fine cigars can all be had on board. (ABC News)
Web Exclusive: World Cup visitors to stay on cruise ships Sep 24, 2009
By staying on the ships the soccer World Cup visitors will be saving on air fares by sailing between Port Elizabeth, Durban and Cape Town to see the matches played in those cities and going on sightseeing trips inland between the games. Meanwhile, new hotels are expected to open in time for the World Cup and domestic airlines plan to put on additional flights to the cities hosting the most popular games, once these have been decided by the draw to take place in Cape Town in December ... It has... (Business Report, South Africa)
Crystal Cruises Partners With Travel Channel Academy Sep 23, 2009
Crystal's onboard Creative Learning Institute is introducing the workshops on the February 9, 21-day Cape Town-to-Mumbai "Safaris and Saris" segment of the ultra-luxury line's World Cruise ... In addition to Cape Town and Mumbai, the voyage visits Durban and Port Elizabeth, South Africa; Zanzibar, Tanzania; Mahe/Victoria, Seychelles; Male, Republic of Maldives; and Cochin and Marmagao, India. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Climbing Table Mountain a must Sep 23, 2009
The sweeping view of Cape Town is worth the climb up Table Mountain ... Thus, it was for the latter reason that I found myself on top of Cape Town's most obvious natural landmark on the last full day of my vacation ... My time in Cape Town simply would not have been the same without their hospitality. (CNN -- Travel)
IAN VERRENDER Sep 19, 2009
Twas the night before new year and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse". Friday July 03, 2009 Celebrations were premature. The hangover from the financial crisis has yet to work its way into the suburbs and on to the factory floor. Thursday July 02, 2009 The fortunate few who attended the Inter-Continental Hotel with a preconceived vision of Mr Snowball had a surprise in store. Wednesday July 01, 2009 Last night, the four-decade-old tradition of negotiating iron... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
World's weirdest hotels Sep 18, 2009
A sleek Cape Town, South Africa, hotel has an Airstream trailer park on the roof ... Cape Town, South Africa's sleek Grand Daddy hotel has a surprise on its roof: a fleet of seven Airstream trailers, six of which were imported from the U.S. The aluminum-clad "rooms," which sleep two people, have been done in playful themes that incorporate icons like "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" (a blonde wig and a bear suit are available for dress-up), and John Lennon and Yoko Ono (the room's white-on-white... (CNN)
Editorial: Study abroad, see the world, stay in school Sep 16, 2009
UConn has study abroad centers in London, Paris, Florence, Granada and Cape Town. This allows students to have the option of taking classes and living with other UConn students where a UConn faculty member or full-time employee directs the program. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Rea Vaya goes green Sep 13, 2009
Meanwhile, Cape Town, Tshwane and Port Elizabeth are implementing their own BRT systems. With the 2010 FIFA World Cup mere months away, the four cities, which all host a number of games, are ensuring that visitors will be able to get around quickly and easily. (iAfrica.com)
Shark attack beaches: Swim at your own risk Sep 12, 2009
This list takes us thorough Northern California to South Africas eastern coastlinefrom Cape Town and on to Durban. Our quest also takes us to the popular east coast beaches of Australia, the reefs off the coast of Northeastern Brazil and a few other surprise destinations. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Zimbabwe: Harare Sanctions to Stay, Zuma Told Sep 12, 2009
Cape Town Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, the head of the European Union (EU), said yesterday the EU was not ready to lift targeted sanctions against Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe and other members of Zanu (PF). Speaking after talks with President Jacob Zuma at Tuynhuys last night, Reinfeldt said, however, that a top-level EU delegation would visit Zimbabwe soon -- the first EU visit since sanctions were imposed seven years ago. (allAfrica.com)
Sipping through South Africa Sep 11, 2009
CNN.com's Jarrett Bellini tours vineyards outside Cape Town, South Africa. CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNN) -- I'm not a wine drinker ... So, exploring South Africa's wine country, just a short drive from Cape Town, seemed like a perfect educational way for me to spend my day. (CNN -- Travel)
$425 roundtrip to anywhere in the world Sep 10, 2009
This fall offer includes a whopping 98 international destinations like Europe, Dubai, Cairo, Cape Town, Tokyo, and more with rates significantly lower than other competitors. However, keep in mind that taxes and fees which are not included will bring the total to more than $425. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Barnes to face Reds first-up Sep 8, 2009
After playing the Reds in Brisbane, the Waratahs then travel to South Africa for their round-two clash against the Stormers at Cape Town and round-three fixture versus the Bulls at Pretoria. While the draw is out of the NSW Rugby Union's hands, those weeks will also be opportunities missed to capture strong crowds at a time when the NRL and AFL seasons are yet to start. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Coming today: the wide-screen, touch-controlled iPod? Sep 7, 2009
Cape Town January 2010 trip hosted by cricketing legend Allan Lamb. Get covered on your travels with a superb range of policies at great prices. (Yahoo News -- Apple Computer)
Travel QA: Northern Arizona sleigh rides Sep 5, 2009
Most of the World Cup venues are in or not far from Johannesburg, but there are a few (Cape Town, Port Elizabeth) that would be an awfully long drive from Johannesburg ... Penguin- and whale-watching along the Cape Peninsula (or cage-diving with sharks, if you like more adrenaline), the cable ride to the top of Table Mountain above Cape Town, a vineyard visit, a bush dinner, a sober day contemplating apartheid's legacy at Cape Town's Robben Island or Johannesburg's Apartheid Museum, and a... (AZCentral -- Travel)
Shelley Roberts's flight plan Sep 3, 2009
Halfway through the trip, she phoned her father, an Austrian restaurateur in Cape Town, and begged him to upgrade her from a tent to a cabin ... South African born, she studied finance and economics at the University of Cape Town and worked for KPMG.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
In pictures: SA taxi driver Sep 1, 2009
Sibongile Tunce, a driver for six years in Cape Town, explains his day. I start at 3. (BBC News -- Africa)
SA's worldly wonders Sep 1, 2009
Robben Island (1999) Located 11 kilometres offshore from Cape Town in the Western Cape, Robben Island is most famous as the place where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for nearly two decades. South Africas first democratically elected president spent his days here in a tiny five square meter cell the place where he began his world-renowned autobiography, 'The Long Walk to Freedom. (iAfrica.com)
Cape Crusaders: South African Wine Aug 29, 2009
In the 19th century, vin de Constance, a Cape Town dessert wine, was the A-list tipple of its day, served to Napoleon on his deathbed and celebrated in print by Charles Dickens and Jane Austen ... And the answer to how South Africa can produce some of the world's best and most keenly priced wines but still catch flak internationally is obvious to anyone who has compared a thousand-bottle wine list in Cape Town to the tiny shelf of cheap table wine labeled South African in their local store. (Time.com)
Q&A with new Dallin Elementary School principal: Tara Rossi Aug 28, 2009
I went on safari and went to Cape Town. While I was there, I was able to visit a day care and do some volunteering there I have a close family that includes a sister and two brothers. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Rough diamond Aug 27, 2009
Such was the wealth that water for the residents was shipped all the way from Cape Town, and the town was home to Southern Africas first X-ray machine. The jurys still out on whether it was intended for uncovering smuggled diamonds or medical emergencies. (iAfrica.com)
Brad annoys Angelina Aug 27, 2009
We're giving away tickets to the Cape Town premier of the Banff Mountain Film World Tour. Riaan Venter talks DIY, cooking, celebrity marriage and, of course, 'Strictly Come Dancing. (iAfrica.com)
Student rides across Africa Aug 25, 2009
They conceived the idea while both were studying abroad at the University of Cape Town in South Africa this past spring ... The first mission of Cycle for Understanding was mapped across Africa, starting in Cape Town, South Africa, and ending in Nairobi, Kenya. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Everyday Low Fares from MAS returns Aug 24, 2009
Passengers can fly one way from Kuala Lumpur to Paris, Rome, Johannesburg or Cape Town at fares starting from RM1,078 and to Dubai from RM708, while the popular kangaroo routes are going from RM518 to Perth and RM829 to Melbourne. The best deals are available at , it said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Bolt would jolt any jaded fan Aug 22, 2009
TFF will always count as one of the most privileged moments of my life, as being in Newlands Stadium, Cape Town, in 1995 before the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup, when President Nelson Mandela - the great man. - came on to the field. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Africa: Continent's Airlines Ill-Prepared for World Cup [analysis] Aug 21, 2009
The Kenyan carrier has operated flights to Johannesburg and Cape Town for years, but plans to use Air Botswana as a partner to access Jo'burg remain in abeyance following suspicious objections in Gaborone ... These mega carriers have booked landing slots not only in Johannesburg-- already Africa's largest and busiest Airport-- but also in smaller airports like Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. (allAfrica.com)
Record Number of African Safaris Set for Crystal Guests in 2010 Aug 19, 2009
The 21-day cruise aboard Crystal Serenity departs Cape Town for Mumbai February 9, 2010, the third segment of the epic 108-day World Cruise ... The voyage visits Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth, South Africa; Zanzibar, Tanzania; Mombasa, Kenya; Male, Republic of Maldives; Mahe/Victoria, Seychelles; Cochin, Marmagao and Mumbai, India. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Buy cableway tix online Aug 18, 2009
Article By: Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:49 The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway has introduced an online ticketing system, allowing visitors to the famous Cape Town attraction to avoid long queues at the base of the mountain. Online tickets are available from www. (iAfrica.com)
Swimmers tackle icy water Aug 10, 2009
Five extreme Cape Town swimmers are set to put their icy water experience to the ultimate test by participating in one of the world's longest cold water swim races around a remote island off Alaska on August 16 wearing only their costumes. Most of the approximately 50 solo and relay participants in the Pennock Island Challenge, in south western Alaska, will don wetsuits and swimming caps when they race 13. (iAfrica.com)
Angola next stop on Hillary Clinton's tour Aug 9, 2009
She ended the South African trip Saturday with a visit to a housing project on the outskirts of Cape Town, where she and daughter, Chelsea, laid the first bricks 12 years ago. Clinton opened her Africa trip in Kenya. (CNN -- World)
Can Griquas keep going? Aug 7, 2009
Coetzee have taken note of Griquas' Test-match approach - kicking, defending and feeding off turnovers - and the way in which it has lifted them to a competition-leading tally of 22 tries in four matches this season, twice as many as their Cape Town rivals. "A lot of people don't see how well they kick. Flyhalf Naas Olivier kicks the ball well at altitude, and the ball travels a helluva lot further than you expect.". (iAfrica.com)
Dubai World puts African tourism projects on hold Aug 7, 2009
The company joined a British investor in acquiring the historic Victoria Waterfront property development in Cape Town, South Africa, for $1 billion in 2006 ... One idea under consideration is to move the QE2 from Dubai to Cape Town, where it could generate cash by serving as a floating hotel amid the anticipated surge in tourism from next year's World Cup ... Nakheel said in a statement plans to move the ship to Cape Town are awaiting approval by South African authorities and "have not yet been... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Madonna gets animated at the Grammys - but it's U2's night Aug 7, 2009
Surfers at an offshore reef known as Dungeons in Cape Town. The last British veteran of the First World War trenches is laid to rest. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Taj comes to Cape Town Aug 7, 2009
Article By: Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:17 Set to open in late-2009, the Taj Cape Town will add a luxury, five-star hotel to the up-and-coming St. George's Mall precinct, offering refined Indian hospitality and an authentic Mother City experience ... The 166-room Taj Cape Town offers selection of 11 room types ... Taj Cape Town will offer two restaurants and a seafood and champagne bar. (iAfrica.com)
Experience a South African safari, from $2,799 Aug 6, 2009
Traveling from cosmopolitan Cape Town to historic Johannesburg, youll tour exquisite parks and big game reserves on this comprehensive 14-day itinerary. Highlights include excursions to historic Zulu villages and the amazing wildlife of Kruger National Park. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Spring flowers are here Aug 4, 2009
With the sun shining and the birds a' singin', spring is the time to hit the N7 north of Cape Town to marvel at what all that winter rain has given rise to ... You can find flowers on a day-trip from Cape Town, but to see the hillsides of colour that the postcards are made of youll need to head further north ... Heading out of Cape Town on the N7 youll start to see the tell-tale daisies along the roadside as far south as Citrusdal, with splashes of orange and white amongst the citrus orchards... (iAfrica.com)
Boks have the edge Aug 4, 2009
Veteran Wallabies prop Al Baxter believes their extended break during this year's Tri-Nations and South Africa's continued involvement over the past few weeks may well give the hosts an edge during Saturday's Test in Cape Town ... " The Wallabies' build-up has also been marred by the death of coach Robbie Deans' father. Deans was forced to return home after his father was taken seriously ill and subsequently died last weekend and he is only expected in Cape Town on Wednesday. Wallabies forward... (iAfrica.com)
