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Travel ideas | 8 August 2026

Africa’s great mountain towns for unforgettable high-altitude escapes

Colourful places in South Africa
Travel ideas | 8 August 2026

South Africa’s most colourful places deserve more than a quick photo stop

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Step back in time: 8 historic South African towns where the past still lingers

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Meet some of the women reshaping Southern Africa’s hospitality industry

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As the proverbial ‘ugly duckling’ of the Eden District, Mossel Bay is often overlooked for... read more

KZN welcomes Club Med

21 May 2019

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Thousands of bluebottle jellyfish wash ashore in Australia

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How to stay safe at SA’s beaches this summer

13 December 2018

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18 beautiful beach camps around South Africa

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This year, 46 South African beaches have achieved Blue Flag status. Here's a list of... read more

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