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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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Roadside legends: South African diners worth planning your road trip around

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The ultimate South African road trip for the country’s shortest-lived spectacles

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

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Travel news | 7 August 2026

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

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Toad crossing season is here: How to help Western leopard toads cross safely

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How to avoid blisters on long hikes

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A heavy hail storm between Winburg and Aldam in the Free State on Friday 28... read more

Lion House is Harrismith’s ‘mane attraction’

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Have you ever spent the night surrounded by lions? The Glen Garriff Conservation in Harrismith,... read more

Learn about medicinal plants at the Golden Gate Highlands National Park

5 December 2018

Known for its sandstone peaks and protected grasslands, Golden Gate is also home to many... read more

Free State Flower Festival looks blooming marvellous

27 November 2018

Thousands of bright flowers, floral floats, choreographed performers, and giant flower puppets will fill the... read more

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