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Knysna Oyster Festival warms up winter

The Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival, a celebration of sport and the good life, has established itself as one of the most popular annual events in the Western Cape. It is into its 26th year and was officially opened on Wednesday evening by the Executive Mayor of Knysna, Eleanore Bouw-Spies.

The Ride to Rhodes experience

The Ride to Rhodes, an annual six-day challenge that takes mountain bikers on a 500-kilometre trail through some of the most rugged and beautiful countryside on the planet, is more than a race. It's a journey into the heart of South Africa, as well a unique personal challenge.

Zambian airline takes to SA skies

Zambezi Airlines has taken to the local skies, promising travellers value for money on flights between Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport and Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe and Livingstone in Zambia.

Skydiving in South Africa

If you're a skydiver, you know all about adrenaline addiction and the pull of gravity – so don't miss out on the chance of a quick jump while you're on holiday in South Africa!

South Africa to market the 'Big Seven'

South Africa is well known among tourists in search of the "Big Five" wild animals: the buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion and rhino. Two more could soon be added to the marketers' "Big" list, however – and you won't find them on land.

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