MediaClubSouthAfrica
Helping the media cover the South African story.
Weather forecasts
Snap daily forecasts for 20 cities and
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Advice for travellers
South Africa's weather and climate
A subtropical location, moderated by ocean on two sides of the triangle-shaped country and the altitude of the interior plateau, account for the warm temperate conditions so typical of South Africa – and so popular with its foreign visitors.
Top South African hotels ranked among best
Johannesburg's InterContinental Airport Hotel and the Taj Hotel in Cape Town have received a top customer rating from travel website Expedia. Both hotels have been endorsed through online reviews by guests to become part of Expedia’s prestigious Insiders' Select list.To and from OR Tambo Airport
Assess your options for getting from Africa's busiest airport to wherever you're staying in the city – and back again.isiZulu phrasebook for tourists
South Africa is a friendly country and it's worth taking the time to speak to people you meet. isiZulu is easy to learn, and our guide to some common phrases will get you started in no time.South African English is lekker!
South Africans speak English, that doesn't mean you'll always understand us. Our robots are nothing like R2D2, just now doesn't mean immediately, and babbelas is not a shampoo. Tune in with our quick dictionary of SA idiom. It's lekker, bru!South Africa: traveller's customs guide
To help make your arrival in and departure from South Africa as smooth as possible, here's a quick guide to bringing goods in and out of the country.Driving in South Africa
South Africa has excellent road infrastructure, a selection of reputable vehicle hire companies, great weather and plenty of stunning scenery – which all combine to make self-driving a viable and enjoyable option. If you're thinking of taking the long way round, here are a few tips.
Getting to South Africa
Where is South Africa? How do you get here? How long will it take?
Getting around:
Tourist info hotline
What to bring, where to stay, what to see ...? Our call centre is here to help you in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Mandarin or Portuguese. >
Visas and permits
Helping you cut through the travel red tape. >
Customs guide
What can I bring into South Africa? Will I have to pay tax on goods I buy? >
Climate
Warm, temperate conditions and a seemingly endless supply of sunshine. >
Hello South Africa
Quick, easy phrasebook for all 11 South African languages. >
SA English is lekker!
Quick dictionary of South African idiom. >
isiZulu phrasebook
Basic phrases of our most widely understood African language. >