Uniquely South African crafts at Zasekhaya

Unique crafts at Zasekhaya

Unique South African crafts are on sale at the monthly Zasekhaya Market in Newtown, Johannesburg. And we're not talking carved hippos and giraffes - Zasekhaya items are one-of-a-kind, from funky fashion to mosaic mirrors and handmade paper.

Soweto's first four-star hotel

A four-star hotel has opened at Freedom Square in Kliptown, giving tourists the option of luxury hotel accommodation in South Africa's famous township for the first time.

Cape Town targets cruise liners

Already famous for being one of the most beautiful tourist cities in the world, Cape Town has unveiled its ambition to become one of the best passenger cruise liner destinations in the world, in hopes of securing a slice of the lucrative US$29-billion global market.

Cape Town voted in world top 10

Cape Town has been ranked the number one city in Africa, and 10th best city in the world, by US magazine Travel and Leisure.

Hotels in South Africa

SA's hotels range from family-friendly inns to spa and casino resorts to five-star international award-winners, all noted for quality service and warm hospitality. Find the stay best suited to your needs - and take a look at 20 of the country's top establishments.

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Cities gallery

Johannesburg is the City of Gold, Cape Town the Mother City and Port Elizabeth the Friendly City. Take a photo tour of SA's world-class African cities.

Hotels in SA

Hotels in South Africa

From family-friendly inns to five-star award-winners. Find the stay that suits your needs - and take a look at 20 of our top establishments.

Shopping

Shopper's paradise

You'll find fantastic arts, crafts and much more at stores, markets, malls - and traffic intersections - across the country.

What's happening

What's happening

A selection of upcoming events across SA, plus links to the major entertainment guides.