With its melting pot of cultures and wealth of unique local produce CLARISSA HYMAN finds Cape Town a paradise for fans of fine cuisine

SIMON EDGE enjoys fine wines and bubbly company on a tasting tour of Franschhoek in the Western Cape

Diverse South Africa is one of the world's great activity destinations. RICHARD TRILLO picks his five favourites

They're not exactly one of the Big Five but, as WILL HIDE discovers, a meerkat patrol is worth the early start

NIKKI BARR heads into the depths of South Africa in search of an individual safari experience.

Complementing the South African city's spectacular beaches and laid-back lifestyle is a new wave of small, stylish boutique hotels. WILL HIDE highlights six fabulous places to stay

ALEX BARTLEMAN is inspired by the scenery and wildlife along South Africa's new Elephant Route

South Africa might currently be in the spotlight on a global scale for hosting World Cup 2010 but honeymooner JULIA WHITE enjoyed a very personal experience with the country…

The spotlight falls on the mining town turned metropolis next week as the World Cup kicks off. DUNCAN CRAIG offers a guide to this underrated city, Johannesburg in South Africa

GILL WARREN and ANNABEL MACKIE score in South Africa as World Cup fever sets in...