Table Mountain New Wonder of Nature

Table Mountain National Park has been officially inaugurated as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. At the ceremony a specially-cast bronze plaque was unveiled, listing the iconic mountain as one of the 7 worldwide places that receive the title.

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Shark alert South Africa

The bug WhiteWhen a shark alert is given for beaches in South Africa, everyone who wishes to go out into the water should pay attention. Especially in the whale season, the time of year between may and november when whales often come very near the south shore of South Africa, the multiple teethed ocean hunters are near.

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Durban fastest growing destination in Africa

Johannesburg will get the most visitors, but Durban is the fastest growing city in Africa for visitor numbers and expenditure. This is according to the latest Mastercard Global Destination Cities Index.

 

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Cape Town upgrades public transport system

The City of Cape Town will be upgrading and expanding its public transport interchanges (PTIs) over the next five years, to accommodate the growth in demand for access and mobility across the city. There will be a specific focus on 25 interchanges, with the improvements costing around R321m.

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Een boel te doen in Kaapstad

As unpredictable as its weather, diverse as its wildlife and  sophisticated as its world-famous wines, Cape Town is a city that’s  impossible to pin down.

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Top 10 beach destinations in Africa

Travel website TripAdvisor announced the winners of its 2012 Travelers’ Choice® Beach Destinations awards. On the African part of the list, sandy seasides in Kenya and Tanzania are among the best rated. In South Africa Cape Town Central is the place to be.

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An elegant train ride through South Africa

Mossel BayRovos Rail is a beautiful anachronism: an authentically refurbished Edwardian-style train designed to take guests back in time as it meanders through some of South Africa’s least-seen but most spectacular countryside. A train ride complete with excursions to two of the country’s historical highlights.

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Cape Town tourism top 20

aerial view of Cape TownThere are a lot of things a traveller can do in Cape Town, South Africa. Here are 20 tips, especially for first time visitors.

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