benefits

The recent 2010 Fifa World Cup has eradicated many myths about South Africa and boosted growth prospects for the country’s tourism industry, the government said on 7 September 2010.
• World Cup driving SA tourism

Although the 2010 Fifa World Cup may almost be forgotten by some, its legacy will ensure that most urban South Africans have easy access to efficient public transport by 2020.
• Gautrain rolls out this week

Cape Town is one of British Airways passengers' favourite international destinations, an impromptu study of global booking trends has revealed.
• Cape Town: most beautiful city

Ministers and ambassadors were among the first people to travel on the rapid rail Gautrain, which will be running from OR Tambo International airport in time for the 2010 Fifa World Cup.

Ministers and ambassadors were among the first people to travel on the rapid rail Gautrain, which will be running from OR Tambo International airport in time for the 2010 Fifa World Cup.
• OR Tambo spreads its wings

Only two of the statues outside Westminster are not of British leaders, and both are South African. After President Jacob Zuma’s state visit to the UK, John Battersby reflects on the long and deep relationship between the two countries.
• Gallery: Zuma's UK state visit

The eyes of the global services trade industry are on South Africa in November, as the country hosts the annual Service Exporter Network conference, which takes place for the first time ever outside Europe. The high-profile conference is held under the aegis of the International Trade Centre and is regarded as a major coup for the country.