nightlife

Perched between the ocean and the mountain, and with a national park as its heart, Cape Town is wild and wonderful. Among its attractions are climbing, surfing and diving along with vibrant nightlife, excellent wine and endless shopping.

If you've got more time than money, there's no better way to see South Africa than to backpack your way around its many offerings: spectacular beauty, a mosaic of cultures, incredible value for money, massive adventure potential - and an undeniable penchant for partying!

Mention the Western Cape, and people immediately think of Table Mountain, V & A Waterfront and Stellenbosch. But the province is more than Cape...

Sunset in Sea Point, Cape Town.   By Anne Taylor 20 May 2014 "One destination continues to hold the number one spot in our wanderlust-filled hearts: Cape Town,"...

Live, work and play. What makes Johannesburg the best African city for young people?. (Image: Youthful Cities)   18 February 2014 The first comprehensive list to measure...

The first comprehensive list to measure the liveability of the world's cities from the perspectives, expectations and demands of the youth population – as voted for by the youth themselves – has rated Joburg among the top world cities, beating rivals across Africa.

Over eight-million tourists visited South Africa in 2011 - a 3.3% increase over the 2010 World Cup year that would, if football-specific arrivals were not counted, have amounted to a 7.4% increase over 2010, well ahead of the global average.

The recent Meetings Africa business tourism trade show highlighted the many attractive offerings available in South Africa to the local and international leisure and corporate traveller.
• SA becomes business tourism hub

South Africa's beautiful coastal city of Cape Town is worth more than London, more than Paris, and much more than Athens. Well, it is if you're playing Monopoly.