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14 best botanical gardens around the world

Sometimes, florals for spring can indeed be groundbreaking

Freediving instructor Zandile Ndhlovu on Cape Town's secret beaches and best cafés

South Africa's first Black African freediving instructor shares her favourite ocean spots along Cape Town’s southern peninsula 

South Africa travel restrictions from the UK explained

Travel to South Africa from the UK has been severely restricted. Here’s what you need to know

Meet the leading ladies of Africa's female skateboard scene

A new sporty scene is emerging in many African countries – Noo Saro-Wiwa talks to the ladies leading the way

An inside guide to the Western Cape

Exploring the South African province through the eyes of three travellers who chose to never leave

Discover the draw of Cape Town and the Western Cape

Visit this South African province for a holiday you’ll never want to end

Delaire Graff Estate, Stellenbosch, South Africa hotel review

An exclusive working farm in the winelands

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town review: a pink palace in Cape Town

Country-club style grandeur in the centre of Cape Town

For the chance to win a holiday worth £20,000 vote in the Readers' Choice Awards 2022 now

Cast your vote in our Readers' Choice Awards 2022 for a chance to win a seven-night holiday for two to South Africa in two different luxury reserves, with return flights organised by Qatar Airways

Where was ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ filmed?

All the locations that stood in for London, Paris, New York, Yemen and beyond

5 of the best ways to explore Cape Town and the Western Cape

Five reasons to get in a good space in this multi-faceted South African province

A local's guide to South Africa

Photographer Trevor Stuurman on the art you can’t skip in Johannesburg and beyond.
Style & Culture

Where to shop in Johannesburg

Often sidestepped for breezy Cape Town, this former gold-rush city is having an arty comeback. Creative dynamo Zanele Kumalo zones in on the coolest talent
Style & Culture

Adam Brody's favourite places in the world

Born in California, the actor whose breakout role in teen cult drama 'The OC' led to both blockbusters and indie projects now stars in Oscar-nominated hit 'Promising Young Woman'
Places To Stay

Marataba Conservation Camps, South Africa: an immersive safari experience helping to protect the planet

Hands-on conservation combines with an immersive safari experience at Marataba, a private, low-footprint concession