Summer isn't yet over and holidaymakers heading for South Africa's coastline should remember there are 27 Blue Flag beaches to choose from in this blessed country.

South Africa has some of the most impressive 4x4 trails in the world. Whether you’re just looking to find your feet or really test your mettle, these 4x4 trails offer something for beginners and experienced drivers alike.

One&Only Spa in Cape Town has received a prestigious award at the World Spa and Wellness Awards recently held in London. The renowned five-star spa was recognised for its excellence when it was presented with the Best Spa of the Year in Africa award for the second consecutive year running.

Hard core gourmands, trend hunters, enthused food lovers, serious foodies and dining enthusiasts will tick off indulgent experiences on their culinary bucket list when Pick n Pay Taste of Cape Town comes to town for four days of food nirvana between the 11th and 14th April 2013.

A memorial site will be constructed at the Stikland Cemetery to commemorate the lives of 12 political prisoners from Robben Island who were buried in unmarked graves in the 1960s.