The Freedom Swim: from Mandela's Robben Island to the Cape Town

The Mandela centenary features many tributes and events but our writer found his own way to celebrate Madiba’s legacy – a 7.5km Freedom Swim from Robben Island to Cape Town

Remote St Helena island welcomes first flight, St Helena holidays

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The gentrification of Woodstock: from rundown suburb to hipster heaven, Cities

Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape, South Africa - The mountainous desert sustains the semi-nomadic li…

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South Africa's award-winning eco-lodge, South Africa holidays

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Riding the Cape Rouleur: in the saddle in South Africa, Travel

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Remote St Helena island welcomes first flight, St Helena holidays