Johannesburg: A double take at downtown
It has been described as one of the most dangerous cities on earth, but Winsor Dobbin finds Johannesburg surprisingly vibrant and safe.
Flight test: Qantas jumbo jet economy class
The Qantas cabin crew deliver unerring and friendly service on this long-haul from South Africa to Sydney.
Golden Mandela
Rachel Olding traces the life of a legend through the monuments to his legacy.
Ten 'awful' cities you should still visit
There are many cities around the world with a justifiably awful image. But here are 10 that are better than their reputation suggests.
A night on the township
A shinning example of the new South Africa stands where Mandela and other heroes made their mark, writes Sam Vincent.
Jo'burg gets its groove back
Sam Vincent witnesses a slow transformation of the inner city, led by property developers and university students.
Highveld unveiled
Greg Baum passes desert and vineyards, wilderness and shanty towns on a train from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
Staring down the bully-boys
On safari in Limpopo, Rob McFarland learns it's best to keep cool in the face of outsized teenage defiance.
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