The Tourism Enterprise Partnership and its sub-brand, South African Hidden Treasures, has launched its new domestic tourism campaign – Green ID Specials.

German leisure carrier Condor is launching direct flights between Frankfurt and Cape Town on 3 November 2012.

One of the defining elements of slow travel is the opportunity to become part of local life and to connect to a place and its people. The stress of modern travel and the economic downturn have made spending time experiencing a destination, as opposed to transiting through it, appealing.

The South African Tourism office in Mumbai recently won the Today’s Traveller Best Publicity and Promotions Award.

Speed enthusiasts will get the opportunity of a lifetime to test the speed of their cars at the inaugural Kalahari Desert Speedweek.

The Northern Cape Province will once again play host to the Maloof Money Cup, which takes place in Kimberley from 28 – 30 September 2012 after a very successful 2011 event.

Cape Town Tourism has mobilised local citizens to market their own city, resulting in excellent exposure on social media platforms.

The world’s top vert skateboarder, Pierre Luc Gagnon, will present free coaching clinics in Kimberley before the start of the Maloof Money Cup 2012.

Although Namaqualand’s wild flower season is not yet in full bloom, it’s worth booking your trip to see one of the great natural wonders of South Africa.