South African Airways has made its first non-stop flight to China. A specially branded SAA Airbus A340-600 landed in Beijing on Wednesday morning, opening up a strategic transport route between Asia, Africa and South America.

South Africa's world-renowned events and lifestyle offerings have struck a chord with the Indian traveller eager to experience a unique destination with a range of choices to suit every budget, says Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk.

South Africa offers 3 000 kilometres of coastline along with breathtaking mountains - often side by side. The country's diverse terrain, together with an ideal climate for outdoor activities, make it a rich hunting ground for adrenaline seekers.

The Villa Zest Boutique Hotel in the Cape Town suburb of Greenpoint has been voted the trendiest hotel in the world in the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2012 Best Hotels Awards.

The deployment of 350 newly trained immigration officers at OR Tambo International Airport over the festive season was an overwhelming success, says Home Affairs Director-General Mkuseli Apleni.