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Posted on 07 February 2012 by Dorette Marais

I Do Africa: Bruises and bumps in Botswana

Finally on the road in Botswana, Dorette was fretting over falling off their bike. Although it was sandy everywhere you looked, she knew it wasn't going to be a soft landing...

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Posted on 06 February 2012 by Stan Rogers

Cape Town to Cairo: Our check list

There is still a few things to do before Stan Rogers and his wife Marianne can travel to Cairo. With Cape Town as their base, they have absolutely nothing to complain about. But where is Tin Can en what's on their travel check list?

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Posted on 30 January 2012 by Cheréne Pienaar

Hire a GPS with your car rental

Car GPS rental is now available when you book a car through Drive South Africa. With the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour around the corner, you will need all the extras such as a bike rack for your car and a cellphone.

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Posted on 26 January 2012 by Joe Lategan

Kogelberg Nature Reserve: biodiversity hotspot of note

The Kogelberg Biosphere reserve is just an hour's drive from Cape Town on the N2 and is a playground for photography enthusiasts.

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Posted on 25 January 2012 by Cheréne Pienaar

Who are the worst drivers in SA? by a turquoise door

Which South African city has the worst drivers?

Whether you are a business traveller or just someone who wants to see more of the country, you will always have to be careful when you drive around in South Africa. Which South African is the worst driver?

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Posted on 12 January 2012 by Dorette Marais

I do Africa - My turn

Dorette Marais isn't a good driver. And up till now she couldn't ride a bike. But things are about to change...

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Posted on 10 January 2012 by Cheréne Pienaar

Drive South Africa, how can I help?

Judd Lehmkuhl is one of the friendly voices you hear when calling to hire a car. Meet the man behind the voice.

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Posted on 10 January 2012 by Cheréne Pienaar

Car hire without a credit card in South Africa

The Drive South Africa team is extremely excited about the prospect of car rental in South Africa now being accessible to a larger audience. Car hire without a credit card is now possible!

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Posted on 09 January 2012 by Cheréne Pienaar

Driving to Mozambique from South Africa?

Be sure to follow these guidelines when driving to Mozambique.

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Posted on 06 January 2012 by Stan Rogers

Malaria control in Africa - Stan takes action

Malaria in Africa is endemic across most of Africa and there is no vaccine (yet). A short trip (say a month) is easy enough. But what do you have do to (or take) when you endevour to stay more than 6 months.

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Drive South Africa Blog Contributors

Joe Lategan: Joe Lategan worked in the International tourism industry for more than 20 Years. During this period Joe's work entailed travelling through Southern Africa on a weekly basis and as far as the USA and was never far from his cameras or fishing rods. Today Joe is undoubtedly one of Southern Africa’s top fine art and wildlife photographers and run photographic workshops and fine art photography safaris for small groups. For more visit www.JoeLategan.com

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Stan Rogers: Stan Rogers is a recently retired Australian. He and his wife, Marianne decided that they want to explore Africa and in 2012 they will be driving from Cape Town to Cairo with their Land Rover Defender called “Tin Can” .

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Dorette Marais: Dorette Marais has a degree in journalism and a postgraduate degree in media. As a child she lived in the Kruger National Park, ran away to Spain for a gap year and dabbled with the idea academics before she braved the world of online media. After a couple of years working for publications like Pasella, Nuus24 and Beeld she decided to leave everything behind to fulfil a lifelong dream of travelling Africa for an extended period of time. This journey will also be her honeymoon, a recipe for interesting stories and events.

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Corlia Goosen: Corlia Goosen is an avid traveller and foodie. She exchanged the media industry for the dynamic world of tourism. The marriage of the online world and her love for travel fits her like a glove and her diverse work environment ensures that she’s got a fresh outlook on things.

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Dalene Ingham-Brown: Passionate about travel, social media and making lists, there isn’t a puddle Dalene doesn’t itch to jump in, or a sunset she doesn’t want to point a lens at. On a mission to nurture her love for road tripping in South Africa, Dalene hopes to help others discover theirs.

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Cheréne Pienaar: Born and bred in Bloemfontein, this Free state gal is an obsessive reader and hiker and loves discovering... all the time. As an e-marketing assistant and copywriter she believes social media is the future and plans to conquer Africa one word at a time.

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Michael Hammond: Michael Hammond is a photo-journalist based in Cape Town, providing images to various news publications. He is a nature lover and also an avid hiker. He regularly hosts photographic workshops around the country and earned his B-Tech Degree at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2008.

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George van der Westhuizen: George is a South African that now lives in Tanzania. He is a professional hunter an also the owner of a fishing company (www.proselect.co.za) in the Selous Game Reseve. He loves travelling to African countries and has been to Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia and Botswana a few times. He has also travelled to Mexico, Australia and Canada in the past.

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Anne du Plooy: Anne du Plooy is a retired teacher and markets a teaching programme that keeps her occupied as she visits schools and present workshops to teachers. This gives her the opportunity to travel quite a lot and loves doing! And enables her to see the beauty in the created world. She currently lives in WILDERNESS, GEORGE after having lived in a number of other places in South Africa.

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Andre Van Kets: (Featured on the right in this photo) Andre's passion for exploration is complimented by his interest in integrating useful technology into the journey. From road trips to smart phone apps Andre's desire to bring innovative technological solutions to the industry will keep readers on the cutting edge of travel.

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Steve Conradie: Some say he is more at home in the bush than beneath a ceiling, an observation easily attributed to the sheer amount of 4WD and safari experience Steve has accrued. Well versed in 4x4 lore and African off road travel, Steve's knowledge, insight and camp fire tales are a colourful addition to the DSA blog.

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