"South Africa is one of the most beautiful, hottest tourist destinations in the world, when you see its exquisite beaches, stunning countryside and rugged mountain backdrop, you can understand why."
Jasmine Harman, from Channel 4's A Place in the Sun

The Western Cape is South Africa's most popular tourist destination. Cape Town is the heart of the cape but it also boasts the expansive Winelands, the Garden Route and Table Mountain.

The Eastern Cape has a beautiful and diverse range of scenery to offer. From the jagged coastlines to the modern cityscapes. The Eastern Cape is famous for the Addo Elephant Park and the Shamwari Game Reserve and is a great place to spot the "Big Five" on safari.

The Northern Cape appeals to those seeking peace and quiet. The Orange River runs along the border between the cape and Namibia, providing a lush landscape in the surrounding area. To the south of the region is the Augrabies Falls National Park, where the river plunges nearly 200 feet into a narrow ravine.

The North West Province is close to the bustling cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria, however, unlike these cities much of the province is devoted to agriculture. Rustenburg is a popular tourist destination in the region, with Sun City just a half an hour away by car.

In 2010, South Africa will host the world's most celebrated football tournament - the FIFA World Cup. This will be the first time that the tournament has been hosted by an African nation.

Preparations for the World Cup mean South Africa has more restaurants, more quality hotel rooms and more visitor attractions than ever before. Now is a great time to go!

Did you know?

• South Africa has 11 official languages
• The country has three capital cities, Cape Town (Legislative), Pretoria (Administrative) and Bloemfontein (Judicial)
• South African is a nation of diversity with a population of 47.9 million
• Route 62 in the Western Cape is the longest wine route in the world
• South Africa has produced nine Nobel Prize winners for peace, medicine and literature
• During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, nine cities will host the tournament and some 129,000 jobs will be created for the people of South Africa

South African growers are committed to producing ethical, safe, and environmentally friendly produce in order to keep their country beautiful. Actively embracing the spirit of Good Agricultural Practises (G.A.P), fruit producers across the country are continually ensuring that what you pick up from the supermarket shelf meets the highest standards in production.