Some readers wrote to ask whether the R5177 London flights were return prices. Yes, indeed, it's return, including tax, and in fact the price had dropped to R5168 when I checked again.

Qatar Airways cheapest to Frankfurt

Joachim wrote to us: "Great what you do for people flying to London. All these specials.... But could you please do something similar for Frankfurt? Lots of Germans in the Cape". Qatar Airways offer the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt from R5984 (return, including tax) and Cape Town to Frankfurt also R5984. Prices subject to change (perhaps even by the time you read this).

Flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

For the really cheap flights, fly in August, September, October or November.

Fly JNB to CPT from R384 one-way
CPT car rental from R191/day
Stay in CPT from R250/night

JNB - Dubai R5022

JNB to Durban R317 one-way
(e.g. 26 September)

JNB - Frankfurt R5984

JNB - Mumbai from R4235

JNB - New York from R5538 return
(very limited availability in Jan 2012)

CPT - Dubai R5009

CPT - Frankfurt R5984

CPT - London R5168
(e.g some days in November)

CPT - Manchester from R5361 return
(some days in August)

Taking off from Nelspruit with British Airways (video)

"Safe locations should be noted while a traveler walks about the city streets. They should be secure locations that can be entered quickly — small cafes and shops are two examples of such locations. Most locals and proprietors will disapprove of and discourage a criminal’s attacking potential clientele. Banks, auto shops and some hotels are even better locations because they usually employ security personnel, who may even be armed." Stratfor

We are heading off to go stay at the Montagu Country Hotel this weekend. With its warm spa baths, Montagu is a perfect winter destination.