In the past year Johannesburg has made enormous strides in creating a safe, dynamic city which has won two awards from the British Guild of Travel Writers. This pocket-sized guide will give confidence to business and holiday travellers wanting to make the most of a visit to the major sites as well as Johannesburg’s other attractions, including excellent museums telling the story of South Africa’s turbulent history, markets which sell cheeses and Cape wineland produce, art galleries showcasing local painting as well as bohemian cafés which personify the Rainbow Nation. 8 colour photos, 3 maps, 272pp, UK. BRADT.

Fifth edition of an ecological guide to Pilanesberg National Park, one of the largest in South Africa. Illustrated with colour images. Ages 10+. Index, 79pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA MEDIA.

A guide for days out from Johannesburg -visit Royal kraals, sacred forests, crater lakes and cultural villages; check out famous battlefields, private libraries and incredible museums. For each attraction there are details of costs, address, phone, e-mail, directions on how to get there, facilities, and 'weekend thoughts'. 159pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DAVID PHILIP/NEW AFRICA BOOKS, 086486471X