Skip the Oriental Plaza and head straight to Fordsburg’s Mint Street for authentic Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi cuisine. Just leave room for the sweetmeats… Tabitha Lasley[wp_gmaps lat=”-26.206159″ lng=”28.023119″]For many in Johannesburg, Fordsburg is an emblem of Indian resilience. The previous regime made several sallies into this well-situated suburb, and though many residents were relocated to Lenasia, Indian tradesmen negotiated a settlement to operate in the nearby Oriental Plaza. Meanwhile, it became a hotbed of resistance activity and the first site of white protests against forced removals. Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo were regulars at the Delhi Palace. Today Fordsburg is…

For an alternative bush experience, Marataba luxury tented camp is a special blend of romance, modern design and trendy gourmet fare ROSANNE BUCHANAN[wp_gmaps lat=”-24.427771″ lng=”27.58667″]WHERE IS IT? In the Mara concession in the Marakele National Park, a three-hour drive north-west from Joburg. WHY GO THERE? It’s so close to Joburg and Pretoria, but once you are there you are surrounded by 23 000 hectares of private game reserve with dramatic mountains and vast plains. Game drives are exciting as the restored bush terrain is rich in wildlife, allowing some rare sightings as well as the usual Big Five suspects. (The…