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Two CiTies Johannesburg and Cape Town offer distinct yet equally alluring South African travel experiences By Wa heeda h a r r is Cape ToWn HillAry fox/CApE ToWN TouriSm; oppoSiTE: blAiNE HArriNgToN iii/ gETTy imAgES laid-back beach city Reflecting on cape Town from atop Table Mountain in South Africa and eventually you’ll take note of the friendly rivalry that exists between its two largest cities. Johannesburg, in the country’s northeast, has a rough-and-tumble reputation, but is now a fast-evolving urban centre. Coastal Cape Town is more typically beautiful, nestled between flat-topped Table Mountain and the shores of the South Atlantic. Whether you visit one or both cities, you’ll find countless historic sites, cultural attractions and unique neighbourhoods—not to mention proximity to amazing wildlife—that showcase South Africa’s challenging past and bright future. » Spend any length of time cAA SASKATCHEWAN fAll 2016 27