World Cup Host South Africa Welcomes Backpackers

World Cup host South Africa welcomes bargain-minded backpackers:
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/243138,world-cup-host-south-africa-welcomes-bargain-minded-backpackers.html

It looks like a promotional article for Backpacking South Africa, but is interesting:

Johannesburg - A South African holiday does not have to include a stay at a luxury safari lodge in Kruger National Park or taking an expensive wine tour in the Western Cape province. Increasingly, tourists of modest means are exploring the country and they can use an elaborate network of inexpensive backpacker hostels and bus routes linking South Africa's attractions.

Prior to your departure, travellers can use the internet to reserve a seat with Baz Bus, a company that calls at almost every tourist destination between Cape Town and Johannesburg. It will even take you to neighbouring Swaziland and Mozambique.

Among the ticket options are a seven-day travel pass and "hop-on hop-off" ticket valid from a specified starting point to a final destination. The latter lets you get off the bus along the route as often as you like - with no time limit.

Has anyone here stayed at hostels in South Africa (or anywhere in Africa)?