Check-in suitcase

Regional flights to Johannesburg: Baggage allowance is 1 x suitcase (20kg) per person.
Flight to Mala via Dubai: Baggage allowance is 2 pieces at 23kg each per person.
Liquids, perfumes, creams, sharp objects (nail files, nail clippers, scissors) to be packed in the check-in luggage.
Hand luggage (to take inside the plane)

1 x hand luggage item per person not exceeding 55x40x23cm and 7kg.
Any medicine, travel documents, jewellery, camera, a change of clothes and other similar personal belongings to be packed in hand luggage.
Leave the expensive jewellery in the safe back home – you do not need it on the trip.

Do not use all your full weight allowance on departure if you intend to do shopping. Excess baggage charges are VERY expensive.
Airlines are very strict on the weight allowed in terms of luggage.
DO NOT exceed the airline weight limit per person – charges will without exception be for your own account.

It is recommended that you protect your luggage to avoid any damages during the flights and for security reasons:
Buy a luggage glove (it has a security lock) at any luggage store which you can use for the multiple flights during your trip, or
Plastic wrap your suitcase at the airport before checking in for your flight.

Flights to Johannesburg – remember to collect your luggage on arrival at OR Tambo Airport and checked-in at the Emirates check-in counters for the flight to Dubai/Malta