So the issues are only related to CHECKING IN AT JNB. So flying in no issue at all - duffel bag to your hearts content.

So after all this concern we could have taken our regular duffel bags and simply have them wrapped when we left JNB. BUT I do have my new suitcases and we are packed. But I am using my duffel bags as well going to the ship. We have gifts for all the clients as we are celebrating our 40th year in business. These will be empty when we fly to JNB. So once in JNB we will decide what to do - use our new bags with wheels or use our duffel bags. We have OPTIONS!!