South African dance events prove there’s much more to South Africa than game, good sport, great weather and gob-smacking scenery. A multitude of dance events, held annually, are a window onto the enchanting, historical tapestry of a nation forged with the same fervour and fever that courses through a passionate dancer’s veins. more

Comic expression in South Africa comes in a delightful variety of styles, often poking fun at the multitude of colourful characters and the weird and wonderful situations they might find themselves in. From impersonations to controversial commentary and satire, comedic expression in South Africa is authentic and idiosyncratic. more

South Africans already knew Charlize Theron was a girl with immense potential when this breathtaking beauty won a local modelling competition at the age of 15. When her subsequent ballet career in New York ended with a knee injury, she started acting – and won an Oscar. more

The book in Alan Paton’s oeuvre that stands out like a pole above water, is Cry, the Beloved Country (1948). By the time of his death in 1988, the book had sold over 15 million copies. It is testimony to a writer with a passion for his country, his nation and freedom for all. more

Writer JRR Tolkien might have only spent three years in Bloemfontein, but South Africa is proud that the author of 'The Lord of the Rings' was born in the capital city of what is now the Free State province. His father's grave can be found in Bloemfontein’s cemetery. more