Joining the annual Shembe gathering, where followers of this Afro-Christian church meet, is a rare privilege for visitors looking to learn more about the Shembe faith, a fascinating blend of Old Testament Christianity and traditional Zulu beliefs. more

Multi-cultural South Africa offers a variety of cures for body and soul. Consult a sangoma, immerse yourself in the quiet of an Anglican church, find guidance from a Rabbi at a synagogue or visit the tombs of holy Islamic men in Cape Town. Or simply tune out as gentle hands give you an Ayurvedic massage. more

African ancestor belief is the predominant belief system in sub-Saharan Africa. Ancestors and culture are inextricably intertwined as those who have passed on continue to take an interest in the living world with the power to influence events. more

In discovering South Africa's myths and legends, you will journey to the many beautiful and remote areas peopled by storytellers who perpetuate an important oral tradition. Their tales will fascinate you while the landscape gently lulls you into believing what South Africans have believed for centuries: there is a marvelous magic in our fresh air. more

In traditional South African healing, the physical, psychological, spiritual and ancestral worlds are interconnected. Sangomas and nyangas are the Southern African version of the shaman, traditional doctors who communicate with the spirit world and who treat ailments with traditional medicines. more