Gifberg is testimony to the fact that the San Bushmen, who lived a primitive lifestyle, left a remarkable legacy of art. It records not only everyday life of these ancient residents, but also a spiritual bond with animals, preserved by the trances of healers. more

The Bushmans Kloof Rock art site in the Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve contains San Bushman rock art and artefacts at the heritage centre. The weird landscape of red rock formations forming part of the Cape folded mountains adds to the 'ancient land' atmosphere and appeal of the Cederberg wilderness. more

South Africa's cultural mix has its roots in a colonial past, represented in many of its churches, museums and Dutch, Victorian and Edwardian buildings. Settlers and slaves later brought their own rich traditions, while the indigenous African communities lived according to their tribal dictates. Fascinating sites introducing you to this proud legacy exist in every province. more

Most of the traditions and rituals of Xhosa people are all about what they’re wearing: the hang of the hat, the colour of the dress, and the bibs, bracelets and beads suspended from their bodies. Few words need to be spoken to convey the status of a person in Xhosa society. more

Pictures of Mpumalanga’s Ndebele people often adorn posters and guide books to South Africa because of their dazzlingly painted traditional homesteads and colourful crafts. The Ndebele's vivid geometric designs and striking traditional clothing are amongst Africa’s most eye-catching, as you’ll discover when you visit one of Mpumalanga’s Ndebele villages. more

There’s a lively spirit in the Amandelboom community of Williston village in the Upper Karoo, where you still find the legends of the River Snake, old corbelled houses, swathes of windmills across the horizon, sunsets you want to bottle, miniature-horse farms and beautiful hand-crafted tombstones of long-dead settlers. more

Once you’ve see the wild spring flowers of Namaqualand, drive on to Pella Oasis, and ask the nuns to take you around Pella Cathedral, one of the most remarkable construction efforts of its time. Meet the warm, friendly people of Pella – and taste some of the sweetest dates in the world. more

Freedom Park is a memorial and sanctuary conceptualised by former president Thabo Mbeki, to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for human rights and their country during South Africa's turbulent history. The shrine to freedom sits on a 52-ha site atop Salvokop Hill and offers 360° views of Pretoria. more

The story of Cata Cultural Village, a traditional Xhosa village in the Eastern Cape, is one of determination, cooperation and development. Spend some time getting to know the people of Cata and experience their traditional hospitality while they work together to achieve something big, one project at a time. more

JM Coetzee's mastery of clear, concise prose, meticulous construction and meaningful dialogue elevate his work to the highest ranks of modern literature. His writing reflects an austere economy of words and a direct, rational style which has won him the highest of literary accolades, the Nobel Prize for Literature. more

Venda traditions among the people of Limpopo province differ from other ethnic groups. While revering ancestors, Venda beliefs include a white python and water sprites that need to be nurtured. Occupying a special place in their culture are artists, who are believed to have direct links to the spirit realm. 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

The Keiskamma Art Project in the Eastern Cape town of Hamburg has helped bring hope and confidence to a group of rural women living in an area plagued by high levels of unemployment. They use their embroidery skills to create tapestries that tell stories reflecting their culture and history. more