Nobel Square at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town honours the 4 South Africans awarded Nobel Peace Prizes for their efforts and sacrifices in bringing about a new, democratic order. The statues of them, standing above Nobel Square, face on to Table Mountain. more

Museum Africa captures the bitter experience of the Rivonia Treason Trial, and the social effects of the migrant labour system on the gold mines. You can walk into a shebeen or hostel room of concrete bunks and discover many fascinting aspects of South Africa's history for yourself. more

Wonderwerk Cave is what you would call an ancient rustic home. For thousands of years, humans used it for shelter. Discover what each generation has left behind: the wealth of fascinating art works, well preserved specimens of flora and fauna, ancient tools and an eerie sense of man’s first breath. more

Count your modern medical blessings when you encounter historic medical memorabilia at the Adler Museum of Medicine. From bleeding and cupping equipment and a 19th century amputation set to electrical apparatus favoured by Queen Victoria to ease her rheumatism, this quirky museum provides a fascinating peek into our unhealthy past. more

South Africa's battlefields mark the saga of our modern history. While there must have been many territorial disputes before 1652, most of South Africa's historic battlefields cover the period from when Dutch settlers first arrived to the end of the South African War in 1902. more

Isandlwana represents the most glorious moment in Zulu military history. The first engagement of the Anglo-Zulu War, it represented a triumph of spear over the most modern weaponry of the day. While the Zulu would have other victories, this was their finest. more

Rorke’s Drift was a trading post and mission at a crossing over the Buffalo River between Natal and the Zulu kingdom. This KwaZulu-Natal battlefield entered military mythology when a small garrison held out against an overwhelming force. 10 Victoria Crosses for valour were earned that day. more

The Battlefields Route in the Free State province takes history buffs on a journey through the areas where fierce fighting waged between the British and Boers at the start of the 20th century. Book your trip to Bloemfontein today and relive the blood, sweat and tears of the Anglo-Boer War. more

The KwaZulu-Natal Battlefields area bears testament to the ferocious wars between the British, Boers and mighty Zulu nation that took place here over 70 years ago. Visit the sites and hear the chilling stories of some of the world’s bloodiest battles, including the Battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift. more

Maybe it wasn’t much as grand old-time battles go, but the Battle of Blaauwberg, fought within sight of Cape Town’s Table Mountain in 1806, set the colonial power of Britain up in the Cape Colony for more than a century and ended the era of Dutch rule once and for all. more

The Siege of Ladysmith began when General Joubert pushed General White’s army into the town and laid siege to it at the beginning of the South African War. Though this was the shortest of the 3 major sieges, the suffering was intense given the shortage of provisions. more

When Kimberley was besieged by Boer forces during the South African War (formerly the Anglo-Boer War), diamond magnate Cecil John Rhodes was a key player. Not only did he run a soup kitchen and have a massive field gun designed and built, but he offered townsfolk refuge in his underground mines. more

If you prefer plush luxury and a sense of the past to minimalist lines and modern efficiency, then indulge your inner history fundi, and plan a visit to South Africa’s many national monument hotels and lodges. From self-catering lodges to 50-room hotels, there’s a destination to suit every budget. more

South Africa's national monuments and memorials can be found across the country. Commemorating our past and those who shaped it, they range from the imposing to the quirky. Among these monuments and memorials are everything from the grand Union Buildings to the eccentric Owl House, and even a post office tree. more