Back in the days of fully manned lighthouses, 1 of the sweetest postings you could have in South Africa was to be assigned the duty of the Cape St Blaize light-keeper – because is stands right next to the bustling seaside town of Mossel Bay, between the Garden Route and the southern Cape. more

What began as a summons to appear in court on assault and other charges led to an early 19th Century rebellion that played a role in the massive Afrikaner Great Trek of the 1830s. The Slagtersnek Monument outside Cookhouse in the Eastern Cape is a reminder of the uprising. more

The McGregor Museum in Kimberley has records, research projects and displays going from the early history of humankind and the world to the heady diamond days of Kimberley and the tense siege that followed it during the South African War. It spans 8 venues with differing historical and cultural themes. more

The Thandabantu permanent exhibition at the Duggan-Cronin Gallery in Kimberley is a breathtaking display of early 20th Century photographs capturing the faces and lives of southern African peoples. It is, however, but a small part of the body of work that Alfred Duggan-Cronin left behind as his legacy. more

The climate and soils of the Stellenbosch winelands are ideal for grape growing. With more than 60 estates it is the leading centre for viticulture and viticultural research. The region has South Africa’s oldest wine route, where visitors can taste the produce from most of the Stellenbosch wine estates. more

In the 1950s, Mandela & Tambo Attorneys operated out of the humble 3-storey Chancellor House building in Johannesburg. Recently restored and refurbished, the once derelict offices at the corner of Fox and Gerard Sekoto streets once again convey the spirit of Nelson Mandela, Oliver Tambo and the freedom struggle. more

As you walk along the Historic Mile in Simon’s Town, you cannot fail to be transported back in time to the days of long ships, pirates, slavers and seafaring adventurers who came ashore looking for fresh food, good grog and some leisure time. more

From its early days as a hunting box from which local adventurers shot elephant and buffalo to its current status as one of South Africa’s adventure centres, Storms River has always managed to maintain a peaceful mien deep in the Tsitsikamma Forest. And the local pub has seen it all ... more

The Donkin Heritage Trail in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro city of Port Elizabeth is mainly based around the Central district, and consists of a large collection of historic Victorian buildings and monuments that tell the story of the 1st British colonial Settlers to arrive on the shores of Algoa Bay. more

Take the 8km Sacramento Hiking Trail, which starts at Sardinia Bay just outside Port Elizabeth, and discover the Strandloper middens along the way. A good guide will tell you all about them, and when your walk is over, you will understand a little more about the deep history of South Africa. more

When the village of Bethelsdorp near Port Elizabeth was 1st established in 1803, it was managed by 2 very driven men from the London Missionary Society, who found themselves acting as guardians, defending the resident Khoikhoi against the representatives of the colonial government and the labour-hungry Boer farmers of the area. more

When you visit the South End Museum in the heart of Port Elizabeth, look out for the floor map showing the old suburb as it was before the forced removals of 1965, and scout around the exhibition rooms for displays on the social, sporting, fishing and music cultures of times gone by. more

The Hector Peterson Museum in Soweto's Khumalo Street recalls the events of 16 June 1976 and the ensuing Soweto Uprising. This museum in Soweto takes the visitor on a journey that includes the build up to a youth rebellion, the events of that fateful day and its aftermath. more

The District Six Museum in the old Methodist Mission Church recalls the life of this once-vibrant racially mixed suburb and its destruction under apartheid. This museum in Cape Town seeks to reconnect with the spirit of the community and provide a different interpretation of the past. more