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TTo be in South Africa is to be part of a story that goes back to the start of all humanity. Today, South Africa has evolved into an amazing mix of modern cultures, inspiring history and incredible heroes. It really is a melting pot with roots that run deeper than you think.
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The Upper Karoo Route: meander through Northern Cape from Victoria West to Calvinia
The Upper Karoo Route: meander through Northern Cape from Victoria West to Calvinia
The Upper Karoo Route from Victoria West to Calvinia via Carnarvon offers the beautiful landscape of Northern Cape (strewn with daisies in spring), rare wildlife and a thriving, hospitable culture.
Xhosa cuisine: a delicious blend of ancient and modern
Xhosa cuisine: a delicious blend of ancient and modern
Visitors to South Africa should make sure they try Xhosa cuisine, whether in its Eastern Cape heartland or anywhere else that offers umngqusho, amasi, ikhowa and other delicacies.
Xhosa traditions: discover Eastern Cape’s indigenous culture
Xhosa traditions: discover Eastern Cape’s indigenous culture
Cultural villages and museums in South Africa are great places to learn more about Xhosa traditions and how these express the culture and beliefs of this ancient Eastern Cape people.
Go on, spoil yourself with a weekend getaway with the girls
Go on, spoil yourself with a weekend getaway with the girls
Here’s our top picks on where to let your hair down, toast to great friendships with KwaZulu-Natal’s scenic landscape as a backdrop
Calling all students – explore these top 10 spots in SA
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Calling all students – explore these top 10 spots in SA
Here are our top 10 picks where you can take a Shot’Left to relax, get adventurous or simply let loose and have a jol.
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Students, find Inspiration when visiting these educational spots around SA
Students, find Inspiration when visiting these educational spots around SA
Whether you’re studying archaeology, marine biology, zoology or even an unrelated field, you’re bound to find inspiration at our top 10 pick of educational spots around South Africa.
Xhosa culture: the clans and customs
Xhosa culture: the clans and customs
The AmaXhosa are part of three nations known as Nguni that are found in South Africa. The other two are AmaSwazi and AmaZulu. The AmaXhosa settled in the Eastern Cape and over time spread to the Western Cape.
African ancestors and Amadlozi
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African ancestors and Amadlozi
Zulus are generally a proud people. Whether one lives in a rural area or is an urban Zulu to paraphrase the late renowned popstar Busi Mhlongo, Zulus generally adhere to the beliefs of their forebears - and live in many worlds in fact.
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The culture of Basotho: history, people, clothing and food
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The culture of Basotho: history, people, clothing and food
As a nation that boasts about its rich culture, the Basotho can trace their origins to the pre-historic age.
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The Shangaan-Tsonga people
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The Shangaan-Tsonga people
The Tsonga people are a diverse group of tribes that include the Shangaan, Thonga, Tonga, Vandzawu, VaTshwa, Vakalanga and Valoyi to name a few.
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History of women in South Africa
History of women in South Africa
Resilience and peaceful resistance are just some of the ways in which South African women have fought against apartheid.
Vibrant Culture
Valley of a Thousand Hills, KwaZulu-Natal: picturesque gateway to the Midlands
Valley of a Thousand Hills, KwaZulu-Natal: picturesque gateway to the Midlands
The Valley of a Thousand Hills between Durban and Pietermaritzburg is the gateway to the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, rich in history, culture, scenic beauty, outdoor adventures and tourist attractions.
The Upper Karoo Route: meander through Northern Cape from Victoria West to Calvinia
The Upper Karoo Route: meander through Northern Cape from Victoria West to Calvinia
The Upper Karoo Route from Victoria West to Calvinia via Carnarvon offers the beautiful landscape of Northern Cape (strewn with daisies in spring), rare wildlife and a thriving, hospitable culture.
Volunteer teaching in South Africa: learning to make a difference
Volunteer teaching in South Africa: learning to make a difference
As ‘voluntourism’ continues to be a trend, volunteer teaching options around South Africa are an excellent way to pass on literacy, numeracy and other skills to disadvantaged children and adults.
Xhosa cuisine: a delicious blend of ancient and modern
Xhosa cuisine: a delicious blend of ancient and modern
Visitors to South Africa should make sure they try Xhosa cuisine, whether in its Eastern Cape heartland or anywhere else that offers umngqusho, amasi, ikhowa and other delicacies.
Xhosa traditions: discover Eastern Cape’s indigenous culture
Xhosa traditions: discover Eastern Cape’s indigenous culture
Cultural villages and museums in South Africa are great places to learn more about Xhosa traditions and how these express the culture and beliefs of this ancient Eastern Cape people.
Go on, spoil yourself with a weekend getaway with the girls
Go on, spoil yourself with a weekend getaway with the girls
Here’s our top picks on where to let your hair down, toast to great friendships with KwaZulu-Natal’s scenic landscape as a backdrop
Calling all students – explore these top 10 spots in SA
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Calling all students – explore these top 10 spots in SA
Here are our top 10 picks where you can take a Shot’Left to relax, get adventurous or simply let loose and have a jol.
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