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Macufe
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Macufe
Macufe is a cultural-based festival that showcases a wide range of African arts and culture to the world. It is held in Bloemfontein every year. Macufe, the ten-day Mangaung African Cultural Festival, showcases the cream of African and international talent. It features jazz, gospel, kwaito, hip-hop, R&B, rock and classical music, as well as dance, drama, cabaret, musical theatre, poetry, fine art and traditional arts and crafts. First held in 1997 before an audience of 30 000, Macufe now attracts over 140 000 people from South Africa, Africa and the world. The festival is presented in late September and early October by the Performing Arts Centre of the Free State.
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10 Oct 13 Oct 2019
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The Khomani San people of the Northern Cape
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The Khomani San people of the Northern Cape
Khomani San is a term used to distinguish the aboriginal people of southern Africa, namely the San (sometimes known as Bushmen) and the KhoiKhoi (also known as the Khoi), from their black African farming neighbours.
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Go on, spoil yourself with a weekend getaway with the girls
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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
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Inspiration from Africa, at home in South Africa
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Inspiration from Africa, at home in South Africa
The 25th of May 2019 marks a momentous day on the African calendar, Africa Day. We’ve tracked down some of the best African experiences that you can have in South Africa, from food and drink to art and design.
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Calling all students – explore these top 10 spots in SA
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Breathtaking scenery
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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Active adventure
Students, find Inspiration when visiting these educational spots around SA
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Active adventure
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.
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Ubumnandi in Kimberly for the entire family - welcome to the diamond capital of South Africa
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Ubumnandi in Kimberly for the entire family - welcome to the diamond capital of South Africa
It’s time for a Sho’t Left to this historical part of the Northern Cape, history gurus, this one’s for you!
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Bustling city life
Five places to celebrate the Easter Weekend with the family
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Bustling city life
Five places to celebrate the Easter Weekend with the family
Don’t stress, we’ve got your back! Consider our line-up of places that’s worth visiting this Easter that’s sure to take the load off and make every moment with the family memorable.
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Xhosa culture: the clans and customs
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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.
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Cape Malay cuisine: food that feeds the soul
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Cape Malay cuisine: food that feeds the soul
A food group born from the souls of slaves, in its heart, one motto: make sure our people are fed.
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The Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela of the Pilanesberg
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The Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela of the Pilanesberg
In the north-eastern corner of the Pilanesberg, where the Big Five roam the plains and platinum sits in abundance under the soil, you’ll find the ancestral home of the Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela people.
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Bapedi history, traditions, culture and food
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Bapedi history, traditions, culture and food
The Bapedi tribe (also known as Pedi and Basotho) arose from small chiefdoms that were formed before the 17th century.
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