SA Places

V&A Waterfront

The V&A Waterfront, one of Africa’s most visited cultural destinations, with Table Mountain as backdrop, offers an array of cosmopolitan experiences ranging from tourism and leisure, retail shopping and exclusive entertainment.

Wine tourism in South Africa on top

When it comes to wine, South Africa is not the first country that comes to mind for a lot of people. Many people do not associate South Africa with wine at all, which might be somewhat surprising when you consider… Continue reading

Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden Highly Ranked

The gardens were only officially founded in 1982 as a botanical garden, but there is evidence that the area was popular for picnics and hikes as far back as the early 1800s.

Walter Sisulu has been ranked as the 2nd… Continue reading

Spending a Day in Port Elizabeth

What can you do if you have a day spare in Port Elizabeth?  The city offers a diverse mix of attractions as a family and adventure holiday destination. From scenic nature; long golden beaches; historical heritage; popular surfing-spots… Continue reading

Riverine Rabbit – 13th most endangered mammal

The 13th most endangered mammal in the world, the riverine rabbit is South Africa’s second most threatened species after the De Winton’s golden mole. It faces an uncertain future.

The Riverine rabbit is endemic to the central Karoo Desert of… Continue reading

Mapungubwe; one of the most interesting places in South Africa

Mapungubwe offers you a National Park, a transfrontier conservation area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the remains of a Lost Iron-Age City in one destination.

Mapungubwe is South Africa’s oldest organised trade centre and human settlement and you… Continue reading

Bloubergstrand for the outdoor lover

Bloubergstrand is a quiet residential suburb about 30 minutes’ drive from the Cape Town city centre and about 30 minutes from Cape Town’s International Airport. Its main attraction lies in the white sandy beaches from which the view of… Continue reading

Something French in South Africa

For several years, France has been engaged in a series of reciprocal Seasons with its key international partners and the French Season in South Africa 2012 will be the first time that a sub-Saharan country is involved.

The French Season… Continue reading

SKA in the Karoo

The semi-desert Karoo where the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope or SKA – which will be the world’s biggest telescope and one of the biggest scientific projects ever – will be located.

Karoo Landscape

Bastille Day Festival, Franschhoek

On July 13 to 15 locals and visitors to Franschhoek will celebrate Bastille Day Festival 2012. Locals and visitors to the

valley will be celebrating centuries-old French Huguenot heritage at its annual Bastille Festival.

The focal point at the festival,… Continue reading