Nick Turner

...Nick TurnerNick TurnerAcclaimed Musician©Eric MillerThe accomplished Nick Turner is a South African singer and songwriter known primarily as the founding member of the 90s SA band, Son of Trout...
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The Boer Pimpernel of Vredefort

...After the Great Trek, the British reluctantly acknowledged the independence of the boer republics, but they soon regretted the decision when it became clear that the South African interior might contain mineral wealth...
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Garden Route National Park

...South African National Parks hopes to eventually control all land usage on the Garden Route, and all strength to them, because the “garden“ has already been far to badly wrecked and ruined.Activities and Conservation©Jacques MaraisHiking..
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Discover Karoo National Park

...Also visible to the informed visitor are the geological surfaces of the higher Gondwana surface, from before Gondwanaland broke up, and the lower African surface, eroded away since the breakup of this former composite southern landmass...
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The First Legal ANC Rally

...The First Legal ANC RallyThe First Legal ANC Rally© Dr Peter MagubaneThomas Nkobi, Oliver Tambo, Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu at first legal ANC conference/rally in 30 years.After the African National Congress (ANC) was unbanned on 2 Feb 1990..
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Johannesburg: Concrete Jungle

...Johannesburg: Concrete JungleJohannesburg: Concrete JungleEgoliEgoli is the African name for Johannesburg - the city of gold and hub of South Africa's business world...
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Giants Castle Reserve

...Giants Castle ReserveGiants Castle ReserveSituated in the central region of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Giants Castle Reserve is a South African world heritage site...
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South Africa's Changing Climate

...Malherbe and a group of fellow volunteer South African National Parks honorary rangers offered their services to the section ranger for the Silvermine reserve and worked the fire non-stop for 32 hours...
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Sussex Cattle

...  Sussex animals thrive under extreme African climates, like the severe cold of the Drakensberg and Eastern Cape mountains through to the sands of the Kalahari and the bushveld...
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Traditional Tsonga Political Structures

... ©Dr Peter MagubaneSegregationists saw the 'tribe' as the 'natural' home of an African population entering into increasing competition with whites in urban areas...
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Resilience in the Face of Change

...Angas Engraving of women making pottery in the mid-19th century during the artist’s trip to Natal and the Zulu kingdom.In most African communities, pots used for cooking tend to have rounded bases that allow for a better distribution of heat when placed..
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Marine Wildlife

...  The Big Five of the ocean - African penguin, Cape fur seal, Dolphin, Southern right whale and Great white shark -  thrive in both the warm and cold waters of the country...
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Admire Gorgeous Views

...and South African winesYour ExperienceFor a luxurious, relaxing and comfortable stay, the family owned and run Buhala Lodge offers this and more...
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Affordable Safari Experience

...There is plenty of time to simply rest, to enjoy yourself, and to appreciate the African wildlife...
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The Ntwana

...The NtwanaThe NtwanaSouth African Culture© Dr Peter MagubaneFemale Ntwana initiates.Although classified as Northern Sotho, the Ntwana are believed to be of Tswana (Western Sotho) origin...
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Gold Hippo Pendant

...This African gem has been enshrined in precious 9 kt yellow gold to make a uniquely beautiful pendant. Drape this stunning piece around your neck and embody the bold qualities of these sub-Saharan giants...
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Sceletium Tortuosum - Traditional Mood Enhancer

...The South African produced and patented Zembrin®, is an extract of Sceletium tortuosum...
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Viking Aquaculture

...African coast...
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Pepper-bark Tree - Endangered Medicine Plant

...by Arab traders, East African residents since ancient times...
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Rural Life of the Tswana People

...Indeed in the early mid 19th century, some Tswana settlements, which had concentrated further for defensive reasons, were more populous than Cape Town, the largest southern African colonial city of that time...
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Discover Stilbaai

...Balmy, wind, still and sunny weather for most of the year ticks another box if you’re in search of a Top 10-holiday destination on the South African coast.Did You Know?..
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Shiraz of South Africa

...Some ‘Shiraz’ labelled wines can be light, fresh and spicy.Prominent South African Shiraz©Louise BrodieYoung wine vineyards in Elgin.Regional expressions of Shiraz are quite varied; South Africa’s Shiraz wines have never been better..
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Pistachios

...PistachiosPistachiosSouth African NutsPistachios are in the cashew family. Like cashews, they are not a true nut but seeds of red or yellow plum-like fruit that are removed during processing...
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Musical Instruments

...Most drums based on the African models require the stretching a membrane over one end of a hollow wooden vessel.©Dr Peter MagubaneLike European examples, some locally made drums have membranes stretch over both ends...
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Knysna Oyster Festival

...©Chris DalyThe Knysna Marathon takes runners through the scenic landscape of Knysna.❮❯The Knysna Oyster Festival is a vibrant celebration of great South African cuisine, challenging sporting events and all-round family fun...
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