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From fossils to the voices of the freedom struggle, South Africa’s museums are where the past meets the present in unforgettable ways.

From jazz festivals to kite flying contests, gay pride to Mozart festivals and minstrel carnivals, South African festivals celebrate everything under the sun.

Before you slap the sausage on the skottel, make sure you’ve got all the right ingredients for a suiwer South African braai. Continue reading to discover top braai tips and advice for a delicious summertime spread.

South African cuisine is as diverse as the people who live there, but what are the quintessential dishes to try? Find out with our guide.

From spicy street food to Sunday lunch classics, here are 10 must-try South African foods that will have you coming back for more.

Jot down South Africa’s public holidays in your calendar for 2024, 2025, and 2026 to make sure you are in time to plan a family get-together.

From jazz festivals to kite flying contests, gay pride to Mozart festivals and minstrel carnivals, South African festivals celebrate everything under the sun.

Curious what a summer Christmas looks like? Get ready for a sunny day with friends and family with these South African Christmas traditions.

Want to take your kids on a vacation? Here are the school holidays for 2026 and 2027, plus tips for expat parents in South Africa. Parents in South Africa will need to know when the local school holidays are. Luckily, all schools have the same holiday dates, and they all close on national public holidays, […]

South Africa’s Mother City is a great place to ring in the new year. Discover the best things to do in Cape Town on New Year’s Eve.

South Africa stands proudly alongside the world’s finest golfing countries with numerous courses on offer, many of them of the highest international standard.

From cricket to dragon boating and recreation centers to yacht clubs, here’s a comprehensive guide to joining sports clubs in South Africa.

There are few better ways to integrate into South African culture than by demonstrating some knowledge of football in South Africa.

Seeing South Africa by foot is one of the best ways to absorb its unique landscapes, flora and fauna.

South Africa is heaven to those who love adventure and magnificent landscapes. Here are some of the best places to visit in South Africa.

Blogger Sine Thieme gets a history lesson on Robben Island and contemplates how the colour of our skin set us on such different paths.

The Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, located in the Magaliesberg, is one of the more obscure places around in South Africa.

From jazz festivals to kite flying contests, gay pride to Mozart festivals and minstrel carnivals, South African festivals celebrate everything under the sun.

South Africa’s Mother City is a great place to ring in the new year. Discover the best things to do in Cape Town on New Year’s Eve.