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South African vineyards, restaurants and hotels receive global accolades
By Mduduzi Malinga
It is habitual that South Africa’s inclusion on the list of best vineyards, restaurants and bars destinations in the world is well...
Hidden Gems of South Africa
South Africa, “Mzansi”, is home to big cities, picturesque mountain views, vineyards and beautiful beaches, with a tradition and cultural infused character, and a...
Cape Town comes out tops as the fittest city
An active nation is a healthy nation! Findings from the Discovery Health’s latest Fittest City Index have indicated the fitness habits of South Africans...
Brand South Africa’s Constitutional Awareness programme reaches the Hangberg community in Cape Town
On the 17th March 2018, Brand South Africa’s Constitutional Awareness programme which aims to inspire constitutionalism, tolerance and constructive expression amongst the youth was...
South African companies do their bit to cut water use
Under level 6B water restrictions, the City of Cape Town limits residents to using 50 litres of water per person per day. Meanwhile, businesses...
Ten-year-old girl launches her book
In an effort to encourage children to read, ten-year-old Buhle Mthethwa will launch her book, The Big Fat Naughty Cat, on 2 December in...
Desalination: Cape Town’s solution to water shortages
With drought an ever present threat, the City of Cape Town has approved plans to build a plant to turn salty sea water into...
Essential guide to scuba diving in South Africa
If it's variety you're after, you've come to the right place. South Africa has an enormously long coastline ranging from about 35°S to 27°S - not quite within the usual range for tropical diving, but the Mozambique Current brings warm water with it, and at Sodwana Bay we have the most southerly coral reefs in the world.
Hiking in South Africa
There's no better way to experience wild places than to put your boots on and your feet on the ground, one in front of the other. South Africa has a huge variety of awesomely scenic hiking trails. Take a look at some of the highlights.
The Arch for The Arch: the story behind a tribute to Archbishop Tutu
To celebrate Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu's 86th birthday, a new public space installation was unveiled in Cape Town on 7 October 2017. The Arch...