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Owami celebrates women as active citizens
‘Be Bold For Change’ - The theme for the third inaugural Owami Women Play Your Part Recognition Awards that took place on Thursday 21...
What’s in a South African name? From Krotoa to Van der Stel
Despite generations of official efforts to keep South Africans apart, racial mingling goes back to the very first years when white and black met at the Cape of Good Hope.
High five for South African film in Toronto
The universal theme of redemption and the beloved tropes of the western genre – and the great film-making – bring acclaim to Five Fingers for...
Mountain biking in South Africa
MTB heaven! South Africa is a treasure trove of exciting routes, discovered and
waiting to be uncovered, with weather allowing for cycling at any time of the year, all
day and just about every day.
Abalone aquaculture could end poaching
Poaching has almost wiped out abalone along South Africa's coast, but a research project is showing a viable way to build a commercial farm...
Three female pioneers of South African journalism
Ruth First, Noni Jabavu and Joyce Sikhakhane-Rankin are just three examples of groundbreaking female writer-activists who made a difference in apartheid South Africa. These...
Discover small-town South Africa
South Africa is known for its gold and diamonds, but if you want to discover its real gems, head for the small towns and villages that lie just off the beaten the track - the country's heartland.
South Africa’s commercial radio stations
A guide to South Africa's commercial radio stations, which includes what each offers, what frequency to tune into and where the broadcasting areas are.
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Backpacking in South Africa
If you've got more time than money, there's no better way to see South Africa than to backpack your way around its many offerings: spectacular beauty, a mosaic of cultures, incredible value for money, massive adventure potential - and an undeniable penchant for partying!
Global accolades for isiXhosa movie Inxeba
South African isiXhosa-language movie Inxeba movingly explores the conflict of traditional rites of manhood, when initiates “go to the mountain”, with awakening pride in...