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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!

South African paddleboarder conquers the Atlantic Ocean

South African surfer and endurance athlete Chris Bertish has become the first person in the world to singlehandedly cross the Atlantic Ocean on a...

Gallery: Eastern Cape, a place of natural wonders

Cross the border into the Eastern Cape, whether along the N6 or N2, and an overwhelming calm takes over. Its green hills, dense forests...

Tarkwa Bay: Africa’s hidden surfing gem

Nigerian surfer and instructor Godpower Pekipuma was born in Tarkwa Bay, the small beach community close to Lagos harbour, where man-made shipping inlets have...

South Africa’s Dungeons surf spot unleashes world class waves

Situated at the foot of the Sentinel Mountain outside Hout Bay, Western Cape, the Dungeons has for years been a popular, but challenging surfing...

Cape bones add new chapter to human history

Out of Africa always something new, or in this case something very old. An ancient skeleton unearthed on the Cape's West Coast has provided a new DNA variant. Researchers have found he belonged to the earliest group of humans to diverge from "Mitochondrial Eve", our common ancestor.

Honouring music’s role in the making of South Africa

The struggle against apartheid in South Africa had a soundtrack, and a project running this September - Heritage Month - will pay tribute to the music and the musicians who played a part in the country's transformation to democracy 20 years ago.

Beyrick de Vries eyes Mr Price Pro success

Surfing in familiar waters, South Africa's Beyrick de Vries is aiming for a career-best result at the Association of Surfing Professionals' (ASP) Mr Price Pro Ballito, which runs from 30 June to 6 July.

Travis Logie chases Mr Price Pro title

With many of the world's leading surfers set to be in action at the Mr Price Pro Ballito on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast from 30 June to 6 July, a number of South African entrants are eyeing the title, including world number 24 Travis Logie.

World’s top surfers line up for Mr Price Pro

Entries are pouring in from around the globe for South Africa's Mr Price Pro Ballito, which takes place on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast from 30 June to 6 July. By the weekend, 68 of the top 96 surfers in the world had confirmed their entries for the ASP Qualifying Series event.