South Africa continues to enjoy the tremendous goodwill of holidaymakers worldwide. While travel to most long haul destinations declined last year, this country experienced an…
This is probably the most famous island in South Africa. If you hear the word Robben Island, your first thought and association is with Madiba…
South Africa was once divided into two British Colonies, namely the Colony of Natal and the Cape Colony, and two “Boer” Afrikaner Republics, namely the…
South Africa was once divided into two British Colonies, namely the Colony of Natal and the Cape Colony, and two “Boer” Afrikaner Republics, namely the…
There are many types of African safaris. I always thought of a safari as something you did with John Wayne and chased big rhinos, or…
The Republic of South Africa was once the home to apartheid. A movement and a man, Nelson Mandela, changed that. Here is an overview of…
Only 13 odd years ago, South Africa appear on the world stage on a daily basis, unfortunately it was all negative publicity and rightly so.…
The astounding beauty of Africa’s many regions has attracted Western explorers, sparked wars and piqued historians’ interests for centuries upon centuries. From the tranquil Mediterranean…
Swellendam, South Africa’s third oldest town is nestling at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains and has much to offer visitors who have an interest…
South Africa is an extraordinarily unique sub-Saharan African nation jutting formidably – for sailors who have planned to round its cape – into the Atlantic…
Travelling to Africa If you’re from the West and your thinking of travelling to Africa for the first time or for a holiday, or to…
Johannesburg Jo’burg, as it’s known, is the largest city in South Africa, its busy bustling streets lack real beauty. But you’ll be rewarded with wonderful…