South Africa info

South Africa occupies the southern tip of Africa, its long coastline stretching more than 2,500 kilometres from the desert border with Namibia on the Atlantic coast southwards around the tip of Africa and then north to the border with subtropical Mozambique on the Indian Ocean. South Africa is a varied country and has the third-highest level of biodiversity in the world. In fact, it is the only country to contain an entire floral kingdom of its own – the fynbos of the Western Cape has more plant species than the whole British Isles or New Zealand. Tourists also flock to Cape of Good Hope every year to witness the beautiful scenery at the edge of Africa and the zone where Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. South Africa is more than a cultural melting pot, it's a big warm potjie of culture, full of different ingredients and yummy surprises, developing its rich flavour over centuries. Get a taste of cultural alphabet soup from archaeology to Zulu. With 11 official languages and a huge gap between rich and poor, South Africa has one of the most diverse populations in the world and the new freedoms of post-apartheid South Africa have brought new life to its people. South African food celebrates our rich heritage and natural bounty of seafood, meat, game and plants, while South African wine has earned rave reviews internationally for 300 years. There is a strong cultural tradition, from ancient san rock art in caves and mountains around the country, to music pulsing through the people’s vein: from early missionary hymns and jazz to kwela, kwaito, mbaqanga and bubblegum pop, South African musicians have always given international trends an unmistakable flavour of their own.

Regions in South Africa

Eastern Cape


Its capital is Bhisho. It was formed in 1994 out of the "independent" homelands of Transkei and Ciskei, as well as the eastern portion of the Cape Pro... READ MORE

Free State


The Free State is a province of South Africa. The name is a popular contraction of the previous name the Orange Free State. Its capital is Bloemfontei... READ MORE

Gauteng


Situated in the heart of the Highveld, Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa, with only 1.4% of the land area, but it is highly urbanised a... READ MORE

KwaZulu-Natal


In the 1830s the northern part was the kingdom of Zululand and southern part was briefly a Boer republic called Natalia. In the 1840s the latter becam... READ MORE

Limpopo


The province was formed from the northern region of the Transvaal province in 1994, and initially named Northern Transvaal. The following year, it was... READ MORE

Mpumalanga


Mpumalanga lies in eastern South Africa, north of KwaZulu-Natal and bordering Swaziland and Mozambique. It constitutes 6.5% of South Africa's land are... READ MORE

North West


North West was created after the end of Apartheid in 1994, and includes parts of the former Transvaal province and Cape Province, as well as most of t... READ MORE

Northern Cape


It includes the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, which is part of a trans-frontier park with Botswana. It also includes the Augrabies Falls and the dia... READ MORE

South Africa Regions


Western Cape


The capital is Cape Town. Prior to 1994, the region that now forms the Western Cape was part of the huge and now defunct Cape Province. Prior to the f... READ MORE

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Featured Businesses

  • C-Bali Restaurant2015-09-28

    Located in Uvongo, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

    C-Bali RestaurantC-Bali Restaurant in Uvongo, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa, are just metres from St Michaels Beach, and are a great dining venue with spectacular sea views They also cater to functions and events and are perfect for birthdays, corporate functions, staff parties and any other celebration, come for the fabulous atmosphere and wonderful dining experience. The delectable cuisine on offer is Thai influenced with authentic Thai dishes the order of the day, as well as the freshest seafood, and the menu boasts the Flying Dutchman Potjie, a medley of seafood in a creamy garlic and parsley sauce, served South African style. C-Bali Restaurant has a cozy beach bar with excellent cocktail menu and other drinks, and there's a sushi menu, a craft beers menu, great mains and wonderful breakfast choices, come for the food, the views, the stylish atmosphere and more, it's all here.READ MORE

  • Top Nosh Caterers 2012-06-26

    Located in Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    Top Nosh Caterers Top Nosh Caterers in Plumstead, Cape Town offers students an opportunity to experience the pleasure and enjoyment of practical, fun and hands-on cooking classes in the company of other budding chefs or like minded couples. At Top Nosh Caterers we have found vast interest has been shown in entertainment cooking classes which are not only fun, but also help you become an expert in cooking. Top-Nosh Caterers teaches you everything from the complete basics, cutting skills, inexpensive, healthy dishes right up to advanced culinary skills and techniques, and this is all done in a fun, hands on environment. Classes are conducted in a stylish and elegant environment.READ MORE

  • AmaZulu Lodge2009-07-24

    Located in St. Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

    AmaZulu LodgeAmaZulu Lodge is located in the village of St. Lucia, the gateway to the Greater St. Lucia wetlands park offering a warm African ambiance style lodging in 18 en suite rooms. Tourist Attractions around St. Lucia include game viewing, snorkelling, diving, fishing, hiking and more. READ MORE

  • Fullham Lodge

    Located in Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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  • Malala Lodge2009-07-09

    Located in Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

    Malala LodgeMalala Lodge, situated on a 340 acre private nature reserve in the Hluhluwe area is ideally positioned between the world-renowned Hluhluwe-Imfolosi Game Reserve, Mkhuze Game Reserve, Sodwana Bay and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. The Lodge can accommodate a maximum of eighteen guests. READ MORE

  • Family Home 22

    Located in Betty's Bay, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa

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  • Mariner's Wharf

    Located in Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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  • Serendipity Holiday Home

    Located in Struisbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa

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  • Bakoven Bungalow

    Located in Bakoven, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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  • Amazian Mountain River Lodge2018-08-28

    Located in Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

    Amazian Mountain River LodgeThe Amazian Mountain River Lodge in Underberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa brings you luxurious Southern Drakensberg country accommodations with rooms featuring en-suite spa baths, and they are known as the house of beef and pork for the amazing culinary delights they serve. This adults only lodge offers open rock showers, breathtaking river and mountain views from your rooms, complimentary toiletries and luxury gowns, an unforgettable and pamepering 4 star stay awaits. The Amazian Mountain River Lodge offers Sani Pass Tours by a third party provider which can be booked through them, and wild trout fishing at the Umzimkulu river is available for both brown and rainbow trout, boating and tubing on the river are offered free of charge, and there are walks and trails to be enjoyed nearby, come home to peace and tranquility, to paradise found.READ MORE