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

Do you know of a region in South Africa that is not listed here? Tell us about it!

Thank you for visiting South Africa, Africa

Featured Businesses

  • Mdoni House Guest Lodge2015-09-29

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

    Mdoni House Guest LodgeMdoni House Guest Lodge in Umtentweni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa offers a wonderful stay in this beautiful bed and breakfast on the fabulous South Coast with breathtaking views from the swimming pool to the sea. From their hilltop setting with colourful sub-tropical garden, they are situated amongst tall trees and offer standard and family rooms, wonderfully decorated, all en-suite some with sea views, luxurious mattresses, ceiling fans, bar fridges, tea, coffee, TV and complimentary toiletries. Mdoni House Guest Lodge starts your day with a delicious breakfast served outdoors next to the sparkling pool, and choices include a cold buffet, English breakfast or one of their incredible souffle omelettes. They have braai or BBQ facilities and a natural shrub garden within close proximity of restaurants and the beach, come for wonderful bed and breakfast accommodation and enjoy their combination of professionalism and homeliness.READ MORE

  • Deios Guest House

    Located in Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa

    Deios Guest HouseVisit Deios Guest House in Plettenberg BayREAD MORE

  • Blue Dolphin Bed and Breakfast2009-07-26

    Located in Paternoster, West Coast, Western Cape, South Africa

    Blue Dolphin Bed and BreakfastBlue Dolphin Bed and Breakfast situated in Paternoster offer four en-suite bedrooms furnished in Cape Country style as well as a cottage for self catering. Both homes are situated on the dunes and offer uninterrupted views of the sea. READ MORE

  • Old Mutual

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

    Visit Old Mutual in ObservatoryREAD MORE

  • Bloubergstrand Library

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

    Bloubergstrand LibraryVisit Bloubergstrand Library in BloubergstrandREAD MORE

  • House on the Hill2009-07-17

    Located in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape, South Africa

    House on the HillThe House on the Hill is a charming 1820 Settler cottage on our working pineapple farm near Bathurst. Cottage sleeps 6 and the owners offer tours around the rose geranium fields & distillery. Dried pineapple factory, organic butternuts and walks through indigenous forest, viewing game. READ MORE

  • Ikhwezi Community Centre

    Located in Paarl, Cape Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa

    Ikhwezi Community CentreVisit Ikhwezi Community Centre in PaarlREAD MORE

  • The Dunes2009-07-18

    Located in Stilbaai, Hessequa, Western Cape, South Africa

    The DunesThe Dunes is situated close to the Geelkrans Private Nature Reserve alongside the popular Moquini Beach in Stilbaai offering en suite sea facing well-equipped bedrooms, experience the wonder of waking up to the waves. Various sporting amenities: Golf, bowls, squash, tennis, horse riding (in season), water sports, fishing, angling and scuba diving. Bird watching. Hiking routes and leisure walks.READ MORE

  • St. Lucia Wetlands Guest House 2009-07-24

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

    St. Lucia Wetlands Guest House St. Lucia Wetlands Guest House offers bed and breakfast accommodation in the village of St. Lucia. Experiences include: Big five game safaris, Sea Turtle nesting tours, Zulu culture tours, boat based whale watching, hippo and crocodile estuary boat cruises, game night drives and more.READ MORE

  • Deafblind South Africa2008-11-18

    Located in Worcester, Breede Valley, Western Cape, South Africa

    Deafblind South AfricaDeafblind South Africa, Worcester, South Africa, sees its role as a lobbying organisation to promote better services for Deafblind people and also to be the mouthpiece of Deafblind people in South Africa. The main objective is to break the isolation that surrounds Deafblind people.READ MORE