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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

  • Emdoneni Lodge 2009-07-08

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

    Emdoneni Lodge Emdoneni Lodge is situated on a small game farm in the heart of Zululand, outside of Hluhluwe. On the premises, you can walk with the wildlife including Wildebeest, Zebra, Impala, Nyala, Red and Grey Duiker.READ MORE

  • Anatoli Turkish Restaurant

    Located in Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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  • The Sweet Ocean View Guest House2009-07-20

    Located in Sea Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    The Sweet Ocean View Guest HouseThe Sweet Ocean View Guest House is situated along the Atlantic Seaboard in Sea Point offering en suite rooms and a jacuzzi for relaxation. It is but a few minutes to the famous V&A Waterfront from where the ferry leaves for historical Robben Island. The Gay Village in De Waterkant, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), the colourful Cape Quarter, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and of course Table Mountain.READ MORE

  • 7 Egret Street2009-11-18

    Located in Langebaan, Western Cape, Western Cape, South Africa

    7 Egret Street7 Egret Street is a garden apartment situated next to the Farmhouse hotel in Langebaan with amazing views of the lagoon. Boasting an open plan kitchen and 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, guest amenities and braai facilities with separate entrance and own parking bay. Entertainment at 7 Egret Street is provided by a TV, DVD player, DSTV and surround sound and of course all things lagoon.READ MORE

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  • LiveIt Fitness2015-09-29

    Located in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

    LiveIt FitnessLiveIt Fitness in Marburg, Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa is a high intensity, crossfit-styled gym, and the first of it's kind to hit the South Coast, come for extreme training while having fun. They offer new, state of the art equipment, extreme interval training, a new and clean facility, quick and intense full body work outs and muscle confusion and diversification. LiveIt Fitness gym is led by an American husband and wife team who bring the proven and popular method of American, interval training, to the South Coast, and wonderful staff offer training and experience, come challenge yourself and see what your body really can do.READ MORE

  • Riverholm Country Estate2018-07-25

    Located in Nottingham Road, Midlands, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

    Riverholm Country EstateRiverholm Country Estate in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa offers a beautiful and secluded setting with excellent hosts and spectacular views and wildlife right on the beautiful Spring Grove dam for excellent fishing of trout and bass. This working farm and lifestyle retreat brings you the country life and magic of the Midlands, and luxurious accommodations in the country house, Connaught Lodge and Monmouth Lodge complete the idyllic picture. Riverholm Country Estate has a swimming pool for guests use, the lodges and country house are perfect for an unforgettable self catering stay, entertaining family and friends or just for a relaxing weekend getaway, and the dam is exclusively for use for guests who can enjoy a private fishing experience, come for the adventure and the beauty of this wonderful setting.READ MORE