The Absa Cape Epic is an annual mountain bike race held right here in South Africa in the Western Cape. It has grown in popularity and has such global recognition…
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The Baobab tree is an unusual looking tree found in low-lying areas in Africa, Madagascar and Australia. The Baobab can grow to immense sizes and can live to up to…
The currency of South Africa is regarded as one of the most volatile in the world as it is linked to the world commodities markets, which fluctuate regularly. It is…
Biltong originated in Southern Africa however as South Africans have emigrated from the country, they’ve discovered they can’t live without their favourite dried meat treat, and suppliers have sprung up…
South Africa is renowned for having a “rainbow cuisine” consisting of a wide variety of flavours. So much of South Africa’s food is “home cooking” made from recipes that have…
Kook en Geniet, also published in English as Cook and Enjoy It, is a famous South African recipe book written by Stoffelina (Ina) Johanna Adriana De Villiers who was born…
The Kruger National Park in north-eastern South Africa is one of Africa’s largest game reserves and the SANParks accommodation in the park is very affordable for visitors, including South Africans…
Olive oil is not only delicious to cook with and enjoy over salads, but it also offers a myriad of health benefits. South African’s are lucky enough not to have…
If you’re living in the northern hemisphere, then you will be beginning to get out your winter woollies and turning on the heating in preparation for the cold winter weather….
South Africa is a country filled with plenty of natural beauty, so it is not surprising that South Africa’s national emblems are often based on the beautiful countryside that surrounds…