Conservationists are implementing unmanned airplane programmes that will see drones used to track rhino and poacher movements in a bid to stop poaching
At an intimate tasting at the South African owned High Timber Restaurant in London, the components of Spice Route Winery’s iconic red blend Chakalaka were presented to provide a “deconstructed” perspective of the Swartland. We tasted samples of the five wines used in the Chakalaka 2012 blend (Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Grenache, Petit Shirah) as well as the 2011 vintage, followed by a glass of Spice Route’s estate-brewed beer.
Meetings still matter, and South Africa’s fast-growing events sector faces a plethora of challenges if Mzansi is to reach the top rank of global events and conference destinations. We get into the nuts and bolts of hosting big events
Cape Town Fish Market has withdrawn its advert after watchdog calls it racist. What do you think?
The Cape Grand Cafe in Beaconsfield is something of an antidote to cliches of colonial, safari or Disneyfied Africa – owners Mark and Jonette Seeby have managed to create a contemporary international South African restaurant in the heart of England
Cape Town, having already won countless travel and tourism awards, is sharpening its green and sustainable travel offering with the launch of Africa’s greenest hotel, Hotel Verde
In this series, Gateway to Africa looks at the green shoots of innovation in South Africa’s built environment. We see proof everywhere that South Africa’s thought leaders are powering into the future by brand new ideas with global applications.
The debut novel by South African crime writer MD Villiers was shortlisted for the Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger and is a compelling read.
The immediate after-effect of the adoption of the Freedom Charter was increasing paranoia in the Apartheid state. As Chief Albert Luthuli said of the Treason Trial which came shortly thereafter: “That grim pre-dawn raid, deliberately calculated to strike terror into hesitant minds and impress upon the entire nation the determination of the governing clique to stifle all opposition, made one hundred and fifty-six of us, belonging to all the races of our land, into a group of accused facing one of the most serious charges in any legal system.”
Brian King has been at the helm of Johannesburg Child Welfare for many years. He shares some of his experiences in this remarkable organisation.
A comedian, radio DJs and cricket players are some of the most followed Twitter accounts in South Africa.
Ever wondered what a Conference of Action would be like? Greenpop’s Trees for Zambia Project calls itself just that. A learning, doing, action-based event in one of the world’s most beautiful spots — the mighty Victoria Falls in Livingstone Zambia. This is a holiday with a difference.
Citrus Black Spot disease looks set to take a toll on South African farmers, who are being forced to add to their mounting export costs in order to comply with the regulations of the incredibly valuable yet increasingly strict European Union.
Mandela took Alfred Xuma’s place on the ANC National Executive in March 1950. That month, the Defend Free Speech Convention was held in Johannesburg, bringing together African, Indian and communist activists to call an anti-apartheid general strike.
Heritage Day is one of the newly created South African public holidays. It is a day in which all are encouraged to celebrate their culture.
On 9th February 2012, then President, Zuma promised that provisions would be made ‘for the recognition of the Khoisan communities.
Initially inhabited by wild life, including birds and penguins, the name Robben Island is derived from the Dutch, meaning a seal.