Sure, here are some of the top things to do in South Africa, according to recent news:
- Visit the Addo Elephant National Park: This park is home to over 600 elephants, making it one of the best places in the world to see these majestic creatures. You can go on game drives, bush walks, or even go elephant back safaris.
- Go whale watching in Hermanus: Hermanus is known as the “whale watching capital of South Africa” and is a great place to see these amazing creatures from June to December. You can go on a boat trip or simply watch them from the shore.
- Visit Robben Island: Robben Island is a former prison that was used to incarcerate Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners during apartheid. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist destination. You can take a ferry to the island and tour the prison.
- Go on a wine tour in Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch is a wine region in South Africa known for its beautiful scenery and delicious wines. There are many wineries to visit in Stellenbosch, and you can even go on a wine tour.
- Visit the Cradle of Humankind: The Cradle of Humankind is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to some of the most important archaeological sites in the world. You can visit Sterkfontein Cave, where the remains of “Mrs. Ples” were found, or visit the Maropeng Visitor Centre to learn more about the history of human evolution.
In addition to these popular activities, there are also a number of new and exciting things to do in South Africa. For example, you can now go on a skydive over Cape Town, explore the abandoned diamond mines of Kimberley, or go on a hot air balloon safari over the Kruger National Park.
No matter what your interests are, you’re sure to find something to do in South Africa. So start planning your trip today!
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- ‘It’s sunny, with music bumping, and everyone in ripped clothing’: how Tyla set a new pop moodHer song Water made the South African a global star, while her undulating dance moves inspired TikTok challenges. Now the 22 year old is ready to take her ‘popiano’ sound to the next level Tyla may have 4.3 million followers on Instagram (called the Tygers), but she isn’t yet used to the equivalent real-world level… Read more: ‘It’s sunny, with music bumping, and everyone in ripped clothing’: how Tyla set a new pop mood
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- The week in TV: Whites Only: Ade’s Extremist Adventure; 3 Body Problem; Palm Royale; Jordan North: The Truth About Vaping – reviewAde Adepitan makes a brave attempt to understand South African racial separatists; GoT’s creators deliver a mind-blowing sci-fi epic; Kristen Wiig tries to infiltrate a Palm Beach elite; and vaping goes under the microscope Whites Only: Ade’s Extremist Adventure Channel 4 | channel4.com 3 Body Problem Netflix Palm Royale Apple TV+ Jordan North: The Truth… Read more: The week in TV: Whites Only: Ade’s Extremist Adventure; 3 Body Problem; Palm Royale; Jordan North: The Truth About Vaping – review
- The week in TV: Whites Only: Ade’s Extremist Adventure; 3 Body Problem; Palm Royale; Jordan North: The Truth About Vaping – reviewAde Adepitan makes a brave attempt to understand South African racial separatists; GoT’s creators deliver a mind-blowing sci-fi epic; Kristen Wiig tries to infiltrate a Palm Beach elite; and vaping goes under the microscope Whites Only: Ade’s Extremist Adventure Channel 4 | channel4.com 3 Body Problem Netflix Palm Royale Apple TV+ Jordan North: The Truth… Read more: The week in TV: Whites Only: Ade’s Extremist Adventure; 3 Body Problem; Palm Royale; Jordan North: The Truth About Vaping – review
- The week in TV: Whites Only: Ade’s Extremist Adventure; 3 Body Problem; Palm Royale; Jordan North: The Truth About Vaping – reviewAde Adepitan makes a brave attempt to understand South African racial separatists; GoT’s creators deliver a mind-blowing sci-fi epic; Kristen Wiig tries to infiltrate a Palm Beach elite; and vaping goes under the microscope Whites Only: Ade’s Extremist Adventure Channel 4 | channel4.com 3 Body Problem Netflix Palm Royale Apple TV+ Jordan North: The Truth… Read more: The week in TV: Whites Only: Ade’s Extremist Adventure; 3 Body Problem; Palm Royale; Jordan North: The Truth About Vaping – review
- DA Tables a Formal Motion of No Confidence in Mapisa-NqakulaICYMI: [DA] Note to editors: Please find attached a soundbite by Siviwe Gwarube MP.http://dlvr.it/T4VNwK
- South Africa’s ANC Pushes to Keep Zuma’s Party Out of ElectionsICYMI: [VOA] Johannesburg — South Africa’s governing party has gone to court to try stop a newly created rival party from contesting May elections.http://dlvr.it/T4Rjty
- DA Tables a Formal Motion of No Confidence in Mapisa-Nqakula[DA] Note to editors: Please find attached a soundbite by Siviwe Gwarube MP.http://dlvr.it/T4RjKf
- Rishi Sunak’s government would ban the very boycotts that helped to end apartheid | Peter HainICYMI: A bill now in the Lords is intended to protect Israel from any criticism. It goes further than Thatcher ever did when she tried to stop us protesting to free Nelson Mandela Historic change was brought about in my home country thanks in no small part to the anti-apartheid protests and campaigns around the… Read more: Rishi Sunak’s government would ban the very boycotts that helped to end apartheid | Peter Hain
- The Lawyers and Auditors Who Cashed in On Corruption At PrasaICYMI: [GroundUp] Audit firm to be investigated by regulatorhttp://dlvr.it/T4Nwn8
- South Africa’s ANC Pushes to Keep Zuma’s Party Out of Elections[VOA] Johannesburg — South Africa’s governing party has gone to court to try stop a newly created rival party from contesting May elections.http://dlvr.it/T4NwG7
- Lee Harris obituaryICYMI: My father, Lee Harris, who has died aged 87, ran what is believed to have been London’s first “headshop”, selling cannabis-related accoutrements. He established the business in the early 1970s in London, and called it Alchemy. Attracting customers from all over the world, it was a popular institution for more than four decades, until… Read more: Lee Harris obituary
- Rishi Sunak’s government would ban the very boycotts that helped to end apartheid | Peter HainA bill now in the Lords is intended to protect Israel from any criticism. It goes further than Thatcher ever did when she tried to stop us protesting to free Nelson Mandela Historic change was brought about in my home country thanks in no small part to the anti-apartheid protests and campaigns around the world.… Read more: Rishi Sunak’s government would ban the very boycotts that helped to end apartheid | Peter Hain
- Rishi Sunak’s government would ban the very boycotts that helped to end apartheid | Peter HainA bill now in the Lords is intended to protect Israel from any criticism. It goes further than Thatcher ever did when she tried to stop us protesting to free Nelson Mandela Historic change was brought about in my home country thanks in no small part to the anti-apartheid protests and campaigns around the world.… Read more: Rishi Sunak’s government would ban the very boycotts that helped to end apartheid | Peter Hain
- The Lawyers and Auditors Who Cashed in On Corruption At Prasa[GroundUp] Audit firm to be investigated by regulatorhttp://dlvr.it/T4L38l
- Whites Only: Ade’s Extremist Adventure review – a woeful failure to challenge racismICYMI: Ade Adepitan is a charming presenter, but his ‘chilled-out’ approach to entering a ‘whites-only’ South African town is utterly feeble. At points, his passivity is borderline offensive Not every attempt at documenting real events ends up fulfilling its intended purpose. Capturing the Friedmans started as a sweet tale about clowns and ended up lamenting… Read more: Whites Only: Ade’s Extremist Adventure review – a woeful failure to challenge racism
- Lee Harris obituaryMy father, Lee Harris, who has died aged 87, ran what is believed to have been London’s first “headshop”, selling cannabis-related accoutrements. He established the business in the early 1970s in London, and called it Alchemy. Attracting customers from all over the world, it was a popular institution for more than four decades, until he… Read more: Lee Harris obituary
- Malawi Defeat Hosts SA in Opening MatchICYMI: [SAFA] Malawi found the opening goal in the fourth minute of the first period through Dala Simba Dala. South Africa equalised through a magnificent bicycle-kick by Sizwe Mkhize.http://dlvr.it/T4Dfxs
- Calvinia review – jarringly nostalgic look at a South African childhoodICYMI: Ran der Merwe’s documentary returns the director to the Northern Cape where he grew up, but glosses over trauma and injustice Situated in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, Calvinia is a rural town blessed with a magnificently scenic landscape, where towering mountain ranges give way to far-reaching plains. It is also the… Read more: Calvinia review – jarringly nostalgic look at a South African childhood
- South Africans take on big pharma for access to ‘miracle’ cystic fibrosis drugICYMI: Cheri Nel cannot afford Vertex’s Trikafta medicine, so she is suing to end ‘patent abuse’ and allow a generic version Cheri Nel has a blunt message for the multibillion-dollar pharmaceutical company Vertex: “Any person that dies from today – that’s on you.” Vertex makes a “miracle drug” called Trikafta that can transform the lives… Read more: South Africans take on big pharma for access to ‘miracle’ cystic fibrosis drug
- Whites Only: Ade’s Extremist Adventure review – a woeful failure to challenge racismAde Adepitan is a charming presenter, but his ‘chilled-out’ approach to entering a ‘whites-only’ South African town is utterly feeble. At points, his passivity is borderline offensive Not every attempt at documenting real events ends up fulfilling its intended purpose. Capturing the Friedmans started as a sweet tale about clowns and ended up lamenting harrowing… Read more: Whites Only: Ade’s Extremist Adventure review – a woeful failure to challenge racism
- Saul Reichlin obituaryICYMI: My friend Saul Reichlin, who has died aged 81, worked for six decades as an actor, writer, producer and director, but was most in demand for his rich, warm vocal tones, which he lent to many video games and audiobooks. He narrated more than 245 books, including The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, voted… Read more: Saul Reichlin obituary
- Malawi Defeat Hosts SA in Opening Match[SAFA] Malawi found the opening goal in the fourth minute of the first period through Dala Simba Dala. South Africa equalised through a magnificent bicycle-kick by Sizwe Mkhize.http://dlvr.it/T4Dfxs
- Malawi Defeat Hosts SA in Opening Match[SAFA] Malawi found the opening goal in the fourth minute of the first period through Dala Simba Dala. South Africa equalised through a magnificent bicycle-kick by Sizwe Mkhize.http://dlvr.it/T4Dfxs
- Malawi Defeat Hosts SA in Opening Match[SAFA] Malawi found the opening goal in the fourth minute of the first period through Dala Simba Dala. South Africa equalised through a magnificent bicycle-kick by Sizwe Mkhize.http://dlvr.it/T4Dfxs
- Malawi Defeat Hosts SA in Opening Match[SAFA] Malawi found the opening goal in the fourth minute of the first period through Dala Simba Dala. South Africa equalised through a magnificent bicycle-kick by Sizwe Mkhize.http://dlvr.it/T4Dfxs
- Calvinia review – jarringly nostalgic look at a South African childhoodRan der Merwe’s documentary returns the director to the Northern Cape where he grew up, but glosses over trauma and injustice Situated in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, Calvinia is a rural town blessed with a magnificently scenic landscape, where towering mountain ranges give way to far-reaching plains. It is also the birthplace… Read more: Calvinia review – jarringly nostalgic look at a South African childhood
- South Africans take on big pharma for access to ‘miracle’ cystic fibrosis drugCheri Nel cannot afford Vertex’s Trikafta medicine, so she is suing to end ‘patent abuse’ and allow a generic version Cheri Nel has a blunt message for the multibillion-dollar pharmaceutical company Vertex: “Any person that dies from today – that’s on you.” Vertex makes a “miracle drug” called Trikafta that can transform the lives of… Read more: South Africans take on big pharma for access to ‘miracle’ cystic fibrosis drug
- Saul Reichlin obituaryMy friend Saul Reichlin, who has died aged 81, worked for six decades as an actor, writer, producer and director, but was most in demand for his rich, warm vocal tones, which he lent to many video games and audiobooks. He narrated more than 245 books, including The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, voted best… Read more: Saul Reichlin obituary
- Kwibuka30 – Former South African President Thabo Mbeki Confirms AttendanceICYMI: [New Times] Former South African president Thabo Mbeki has confirmed his attendance at the 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.http://dlvr.it/T4BXpn
