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Eat Out DStv Food Network Produce Awards 2013
The Eat Out DStv Food Network Produce Awards recognise local producers who have gone out of their way to create delectable food products with South African flavour and flair. more
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Finest Kind cheese-making getaway, Garden Route
A cheese-making getaway with Finest Kind gives you the opportunity to make your own cheese and yoghurt while visiting the Garden Route. more
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Gone Rural Safari Curios
Gone Rural Safari Curios and owner Oscar Ncgobo are proof that bead projects can be used to uplift women in particular and rural communities in general. more
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Sandton City, Johannesburg
Johannesburg offers some of the best shopping in South Africa, with Sandton City being one of the most established, exclusive and exciting places to shop. more
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Sandton City’s curio shops
Sandton City is home to a wide variety of curio shops, making it an ideal place for visitors to pick up souvenirs for themselves, friends and family. more
Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg
The Maboneng Precinct is all about well-designed and unique mixed-use spaces where entrepreneurs flourish, culture comes alive and creative, urban expression and design thrive. more
The Kamogelo Tourism Centre, Limpopo
The Kamogelo Tourism Centre in Hoedspruit is a rustic shopping centre that's good for a quick coffee, a light lunch or a dose of rural retail therapy. more
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Activities in South Africa
1Game viewing and safari
Safari in South Africa is up-close and as wild as it gets. Go on a game drive, a bush walk, or even a horse-ride or veterinary safari, for an authentic, even life-changing wildlife adventure.
2Nightlife
From a night of fine dining to raucous all-night jol (party) in a township shebeen (tavern) South African’s love to have a good time. Let your hair down and live it up in our clubs, pubs, late-nite chill bars, theatres and live music venues. You won’t just find the best wildlife in our game parks…come on, the party’s starting!
3Shopping
From off-the-beaten-track curio markets filled with collectable handicrafts to bargain-stuffed flea markets, and glitzy malls in our big cities with the latest must-have name brands, shop-a-holics are spoiled for choice in South Africa; more so because our favourable exchange rate makes your retail therapy last longer too.
4Beaches
We’ve thousands of miles of glorious coastline, with Blue Flag beach gems dotted along its length. Whether you’re a trendy sun-worshipper, a water sports fanatic, a beach comber or a family seeking sea and fun – South Africa’s got a beach that’s perfect for you
5Township Tours
Visit for the struggle history and stay for the vibe. Go beyond the history and the icons to the warm, welcoming heart of our townships and their residents where determination, innovation and cutting-edge style will surprise, inspire and touch you in ways you never dreamt possible
6Adventure
However you define adventure it’s possible in South Africa. We can conjure up your wildest expectation and more: seeing the Big 5, diving with Great White Sharks, death defying adventure sports or discovering the humanity and generosity of other cultures. Name your adventure – we’ll make it happen.
7Theme Parks
Let the good times roll! Get a gold-rush at Gold Reef City, play like the Little Mermaid (or Captain Hook!) at uShaka Marine World and test your water prowess at the Valley of the Waves. Our countrywide fun-packed theme parks will keep the smile on your face for days.
8Casinos
Bet on having a good time around South Africa. From slick city gaming spots for high-rollers to family seaside entertainment venues, and our most famous casino Sun City, in the crater of an ancient volcano – we’ve a myriad casino’s where you can take chance on lady luck.
9Ostrich Farms
Ride them, feed them, learn all about them – who knew that, that big bird in the little Karoo could be so much fun! We don’t think you’ll get your new long-necked friend through customs, though – so opt for an egg shell, leather goods or some bright feathers as a memento of your Oudsthoorn ostrich adventure.
10Be a sport
Where better to get sporty? We’ve got fabulous weather almost all year round, historic playing fields and state-of-the–art new stadiums on the way for 2010. We’re pro’s at BIG sporting events (we’ve won plenty of them too!). The crowds are passionate and the atmosphere’s electric. Whether you’re spectating or playing sport in South Africa you’ll have a ball.
