South Africa Articles

1). Recipe for South African Buttermilk Rusks By : Kit Heathcock
Rusks in South Africa are part of the cultural identity – one of the things that exiles in a foreign land long for. Children are brought up on Rooibos tea (a herbal bush tea) and rusks.
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2). "Melkkos", another South African great By : Lizel Salter
"Melkkos" is one of my favourite dishes ever. I do honestly not know what it is called in English, but if I had to translate it, it would be something like milk food. It is a dish with its main ingredient being milk, to which you add some flour and butter. It is a great traditional dish that can be enjoyed all year round. Try it in the winter, it warms you up from the inside! Nothing tastes nicer than a bowl of “melkkos”, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar on the top.
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3). Broadband crisis in South Africa By : Lloyd Lopes
By ADSL South Africa, 11 June 2006 The state of affairs in regard to broadband or ADSL in South Africa can now easily be categorized as a crisis. A crisis when compared to most all other countries. The Demand for broadband is growing but service deliverance and offerings remain outdated and horrendously expensive even with Telkom’s latest lower broadband price offerings.
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4). After lunch desserts and snacks . . . By : Lizel Salter
The highlight of South African living is the breakfast, desserts, snacks and drinks. Easy to please anyone. Breakfast varies between “mieliepap” and “beskuit”. “Mieliepap” is the same consistency as polenta and served with a teaspoon of sugar, butter and milk. A great creamy and healthy breakfast to see you through the morning hours. “Beskuit” is rusks, dough baked in the oven, broken apart and then places back in the oven to dry out.
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5). Cosmetic Surgery Takes Off In South Africa By : Ricardo de Silva
Only in our global economy could the idea of medical tourism take off. The newest trend is patients traveling to South Africa for cosmetic surgical procedures. Cosmetic Surgery Takes Off In South Africa Medical tourism has become a popular trend in the last five years. The reason for the popularity has to do primarily with prices. It is no secret that health care prices in the United States are simply outrageous.
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6). Tour South Africa By : L.Marks
Only 13 odd years ago, South Africa appear on the world stage on a daily basis, unfortunately it was all negative publicity and rightly so. South Africa was in the process of major changes from the old "Apartheid Regime" to the new democratically elected government, the government that is still in power today. South Africa has transformed into a stable and secure country and is now reaping the benefits of this, this is especially evident in the case of the tourism industry.
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7). Wedding in South Africa or UK By : Photo-Video
Photo & Video Ltd Starting Out In 2003 Photo & Video Ltd was established in London, UK and began offering the British market a South African standard of service. What this meant was that we would always go the extra mile for our clients, giving them VIP attention and service. During the three years we have worked on weddings and events for a wide variety of cultures and societies including intimate London civil ceremonies to 700 large Asian weddings in the English countryside.
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8). South African corn and small grains By : Lizel Salter
South Africa has a very diverse rainfall, allowing many fruits, vegetables and crops to grow throughout the country, all year round. Crops are just one of South Africa’s most important production of food, not only to South Africans, but also the rest of Africa. Of South Africa’s total cultivated area (approximately 10 million hectors), around 36% is planted with maize and 21% has small grains.
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9). The Ultimate Wildlife Experience - Game Viewing In South Africa By : SA-Venues.com Editor
Of the hundreds of awesome activities that South Africa has on offer, probably the most popular activity on offer is Game Viewing. Game viewing on any of the many game reserves in South Africa provides an opportunity to see South African wild life in all their beauty in their natural habitat. On a self-drive expedition, with a guide, on horseback, on elephant back – whatever your preference, you’re assured of a memorable game viewing experience.
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10). Drakensberg Diaries: Need Redemption? Drakensberg, Dude, Drakensberg By : Brian Kemp
Overwhelmed by the moral decadence you see in others? Perhaps in yourself? Then you’re going to need more from a holiday than just a break: you don’t want escape, you want redemption. Well don’t feel too badly about it. A couple of hundred years ago some rather talented people felt pretty much the same way. Like Rousseau. Byron. Wordsworth. Turner.
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11). The Kruger National Park By : Lizel Salter
South Africa has dedicated more than three million hectares of its total land mass to the conservation of its natural heritage. You will see a great variety of habitats and wildlife when you visit these amazing sites. The Kruger National Park covers around 2 million hectares and is the largest game reserve in South Africa. It is roughly the same size and shape as either Israel or Wales! It covers 20 000 square kilometres and it stretches 350 km from north to south and 60 km from east to west.
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12). Travel to South Africa: Modern Nation, Ancient Origin By : Frank Johnson
South Africa is an extraordinarily unique sub-Saharan African nation jutting formidably – for sailors who have planned to round its cape – into the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at the southernmost top of Africa. The archeological evolution of humanity has been documented in South Africa, with a history as old as any on the planet. Even more, the wildlife and biodiversity of South Africa’s semi-arid plateaus, bush and coastline are possibly the most thrilling and rewarding in all of Africa.
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13). Sublime Drakensberg Experience! The Drakensberg Boys' Choir By : Brian Kemp
Travelling to South Africa? Well, you’re going to Cape Town, right? And you want to see if you can get the Big 5? Here’s something that’s better than Cape Town. Better than the Big 5. And it’s the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir. There are quite a few things that are unique or world class in South Africa, and the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir is one of them. Doors opened in 1965 to the first 20 pupils.
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14). Travel to South Africa By : Robin Darch
One of the most mysterious and alluring places to put on your world travel itinerary, is Africa. There are 43 countries to choose from in Africa, but for this article we will focus on traveling to South Africa.
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15). What’s in season in South Africa? By : Lizel Salter
South Africans live from season to season, eating what the earth gives them. A variation in latitude and height above sea level as well as the effect of ocean currents causes a great variety of climatic conditions throughout the country. There are three main rainfall-regions, divided into a winter rainfall in the south western part of the country including the Western Cape, rain all year round along the southern coastal belt and a summer rainfall in the rest of the country.
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16). An Overview of South Africa for Travelers By : Richard Monk
The Republic of South Africa was once the home to apartheid. A movement and a man, Nelson Mandela, changed that. Here is an overview of the country for travelers. An Overview of South Africa for Travelers As recently as 1991, apartheid was the rule of law in South Africa. The term means separate and effectively divided the country along racial lines in practically every element of society.
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17). South Africa - Basic Overview By : L.Marks
South Africa was once divided into two British Colonies, namely the Colony of Natal and the Cape Colony, and two "Boer" Afrikaner Republics, namely the Orange Free State and the Transvaal. The Union of South Africa was formed in 1910 after 8 years of negotiations after the Anglo-Boer War of 1899 - 1902. The Republic of South Africa as it is today was form in 1961, which covers the southern tip of Africa and an area of 1,2 million square kilometers.
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18). Smoothies By : Lizel Salter
In this day and age where eating healthy has become so important, so many people do not like to eat fruit and vegetables. Even though they know it is good for them, they still prefer not to eat it. It can be very difficult getting used to a healthy lifestyle if all you are used to, is take away fast food. The first change is having to get home and cook.
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19). Elephant-Back Safaris In South Africa By : SA-Venues.com Editor
South Africa Elephant Back Safaris - following in the footsteps of the Ancients: Elephants, the largest land animals in the world, inspire a feeling of awe and respect in most people. Weighing up to 6 tons (11 000lb) and reaching speeds of up to 40km/hr, this monster of the animal kingdom has an impressive presence. Whilst the majority of people will never have the opportunity to come close or even touch these animals, many South African game reserves (SEE: www.
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20). It's June So The Whale's Are Coming! By : SA-Venues.com Editor
Whale watching in South Africa: Every year, these beautiful gentle giants congregate to our shores to mate and calve. South Africa has got to be one of the most incredible destinations in the world for watching marine mammals. In early June, southern right whales leave their Antarctic feeding ground to frolic in the warmer waters of the Western Cape coast.
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21). Cango caves, Oudtshoorn By : Lizel Salter
The Cango Caves are situated 26 km north of Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo, a very hot part of the country in the Western Cape Province. These caves are an underground wonderland and one of the great natural wonders of the world, sculptured by nature through the ages. They are limestone formations in a wide variety of colours. The shapes mainly compose of calcium carbonate that developed as lime water dripped from the stones and evaporated.
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22). Swellendam, One Of South Africa's Best Kept Secrets By : Hetty Beekhoven
Swellendam, South Africa's third oldest town is nestling at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains and has much to offer visitors who have an interest in history, nature, outdoor activities and art. Swellendam is ideally situated halfway between Cape Town and George and is therefore an ideal stop over for tourists. In these two hours from Cape Town to Swellendam, you will pass through unspoilt villages and towns.
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23). An Interview on a Fair Trade Jewelry Model in South Africa By : Marc Choyt
Laurens Mare, the CEO of the South African Jewelry Counsel, discusses Vukani-Ubuntu, a Non-Profit Organization that trains people from rural townships into the commercial jewelry trade. This social entrepreneurial effort applies fair trade principal of economic empowerment for the economically disadvantaged to the main stream jewelry world.
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24). Experience the Exciting Cape Namibia Adventure Route By : Gary Terrazas
Planning your next self-drive trip to Africa? Why not go for the newly established Cape Namibia Route. The route combines the Western and Northern Cape region to the south of Namibia making it an ideal point to point holiday vacation exploring two countries.
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25). Hopping Around South Africa for Family Vacation By : Gary Terrazas
Most people think that South Africa is one of the loneliest places in the planet but they are wrong. In fact, if there is a place that can be considered as a nest of excitement and adventure, you can count South Africa in.
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