Joburg oyster fest

The Oyster, Wine & Food Festival

The Oyster, Wine & Food Festival returns to Johannesburg on 23 and 24 May, giving Gauteng residents the opportunity to indulge their tastebuds with succulent oysters and a variety of fine food, wine and other beverages.

South African cultural experiences

Community tours will give you an authentic South African experience. Heritage sites such as the Apartheid Museum and Robben Island will give you a glimpse of the violence of South Africa's past - and the miracle of our reconciliation. And don't forget where it all began: the Cradle of Humankind.

Cape cultural tours with a difference

Motivated to give tourists the kind of experiences they themselves would like to have when travelling, Cape Insights offer special-interest guided tours of unusual quality, featuring guides and guest lecturers of the highest standard.

Take a Sho't Left through Soweto

Bungee-jumping between Soweto's Orlando Towers, driving around the township in a double-decker-open-top bus, and visiting the Apartheid Museum made Lesego Madumo's Sho't Left tour a humdinger of an escapade.

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South African arts and culture

Arts and culture

Art, dance, literature, music - all the facets of our rich cultural kaleidoscope.

South Africa's World Heritage sites

World heritage

Eight World Heritage sites: places of "outstanding value to humanity".

South Africa's museums

Museums

18th century homes, cultural villages and state-of-the-art urban facilities.

South Africa's art galleries

Art galleries

Showcasing a powerful visual arts heritage and an exciting contemporary scene.

South African craftwork

Craftwork

Adapting every medium to produce a remarkable range of craftwork.

Festivals in South Africa

Festivals

A celebration for every art form, food, drink and agricultural commodity!

South Africa photo galleries

Gallery: People of South Africa

The Rainbow Nation

South Africa is a culturally diverse country, one nation made up of many peoples.

Gallery: South African architecture

Architecture

From mud and daub to glass and steel, from Diamond Building to Owl House ...

Gallery: Rock art of South Africa

Rock art

The richest concentration of rock art in Africa and among the finest in the world.