Independent information, facts and advice about South Africa for British tourists planning a holiday in the "Rainbow Nation". Everyone who visits South Africa is captivated by this beautiful country.<br><br>You have not lived until you have experienced a South African thunderstorm, smelt the wet earth in your nostrils, felt the warm drops of rain pelting your skin, and then watched the rainbow from across the plains.<br><br>Sipping a new world wine, watching the sun set as you've never seen it before, staying to see the moon rise, for the first time realising just how many stars there are in the endless sky.<br>A harsh land, an unforgiving land, yes, but most of all, a land that will reward your senses and your soul to an unimaginable degree.<br><br>Let South Africa show you life as it began and how it is meant to be…
If you’re planning a trip to South Africa, you’ll need to make sure you have the right visa. Depending on your nationality, you may be able to apply for a visa online or at a South African embassy or consulate. If you’re a British citizen, you can get a visa on arrival in South Africa. […]
In 2019, the South African rugby union team, led by their captain Siya Kolisi, lifted the World Cup trophy in Japan. This was a momentous achievement, not just for the team, but for the whole of South Africa. Kolisi, who is the first black captain of the national team, led his side to victory against […]
The United Kingdom is one of the top donors of aid to South Africa. In 2016, the UK gave £332 million in aid to South Africa. This was an increase from the £327 million given in 2015. The UK is committed to helping South Africa reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development. The UK has a […]
Buffalo City, a newly established municipality in the Eastern Cape, includes a large area characterised by very different features. Many of the white people in the surrounding districts are descendants of members of the British German Legion disbanded after the Crimean War. Hence such names as Berlin, Potsdam, Braunschweig, Frankfurt and Stutterheim given to settlements […]
South Africa is a land of contrasts. Boasting no less than nine provinces, each with its own unique landscape, climate and attractions, the country has something to offer everyone. And, with three capital cities to choose from, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to planning your trip. Johannesburg is the largest city in South […]