Made up of 52 countries and 2 countries which are still under dispute, Africa is the second largest and second most populous continent in the world. Featuring a diverse collection of cultures and heritages, Africa is a fascinating place to visit with plenty of must-see attractions. Here are the...

UNESCO, the abbreviated version of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, has selected 135 World Heritage Sites in Africa across 37 countries. The first African sites were inscribed in 1978 during the list’s conception when the Island of Gorée of Senegal and the Rock-Hewn Churches were selected....

When mentioning Africa, the first thing that springs to mind are images of incredible wildlife, breathtakingly beautiful savannahs, and stark desert plains, but the truth is that the African continent is so much more than that. Made up of an unbelievably diverse assortment of cultures, Africa has faced many...

Sculpture is a visual art that has three dimensions and involves carving, which is removal of materials and modelling, which is the addition of materials.  Sculptors use various substances such as stone, metal, wood, ceramics and these days virtually any material can be sculpted with....

South Africa has produced many authors who have written books that cover a wide range of topics.  These are books that are a must read for any avid bookworm out there....

Over the years, South Africa has produced many excellent films with award winning performances.  Many of them have been nominated for international awards. We’ve rounded up some of the best so you can give them a watch too. District 9 Written by Neil Blomkamp and released in 2009, District...

Nothing can beat viewing wildlife in their natural habitat and Africa is home to the most remarkable wildlife viewing in the world. Many of the game reserves in Africa protect the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino – as well as an incredibly diverse collection of...

The African continent is home to many incredible musicians rife with talent, but it’s not often that these musicians defy the odds and become well-known on the global stage. With passion, integrity, and persistence, these African artists have travelled the world, bringing with them the magic of African music....

Despite all the hardships that South Africa has faced over the last few decades, the country has always maintained a stellar film industry, and has even produced a number of classics that are still just as entertaining today as they were twenty or thirty years ago. While many of...

Africa is a land like no other: overflowing with culture, history, food, entertainment, and so much more, there are very few other continents that can quite contend with the vibrant multiculturalism that Africa has to offer. Those who find themselves travelling through the continent may want to take the...