Did the Tswana migrate from East Africa? Yes, no or pure blasphemy to think they are not indigenous to South Africa? Join our Hot Topic discussion and voice your opinion.

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Keep an eye out for our latest category addition, Caravan and Camping to be launched soon. Explore all South Africa's caravan, tent and 4x4 camping sites on Encounter.

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 Experience this 

  Come and enjoy a fly-fishing experience in the Southern Drakensberg of KwaZulu-Natal. The Sani Valley Lodge affords a great variety of fly fishing opportunities at the lake that is one of the most well known Fly Fishing spots in the entire Drakensberg region ... more
 
 Travel the country 

  Tourists are invited to see the maestros at work plying their trade as well as visit historical and cultural sites as they follow one of South Africa's craft or meander routes. Experience all that South African hospitality and creative crafting has to offer as you follow one of the seven meander routes ... more


 
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  Makoya Makaraba - The fan helmet
Apart from having their vuvuzela ready for the stadium, the latest in supporters 'wear' is the Makoya Makaraba fan hat.Traditionally worn with pride by soccer fans, these decorated Makaraba hard hats are uniquely sculptured and hand painted. They add to the ... more

 

What's happening?


Mpumalanga Wine Show
Nelspruit and White River wine lovers will see the launch of the inaugural Mpumalanga Wine Show, to ...

Date: 2010-03-12 16:00:00

Ommiberg - 'Round the Rock festival
The OmmiBerg 'Round the Rock festival hits the Paarl Wine Route again! This is a unique opportunity ...

Date: 2010-03-13 10:00:00

Events not to miss

Cape Argus Cycle Tour
2010-03-14

The Cape Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour is the world's largest individually timed cycle race.

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Follow the Stellenbosch wine route ... more