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Articles: Entertainment



Splashy Fen   Splashy Fen
South Africa's longest-running and most renowned annual music festival, Splashy Fen has evolved into the ultimate outdoor experience for music and nature lovers alike. Apart from music, draw cards include a host of fun outdoor activities for the whole family.


OppiKoppi Music Festival   OppiKoppi Music Festival
One of South Africa's most popular music festivals, held bi-annually at the foot and on top of a hill on a farm in the middle of the bushveld near the small town of Northam, Limpopo.


Cape Town International Jazz Festival   Cape Town International Jazz Festival
This proudly South African event are hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre over two days at the end of March or beginning April each year and is known as Africa's Grandest Gathering.


South African Festivals   South African Festivals
A list of some of the festivals held annually throughout South Africa - from the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival on 2nd New Year to the Oppikoppi Bushveld Musical Festival held on a farm near Northam (Limpopo).


Rosebank in Jo'burg   Rosebank in Jo'burg
The blend of shopping, restaurants, coffee shops and the mixture of people, both locals and tourists, is so vast that anyone can find a favourite something in Rosebank.


Cape Grace Voted Top Hotel in World   Cape Grace Voted Top Hotel in World
A passion for creating an atmosphere of abundant generosity, coupled with genuinely warm hospitality, have enabled Cape Grace to establish itself as one of the best hotels in the world


National Arts Festival   National Arts Festival
The biggest and most vibrant celebration of South Africa's rich and multi-faceted culture is the annual Standard Bank National Arts festival held in Grahamstown. This quaint Eastern Cape city is transformed into the country's creative crucible and for 11 days in July it's the only place to be.


Meandering through the Midlands   Meandering through the Midlands
The most popular of the 3 arts and craft routes weaving through the midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, is the Midlands Meander, which winds through 100 km of rolling farmlands and cosy country villages. It follows a roughly circular route.


The Long Street in Cape Town   The Long Street in Cape Town
With its "broekie" lace Victorian verandas alongside Muslim Mosques mingling a curiously appealing clash of cultures, Long Street is unique. It could quite easily take you a whole day to explore at a leisurely pace.


Golden Facts   Golden Facts
South Africa and gold is synonym. Almost half of all new gold produced every year comes from seven mining districts within the country.And gold has always fascinated man. It portrays beauty, power, mystery and romance.


The Crocodile Ramble   The Crocodile Ramble
It is generally regarded as the most popular of all the craft routes around South Africa and is only open on the first weekend of every month.The route starts only 30 km. from the center of Johannesburg and it includes some 21 studios, 11 eateries and a few overnight spots.


Craft Markets   Craft Markets
Galvanised wire has made an appearance as a popular medium for craft-makers in South Africa. Innovative objects, both decorative and functional, can be seen on sidewalks, craft markets, retail home stores, museum shops and retail outlets dealing in curio.