The Price of Silence: Why South Africa Can’t Afford to Exclude
You can’t build a house on silence. Not a home, not a nation. And yet, for too long, South Africa asked too many people to lower their voices—women, LGBTQ+ folk,
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You can’t build a house on silence. Not a home, not a nation. And yet, for too long, South Africa asked too many people to lower their voices—women, LGBTQ+ folk,
A rainbow doesn’t stop at two colors—and neither does South Africa. In the land of eleven official languages and infinite cultural nuances, binary thinking—man/woman, rich/poor, traditional/modern—just doesn’t cut it anymore.
Freedom doesn’t begin at the ballot box, and it doesn’t end with a constitution. It begins in the body—being safe in your skin, on your land, in your voice. It
In the heart of Limpopo, a teenager plants trees along a dry riverbed that once surged with water. In Cape Town, a law student drafts a letter challenging fossil fuel
There are wounds that don’t bleed. Wounds that sit behind the eyes, wrapped in silence, tucked beneath the routines of daily life. In South Africa, where many carry invisible scars
In some corners of the world, HIV is a headline from the past.In South Africa, it’s still a reality—one that people wake up to, live with, and fight through, daily.
Some revolutions don’t start with fireworks.They start with a teenager in Limpopo building a solar-powered phone charger from scrap. Or a group of women in the Karoo using drones to
In a back-alley sewing studio in Soweto, a mother of three stitches fabric into dignity. On a rooftop farm in Khayelitsha, spinach and hope grow side by side. Somewhere in
At first light in the bushveld, before most of the country stirs, a ranger crouches beside a faint track in the sand. It could be lion. It could be poacher.
It dawned quietly—and slowly. A solar lamp flickers on in a rural Eastern Cape hut. Children whisper in excitement, homework finally possible past sunset. No diesel, no wires to town.
A rusty tin roof. A chalkboard stained by rain. That’s where Naledi built her first robot—scraps of wire, an old phone battery, and hope. When it lurched forward, the whole
In a quiet room above a library in Khayelitsha, a teenager sat across from a woman who once walked the same dusty streets. He asked, “How did you make it?”
A mural of Mandela stretches across a cracked wall in Alexandra. Children run past it, laughing—oblivious to the history that hangs like dust in the air. That wall once separated
A barefoot girl once raced a storm down a gravel road outside Mthatha. She didn’t win, but she reached school before the rain. That stubborn sprint—that refusal to stay home
As southern Africa’s only endemic vulture species, the Cape vulture population has been reduced to an estimated 2,900 breeding pairs across its range. Listed as ‘Endangered’ by the International Union
Named for the city in Iran where the treaty was signed in 1971, the Ramsar Convention is an international treaty aimed at conserving wetlands deemed to be of economic, cultural,
Winding alongside the Brandewyn River in the Cedarberg region of the Western Cape, the 4km long Sevilla Rock Art Trail incorporates nine rock art sites, providing intriguing insight into the
Winter and spring offer plenty of whale watching opportunities along South Africa’s coastline, and on the east coast Algoa Bay is one of South Africa’s top spots for this exciting
Bamboo is gaining recognition worldwide as a valuable renewable resource that, in addition to having innumerable practical uses, has amazing carbon offset properties. Research reveals that a single clump of
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Located between the city centre of Johannesburg and the sprawling township of Soweto, Gold Reef City is an edutainment venue like no other. Visitors can take
Visitors to South Africa’s City of Gold may want to consider using the hop-on, hop-off bus service provided by City Sightseeing to visit some of the city’s top attractions. Starting
Already well-established as a cultural hub in South Africa, Cape Town is adding a new arts festival to its annual events calendar this year. The inaugural Cape Town Fringe is
Located on the northern edge of the Breede River Valley in the Cape Winelands district of the Western Cape, the historic town of Tulbagh lies on land that was granted
With its spectacular and varied terrain the Maloti-Drakensberg Route offers thrill-seekers a host of opportunities for adventure. Rock climbing enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice with the area’s sheer cliff
Dating back to the late 17th century, Groot Constantia is the oldest wine estate in South Africa and is listed as a heritage site in the Western Cape Province. Located
Visitors to the many game parks and nature reserves of South Africa are very likely to come across the country’s national animal – the springbok. This graceful medium-sized antelope, with
Located at the foot of the Sneeuberge in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, the small town of Nieu-Bethesda was founded in 1875 and, as was the case with
With the iconic Table Mountain as a backdrop, Cape Town’s historic Company’s Garden was established by Dutch settlers in 1652 to provide fresh produce to ships traveling the trade route
Stretching from Cape St Lucia northward to the Mozambican border on KwaZulu-Natal’s northeastern coast, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park has the distinction of being the first site in South Africa to
Situated on Route 62, in the western region of the Klein Karoo, Calitzdorp is a superb example of a typical Karoo town, where preservation of culture and warm hospitality are
As the world’s tallest mammals, giraffes can be relied on to generate some excitement among spectators out on a bush drive when spotting wildlife has been rare. Standing tall above
Designed by renowned British architect, Sir Herbert Baker, the Cathedral Church of St George the Martyr, better known as St George’s Cathedral, in Cape Town had its foundation stone laid
Under the banner of “Conservation in Action”, the Endangered Wildlife Trust is dedicated to the conservation of southern Africa’s threatened species and ecosystems, with its vision being to attain “a
Located outside Worcester in the Western Cape Breede River Valley, the Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden is home to a comprehensive collection of succulents endemic to the arid Karoo region
Among the many animals to be viewed in South Africa’s spectacular game reserves, the zebra is arguably one of the most distinctive, with black and white stripes as unique to
A Fruitful Introduction to South Africa’s Exports
South Africa is known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and incredible biodiversity. It’s also a major global player in the
The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa, better known as Pretoria Zoo, was in the news recently when one of its residents was thought to have been stolen. Dubbed by
South Africa is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from around the world to enjoy the country’s spectacular wildlife, scenery and culture. Humans are not the only visitors attracted to
Semi tipper trailer for sale is extraordinary due to their splendid using and tipping characteristics. The tipping semi-trailer drives safely on the street thanks to a low
Named in honour of the first Dutch Reformed Minister to serve the community – Johannes Rudolph Albertyn – Albertinia is a tranquil little town located at the foot of the
Located in Johannesburg, the FreeMe Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre was founded in 1997 to care for suburban indigenous wildlife in distress. FreeMe offers a service that most veterinarians do not have
Hundreds of cyclists gathered on the KwaZulu Natal South Coast road on Sunday 6 January to pay tribute to South African cycling champion Burry Stander who died on 3 January
Baboons are found in nature reserves and other undeveloped areas all around South Africa and are part of the wildlife heritage of the country. Fascinating and entertaining, they are best
Known internationally as the place where apples are grown, Elgin Valley is located in the spectacular Overberg region of South Africa, with the charming town of Grabouw as the commercial
Proteas are likely the most readily recognized of South Africa’s indigenous flora, with the magnificent King Protea (Protea cynaroides) being the country’s national flower. There are around 80 genera of
Located in a quaint red-roofed stone building which once served as a school, the Arend Dieperink Museum in Mokopane documents the ancient history of human habitation of this fascinating region
Internationally renowned in boxing circles for defeating Wladimir Klitschko with a second-round knockout in 2003, earning him the title of WBO heavyweight champion, South African boxer Corrie Sanders died in
A visit to the Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre in Hoedspruit is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone with an appreciation for animals. Located at the foot of the Mariepskop
Baobab trees are found in a number of locations in sub-Saharan Africa and are easily recognized by their broad trunks and wide spreading branches with sparse foliage, giving rise to
The Voortrekkers are an integral part of South Africa’s history, commemorated in museums and monuments around the country. Literally meaning ‘forward-pullers’, Voortrekkers were pioneers who headed north not knowing what
A “paintertainment” event hosted by Artjamming and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) took place at the Cavendish Square in Cape Town on Thursday the 12th of July. Celebrities
With fossil evidence dating back to before the time when dinosaurs roamed the earth, cycads are considered to be the oldest living seed plants on the planet. While at that
Located in the picturesque, jacaranda-clad suburb of Willow Glen, Pretoria, Bester Birds & Animals Zoo Park is an attraction that the entire family is sure to enjoy. The petting zoo
Endemic to the riverine scrub of the central Karoo, the riverine rabbit has a number of interesting names by which it is known locally – boshaas, vleihaas, doekvoetjie and pondhaas.
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