Sure, here are some of the top things to do in South Africa, according to recent news:
Visit the Addo Elephant National Park: This park is home to over 600 elephants, making it one of the best places in the world to see these majestic creatures. You can go on game drives, bush walks, or even go elephant back safaris.
Go whale watching in Hermanus: Hermanus is known as the “whale watching capital of South Africa” and is a great place to see these amazing creatures from June to December. You can go on a boat trip or simply watch them from the shore.
Visit Robben Island: Robben Island is a former prison that was used to incarcerate Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners during apartheid. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist destination. You can take a ferry to the island and tour the prison.
Go on a wine tour in Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch is a wine region in South Africa known for its beautiful scenery and delicious wines. There are many wineries to visit in Stellenbosch, and you can even go on a wine tour.
Visit the Cradle of Humankind: The Cradle of Humankind is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to some of the most important archaeological sites in the world. You can visit Sterkfontein Cave, where the remains of “Mrs. Ples” were found, or visit the Maropeng Visitor Centre to learn more about the history of human evolution.
In addition to these popular activities, there are also a number of new and exciting things to do in South Africa. For example, you can now go on a skydive over Cape Town, explore the abandoned diamond mines of Kimberley, or go on a hot air balloon safari over the Kruger National Park.
No matter what your interests are, you’re sure to find something to do in South Africa. So start planning your trip today!
ICYMI: South Africa’s Marion Island is a breeding ground for the birds, but their chicks are being eaten alive by rodents. Now, the world’s largest operation to eradicate the invasive species is about to get under way By 2015, scientists knew from camera trap evidence that mice were attacking albatross chicks on Marion Island, but… Read more: ‘They started nibbling at its head’: the bold plan to rid an island of albatross-eating mice
ICYMI: South Africa’s Marion Island is a breeding ground for the birds, but their chicks are being eaten alive by rodents. Now, the world’s largest operation to eradicate the invasive species is about to get under way By 2015, scientists knew from camera trap evidence that mice were attacking albatross chicks on Marion Island, but… Read more: ‘They started nibbling at its head’: the bold plan to rid an island of albatross-eating mice
[Chatham House] US tariffs could hurt the South African economy, but Pretoria is already leveraging its energy transition to attract support from the EU and other partners.http://dlvr.it/TJvDDC
ICYMI: [New Zimbabwe] A MARRIED couple has been extradited from South Africa back to Zimbabwe to face justice for allegedly killing their four-year-old niece in 2023 before skipping the border.http://dlvr.it/TJrnthhttp://dlvr.it/TJtmNf
South Africa’s Marion Island is a breeding ground for the birds, but their chicks are being eaten alive by rodents. Now, the world’s largest operation to eradicate the invasive species is about to get under way By 2015, scientists knew from camera trap evidence that mice were attacking albatross chicks on Marion Island, but no… Read more: ‘They started nibbling at its head’: the bold plan to rid an island of albatross-eating mice
ICYMI: [New Zimbabwe] A MARRIED couple has been extradited from South Africa back to Zimbabwe to face justice for allegedly killing their four-year-old niece in 2023 before skipping the border.http://dlvr.it/TJsvpk
ICYMI: ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Urgent action is required to turn the tide against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli said.http://dlvr.it/TJr2dRhttp://dlvr.it/TJsVNT
[New Zimbabwe] A MARRIED couple has been extradited from South Africa back to Zimbabwe to face justice for allegedly killing their four-year-old niece in 2023 before skipping the border.http://dlvr.it/TJrnthhttp://dlvr.it/TJsV9p
[New Zimbabwe] A MARRIED couple has been extradited from South Africa back to Zimbabwe to face justice for allegedly killing their four-year-old niece in 2023 before skipping the border.http://dlvr.it/TJrnth
ICYMI: ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] The need for an urgent and high-level national turnaround plan on water security that is aligned to the Government of National Unity’s Medium-Term Development Plan 2025 to 2029, has been underscored by President Cyril Ramaphosa.http://dlvr.it/TJqDhlhttp://dlvr.it/TJrT38
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Urgent action is required to turn the tide against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli said.http://dlvr.it/TJr2dRhttp://dlvr.it/TJrSwY
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Urgent action is required to turn the tide against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli said.http://dlvr.it/TJr2dR
ICYMI: ICYMI: Leo Brent Bozell III, founder of a conservative media group, is president’s nomination amid rising diplomatic tensions Donald Trump has nominated a conservative, pro-Israel media activist as US ambassador to South Africa, at a time when the relationship between the two countries is at a nadir. Leo Brent Bozell III founded the Media… Read more: Trump names pro-Israel media activist as US ambassador to South Africa
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] The need for an urgent and high-level national turnaround plan on water security that is aligned to the Government of National Unity’s Medium-Term Development Plan 2025 to 2029, has been underscored by President Cyril Ramaphosa.http://dlvr.it/TJqDhlhttp://dlvr.it/TJqjvg
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] The need for an urgent and high-level national turnaround plan on water security that is aligned to the Government of National Unity’s Medium-Term Development Plan 2025 to 2029, has been underscored by President Cyril Ramaphosa.http://dlvr.it/TJqDhl
[SAnews.gov.za] Urgent action is required to turn the tide against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli said.http://dlvr.it/TJqDdT
ICYMI: ICYMI: Duke of Sussex and co-founder of Sentebale step down as patrons amid infighting in the organisation The Duke of Sussex has resigned from an African charity he set up 20 years ago after infighting in the organisation, saying he is “in shock” and “truly heartbroken”. Prince Harry and the co-founder Prince Seeiso of… Read more: Prince Harry resigns ‘in shock’ from African charity he founded in 2006
ICYMI: Leo Brent Bozell III, founder of a conservative media group, is president’s nomination amid rising diplomatic tensions Donald Trump has nominated a conservative, pro-Israel media activist as US ambassador to South Africa, at a time when the relationship between the two countries is at a nadir. Leo Brent Bozell III founded the Media Research… Read more: Trump names pro-Israel media activist as US ambassador to South Africa
ICYMI: Leo Brent Bozell III, founder of a conservative media group, is president’s nomination amid rising diplomatic tensions Donald Trump has nominated a conservative, pro-Israel media activist as US ambassador to South Africa, at a time when the relationship between the two countries is at a nadir. Leo Brent Bozell III founded the Media Research… Read more: Trump names pro-Israel media activist as US ambassador to South Africa
[SAnews.gov.za] The need for an urgent and high-level national turnaround plan on water security that is aligned to the Government of National Unity’s Medium-Term Development Plan 2025 to 2029, has been underscored by President Cyril Ramaphosa.http://dlvr.it/TJp76H
ICYMI: Duke of Sussex and co-founder of Sentebale step down as patrons amid infighting in the organisation The Duke of Sussex has resigned from an African charity he set up 20 years ago after infighting in the organisation, saying he is “in shock” and “truly heartbroken”. Prince Harry and the co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho… Read more: Prince Harry resigns ‘in shock’ from African charity he founded in 2006
ICYMI: Duke of Sussex and co-founder of Sentebale step down as patrons amid infighting in the organisation The Duke of Sussex has resigned from an African charity he set up 20 years ago after infighting in the organisation, saying he is “in shock” and “truly heartbroken”. Prince Harry and the co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho… Read more: Prince Harry resigns ‘in shock’ from African charity he founded in 2006
ICYMI: Duke of Sussex and co-founder of Sentebale step down as patrons amid infighting in the organisation The Duke of Sussex has resigned from an African charity he set up 20 years ago after infighting in the organisation, saying he is “in shock” and “truly heartbroken”. Prince Harry and the co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho… Read more: Prince Harry resigns ‘in shock’ from African charity he founded in 2006
Leo Brent Bozell III, founder of a conservative media group, is president’s nomination amid rising diplomatic tensions Donald Trump has nominated a conservative, pro-Israel media activist as US ambassador to South Africa, at a time when the relationship between the two countries is at a nadir. Leo Brent Bozell III founded the Media Research Center… Read more: Trump names pro-Israel media activist as US ambassador to South Africa
ICYMI: ICYMI: Ebrahim Rasool, declared persona non grata by Washington, was surrounded by crowds at Cape Town airport The South African ambassador who was expelled from the US and declared persona non grata by the Trump administration was welcomed home on Sunday by hundreds of supporters who sang songs praising him. Crowds at Cape Town… Read more: South African ambassador expelled from US welcomed home by supporters
Duke of Sussex and co-founder of Sentebale step down as patrons amid infighting in the organisation The Duke of Sussex has resigned from an African charity he set up 20 years ago after infighting in the organisation, saying he is “in shock” and “truly heartbroken”. Prince Harry and the co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho both… Read more: Prince Harry resigns ‘in shock’ from African charity he founded in 2006
Duke of Sussex and co-founder of Sentebale step down as patrons amid infighting in the organisation The Duke of Sussex has resigned from an African charity he set up 20 years ago after infighting in the organisation, saying he is “in shock” and “truly heartbroken”. Prince Harry and the co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho both… Read more: Prince Harry resigns ‘in shock’ from African charity he founded in 2006
ICYMI: [Earthlife] Only one week left before the electricity prices go up by 12.7% on 1 April 2025 — Fossil Fools’ Day — and South Africans are grappling to come to terms with the blow about to hit their pockets. This increase, on top of the upcoming 0.5% VAT hike, will further strain already struggling… Read more: Electricity Hike Hits Hard As South Africans Face Increased Cost Of Living
ICYMI: Ebrahim Rasool, declared persona non grata by Washington, was surrounded by crowds at Cape Town airport The South African ambassador who was expelled from the US and declared persona non grata by the Trump administration was welcomed home on Sunday by hundreds of supporters who sang songs praising him. Crowds at Cape Town International… Read more: South African ambassador expelled from US welcomed home by supporters
ICYMI: Ebrahim Rasool, declared persona non grata by Washington, was surrounded by crowds at Cape Town airport The South African ambassador who was expelled from the US and declared persona non grata by the Trump administration was welcomed home on Sunday by hundreds of supporters who sang songs praising him. Crowds at Cape Town International… Read more: South African ambassador expelled from US welcomed home by supporters
ICYMI: Ebrahim Rasool, declared persona non grata by Washington, was surrounded by crowds at Cape Town airport The South African ambassador who was expelled from the US and declared persona non grata by the Trump administration was welcomed home on Sunday by hundreds of supporters who sang songs praising him. Crowds at Cape Town International… Read more: South African ambassador expelled from US welcomed home by supporters
ICYMI: [Daily Maverick] President Cyril Ramaphosa is said to be inundated with messages from people volunteering to be posted in Washington following Ebrahim Rasool’s expulsion. While he won’t appoint anyone yet, he is eager to reset the relationship between the US and South Africa, particularly in trade.http://dlvr.it/TJkbdm
[Earthlife] Only one week left before the electricity prices go up by 12.7% on 1 April 2025 — Fossil Fools’ Day — and South Africans are grappling to come to terms with the blow about to hit their pockets. This increase, on top of the upcoming 0.5% VAT hike, will further strain already struggling households… Read more: Electricity Hike Hits Hard As South Africans Face Increased Cost Of Living
ICYMI: ICYMI: [COSATU] The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) joins millions of South Africans in honouring the memory of the protestors who were callously gunned down by the apartheid regime in Sharpville on this day in 1960.http://dlvr.it/TJhhq1http://dlvr.it/TJkBrL
Ebrahim Rasool, declared persona non grata by Washington, was surrounded by crowds at Cape Town airport The South African ambassador who was expelled from the US and declared persona non grata by the Trump administration was welcomed home on Sunday by hundreds of supporters who sang songs praising him. Crowds at Cape Town International airport… Read more: South African ambassador expelled from US welcomed home by supporters
Ebrahim Rasool, declared persona non grata by Washington, was surrounded by crowds at Cape Town airport The South African ambassador who was expelled from the US and declared persona non grata by the Trump administration was welcomed home on Sunday by hundreds of supporters who sang songs praising him. Crowds at Cape Town International airport… Read more: South African ambassador expelled from US welcomed home by supporters
Ebrahim Rasool, declared persona non grata by Washington, was surrounded by crowds at Cape Town airport The South African ambassador who was expelled from the US and declared persona non grata by the Trump administration was welcomed home on Sunday by hundreds of supporters who sang songs praising him. Crowds at Cape Town International airport… Read more: South African ambassador expelled from US welcomed home by supporters
[Daily Maverick] President Cyril Ramaphosa is said to be inundated with messages from people volunteering to be posted in Washington following Ebrahim Rasool’s expulsion. While he won’t appoint anyone yet, he is eager to reset the relationship between the US and South Africa, particularly in trade.http://dlvr.it/TJjTSM
ICYMI: ICYMI: [allAfrica] Air pollution is a growing global concern, with significant implications for public health.http://dlvr.it/TJgwLQhttp://dlvr.it/TJj8YK
ICYMI: [COSATU] The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) joins millions of South Africans in honouring the memory of the protestors who were callously gunned down by the apartheid regime in Sharpville on this day in 1960.http://dlvr.it/TJhhq1http://dlvr.it/TJj8ST
ICYMI: [COSATU] The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) joins millions of South Africans in honouring the memory of the protestors who were callously gunned down by the apartheid regime in Sharpville on this day in 1960.http://dlvr.it/TJhhq1
ICYMI: ICYMI: Ministers also investigating sexual harassment claim at country’s isolated Sanae IV research station Psychologists are in “constant” contact with a South African science team isolated for months at a base in Antarctica after physical assault and sexual harassment allegations were made, a government minister has said. The environment minister, Dion George, whose department… Read more: Psychologists in touch with Antarctic base after assault allegation, South Africa confirms
ICYMI: [allAfrica] Air pollution is a growing global concern, with significant implications for public health.http://dlvr.it/TJgwLQhttp://dlvr.it/TJhPsS
[COSATU] The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) joins millions of South Africans in honouring the memory of the protestors who were callously gunned down by the apartheid regime in Sharpville on this day in 1960.http://dlvr.it/TJgwG0
ICYMI: ICYMI: Deal will restrict fishing near colonies on Robben Island and Bird Island for 10 years, after long debate between industry and conservationists Efforts to stop the critically endangered African penguin from going extinct took a step forward on Tuesday after South African conservationists and fishing industry groups reached a legal settlement on no-fishing… Read more: Hope for endangered penguins as no-fishing zones agreed off South Africa
ICYMI: Ministers also investigating sexual harassment claim at country’s isolated Sanae IV research station Psychologists are in “constant” contact with a South African science team isolated for months at a base in Antarctica after physical assault and sexual harassment allegations were made, a government minister has said. The environment minister, Dion George, whose department manages… Read more: Psychologists in touch with Antarctic base after assault allegation, South Africa confirms
ICYMI: Ministers also investigating sexual harassment claim at country’s isolated Sanae IV research station Psychologists are in “constant” contact with a South African science team isolated for months at a base in Antarctica after physical assault and sexual harassment allegations were made, a government minister has said. The environment minister, Dion George, whose department manages… Read more: Psychologists in touch with Antarctic base after assault allegation, South Africa confirms
ICYMI: ICYMI: In 1988 Athol Fugard was in London, directing his play A Place With the Pigs at the National Theatre. I was its executive director at the time, and asked him what he thought about the theatre world’s boycott of apartheid South Africa. He felt it had achieved nothing, other than to do the… Read more: Letter: Athol Fugard obituary
ICYMI: Deal will restrict fishing near colonies on Robben Island and Bird Island for 10 years, after long debate between industry and conservationists Efforts to stop the critically endangered African penguin from going extinct took a step forward on Tuesday after South African conservationists and fishing industry groups reached a legal settlement on no-fishing zones… Read more: Hope for endangered penguins as no-fishing zones agreed off South Africa
ICYMI: Deal will restrict fishing near colonies on Robben Island and Bird Island for 10 years, after long debate between industry and conservationists Efforts to stop the critically endangered African penguin from going extinct took a step forward on Tuesday after South African conservationists and fishing industry groups reached a legal settlement on no-fishing zones… Read more: Hope for endangered penguins as no-fishing zones agreed off South Africa
Ministers also investigating sexual harassment claim at country’s isolated Sanae IV research station Psychologists are in “constant” contact with a South African science team isolated for months at a base in Antarctica after physical assault and sexual harassment allegations were made, a government minister has said. The environment minister, Dion George, whose department manages the… Read more: Psychologists in touch with Antarctic base after assault allegation, South Africa confirms
ICYMI: In 1988 Athol Fugard was in London, directing his play A Place With the Pigs at the National Theatre. I was its executive director at the time, and asked him what he thought about the theatre world’s boycott of apartheid South Africa. He felt it had achieved nothing, other than to do the work… Read more: Letter: Athol Fugard obituary
ICYMI: In 1988 Athol Fugard was in London, directing his play A Place With the Pigs at the National Theatre. I was its executive director at the time, and asked him what he thought about the theatre world’s boycott of apartheid South Africa. He felt it had achieved nothing, other than to do the work… Read more: Letter: Athol Fugard obituary
Deal will restrict fishing near colonies on Robben Island and Bird Island for 10 years, after long debate between industry and conservationists Efforts to stop the critically endangered African penguin from going extinct took a step forward on Tuesday after South African conservationists and fishing industry groups reached a legal settlement on no-fishing zones around… Read more: Hope for endangered penguins as no-fishing zones agreed off South Africa
In 1988 Athol Fugard was in London, directing his play A Place With the Pigs at the National Theatre. I was its executive director at the time, and asked him what he thought about the theatre world’s boycott of apartheid South Africa. He felt it had achieved nothing, other than to do the work of… Read more: Letter: Athol Fugard obituary
ICYMI: ICYMI: US secretary of state accuses Ebrahim Rasool of being a ‘race-baiting politician who hates America’ and Donald Trump The United States is in effect expelling South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, with secretary of state Marco Rubio accusing the envoy of hating the country and President Donald Trump. “South Africa’s ambassador to the United… Read more: Marco Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to US is ‘no longer welcome’
ICYMI: US secretary of state accuses Ebrahim Rasool of being a ‘race-baiting politician who hates America’ and Donald Trump The United States is in effect expelling South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, with secretary of state Marco Rubio accusing the envoy of hating the country and President Donald Trump. “South Africa’s ambassador to the United States… Read more: Marco Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to US is ‘no longer welcome’
ICYMI: US secretary of state accuses Ebrahim Rasool of being a ‘race-baiting politician who hates America’ and Donald Trump The United States is in effect expelling South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, with secretary of state Marco Rubio accusing the envoy of hating the country and President Donald Trump. “South Africa’s ambassador to the United States… Read more: Marco Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to US is ‘no longer welcome’
ICYMI: US secretary of state accuses Ebrahim Rasool of being a ‘race-baiting politician who hates America’ and Donald Trump The United States is in effect expelling South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, with secretary of state Marco Rubio accusing the envoy of hating the country and President Donald Trump. “South Africa’s ambassador to the United States… Read more: Marco Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to US is ‘no longer welcome’
ICYMI: [allAfrica] Cape Town — The Trump administration is expelling South Africa’s Ambassador to the U.S. Ebrahim Rasool after statements he reportedly made during a meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote that Rasool is “no longer welcome in our great country”.http://dlvr.it/TJXbMM
ICYMI: [allAfrica] Cape Town — The Trump administration is expelling South Africa’s Ambassador to the U.S. Ebrahim Rasool after statements he reportedly made during a meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote that Rasool is “no longer welcome in our great country”.http://dlvr.it/TJXbMM
US secretary of state accuses Ebrahim Rasool of being a ‘race-baiting politician who hates America’ and Donald Trump The United States is in effect expelling South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, with secretary of state Marco Rubio accusing the envoy of hating the country and President Donald Trump. “South Africa’s ambassador to the United States is… Read more: Marco Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to US is ‘no longer welcome’
US secretary of state accuses Ebrahim Rasool of being a ‘race-baiting politician who hates America’ and Donald Trump The United States is in effect expelling South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, with secretary of state Marco Rubio accusing the envoy of hating the country and President Donald Trump. “South Africa’s ambassador to the United States is… Read more: Marco Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to US is ‘no longer welcome’
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has announced that the allowance payments for the 2025 academic year have been finalised and are ready for implementation.http://dlvr.it/TJXbWG
[allAfrica] Cape Town — The Trump administration is expelling South Africa’s Ambassador to the U.S. Ebrahim Rasool after statements he reportedly made during a meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote that Rasool is “no longer welcome in our great country”.http://dlvr.it/TJXbMM
[allAfrica] Cape Town — The Trump administration is expelling South Africa’s Ambassador to the U.S. Ebrahim Rasool after statements he reportedly made during a meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote that Rasool is “no longer welcome in our great country”.http://dlvr.it/TJXbMM
ICYMI: ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] The Sanitation Appropriate for Education (SAFE) initiative has successfully eradicated over 93% of identified pit toilets in public schools across the country.http://dlvr.it/TJVJYBhttp://dlvr.it/TJXD9X
[SAnews.gov.za] The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has announced that the allowance payments for the 2025 academic year have been finalised and are ready for implementation.http://dlvr.it/TJWTSg
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] The Sanitation Appropriate for Education (SAFE) initiative has successfully eradicated over 93% of identified pit toilets in public schools across the country.http://dlvr.it/TJVJYBhttp://dlvr.it/TJW3Sh
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] The Sanitation Appropriate for Education (SAFE) initiative has successfully eradicated over 93% of identified pit toilets in public schools across the country.http://dlvr.it/TJVJYB
ICYMI: ICYMI: In a sense, Athol Fugard always remained a mystery. He was the sort of person in whose presence you felt a deep well of wisdoms hiding, wisdoms he would never divulge unless he trusted you, and how were you ever to earn that trust? But he once allowed me to cut his play… Read more: Janet Suzman on Athol Fugard: A writer of true integrity has gone
[SAnews.gov.za] The Sanitation Appropriate for Education (SAFE) initiative has successfully eradicated over 93% of identified pit toilets in public schools across the country.http://dlvr.it/TJT71t