This Heritage Month, throw your support behind SA’s green and gold parrot
With September being celebrated as Heritage Month to mark South Africa’s diverse culture and heritage, ponder the plight of the endangered Cape parrot whose green and gold plumage must surely remind us of our national sporting teams. Out in the wild, the beautiful bird may not be trained to scream Continue Reading
Why the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast is worth visiting
Next month is not only a celebration of renewal with the arrival of spring, it’s also a commemoration of Tourism Month, Heritage Month, and all the wonderfully unique offerings that South Africa presents. To celebrate this, visitors are encouraged to head to the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast where they can uncover Continue Reading
Waterblommetjies in full bloom in the Boland
It’s waterblommetjie season in the Western Cape, and pickers can be spotted harvesting this locally indigenous flower that grows in shallow ponds between June and September. The waterblommetjie (Aponogeton distachyos) is one of South Africa’s most famous edible plants, with a long history of use by the indigenous Khoisan, both Continue Reading
Honouring our heritage through truly South African experiences
September heralds Heritage Month: a month set aside to celebrate our nation’s diverse culture and extraordinary heritage. This is also the month where South Africans celebrate tourism, an industry that was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a brand, ANEW Hotels & Resorts celebrates its heritage, culture fusion and Continue Reading
2022 Eswatini Reed Dance dates officially announced
The dates for the biggest cultural event in Eswatini have been announced, and a hive of colourful activity will soon descend upon the country in the form of the festival known as Umhlanga or Reed Dance. The festival is set to start on the 30th of August, with the main Continue Reading
Vergelegen Estate launches Environmental Tour in Heritage Month
Nature lovers who are keen to discover more of South Africa’s natural beauty this Heritage Month should be delighted by a newly-launched environmental tour at Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West. The tour reveals tracts of the vast 3000-hectare estate that were previously closed to the public. Visitors can now Continue Reading