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Explore Cape Town’s natural heritage with free entry to four nature reserves over the Heritage Day long weekend.
HERITAGE DAY

Heritage Day 2026: What to do in Cape Town, Joburg and KwaZulu-Natal

Here’s what you can do today in Cape Town, Joburg and KwaZulu-Natal today.

  • The National Team
5 min read
Although safari adventures and the Big Five continue to be South Africa's strongest tourism highlights, specialists advise combining these classic wildlife activities with immersive cultural and heritage experiences for a deeper, more enriching travel experience.
BIG FIVE

Wildlife is just chapter one: The rise of cultural travel in SA

Wildlife brings millions to South Africa, but community-led heritage trips are turning quick safaris into deeper journeys.

  • ZamaNdosi Cele
5 min read
David Ireland’s gripping two-hander stars multi-award-winning actor, Albert Pretorius and Lyle October.
THEATRE

'The Fifth Step' delivers engaging two-hander at The Baxter

David Ireland’s darkly comic two-hander, starring Albert Pretorius and Lyle October, explores masculinity, confession and recovery within Alcoholics Anonymous.

  • Theolin Tembo
6 min read
New Zealand soul singer TEEKS reflects on his South African experience trying traditional food, discovering Bongeziwe Mabandla and wearing Springbok merchandise on stage.
MUSIC

TEEKS says first SA tour has all been love

After his first three-city South African tour, New Zealand soul singer TEEKS reflects on local audiences, trying traditional food, discovering Bongeziwe Mabandla and wearing…

  • Oluthando Keteyi
6 min read
Justin Bieber and Sydney Seethal are among the celebrities and creators making wired earphones cool again in 2026.
TRENDS

Wired is the new wireless: Comeback of wired earphones

Wired earphones are making a comeback, with celebrities and TikTok turning the once-outdated accessory into one of 2026’s coolest trends.

  • Nomathamsanqa Sithathu
7 min read
Thando Zide.
NEW ALBUM
Video

Culture Corner: These are some of the best local albums of 2026 so far

A look at four local albums that have stood out in 2026 so far, and what their different sounds say about the direction of South African music.

  • Nomathamsanqa Sithathu
8 min read
South Africans have created a language that only they can understand.
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY
Video

South Africa may have invented a 13th language

South Africa has 12 official languages. But listen closely and you might discover a 13th, created by all of us

  • Bernelee Vollmer
10 min read
Verishe Rugbur shares her philosophy on living a healthy life through nutrition.
HEALTHY EATING

Why healthy eating in South Africa should never mean giving up your heritage

From ICU rounds to traditional roti, how one South African dietitian is bridging the gap between clinical science, cultural heritage, and real life.

  • ZamaNdosi Cele
6 min read
Dr Criselda Kananda speaks about honouring the legacy of the 1956 Women’s March, creating meaningful spaces for women in music and culture.
CULTURE

'Tribute to Women' returns: Dr Criselda Kananda reflects on music, legacy and accountability

Discover the insights of Dr Criselda Kananda on the 'Tribute to Women' festival, as artists Nomfundo Moh and Nontokozo Mkhize discuss the importance of celebrating women's…

  • Nomathamsanqa Sithathu
5 min read