“I grew up in a world where I faced so many limitations. I realized defining freedom for myself and subsequently living it was what I needed to do.” So says South African songstress LIRA on…
Posts tagged South Africa
#MusicReview: Meet South African rappers Cassper Nyovest and Riky Rik
By Kevin Gitau This is probably one of the articles I have wanted to do for the longest time widely because of my interest and appreciation for South African music runs very deep. I…
S. African elephant charges action hero Schwarzenegger
Hollywood action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger has admitted that “some of us had to change our pants” after an elephant charged a vehicle he was in while on safari in South Africa. Schwarzenegger posted a video…
Do you agree? S.African appeal court backs domestic rhino horn trade
South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed a government bid to retain a ban on domestic trade in rhino horns, breeders and officials said Monday, in a dispute over how to end poaching. In…
Sauti Sol head to Mozambique, South Africa for world tour
Sauti Sol are set to perform in Mozambique, South Africa and Maputo, as part of the new “Live and Die in Afrika world tour”, an extension of their just-concluded Kenyan edition of Live and Die…
#Travel: The one address you must visit in South Africa
If there is one address you should visit when in South Africa, it would be 8115 Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto. Former home to the South African and global political icon Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the…
Spier Creative Block range of wines are now locally available
Just like beer lovers, every wine drinker has their preferred brand of wine that they are loyal to and if you are like me, that brand will be Spier. So you can imagine how exciting…
#Travel: 3 Things you didn’t know about Table Mountain
A ride up the revolving Table Mountain cable car is your ticket to a breathtaking world of spectacular views of the beautiful Cape Peninsula. One of South Africa’s most popular attractions, Table Mountain is a…
Wines of South Africa Sommelier Cup kicks off in Kenya
The third Wines of South Africa Sommelier Cup competition is currently underway with semi-finals kicking-off in Kenya on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Nairobi’s Crown Plaza Hotel. The Wines of South Africa Sommelier Cup consists of…
#Travel: 3 Reasons why you should go shopping in South Africa
When in South Africa, go shopping. South Africa is known for its scenic wonders, the adventure capital of the world, amazing weather, close encounters with wildlife, world-class facilities, a place of tremendous heritage and history,…