Tag: South Africa
Typhus Outbreak Ravages South Africa
In recent years, South Africa has been hit by a deadly outbreak of typhus, a bacterial infection which can cause high fever, severe headaches, abdominal pain and rashes. The outbreak has been particularly severe in the rural areas of the country, where health infrastructure is limited and medical resources are…
Crazy Scene at Cape Town Bus Station!
Cape Town Bus Station is a major bus station located in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa. It is the largest bus station in the city, servicing over 2.5 million passengers every year. The station provides connections to many of the cities within the Greater Cape Town area as…
South Africa in Shock: Cold Weather Alert!
With winter comes cold weather and, for many parts of South Africa, this means snow. While the snow may be beautiful, it can also be dangerous. Roads can become icy, making it difficult to drive. And, if you’re not prepared, the cold can be uncomfortable and even dangerous. There are…
Learn How to Talk In Afrikaans Now!
Talk In Afrikaans is a free online language learning platform that helps you to improve your Afrikaans skills. You can learn Afrikaans by watching video lessons, reading articles, and engaging in conversation with other students. Talk In Afrikaans is a great way to learn Afrikaans without having to leave your…
Unravel the Nelson Mandela Family Tree
Nelson Mandela’s family tree is vast and complicated. His parents were of different tribes and had different first names. His mother was named Nosekeni Fanny, and his father was named Hendry Mphakanyiswa. Mandela was given the name Rolihlahla, which means "troublemaker," at his birth. He later changed his name to…
Discover the Capital City of South Africa!
The capital city of South Africa is Pretoria, commonly known as the "Jacaranda City" due to its abundance of jacaranda trees. Located in the northern part of the country, Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa and is home to the South African Parliament and numerous government departments and…
Learn How to Speak In Afrikaans Now!
Speak In Afrikaans is a language spoken mostly in South Africa and Namibia. It is a West Germanic language and is closely related to Dutch. It is the only language of official status in South Africa, with over 8 million people speaking it as their first language. It is also…
10 Inspiring Quotes from June 16, 1976
June 16, 1976 is a day of infamy in South Africa’s history. This was the day when the Soweto Uprising took place, a protest of black students in the township of Soweto against the apartheid government’s policy of forcing black students to be taught in Afrikaans, a language of the…
Shocking: What the Blue Train Costs!
The Blue Train is a luxury train service that operates between Pretoria and Cape Town in South Africa. The train service was established in 1946 and is currently operated by Rovos Rail. The train service offers a variety of packages that include accommodation, meals, and other amenities. The cost of…
South Africa Celebrates 1st Day Of Spring!
The 1st day of spring in South Africa is a time to celebrate the arrival of spring and the new season. Families gather together to enjoy the beautiful weather and enjoy some quality time together. There are a variety of events and activities that are scheduled to take place on…
