SOUTH AFRICA

languages

• At least thirty-five languages indigenous to South Africa are spoken in the Republic.
• ten of which are official languages of South Africa: Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Sotho, SiSwati, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu and Afrikaans.
• The eleventh official language is South African English, which is the primary factor language used in parliamentary and state discourse.
• South African Sign Language has legal recognition but is not an official language.
•  Most South Africans can speak more than one language.
• The most common language spoken as a first language by South Africans is Zulu 23%, followed by Xhosa 16%, and Afrikaans 14%

THE TRADITIONAL FOOD OF SOUTH AFRICA:

South Africa is packed with rich, delicious dishes that has been greatly influenced not only by the population but also from the French, Malaysians, Indians and Dutch this provides an exciting and diverse kitchen that is sure to excite even the most cultured palate. From delicious food to original flavors combinations, The South African kitchen is definitely worth experiencing.

south african music

Popular music in South Africa is usually at a variable tempo and vocal harmonies. This geographical area is recognizes by different tools, such as the iron bell and many strange harps.

There are rhythmic principles common to sub-Saharan African traditions. These principles actually constitute one main system. The principles on which music is based are similar, but their use varies by region, state, and ethnic group

Wine

The Route Garden

• the Route Garden is considered the most famous wine area of South Africa. between the most famous in the whole world. In addition to excellent wine, the area offers wonderful views, national parts and beautiful mountain ridge.
• Activities along Route 62 include wine tours, safari drives, tribal art, cultural tours, museums, hiking, mountain climbing, jeep trips, canoeing, horse riding, ostrich riding, fishing, caving, and even skydiving.
• Route 62 spans a distance of 850 km from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth