South Africa has one of the most diverse ethnic populations in the world. Of the eleven major languages spoken on the subcontinent, only perhaps English is the dominant one.
It was on Christmas day of 1497 that a ship under the command of a Portuguese navigator, Vasco de Gama, came accross a large natural harbour on the lower coast of Africa; which the sailors named Rio d
Whereas Johannesburg was born of a gold rush and developed into a bustling town within a year, Pretoria's growth took place at a more sedate pace with the city gradually evolving from a farming commun
In this section we will attempt to offer a brief insight into the and her major cities. It is not meant to promote tourism, please review the "Explore SA" section for that information.
South Africa has one of the most diverse ethnic populations in the world. Of the eleven major languages spoken on the subcontinent, only perhaps English is the dominant one.
The Humble Beginnings
