South African News

The history of South Africa

If the history of South Africa is in large part one of racial divisiveness, today it can also be seen as the story of the creation - from tremendous diversity - of a single nation. 

South African art

South Africa is home to some of the most ancient and beautiful art in the world: the rock art of the San Bushmen. It is also the scene of vibrant and challenging contemporary artists producing new and important work.

South African music

Since early colonial times, South African music has evolved out of the blending of local ideas and forms with those imported from elsewhere, giving it the unmistakable flavour of the country

South African literature

South Africa has a rich and diverse literary history, with realism, until relatively recently, dominating works of fiction.