The Portfolio Collection

South Africa’s 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Wed, 25 Jan (2 weeks ago)

Did you know that our beautiful country has a total of 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites?

more

Posted in SA Eco Tourism | SA Art and Culture | SA Did You Know?

Youth Day 2011

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 (8 months ago)

Today is yet another public holiday in South Africa. It feels like every time we turn around there's another one but it's good to know why we're getting a day away from the office...

more

Posted in SA History | SA Did You Know?

Wildlife Wednesday – Do All Frogs Metamorphose?

Wed, 8 Jun 2011 (8 months ago)

I always thought they did... but this week in our Wildlife Wednesday slot we discover that may not be the case...

more

Posted in SA Wildlife | SA Did You Know?

1 Comment

Wildlife Wednesday: Aardvark V Anteater

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 (12 months ago)

Although they have some similarities, the African Aardvark and the Central / South American Anteater are two different species that people often tend to confuse.

more

Posted in SA Wildlife | SA Did You Know?

The Witch of Hex River

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 (13 months ago)

This week our article looks at a myth behind the naming of one of South Africa's most beautiful valleys.

more

Posted in SA Dorp Names | SA History | SA Did You Know?

1 Comment

Did You Know Number 12

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 (14 months ago)

With Christmas less than a week away, we decided to focus on FOOD for this week's 'Did You Know?' - South African food of course!

more

Posted in SA Food | SA Did You Know?

4 Comments

Did You Know? Number 11

Wed, 8 Dec 2010 (14 months ago)

Do you know South Africa's national symbols? Something about a protea and a springbok, right? We've got the low down...

more

Posted in SA Bits and Bobs | SA Did You Know?

Did You Know? Number 10

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 (15 months ago)

Today's 'Did You Know?' is not for those who have snake phobias - but it is in fact good news!

more

Posted in SA Wildlife | SA Did You Know?

1 Comment

Did You Know? Number 9

Tue, 9 Nov 2010 (15 months ago)

Today's Did You Know is something all SAffers DO know (at least they damn well ought to!)but if you're not a local you may be surprised to learn this...

more

Posted in SA Bits and Bobs | SA Did You Know?