Picture this: you’re wearing a normal-looking pair of glasses, but they give you the ability to quickly summarize a book, translate between languages or remember where you left your keys. In a live demo of unreleased technology, computer...

In the century-old statues that occupy Cape Town, Sethembile Mzesane didn't see anything that looked like her own reality. So she became a living sculpture herself, standing for hours on end in public spaces dressed in symbolic costumes,...

Accepting his 2008 TED Prize, physicist Neil Turok speaks out for talented young Africans starved of opportunity: by unlocking and nurturing the continent's creative potential, we can create a change in Africa's future.

"Puppets always have to try to be alive," says Adrian Kohler of the Handspring Puppet Company, a gloriously ambitious troupe of human and wooden actors. Beginning with the tale of a hyena's subtle paw, puppeteers Kohler and Basil Jones...

The world's largest volunteer animal rescue, saved more than 40,000 penguins after an oil spill off the coast of South Africa. Dyan deNapoli tells the triumphant story. How does a job this big get done? Penguin by penguin by penguin ...

* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. In 1996, Thordis Elva shared a teenage romance with Tom Stranger, an exchange student from Australia. After a...

South Africa is facing acute, primarily financial, problems in delivering high-quality healthcare. Public-sector hospitals, subsidized by the state, serve 80 percent of the population, while the private hospitals serve only 20 percent....

With the country’s natural beauty and temperate climate, it’s obvious why most people in South Africa enjoy the outdoors. Magnificent beaches span the entire eastern coast and the Western Cape, providing a focal point for much of the...

The Drakensberg range and the region’s ocean currents contribute to the varied climates found across South Africa. The interior is temperate, with sunny days and cool nights. A subtropical band extends along the east coast, while a much...

With the signing of its constitution in 1993, South Africa was divided into nine provinces, each with its own capital, legislature, and unique characteristics. The four provinces of the greatest economic importance and with the highest...

South Africa is a visual feast, one of the most diverse countries in the world. South Africa's business environment is equally vibrant. The country's economy is one of the most dynamic in Africa, and it's the wealthiest on the continent,...

South Africa offers a variety of well-stocked stores and malls in the urban centers, which are filled with a wide range of goods from around the world. South Africa has a growing mall culture including places like Sandton City outside of...

South Africa has a serious crime problem, so ensuring your safety, and that of everyone you’re traveling with, will need to be a high priority while you’re in the country. At the same time, there’s no need to be paranoid. As in most...

South Africa offers a variety of housing options that differ between the major urban centers. Explore neighborhoods and review tips on hiring an estate agent and renting a home.

Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban dominate the cultural and business life of South Africa. Explore the main cities as well as the legislative and industrial centers that make South Africa the most vibrant economy in Africa. Learn more...

The Western Cape is home to Cape Town, the country’s oldest and third-largest city, with a population of 2.5 million. Linked to the world by first-class transportation and communications services, the city is a favorite location for...

Contrary to popular belief, penguins don't only live in cold, icy locations... some are beach bums! These penguins have made a home on the shores of the southwest coast of Africa.

How Africa lost 99% of its Penguins

Contrary to popular belief, penguins don't only live in cold, icy locations... some are beach bums! These penguins have made a home on the shores of the southwest coast of Africa.

Cape Town’s Table Mountain, Explained

How to choose a Safari Destination

Pupil outcome: I can explain the impact that climatic and seasonal differences have on food availability. Key learning points: - Many food crops can only be grown in places with the right climatic conditions - Some food crops grown in...

This video discusses the rise of multi-purpose stadiums in the world of sports, focusing on the Greenpoint Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. It explores the features and benefits of these stadiums, including their capacity,...

In this video, we will learn about the pressing issue of water scarcity, exploring its root causes such as climate change, population growth, and mismanagement of water resources. We'll dive into the impacts that water shortages have on...