Moving to another country means exposure to an entirely new broad set of music, doesn’t it? No more turning on the radio to 5fm or Jacaranda FM and hearing your…
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There are few languages on this planet that can be quite so satisfying or gratifying as Afrikaans – and that’s a fact! Afrikaans is a West-Germanic language most prominent in…
Who is Koos Kombuis? What’s his real name? Believe it or not, Koos Kombuis’ birth name is André le Roux du Toit. This famous South African musician, singer, songwriter and…
Kook en Geniet, also published in English as Cook and Enjoy It, is a famous South African recipe book written by Stoffelina (Ina) Johanna Adriana De Villiers who was born…
C.J. Langenhoven, South African author and writer of the words of Die Stem van Suid Africa is a much-loved South African icon. Born Cornelius Jacobus Langenhoven in August 1873, he…
What is the FAK? The acronym stands for the Federasie van Afrikaanse Kultuurvereniginge (Federation of Afrikaans Cultural Associations). This non-profit, non-governmental Afrikaans cultural organisation is currently celebrating its 89th year…
Afrikaans is a funny old language with many of its expressions taking on a very literal meaning. “Lekker… braai… bakkie… nou-nou… sommer” is just some of the words only South…
Showmax is well known for bringing heart-warming South African dramas to the silver screen – movies which are enjoyed by South Africans both at home and abroad. This month they…
Rock superstars Francois van Coke and Karen Zoid team up on the stage in ‘Toe Vind Ek Jou, their mesmerising live show, now available all for the pleasure of Showmax…
On this day 176 years ago, Elizabeth Dijkman was born. Of course, few people know this name – but it’s one Afrikaners in particular should pay attention to. Elizabeth would…