On Saturday the Springbok Women will play the biggest match in their history when they run out at Sandy Park in Exeter against New Zealand’s Black Ferns.
It’s South Africa’s maiden Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final appearance, having been knocked out in the group stage in their four previous appearances at the tournament.
Their challenge to make the next step, and reaching the final four could hardly be tougher, with six-time champions and reigning double champions in their way on Saturday.
Much of the billing in the build-up to this weekend’s sport has been about the double-header as the New Zealand men’s side,…
The Knysna Oyster Festival: This annual festival celebrates the local oyster harvest
and includes various activities and events centered around food and culture.

Houston Rocket
Fun South African Fact: Travel to Tsitsikamma, on the border of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape to visit the world’s highest commercial bungee jump! Those who are brave enough can take the 216-meter jump off the Bloukrans Bridge and soar through the air towards the Bloukrans River below. Definitely a must for thrill-seekers and adrenaline-junkies!
Morbid Angel
Fun South African Fact: While the country only covers 1% of the Earth’s land surface, South Africa boasts 10% of the world’s bird, fish and plant species as well as 6% of its mammal and reptile species!