South Africa was colonized by the Dutch in the 1600s and the British in the 1700s, which is why English and Afrikaans are spoken there. Apartheid (Afrikaans for “separateness”), similar to segregation in the U.S., was a racist policy that upheld white South African rule over the indig...
South African pedestrians generally tend to be quite aggressive, like pedestrians from some southern European countries, and you need to watch out for pedestrians who step into traffic and expect you to stop or avoid them. You will also encounter a great many people walking along or across the ...
Many South African drivers are uninsured, so to protect yourself and make sure your car insurance is covering damage to your car as well, in case an accident was caused by another driver/vehicle. The same applies to your health cover, should you get injured through actions by an uninsured ...
copyright © South African tourism In South Africa we have a different name for a traffic light, it is often called a "Robot". When you come to a traffic light in South Africa, there are a few important rules you should be aware of:Stop...
More info about Traditional South African dishes here.What is a robot? Something you really will need to know when driving in South Africa. A robot is a traffic light at an intersection. You might also see signs like "Robots ahead". If gives you road directions you should know that if ...
South Africa has 11 official languages, and even the one you’ll likely be most familiar with has its own idiosyncrasies. In South African English, braai means barbeque; a jol is a good time; and you don’t stop at a traffic light—you stop at a robot. But no expression is more quin...
Lean the South African lingo– if you ask for directions and the answer is ‘turn right at the robot’ don’t worry, you don’t have to go looking for Optimus Prime – in South Africa, robots are traffic lights! A bakkie is a pick up truck and if someone says they’ll be with yo...
Pro tip: Start your visa application process early. South African embassies can be busy, and processing times can vary. Also, make sure your passport is valid for at least 30 days beyond your planned date of exit from the country, and that it has at least two blank pages for entry stamp...
Inaugural Edition of Design Doha 2024: Showcasing Innovation in Middle Eastern and North African Design February 15, 2024 © Desert Cast | Towards an Identity, 2023 Qatar Museumshas just revealed the roster of designers and exhibitions for the inaugural edition of DesignDoha. Running from February...
A broken windscreen approach is recommended in the light of the examples and data discussed.P.C. BezuidenhoutSouth African Institution of Civil EngineeringJournal of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering