Having a braai with the family is a local tradition. Although the country as a whole has 11 official languages,
there are no language barriers in South Africa. You might actually be surprised to learn that not only does almost ev- eryone speak English, but many people are bilingual or tri- lingual, or can speak even more languages. Wine country and food
South Africa is famous for its wines; most of the vineyards A colourful hibiscus blossom.
are located just outside Cape Town. You can visit the many vineyards and wineries for lunch, enjoy tasting menus, take tours and purchase some fabulous wines. Tere are over 17 official wine routes countrywide. South Africa boasts the lon- gest wine route (R62) in the world and is among the top 10 wine-producing countries. Some of the best wines in South Africa can be purchased for as little as $10 a bottle. Some familiar items have only recently become available in
South Africa. You find cream soda in South Africa is actually green. Te taste will take you by surprise – it is truly deli- cious! On the other hand, biltong (a kind of jerky), beskuit (buttermilk biscuits), boerewors (farmers’ sausage), Mrs. Balls chutney, and Montagu dried fruit are on the list of products you can now buy in Winnipeg. All the rest
A little South Africa in Winnipeg
Also in the heart of Winnipeg, is South Africa’s Mon- tagu Dried Fruit and Nuts. Tis store opened in the St. Vital Mall last year and carries different types of dried fruits, nuts and candies. Te South African version of jerky, called “bitong”, and other items, is available at both stores. Bit by bit, international flavour in this city is becom- ing more ubiquitous. You would want to try Nando’s one day soon, home of the legendary Portuguese flame-grilled Peri-Peri chicken. Teir unconventional marketing, more- over, presents some of the funniest ads you will ever see, and you can find it on YouTube!
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wo local businesses have now brought some South African flavour to Winnipeg. Ubuntu Cafe and Bakery is locally owned and operated by Annatjie Badenhorst and her daughter Jana.
South Africa has one of the most liberal and free constitu-
tions in the world. It has the only national flag that displays six colours. South Africa produces 80 per cent of the world’s platinum. It may have a nuclear power station or two, but this is the only nation to have voluntarily dismantled its nuclear weapons. South Africa has somewhere in the region of 290,000 windmills, second in number only to Australia. Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa and the largest city in the world not located by a river, ocean or lake. It does have 10 million trees (more trees than people) making this the big- gest man-made forest in the world. Known for great food and shopping, it is also home to the continent’s largest airport. It is where many people begin their trip in South Africa. If you like learning about history, this country with its
tumultuous past has a story that will amaze you. You can acquaint yourself with it in Johannesburg by visiting the Apartheid Museum, Liliesleaf Museum and the country’s Constitutional Court.
The Hub
Photo by Peggy Venter.
Photo by Peggy Venter.
Photo by Peggy Venter.
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