by Henri Steenkamp | Aug 9, 2016 | Culture, South Africa
When we think of startup culture, our minds often gravitate to Silicon Valley as if by magnet. While the Valley and other US hubs are certainly incubators for growing companies, America is far from the only country with a reputation for innovation. There are Silicon...
by Henri Steenkamp | May 13, 2016 | Culture, News & Blog, South Africa
Cricket has been an intrinsic part of South Africa’s identity since the early 1800s, when the sport first came to the country. Two centuries later, the sport is just as strong, and South Africa’s relationship to the sport has evolved into a global perspective. T20...
by Henri Steenkamp | Apr 22, 2016 | Culture
This post, written by Sarah Khan, was originally published on Travel+Leisure. Cape Town’s beautiful city center—an easy-to-navigate grid brimming with historical monuments and quaint Victorian architecture aplenty—is in the throes of a revival. The streets have been...
by Henri Steenkamp | Feb 19, 2016 | Culture
One thing I miss quite often when I’m away from South Africa is the delicious desserts. It’s hard to find most of my favorites sweets here in the States. Even if you can find them, it’s difficult to get the true experience if you’re away from the country. That’s why I...
by Henri Steenkamp | Aug 10, 2015 | Culture, News & Blog
When it comes to the languages of my two home countries, both represent different versions of what a rainbow nation might be. Both nations’ populations and dialects continually shift due to scores of immigration and population shifts within its borders over the years....
by Henri Steenkamp | Jul 7, 2015 | Culture, News & Blog
While I enjoy covering and comparing topics that apply to my profession most often, recent news of a significant rise in shark attacks in North Carolina made me realize that the United States and South Africa share a similarity in sharks and the unfortunate fears that...