CONTENTS
Preface
Map of South Africa
Chapter 1
First Impressions: Shifting Sands
Chapter 2
The Land and its History
The Look
Where is it?
A World in One Country
Landownership
More Provinces, Bigger Cities
Record of a Long Road Travelled
The Land of Milk and Honey
The Rise of Apartheid
Black Resistance Gains Strength
The Decline of Apartheid
The Fall of Apartheid
The Desparate Battle Against HIV/AIDS
Who’s Who in Politics
What’s in a Name?
Neighbours
Chapter 3
Our People: A Multicoloured Tapestry
Celebrating our Racial Differences
Racism Doesn’t Die Overnight
Cool Dudes of the Townships, Hip Mall Trawlers
Ignorance is Bliss, But it’s Getting Better
That South African-ness
The Fairer Sex—Don’t Even Go There
Gay and Lesbian Rights Up in Lights
Chapter 4
A New Society: Join In, Fit In
Making Friends
The Many Faces of Communications
Names that Divide... If You Must
Aspirations
Attitudes to Sex and Babies
HIV/AIDS: Our Greatest Tragedy and Our Greatest Challenge
Divorce
Tribal Customs
Male Chauvinists—Not a Dying Breed
The Great Rural-Urban Divide
Censorship
Family Planning
Entertaining—South African Style
Lifecycle Milestones
Religion
Chapter 5
Settle in, Make Yourself at Home
How Things Have Changed
Do You Have What it Takes?
Pre-immigration Advice
Housing: The Practical Tips
Work to Rule
Househelp
The School System
The Four-legged Love of Your Life
Staying Connected
Light Up Your Life
Banking
Paying Your Dues
Crime Watch
Getting Around in the Cities and Towns
Getting Around from City to City
Shop Till You Drop
Media Madness
Keep Cool with a Swimming Pool
Be Weather Wise
Dressed for Success
Chapter 6
Culinary Crossroads
Food, Food, Glorious Food
African Dishes
Where to Get that...
Eating Out: Be Bold
Celebrate in Style: Grand Style
What’s There to Drink
Entertaining at Home
Chapter 7
Join in the Fun, Share in the Culture, Take a Trip
Leisure—It’s an Outdoor World
Nightlife
Sport
Some of Our Sporting Heroes
Travelling in South Africa
Survival Sense
WIldlife and Environmental Management
And Try Our Neighbours Fare
The Arts
Annual Arts Festivals—Not to be Missed
Theatre
Fine Art
Craft
Music
Architecture
Art, Culture and Politics—Then and Now
Chapter 8
Learning the Language... All of them
Langauges Aplenty—Colourful and Diverse
African Languages—A Complex Mixture
Literacy: A Long Road to Hoe
Kaleidoscope of Colour
Some Words and Expressions to Help You
When Words Fail You...
Chapter 9
About Business
The Wealth Ethic
Making Your Own Way
Alternative Financing
Gateway to Africa
High Costs of High-Tech
What Fuels Our Economic Engine?
Forms of Business Entities
Business Etiquette and Practice
Outside Government—Role of NGOs
The Power of the Workers
The Old Boys’ Network
Small is Beautiful
Chapter 10
Fast Facts
Where in the World are You Living
National Symbols
Public Holidays
Steps Through History
Recent Leaders
Culture Quiz
Do’s and Don’ts
Glossary
Resource Guide
Further Reading
About the Author
Index