Summer crowds can turn South Africa’s beach towns into a blur of traffic, queues, and noise. But visit in winter, and a different charm emerges – quiet streets, moody coastlines, and locals ...

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From gold rush towns to fossil-filled caves and living art hubs, these South African museums prove that culture and history ...