Shangaan is another name for the Tsonga people, a southeastern Bantu people. In South Africa during the Apartheid era, there was strong, often violent resistance against government policies and the discrimination against the Shangaan and other black African peoples. In the 1980s Shangaan and Sotho residents of northern South Africa clashed frequently over political and economic issues. The poverty of the area, as well as ethnic differences, was exacerbated by the Apartheid government’s policies. Traditionally, the Shangaan have been agriculturalists and to some degree pastoralists.

Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa. All the big five game animals – the lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo – are found at Kruger National Park. The park has more species of large mammals than any other African game reserve (at 147 species). There are 517 species of birds and 114 species of reptiles, including 3,000 crocodiles. The park is part of the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere an area designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as an International Man and Biosphere Reserve.

Cape Town is the oldest city in South Africa, colloquially named the Mother City. It is the legislative capital of South Africa (the other two capitals are located in Pretoria – the executive capital – and Bloemfontein – the judicial capital). Cape Town is known for its harbor, for its natural setting in the Cape Floristic Region, and for landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point. It is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, reflecting its role as a major destination for immigrants to South Africa.

Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa. It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top.