Офис Почётного консула ЮАР в Екатеринбурге // Office of Honorary Consul of South Africa in Yekaterinburg

🎉Россия и ЮАР, с Первым мая!🇷🇺🇿🇦 1 мая был объявлен официальным праздником в ЮАР после первых демократических выборов. Этот день отмечается в разных странах как Международный день трудящихся, День международной солидарности трудящихся, Праздник весны и труда и т.д. Первый государственный праздник в честь Дня трудящихся прошёл в ЮАР 1 мая 1995 года. #РоссияЮАР#ОСтране _______________ 🎉Happy Workers' Day, Russia and South Africa! 🇷🇺🇿🇦 Following the first democratic elections in South Africa in 1994, May 1 was inaugurated as an official national public holiday. This day is celebrated worldwide as International Workers’ Day, May Day, or Labor Day. The first official Workers' Day celebration in South Africa took place on May 1, 1995. #RussiaSouthAfrica#AboutSA Telegram | MAX | VK

🏜🦁Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is a remarkable wildlife reserve stretching across the border of South Africa and Botswana. 📍Covering about 38,000 square kilometers (15,000 sq mi), roughly three-quarters of the park lies in Botswana and one-quarter in South Africa’s Northern Cape. Kgalagadi means “place of thirst” — a fitting name for this dramatic land of red dunes and scarce water. 🏕 The park has three traditional rest camps with modern comforts, including air conditioning, shops, and swimming pools. 🔥 For those seeking a wilder experience, there are also six wilderness camps, offering little more than shelter and wash water. Visitors bring their own food, drinking water, and firewood. 👀 Africa in its rawest form. 📹 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFrq-Xe0_wo #Nature#Tourism#AboutSA Telegram | MAX | VK

🇿🇦Freedom Day in South Africa 🗓April 27 marks one of South Africa’s most important public holidays — Freedom Day. It commemorates the country’s first democratic, non-racial elections held in 1994 after the end of apartheid. On that historic day, Nelson Mandela was elected President. 🗳 For the first time, all citizens aged 18 and older, regardless of race, were allowed to vote. Under apartheid, voting rights for non-white populations were severely restricted. 🌍Freedom Day symbolizes the end of colonialism and apartheid, and the beginning of a new democratic era in South Africa. 📹 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OKB8EoVqWc. #AboutSA#History#Culture Telegram | MAX | VK

🏃Forever Loskop Marathon in South Africa One of South Africa’s most well-known running events — the Loskop Marathon Series — takes place in the province of Mpumalanga. 🗓 In 2026, the race will be held on April 25, marking its 37th edition. The highlight is the 50 km ultramarathon, starting in Middelburg and finishing at the Forever Resort near the Loskop Dam nature area. 🌿 Participants can also choose from shorter distances: — 21 km (half marathon); — 10 km; — 5 km fun run. ✨ The event attracts both professional athletes and amateur runners thanks to its scenic route and unique atmosphere. #Sport#Tourism#AboutSA Telegram | MAX | VK

🗿 Hidden in the misty mountains of Mpumalanga, Adam's Calendar—often referred to as Africa’s Stonehenge—is a mysterious stone arrangement shrouded in legend. 🌍 ✨ Believed by some researchers to be over 75,000 years old, this enigmatic site is thought to align with celestial bodies and may have served astronomical or spiritual purposes. 🔍Fun Facts: 🔹The site was discovered by chance in 2003. 🔹Some believe it was used for sound healing and energy rituals. ❓ The actual age, origin, and purpose of Adam's Calendar remain unsolved mysteries. 🎥 Video (English): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu5g0qpKH54 – 02:45 📸 Photo: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/adams-calendar #Culture#History#Tourism#AboutSA MAX | VK

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Day in South Africa — a celebration of togetherness 🇿🇦 In South Africa, Family Day is observed the day after Easter Sunday. It’s a warm and meaningful holiday dedicated to spending time with loved ones. 🗓 Established in 1995, it ensures that every family—regardless of religion or background—has a special day to be together. Previously, this day was known as Easter Monday. ❗️The date changes every year, depending on when Easter falls. 📹 Want to learn more? Watch this short video with subtitles: 👉All About Family Day #Culture#History#AboutSA MAX | VK

✝️ Easter Sunday in South Africa 🎶 A choir praises Christ at the entrance to Company’s Garden—one of the most atmospheric historic spots in Cape Town. 🌿 The garden was established in the 1650s by the Dutch East India Company to supply fresh produce to settlers and passing ships. Today, the Company’s Garden is the oldest garden in the country—a green oasis in the city center and an important heritage site. 📹 Video: https://t.me/MAKAPOBAtravel/1507 #Culture#History#AboutSA MAX | VK

✝️ In 2026, Good Friday falls on April 3 in South Africa. This day is a public holiday across the country. 🇿🇦 Many South Africans attend church services (particularly in Catholic and Anglican traditions), which may include the veneration of the cross. Some believers also observe fasting and dedicate time to prayer. ❤️ It is also a day of community service, with people across the nation engaging in charitable activities and outreach programs to support those in need. #Culture#AboutSA MAX | VK

🇿🇦March 21 — Human Rights Day in South Africa This day commemorates the трагic events in Sharpeville on March 21, 1960. Police opened fire on thousands of peaceful protesters opposing apartheid laws. 💔69 people were killed, and over 180 were injured. 📘What were the Pass Laws? They required Black South Africans to carry passbooks containing personal details, residence permits, and employment records — to be shown on demand to authorities. 👥What happened that day: Between 5,000 and 10,000 protesters gathered peacefully outside a police station, deliberately without passbooks, ready to be arrested. Instead, they were met with violent repression. 🕊Human Rights Day serves as a reminder of the struggle for freedom, dignity, and equality. #History#AboutSA

🇿🇦🏛Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa and the seat of Parliament. It is the country’s oldest city and the second largest after Johannesburg, with a population of nearly five million. ⛰ One of the city's most famous landmarks is Table Mountain, which can be reached by cable car. From the top, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the city, harbor, and Robben Island—home to a museum in the former prison where Nelson Mandela was once held. 🌍✨ In 2025, Cape Town was named the Best City in the World by Time Out and also received the title of Best City in the World at The Telegraph Travel Awards. 📹 Video: https://t.me/woohworld/493 #Tourism#AboutSA

🗓Born on March 5, 1943, Mmakgabo Mmapula Mmangankato Helen Sebidi is a celebrated South African artist. 🎨🖼 Helen Sebidi’s art stands out for its bold textures, dynamic compositions, and rich storytelling, often depicting themes of rural life, indigenous traditions, and social struggles. Her works blend cubist influences with African symbolism, creating a distinctive, expressive style. ✨ Fun facts: 🔹 Sebidi started as a domestic worker before pursuing art full-time! 🔹 For her contribution to South African visual arts and cultural preservation, Sebidi received the Order of Ikhamanga, a prestigious South African national honor awarded to individuals who have made exceptional contributions in arts, culture, literature, music, and journalism. 🗣 Quote: ● Art is a way to heal and tell our stories. #Culture#People#Art#AboutSA

🐘Addo Elephant National Park is home to more than 600 elephants! Located near Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth until 2021) in the southern part of South Africa, the park is one of the country’s 20 national parks. Addo is the third-largest national park in South Africa, after Kruger National Park and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. What makes the park truly unique is that it is home not only to the famous Big Five—elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, and leopard—but also to the Big Seven. Thanks to its marine conservation area, the list also includes the southern right whale and the great white shark. 📹 Watch this short three-minute video (no narration) to discover the park’s remarkable wildlife: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o40hh1AL_PE&t=2s #Nature#Tourism#Discover#AboutSA