Traditional Xhosa weddings differ quite substantially from those of the West, although the trend now is to perform both sets of ceremonies. Xhosa refers to the speakers of Bantu languages living in south-east South Africa.

Traditional Xhosa weddings differ quite substantially from those of the West, although the trend now is to perform both sets of ceremonies. Xhosa refers to the speakers of Bantu languages living in south-east South Africa.

Traditional Xhosa weddings differ quite substantially from those of the West, although the trend now is to perform both sets of ceremonies. Xhosa refers to the speakers of Bantu languages living in south-east South Africa.

Over 20,000 members of the teaching fraternity affiliated to the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) marched to the Union Buildings to hand over their memorandum to the Presidency demanding for the removal of the Basic Education Minister.

Over 20,000 members of the teaching fraternity affiliated to the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) marched to the Union Buildings to hand over their memorandum to the Presidency demanding for the removal of the Basic Education Minister.

Over 20,000 members of the teaching fraternity affiliated to the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) marched to the Union Buildings to hand over their memorandum to the Presidency demanding for the removal of the Basic Education Minister.

A group of about 200 people gathered in Centurion, South Africa today to protest the use of elephants by the Brian Boswell Circus that is currently set up in Centurion.

A group of about 200 people gathered in Centurion, South Africa today to protest the use of elephants by the Brian Boswell Circus that is currently set up in Centurion.

Desmond Tutu, the former Anglican archbishop of Cape Town, has been awarded the 2013 Templeton Prize for his life-long work in advancing spiritual principles such as love and forgiveness, which have helped to liberate people around the world.

Desmond Tutu, the former Anglican archbishop of Cape Town, has been awarded the 2013 Templeton Prize for his life-long work in advancing spiritual principles such as love and forgiveness, which have helped to liberate people around the world.

Desmond Tutu, the former Anglican archbishop of Cape Town, has been awarded the 2013 Templeton Prize for his life-long work in advancing spiritual principles such as love and forgiveness, which have helped to liberate people around the world.

Nelson Mandela is discharged from hospital following treatment for a recurring lung infection. He traveled home in a military ambulance with his wife Graca Machel following in a black military vehicle close behind.

Nelson Mandela is discharged from hospital following treatment for a recurring lung infection. He traveled home in a military ambulance with his wife Graca Machel following in a black military vehicle close behind.

Every Wednesday afternoon the Swap shop is dedicated to children up to 18 years aged, and its aim is to teach the value of things bought through the recycling of materials such as plastic, paper, glass and cans.

Every Wednesday afternoon the Swap shop is dedicated to children up to 18 years aged, and its aim is to teach the value of things bought through the recycling of materials such as plastic, paper, glass and cans.

Every Wednesday afternoon the Swap shop is dedicated to children up to 18 years aged, and its aim is to teach the value of things bought through the recycling of materials such as plastic, paper, glass and cans.

A few kilometers south from downtown Knysna, a town on the Garden Route in the Western Cape of South Africa, inside a township surrounding the town, lies the Rasta community called “House of Judah”. Images taken in November 2012.

A few kilometers south from downtown Knysna, a town on the Garden Route in the Western Cape of South Africa, inside a township surrounding the town, lies the Rasta community called “House of Judah”. Images taken in November 2012.

A few kilometers south from downtown Knysna, a town on the Garden Route in the Western Cape of South Africa, inside a township surrounding the town, lies the Rasta community called “House of Judah”. Images taken in November 2012.

Hundreds of mainly Christian men marched today in central Cape Town joining the desperate plea in South Africa for all to make a commitment to fight against violence and rape of women and children.

Hundreds of mainly Christian men marched today in central Cape Town joining the desperate plea in South Africa for all to make a commitment to fight against violence and rape of women and children.

Hundreds of mainly Christian men marched today in central Cape Town joining the desperate plea in South Africa for all to make a commitment to fight against violence and rape of women and children.

One of artist Lovell Friedman's many public art works, a bench for the organisation Rock Girl in central Cape Town. A symbolic safe space to raise awareness.

One of artist Lovell Friedman's many public art works, a bench for the organisation Rock Girl in central Cape Town. A symbolic safe space to raise awareness.

Mandla Mandela (Full name Zwelivelile Mandela, born 1974) is the chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council and the grandson of Nelson Mandela. He graduated from Rhodes University with a degree in Politics in 2007. He has been a Member of Parliament.

Mandla Mandela (Full name Zwelivelile Mandela, born 1974) is the chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council and the grandson of Nelson Mandela. He graduated from Rhodes University with a degree in Politics in 2007. He has been a Member of Parliament.

Mandla Mandela (Full name Zwelivelile Mandela, born 1974) is the chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council and the grandson of Nelson Mandela. He graduated from Rhodes University with a degree in Politics in 2007. He has been a Member of Parliament.

The Sexpo "Health, Sexuality and Lifestyle Expo" held in Cape Town from 7-9 March 2013 is one of the world’s largest. The aim is to educate, inform, entertain and celebrate sexuality in a fun, exciting and safe atmosphere.

The Sexpo "Health, Sexuality and Lifestyle Expo" held in Cape Town from 7-9 March 2013 is one of the world’s largest. The aim is to educate, inform, entertain and celebrate sexuality in a fun, exciting and safe atmosphere.

The Sexpo "Health, Sexuality and Lifestyle Expo" held in Cape Town from 7-9 March 2013 is one of the world’s largest. The aim is to educate, inform, entertain and celebrate sexuality in a fun, exciting and safe atmosphere.

The Argus Cycle Tour with 35000 participants is the largest individually timed cycling event in the world. The race is a 109km route across the Cape Peninsula taking in some of the most scenic drives in the world.

The Argus Cycle Tour with 35000 participants is the largest individually timed cycling event in the world. The race is a 109km route across the Cape Peninsula taking in some of the most scenic drives in the world.

The Argus Cycle Tour with 35000 participants is the largest individually timed cycling event in the world. The race is a 109km route across the Cape Peninsula taking in some of the most scenic drives in the world.

The Global Naked Bike Ride took place in Cape Town one day before the Argus Cycle Tour. More than 200 cyclists bared as much as they dared to raise awareness about reducing personal carbon footprints, and increased road safety awareness.

The Global Naked Bike Ride took place in Cape Town one day before the Argus Cycle Tour. More than 200 cyclists bared as much as they dared to raise awareness about reducing personal carbon footprints, and increased road safety awareness.

The Global Naked Bike Ride took place in Cape Town one day before the Argus Cycle Tour. More than 200 cyclists bared as much as they dared to raise awareness about reducing personal carbon footprints, and increased road safety awareness.

The second World Naked Bike Ride took place, with cyclists taking part throughout the Southern Hemisphere. Always one to embrace the unusual Cape Town entered into the spirit of the event.

The second World Naked Bike Ride took place, with cyclists taking part throughout the Southern Hemisphere. Always one to embrace the unusual Cape Town entered into the spirit of the event.

The second World Naked Bike Ride took place, with cyclists taking part throughout the Southern Hemisphere. Always one to embrace the unusual Cape Town entered into the spirit of the event.