South African Hall of Fame


Opened in 2016, this celebratory exhibition pays homage in words and photos to South Africa's high achievers. Most come from the world of sports, but there are also some musicians and actors among the stars. Think golfer Gary Player, the 1995 World Cup–winning South African rugby team and musicians Ladysmith Black Mambazo.


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1. Entertainment Centre

0.05 MILES

As well as housing smoking and nonsmoking casinos, this two-storey centre has food courts, shops, cinemas and the Superbowl performance venue. Its style…

2. Sun City

0.14 MILES

At Sun City, the legendary creation of entrepreneur Sol Kerzer, Disneyland collides with ancient Egypt in Africa’s version of Vegas. Filled with gilded…

3. Pilanesberg National Park

2.12 MILES

Occupying an eroded alkaline crater north of Sun City, in a transition zone between the Kalahari and wet lowveld vegetation, the 550-sq-km Pilanesberg…

4. Fish Eagle Picnic Site

5.58 MILES

This elevated and fenced picnic sight overlooks the Mankwe Dam from on high, but most vantage points are closed off by dense and rather scruffy foliage…

5. Mankwe Hide

5.65 MILES

The Mankwe Hide can be good for birdlife, but gets overrun by vehicles close to sunset – it's the most accessible of the hides and it's where most…

6. Makorwane Hide

6.05 MILES

A good option for birdlife, Makorwane Hide tends to get a few visitors, given its proximity to the main roads. Hippos, elephants and even the occasional…

7. Ruighoek Hide

6.73 MILES

You never quite know what you'll get at this hide, although you'll probably have it to yourself as not many people make it out here. Hippos, lions,…

8. Lenong Lookout

7.73 MILES

Offering the most extensive views over the park's heartland, Lenong, close to the geographical centre of the park, is well worth the climb. On a clear day…