Whilst English is spoken pretty much everywhere as either a first or second (or third or fourth) language and it is difficult to imagine a circumstance where you would need to speak any Afrikaans, Zulu or any other of South Africa's 11 official languages, learning a few words will certainly endear you to the locals.

If you want to learn a bit of 'lingo' before you go on your holiday, or if you are interested in the different cultures of the regions, this selection of books may be of interest.

Language

People & Cultures