South Africa
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The Republic of South Africa, also known by other official names, is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa. The South African coast stretches 2,798 kilometres (1,739 mi) and borders both the Atlantic and Indian oceans. To the north of South Africa lie Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, to the east are Mozambique and Swaziland, while the Kingdom of Lesotho is an independent enclave surrounded by South African territory. South Africa is known for its diversity in cultures, languages, and religious beliefs, and eleven official languages are recognised in its constitution. English is the most commonly spoken language in official and commercial public life, however it is only the fifth most spoken home language. South Africa is ethnically diverse, with the largest Caucasian, Indian, and racially mixed communities in Africa. Although 79.6% of the South African population is Black, this category is neither culturally nor linguistically homogeneous, as people within this classification speak a number of different Bantu languages, nine of which have official status. Midyear 2007, the South African population was estimated at 47.9 million.
HistoryPsy-trance found its way to South Africa in the mid-1990s – coming from a delicate background, we are very open to, and accepting of all cultures and are proud of how far we have come as a developing nation in a relatively new democracy. In Cape Town, with the skyline dominated by our famous Table Mountain, we have an extremely eclectic and friendly bunch of trancers, which creates a great vibe at the parties. There is a good following locally and it is common to get 6000 people at bigger outdoor festivals. The scene has spread to the cities of Johannesburg and Durban, but Cape Town remains the place to visit if you love psy.
[2010] The Psytrance revolution has begun in SOUTH AFRICA
Welcome to a truly diverse, unique, thriving and constantly-evolving psychedelic culture. If you enjoy all types of psy, then South Africa is the perfect country for you to visit, even if you're not coming for the FIFA soccer world cup here in June/July this year. We enjoy 8 months of summer (Sept – April) and have a very favourable exchange rate for visitors. Johannesburg, Durban and the Garden Route hold psy events, but Cape Town (“Africa's psytrance capital”) remains the true home of psytrance music, holding over 700 psy parties and hosting over 20 international artists annually. We also boast hundreds of local psytrance artists, many of whom travel overseas to show off their talents, as well as more than 20 psy party organisers and a dozen record labels releasing psy albums regularly. There is an outdoor psytrance party to enjoy every Saturday night in summer, and even some in winter, with the larger, well-organised events of up to 6000 people having a second alternate dance floor - some organisers have been making parties for over 15 years. There are many clubs playing psy including Toxic Tuesdays @ Blooze Bar, Psynopticz Thursdays @ Bang Bang and the psy club Rhino Room (open Weds to Sat), all located in the city centre for easy access, also Wednesdays @ ROAR and Fridays @ Brass Bell. We have a fast-growing underground scene holding squat parties for up to 200 people – they are more cosy but intense, playing harder, darker, faster psytrance than the bigger events, with fresh, young local talent producing high-energy multi-layered tracks. Underground organisers include MINDMELT, Mindcultivation, ETM, Tea in the Tree, Illegal Gatherings and Psybliminal Records. Car hire is available from just 150 Euros per month and backpacker accommodation starts at 55 Euros a week. Entrance fees range from just 3 Euros for one-nighters up to 35 Euros for the weekenders. There is usually a bar, but you can always take your own drinks, not in bottles. As a precaution, valuables should be locked up in your car at parties, and don't forget sunblock under the African sky. Call-A-Pizza in Sea Point (daily from 5pm) sells tickets for psytrance parties and keeps all psy party info & fliers. We are also the largest sellers of the world's biggest selection of South Africa n psytrance CDs & DVDs, all at cost price. You can also eat awesome pizzas named after psytrance organisers and artists.
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