Defend Truth

South Africa’s small towns are the heart and soul of Mzansi life. It’s not called “small town hospitality” for nothing. We are searching for the best of the best small towns that should be on every South African’s bucket list to visit. Vote now for your favourite small town escape.

South Africa’s small towns are the heart and soul of Mzansi life. It’s not called “small town hospitality” for nothing. We are searching for the best of the best small towns that should be on every South African’s bucket list to visit. Vote now for your  favourite small town escape.

How we will choose a winner

  • Our readers have nominated their small towns that are a must-visit.
  • Our editors have considered all nominations and have prepared the finalists below. 
  • Now it’s your chance to vote for the best small town.
  • Deadline for voting: 17 November 2023.
  • The town with the most votes will win a big feature in the first December edition of DM168 and, most importantly, bragging rights.

How we will choose a winner

For the next three weeks (2-23 October), you, our readers, get to nominate small towns that are a must-visit.

Based on the criteria provided, our editors will consider the nominations and decide on the finalists. You’ll then get to vote for the best small town.


The town with the most votes will win a big feature in the first December edition of DM168 and, most importantly, bragging rights.

Cast your vote

Thank you to all who have submitted nominations and casted your votes!

Subscribe to Maverick Life to receive the latest in culture and all things life and living from the Maverick Life team.

If you value the work our journalists do and want to support Daily Maverick, consider becoming a Maverick Insider.

Support DM

Investigations

News & Analysis

Features

Newsletters

Community

DM168

Daily Maverick © All rights reserved