
South Africa Diversity Resources
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Your unique identity goes where you go – including South Africa! Browse a collection of IES Abroad and other website's resources specific to diversity in South Africa on topics such as dietary concerns; race, ethnicity, and national identity; gender and sexuality; religion and spirituality; disability and mental health; and more!
Looking for more information on a particular topic? Contact our Diversity Relations Department, and we'll be happy to share additional resources that may not be available online.
Once you are in South Africa, your Student Affairs Coordinator will be available to provide additional resources, support, and connections to the local community.

General Resources
Cape Town
- Bird's Eye View [VIDEO]
Oliver Lowe, IES Abroad Cape Town Correspondent
- Cape Town Semester Abroad [VIDEO]
Nicola Paul, IES Abroad Cape Town Correspondent

Race, Ethnicity & National Identity
Cape Town
- A Conversation on Nationality and Identity
Ameer Dunston, IES Abroad Cape Town Correspondent
- Representation of Black Americans International
Ameer Dunston, IES Abroad Cape Town Correspondent

Gender & Sexuality
Cape Town
- Queer in Cape Town
Queer in the World
- The Gay Side to Cape Town
John Scharges, Cape Town Magazine
- This is What It's Like to Be LGBT in Cape Town
James Michael Nichols, HuffPost

Religion & Spirituality
Cape Town
- Places of Worship in Cape Town
Cape Town City Guide
- Synagogues in Cape Town
Maven Search
- Kosher Restaurants Cape Town
Cape Town Magazine
- Muslim Directory South Africa
- Halal Restaurants in Cape Town
Chatterbox
- Cape rated one of the world’s top Muslim-friendly destinations
Nidha Narrandes, Cape Town Etc.

Disability Resources & Mental Health Support
IES Abroad will attempt to provide accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you have a disability, you should inform the Chicago Dean of Students Office of the disability prior to departure at 800.995.2300. A representative from the Dean of Students Office will assist in making reasonable accommodations at the IES Abroad Center.
