The Star (South Africa) on South Africa: “It's when you hear the representation of your own country that you realise how cleverly [Putumayo] puts their albums together. […] They capture the sounds of a country in a way that's as unique as it is innovative.”
The Independent on the Putumayo CD South Africa: “[This album] …is sure to attract interest as an ideal souvenir for the many foreign visitors here for the World Cup.”
Mail & Guardian on South Africa: “If there’s one thing you buy this week let it be the new world music album titled South Africa, collated by the well-loved Putumayo establishment.”