Hornbills

...The female is fed by the male during the incubation. The female undergoes a very rapid moult of her tail and flight feathers, when sealed in the nest. The male undertakes a normal slow moult, retaining the ability to supply the female with food...
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About Litchis

...The sulphur dioxide also improves the porosity of the skin and improves the drying process. The flesh, however, shrivels. About 4.5 kg of fresh litchis will produce 1 kg of dried litchi...
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The Greatest of St John's

...Old Johannians who have shone in the field of learning are many, including the once headmaster Walter Macfarlane, while men of letters include historian Eric Rosenthal, Professor Rodney Davenport and the poet William Plomer.Industry GreatsIn the fields..
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Guide to Wildlife Viewing in South Africa

...In the front row you'll have the clearest conversations with the ranger, but farther back you'll have a clearer, elevated view over the front of the car...
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Duck Meat Production

...‘Peking duck’ is the name of the breed of duck used for meat production, while ‘Peking duck’ is the name of a culinary dish.  Peking duck is made by pumping air between the skin and the meat before cooking...
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History of Soweto

...As the gold mines became more developed, compounds were built for the labourers. With the success of the gold mines came a greater need for more labour. The compounds were unable to fit everyone in, so shanties were again the only option...
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Butternut

...It is best to plough twice to mix the soil well. The second ploughing can be done at a different angle to the first. Draw a harrow over the field to break up any sods and to level the surface...
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Ladysmith

...©Roger de la HarpeThe town hall of Ladysmith.Both Ladysmith and Ladismith were named after Lady Juana Smith, the Spanish wife of the governor of the Cape at the time, Sir Harry Smith...
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Bush Pig

...When piglets are introduced to the rest of the group, the boar takes on the role of their protector. Piglets remain with the group for the first six months of their life and are then removed from the group by the dominant pair...
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Rural Building Materials for Homesteads

...©Dr Peter MagubaneIn contrast to the insulation that thatch affords throughout the year, the metal sheeting that is now used on the roofs of some dwellings not only traps the summer heat, but also fails to retain the heat generated by open fires..
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African Wood Owl

...The African wood owl is found in a narrow band stretching from Cape Town, running along the coast, into the Kruger Park...
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Queenstown Attractions

...There are also two challenging hiking trails - The Madeira Guide Trails - that will take hikers through the landscape of the reserve...
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Natural Wonders of Limpopo

...The rest of the transfrontier park is made up of the private game reserves that cluster along the Kruger's western boundary, Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe and Limpopo National Park in Mozambique...
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Limes

...  The exact origin of the Tahiti lime is unknown. The name refers to the fact that the variety was introduced to California from Tahiti somewhere between 1850 and 1880...
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Postmasburg Attractions

...While within the dune system is spotted by shallow pockets of water due to the high water table (the underground level at which the soil is saturated with water) of the Witsand network...
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Calitzdorp

...Some travellers refer to the dorp as the ‘Gateway to the Garden Route’, but you should venture to the unique selling points such as top quality port, Karoo sunsets, the Swartberg’s gravel passes and good food most probably rate higher on the priority..
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Alexander Bay - Diamond in The Rough

...Alexander Bay - Diamond in The RoughAlexander Bay - Diamond in The RoughHistory in the MakingAlexander Bay in the north-west part of the Northern Cape province, was put on the map in 1927 when Dr Hans Merensky discovered diamonds on an ancient marine..
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Cycling Howick

...Cycling HowickCycling HowickFlowing Single-trackSingle-track delight is the name of the Howick mountain biking game. The trail starts at the Howick Medical Centre. ©Roger de la HarpeMountain Biking...
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Reflection and Tranquility

...Motswari Game Lodge also offers the option of bush sleep outs overlooking Xanatsi Dam, for the ultimate experience within the African wilderness. Imagine falling asleep to the calls of owls, nightjars, lions and hyenas...
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Cape Robin-chat

...The nest is very well hidden, close to the ground in a thick bush or old tree stump. The nest is a cup shape and is made from mud. Two to three eggs are laid and only the female broods the eggs...
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Close to the Action

...A haven in the midst of the bustle, this modern hotel in Sun City Resort has all the facilities to make your stay memorable...
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Long-tailed Paradise-whydah

...The female has a distinctive “C” mark around the cheeks. The bill is grey. Both the non-breeding male and the female are similar in size at around 15 cm...
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Equestrian Sports in South Africa

...The aim of the game is to knock the ball with the stick through the goalpost, and to ensure the flow of play is correct. It's quite an interesting game to watch, and during half time the pony’s get switch to allow the animals to rest...
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Game and Nature Reserves Near Ladismith

...The trails are set within the panoramic scenery of the Klein Swartberg Mountains. The idyllic Buffels River gorge forms the central feature of the resort, with the twin pinnacles of Towerkop creating a magnificent backdrop...
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Queen's College Old Boy Achievements

...  Lance Vogel, a PhD in Applied Mathematics, was Dux of the school in 1975 and was named Chief Scientist of the Atomic Energy Corporation in the 2000’s...
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