History of the Karoo

...History of the KarooHistory of the KarooAt the same time that the reptiles were creeping out into the evolutionary sunshine, the Karoo Supergroup started forming...
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Hiking Table Mountain

...of the finest scenery in the Western Cape...
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Kat van Duinen

...©Kat van DuinenThe Kat van Duinen brand is a fusion of the designer’s Polish heritage and the warmth and richness of the African continent, more specifically, South Africa...
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Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape

..., Sceptre and Bowl, are on display at the University of Pretoria, you can still go on a guided tour of the various archaeological locations in the Mapungubwe National Park - soon to be part of the Limpopo-Shashe Transfrontier Park...
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Graaff-Reinet Rich History

...Some of his half-caste descendants - the Buysvolk - still live in the Western Soutpansberg district.Oldest Grapevine in the CountryThis town with its dinky church (modelled on Salisbury Cathedral apparently) and apparently the oldest grapevine in the..
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Types of Sunflowers

...(The planting date will determine the overall growing time and therefore the time the sunflower seed has to ‘fill up’ with oil). The actual planting dates will influence the type of sunflower that will be planted...
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Kruger Park for the Adventurous

...Kruger Park for the AdventurousKruger Park for the AdventurousUltimate Off-Road AdventureThe Shingwedzi 4x4 Eco-Trail explores the vastness of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park...
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Sourplum as Medicinal Plant

...The sour fruit is high in vitamin C (27%), is eaten by birds, animals and humans and can be used for jams. The nuts are also eaten. The wood is hard and used to make handles for tools or in construction...
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World Cup Stadiums in South Africa

...This stadium was one of the main venues for the 2010 Soccer World cup and the 1995 Rugby World Cup...
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Fixing Our Cities and Our Climate

...That is not to mention the hectares of soil used to grow the sugar cane, the amount of water used to irrigate it, the energy used to carbonate the drink and the mining resources used to make the can...
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History of Vanrhynsdorp

...The mission was completed in 1751, which is still evident in the Troe-Troe homestead that stands in the town...
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Soft Citrus Production

...Russia ranked as the biggest importer, with 35% of the total imports, the European Union accounted for 19% of these exports, while the United States accounted for 12% of all the imports...
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Roasted Springbok Loin and Frikadelle Recipe

...  Take the remainder of the onions (250 g) and garlic and sweat down. Deglaze the saucepan with the remainder of the wine (250 ml), then add the stock, tinned tomatoes, and tomato paste, and mix well...
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Marcelles Venison Pie Recipe

...Bury the second onion spiked with the remaining four cloves in the meat in the centre of the dish to support the pastry. Roll out the pastry until thin but big enough to cover the dish. Brush the pastry with beaten egg and bake for 45 minutes...
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What Do Vervet Monkeys Look Like?

...The teeth are kept sharp because the edge of the upper canines occludes to the edge of the lower premolars and every action of the teeth refines the cutting surface. Vervet monkeys have long tails, which are important instruments of balance...
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Rugby in South Africa

...Beating the All Blacks was incredible but the win also helped mend the racial fences in South Africa. The Springboks also won the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France...
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Buffalo Mating and Calving

...By the time the cow reaches the peak of her oestrus, the likeliest partner will by then be a dominant gene-superior bull.By Megan Emmett..
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Village of Greyton

...But the humble High Street of Greyton can’t hide the wealth hidden away in the sandy lanes that lead off the main thoroughfare...
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African Finfoot

...A long thin neck with a small head, defined by a thin white stripe that runs from behind the eye and down the side of the neck. The African finfoot has lobed toes...
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Afrikaner Cattle Breeders Society of South Africa

...The vision of the society was and still today is to promote and develop the Afrikaner into a sought after, easy care and widely adapted beef cattle breed...
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Brown House Snake

...It also has two yellow streaks on the sides of its very large head.Distribution The brown house snake can be found all around South Africa.Breeding The brown house snake lays up to 16 eggs during the summer season in South Africa...
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Winnie Mandela

...South Africa Online ® explores her life and contribution to the integrated country we live in today, from her humble beginnings in the Transkei to being at the forefront of the liberation movement of South Africa...
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Bronze Turning Cheetah Sculpture

...With all four legs centred below the cheetah’s body, this dramatic scene takes a turn for the better – the artist’s stance on wildlife conservation results in a balance of form, motion and the attitude of the species as a whole...
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Isandlwana Fame

...Isandlwana FameIsandlwana FameThe Most Visited BattlefieldWhen British General, Lord Chelmsford, acting on intelligence, split the British force in the hope of engaging the Zulu, he laid the ground for the most important Zulu victory of the Anglo-Zulu..
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Classic Gold Collection

...This design is inspired by the flawlessness of the circle, celebrating the notion of wholeness and fulfilment. The 9 kt yellow gold ring features a flush set 0.01 ct diamond and is the perfect addition to a meticulous jewellery collection...
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