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False Bay Shipwrecks
...One of the best parts of the wreck is entering the deck below the main deck and looking up at the shafts of light penetrating the many holes in the upper deck. The MFV Oratava was formerly an I&J fishing trawler which was scuttled in the 1970s...English
1927 The Kruger National Park Opens its Gates
...One of the stipulations of the National Park Act was that the park must become an asset to the nation and members of the public should be allowed into the reserve to experience their wonderful natural heritage...English
Exploring the Orange River
...They then landed the boat on the north bank of the river, where they met some Strandlopers, whom Gordon sketched. The next few days were spent exploring the large bend in the Orange, which curves around the modern Richtersveld National Park...English
Utrecht Monuments, Memorials and Museums
...The foundation stone was laid by General Piet Joubert, Commandant General of the ZAR on the 21st of April 1893...English
History of Baviaanskloof
... The past 10 000 years however provide the most comprehensive information of the first indigenous people of the region - the San, Khoi and KhoiSan...English
Benjamin Pogrund, a Rand Daily Mail Reporter, Memories of Mandela
...The clue to the intended recipient was hidden in the contents of the letter because he referred to what had occurred in forcing the opening of the magistrates' court cells to the press...English
Original Farm of Hoedspruit
...Given the instruction to stop after “the third bend by the large Knobthorn tree”, the driver mistakenly chose the wrong tree, stopped and offloaded the materials. The station was then built on the wrong spot...English
The Cape Peninsula Region
... The oldest city on the subcontinent rests within the semi-circular embrace of two flanking mountains - Devil's Peak and Lion's Head: Cape Town, the Mother City, the Tavern of the Seas, a city situated at 'the fairest cape in all..English
Meat Goat Breeds in South Africa
...The development of the Boer goat, however, is unique as it did not follow the crossbreeding of two or more pure breeds...English
Mountain Biking: Harrismith to Phuthaditjhaba
...The first half of the route follows the S and SW shore of the Sterkfontein Lake (technically speaking, the ‘dam’ is the wall), not close but always high above...English
FAQ About South Africa
...The petals of the protea form a triangular pattern, reminiscent of the crafts of Africa.A secretary bird is placed above the protea and the flower forms the chest of the bird...English
History of Laingsburg
...The original inhabitants of the area - the San, are believed to have used shards of this natural material in the production of their arrowheads...English
Visit Sabi Sands
..., the original Selati railway also runs through the western side of the reserve...English
How to Use Pig Medicines Correctly
...It should, therefore, be stored correctly from the production of the medication up until it is given to the animal on the farm...English
Namaqualand Ablaze
...The Nossob and Auob are the two largest rivers of the southern Kalahari and although they stand dry for most of the year, like the rivers of the Namib, they are vital arteries of the land.Breathtaking Profusion©Karl SvendsenWild flowers in Namaqua..English
Long Term Climate Change
..., before starting the long haul back to the Antarctic along the ocean floor...English
Birds of the Drakensberg
...Birds of the DrakensbergBirds of the DrakensbergMost Beautiful Sights of the MountainsForget about the things that grovel on the ground and lift your eyes to the heavens, from whence cometh the most beautiful sights of the mountains - the birds...English
African Weeping-wattle
...Some of the fluid is frothed into a protective coating against the sun and predators but the copious liquid drips off the spittle bugs and gives the impression that the tree is weeping...English
Famous Kimberley 'Diamond Rush'
...A shaft was drilled into the earth of the hill, eventually becoming the deepest hole ever dug by hand, This hole is The Big Hole of Kimberley, and the town's biggest attraction...English
The Rise of the Zulu Empire
...The Rise of the Zulu EmpireThe Rise of the Zulu EmpireShaka ZuluIn 1787, Senzangakhona, the young chief of the Zulu - which derived its name from one of Malandela's quarrelsome sons, fathered a son out of wedlock, Shaka...English
Western Cape Coastal Wine Regions
...The range of low hills in the Swartland region also produce great grape varietals. As the old geological formations of the coast have been exposed to long periods of weathering, the soil of the area is perfect for viticulture...English
Soweto History: The 1900s
...Soweto History: The 1900sSoweto History: The 1900sThe history of Soweto and the surrounding area is grim and dishevelled one...English
Cumberland - Talbot Trail Run Series
...Follow the D408 all the way into Cumberland and follow the signs to the start.The Trail at Cumberland©Jacques MaraisRunning trail through Cumberland Nature Reserve.The picnic site at Cumberland serves as the trail head and this is also where the..English
The Controversy of Origins of the Vredefort Dome
...On the other hand, the cryptovolcanic camp was still dominant and kept producing research in support of their hypothesis. The Vredefort Dome was inevitably drawn into the debate. In the 1940s, the tide began to turn...English