The Harbour City of Port Elizabeth

...©Roger de la HarpeFishing at Swatkops River, Port Elizabeth.It was built in 1799 on a knoll above the mouth of the Bakens River, to protect the natural harbour in the crook of Algoa Bay from a possible French landing during the Napoleonic wars...
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Towns of Matzikama

...These include the coastal towns of Doring Bay, Strandfontein and Papendorp. Larger inland towns include Ebenaeser, Lutzville, Koekenaap, Vredendal, Klawer, Trawal, Vanrhynsdorp, Nuwerus and Bitterfontein...
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Grootbos Private Nature Reserve: A Paradise on Earth

...When it became clear they could tap into resources they had not previously envisaged, they cooked up a plan to raise donor money in order to build a state-of-the-art sports complex for the needy in nearby Gansbaai fishing village - previously an enclave..
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Lephalale

...It offers a wonderfully scenic area and biosphere rich in history and cultural artefacts. This unique area of the Waterberg region has beautiful vistas, crystal clear streams, mountain gorges and expansive bushveld...
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History of Bedford

...History of BedfordHistory of BedfordFarming DistrictBefore the town of Bedford was founded, the San and Bushmen tribes inhabited the area around 4 000 years ago...
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Things to Do in Saldanha

...Reserve MTB©Jacques MaraisMountain biking in Saldanha Nature Reserve has exceptional sea views and the rocks and vegetation combine for a beautiful setting.The Saldanha Nature Reserve, located on a peninsula at the north western end of Saldanha Bay..
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Port Nolloth's Boom

...Fishing turned out to be the saving grace of Port Nolloth and today it is an attractive town with a well developed tourism infrastructure.By David Fleminger..
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Paarl Attractions

...The mountain biking trails are also great, and there are opportunities for bird watching, fishing and picnics.Fairview Farm©Chris DalyA friendly goat at Fairview Farm in Paarl.In 1693, Fairview in Agter Paarl was granted to a French Huguenot family..
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Finfoot Lake Reserve

... Unique FeaturesLuxury thatch-roofed accommodation Situated in the Greater Pilanesberg area Bush walks, game drives, hiking and fishing Segway Safaris Swimming pool and sun deck Conference centre and team-building activities Ideal for weddings..
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Changing Weather and Fortunes

...The Whitfield history, meticulously recorded in a ring-bound file in the family homestead, remembers this as a remarkably good turn of events because fate was about to pull the rug out from under the pont business...
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Editorial Team Info

...Editorial Team InfoEditorial Team InfoSouth Africa Online ® offers an excellent array of work from various contributors who share their expertise and knowledge on subjects such as South African agriculture, heritage, culture, geography, history and..
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What to Do in Nieu Bethesda

...Explore the Ganora guest farm, which caters to all outdoor needs, including a meerkat rehabilitation centre, a fossil museum, a Bushman artefact museum and several Bushman shelters with paintings, plus Anglo Boer War history and medicinal plants exploration..
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Tshwane Art Centres

...Today his landscapes are a quintessential part of South African art history three years of his life were spent painting the Johannesburg Station Building (now the Transnet Heritage Library)...
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Klerksdorp's Tourist Attractions

...The Klerksdorp Museum, which was formerly a prison, is a beautiful sandstone building that houses memorabilia of early town life, as well as local and social history...
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History of Uitenhage

...History of UitenhageHistory of UitenhageEastern District of the Cape ColonyUitenhage is the second oldest town in the Eastern districts of the former Cape Colony...
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Fiore Guest Accommodation

...The suites and cottages are uniquely styled and classically decorated with beautiful antique furnishings and fittings, nodding to the history of the place...
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Storms River

...History shows that Thomas Bain and his merry band of convicts started construction on some of the early buildings around what was a hunting cabin while surveying Bloukrans Pass...
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History of the Ndebele

...History of the NdebeleHistory of the NdebeleNdebele Tribe Sub-groupsThe Ndebele history includes the middle of the 19th century, when the Kekana faction of the Ndebele tribe had further divided into smaller splinter groups, which spread out across the..
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Lephalale Attractions

...From outdoor activities that include fishing in the Mokolo Dam, practising your golf techniques on the Mogol Golf Course to hiking in the D’Nyala Nature Reserve, your thirst for fun activities will definitely be quenched...
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Cape Peninsula Dive Spots: Max Depth of 20-25m

...Cape Peninsula Dive Spots: Max Depth of 20-25mCape Peninsula Dive Spots: Max Depth of 20-25mThis wreck lies close to shore between Sandy Bay and Vulcan Rock. The Boss 400 crane lies about 20 m from the Maori...
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Things to Do in eNtokozweni

...This is the start of the Drakensberg Escarpment with a rich Boer War history. You can still see the gun supports carved into rocks by the ‘bitter einders’ and the well used bandwagon routes...
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Botshabelo

...The main attraction of Botshabelo is the South Ndebele open-air museum, which offers a vivid picture of Ndebele history and culture...
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History of Witsand Nature Reserve

...History of Witsand Nature ReserveHistory of Witsand Nature ReserveUnique Ecosystem©Jacques MaraisDune vegetation of the Witsand Kalahari Nature Reserve's unique ecosystem...
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Potential of Mussel Production in South Africa

...©Operation Phakisa Oceans EconomyMussels are harvested in Saldanha Bay, the main production area of farmed mussels in South Africa.The financial model for Mediterranean mussel farming is based on a raft production system with a production capacity..
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Things to Do in Mabibi

...surroundings.Turtle Tracking©Roger de la HarpeLoggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta).South Africa's foremost turtle conservationist Dr George Hughes joined the Natal Parks Boards’ turtle tagging and survey team based at Bhanga Nek, near Kosi Bay..
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