History of Baviaanskloof

...History of BaviaanskloofHistory of BaviaanskloofBaboon ValleyBaviaanskloof got its name from the Dutch word, meaning ‘Baboon Valley’ due to the large baboon population living in the area...
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Robertson Wine Route

...On the Robertson Wine Route, you’ll find numerous wine farms with a rich history bound to satisfy any and all wine-lovers...
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Wild Coast: Hole in the Wall

...you can appreciate just how dogged the forces of erosion are.Hole in the Wall in Xhosa Mythology©Roger de la HarpeHole in the Wall, Wild Coast.In Xhosa mythology, the hole through the landmark island rock off the Wild Coast, just south of Coffee Bay..
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Experience Ladysmith

...More active pursuits include horse-riding, fishing and battlefield tours.A Good Halfway Stop©Jacques MaraisHorse riding in the Ladysmith area.Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal is the commercial centre for a large farming district and serves as a major shopping..
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Soweto History: The 1900s

...Soweto History: The 1900sSoweto History: The 1900sThe history of Soweto and the surrounding area is grim and dishevelled one...
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1854 Namaqualand Copper Fever

...Fletcher, by the way, went on to have a long history in Namaqualand and his name crops several times as part of the area's history...
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Bushmans Kloof Reserve Attractions

...Fly-fishing in the reserve’s dams are also on offer, and the endemic Clanwilliam yellowfish can be fished on a strict catch-and-release basis...
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Prince Albert Architectural Styles

...The Fransie Pienaar Museum depicts the natural and cultural history of the area, and has an interesting display on the brief but frantic gold rush, which took place following the discovery of alluvial gold in the area in 1890.Fransie Pienaar MuseumThe..
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African Marsh Harrier

...The African marsh harrier is found along the coast from the West Coast National Park to Kozi Bay and across the eastern parts of South Africa...
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Things to Do in Constantia

...This delightful vale gradually widens out to reveal the enchanted Hout Bay valley.By David Fleminger..
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Take the Road to Namaqualand

...spare wheel and a jack.Namaqua 4X4©Jacques MaraisAdventure and leisure, culture and nature, near Kamieskroon, Namaqualand.Avoid the N14 and R382 by taking the Namaqualand 4x4 trail which starts at Pella and stretches for 614 kilometers to Alexander Bay..
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How is Wine Made?

...Its main production region, the Cape Winelands, has a history as rich as its wine...
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Microlighting in South Africa

...My attention drifts, drawn by the shimmer of sunlight upon the waters of Table Bay, when suddenly the world slams through 360 degrees and we spin into a juddering, downwards spiral...
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Kruger National Park Grave Sites

...But, whatever the provenance, most of the old grave sites are long forgotten, lost in the wild.Pretorius’ Grave - Pretoriuskop is named in honour of Willem Pretorius, a member of Carel Trichardt’s 1848 expedition to Delagoa Bay...
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Nouvelle

...Nouvelle produces white wines with a distinct grassiness even when grown in warm regions.OriginsSouth AfricaOther NamesIn its experimental days, Nouvelle was also called ‘Grass 26 varietal’.Production in South AfricaNouvelle’s history extends back to..
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Monuments and Museums in Dundee

...It saw the blood of the slain Zulu warriors turn the Ncome River red some 3 000 bodies are said to have been counted (through history doesn't tell us who undertook this grisly task) while the Voortrekkers suffered only a handful of wounded...
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Mokopane History

...The museum exhibit includes an extensive collection of Sotho and Voortrekker artifacts, while it tells the history of the town depicting a range of times notable for the town of Mokopane...
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History of Vereeniging

...History of VereenigingHistory of VereenigingLarge Industrial ComplexSituated on the northern bank of the Vaal River, Vereeniging was founded in 1892 forms part of South Africa's largest industrial complex...
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Scenery at Bontebok National Park

...Alternatively, relax on the banks of the river with your fishing rod (permits are necessary which can be purchased at the park reception)...
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History that Shaped Mandela by Benjamin Pogrund

...History that Shaped Mandela by Benjamin PogrundHistory that Shaped Mandela by Benjamin Pogrund© Eric MillerSharpeville ProtestsThe anti-pass protests were part of the turmoil of that 1960’s era...
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MTB in Mbombela

...If you feel like a chilled afternoon, go bass fishing or river tubing, or relax around the pool and braai area.By Jacques Marais..
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Mountain Biking in Tulbagh

...Off the bike, there is lovely hiking, fishing and non-motorised water sports on Voëlvlei Dam.Wagon Trail©Jacques MaraisMountain biking in Tulbagh.The old wagon trail must be one of the best technical downhill mountain biking rides in the country..
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Peter Magubane's Career

...Magubane has made it his life's commitment to use his camera to capture history and to expose injustice. "The camera was my gun. I was able to kill apartheid with my 'gun'," Magubane declared...
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Giant's Castle Valley

...The religious world of the Bushmen appears strangely present in that cave, their connection to us far less tenuous than time and history would suggest...
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Things to Do Near Cathcart

...If you like history, be sure to stop at the Cathcart Memorial in town - it commemorates Sir George Cathcart, who was governor of the Cape for a meager year and met his end in a battle against the infamous Moeshoeshoe.Henderson Valley TrailThe Cathcart..
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