Aloe Ferox - The African 'Aloe Vera'

...Aloe Ferox - The African 'Aloe Vera'Aloe Ferox - The African 'Aloe Vera'South African Medicinal PlantsSince ancient times, aloes have been recorded in Egyptian hieroglyphs and in the San and Khoi rock paintings and has a long history of medicinal uses..
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Tshwane and the Second Anglo-Boer War

...The Peace of Vereeniging marked the end of one of the bitterest wars in modern history, by which time some 24 000 black men, women and children, 22 000 British soldiers, about 20 000 Boer women and children, and around 7 000 Boer soldiers were dead...
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Philippolis Activities

...The memorial centre also houses a museum room where his books are displayed.Reserves and History©Roger de la HarpeBreathe in fresh Karoo air and admire the scenery at the Orange River running between Philippolis and Colesberg...
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Places of Interest in Victoria West

...The history of the church is set out at the Victoria West Regional Museum, which displays documents, photographs, maps, Bibles, items of the first Communion Service and the church's first organ...
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University of Cape Town

...It has a rich yet turbulent history dating back to the early 19th century. Most university students reside in the suburb of Rondebosch - a cosmopolitan, racially diverse area...
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Cape Point Villa

...Day trips to Kalk Bay, Kommetjie, Simon’s Town, Muizenberg or Cape Point will provide guests with ample activities, attractions and good spots for lunch...
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Marabou Stork

...It often associated with humans near fishing villages and garbage dumps.Where they are foundThe marabou stork is found in north-eastern South Africa and occupies much of sub-Saharan Africa...
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Soweto Heritage

...Soweto HeritageSoweto HeritageHector Pieterson MemorialIf Sam Nzima, then a photographer for The World newspaper in Joburg hadn't been at the scene when Hector Pieterson was shot, his name would’ve been forgotten by history, like the other children..
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History of Worcester

...History of WorcesterHistory of WorcesterBreede River Valley SettlersDuring the early days of Dutch settlement in the Cape area, the Breede River Valley was only accessible through the Roodezand Pass, a road that snaked through the Hottentots Holland,..
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Stone Fruit Production

...  Stone fruit plays an important role in the country’s history, representing the first fruit to be exported; in January of 1892 when 14 cases of peaches were sent to England on board the Drummond Castle - a steamship...
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Vibrant Village of Graskop

...The roots of the town can be traced all the way back to 1837, when Voortrekkers passed through the region in search of an ox-wagon route to Delagoa Bay (Maputo)...
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What Nocturnal Adaptions do Bushbabies Have?

...They, in fact, jump upon prey with their eyes closed so as not to get flailing insect parts in them.Chew Gum©Roger DelaHarpeThick tailed bushbaby Kosi Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.Apart from insects, bushbabies also eat the gum of particularly Acacia trees..
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Cape Wine Origins

...a ship's doctor and the wine was reputed to be more medicinal than mouthwatering: It would take another 30 years and 10 governors before Simon van der Stel created the first wine farm in the verdant Constantia valley, about 12 km south of Table Bay..
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Things to Know About Kruger

...mopanes and leadwoods; a land patrolled by the Big Five, the Little Five (buffalo weaver, elephant shrew, leopard tortoise, ant lion and rhino beetle) and the birding Big Six (ground hornbill, kori bustard, lappet-faced vulture, martial eagle, Pel’s fishing..
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The Origins of the Zulu

...Through his travels, his vision was broadened and he was introduced to trading, which was growing steadily around the Portuguese port of Delagoa Bay When he heard about the death of his father, he returned on horseback, carrying a gun, to take over the..
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Three Beasts Casserole Recipe

...500 ml brown stock  Marinade  ½ onion  4 whole cloves  8 juniper berries, crushed  8 black peppercorns, crushed  250 ml Solo Syrah  1 carrot, chopped  ½ stick celery, chopped  2 bay..
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The Rise of the Zulu Empire

...The first major clash was at Isandlwana on 21 January 1879 when the Zulu inflicted the largest defeat the British army suffered in its colonial history...
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World Cup Stadiums in South Africa

...It was at this stadium that South Africa and England played a friendly match in May 2003 to celebrate South Africa's bid in the 2010 World Cup.Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port ElizabethNelson Mandela Bay Stadium is a brand new futuristic, multipurpose..
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Tokara

...Tokara was reserved for the farm’s premium wines: a Bordeaux-style red blend, a white blend, a Stellenbosch Chardonnay and a Walker Bay Sauvignon Blanc...
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History of Kapama Game Reserve

...History of Kapama Game ReserveHistory of Kapama Game ReserveLand and ConflictIn 1950, Willie Schurmann, the father of Lente Roode, purchased a 2000 hectare piece of farmland in the Hoedspruit district...
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Building Paul Roos Gymnasium

...did not stay to see his request fulfilled, however: with tributes of respect coming in from far and wide, the school's most esteemed teacher and rector bade his alma mater farewell in 1940, and so turned the page on a most stirring chapter in its history..
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Formation of Pongola Game Reserve

...Sadly, the history of the Pongola Reserve would prove to be ignominious. The reserve was simply too small to support any significant herds of game and the entire enterprise was neglected from its very inception...
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Outdoor Activities in Soutpansberg

...Kremetart Route is quite popular, and follows a steep route up the Soutpansberg Mountain.Limpopo Cultural Tours©Dr Peter MagubaneTraditional Tsonga dance.Makhado (Louis Trichardt) is situated at the foot of the Soutpansberg Mountains and has a rich history..
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History of Barkly East

...History of Barkly EastHistory of Barkly EastBridges, Roads and RailwayBack in the day, there was a period of four months during which Boer forces occupied Barkly East and the Free State flag fluttered over the courthouse (today it’s the post and..
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1852 The Rise of the Namaqualand Copper Industry

...IndustryThe Blue MineThe ‘Blue Mine’ at Springbokfontein, which had been controversially purchased by Phillips and King, began producing considerable quantities of copper ore, which were transported by ox-wagon over the mountains to Hondeklip Bay..
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