Official South African National Symbols

...Official South African National SymbolsOfficial South African National SymbolsAfter the first democratic elections in 1994, the National Symbols Commission took the responsibility of asking the South African public what the symbols of national unity should..
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Anti-inflammatory African Potato

...©Uwe ThobaeThe African wild potato is related to the lily and contains potent anti-inflammatory elements.Benefits of African PotatoTraditional healers have used it as a muthi to treat delirium, ‘bad blood’ (in diabetes), PMS and as a..
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South African Nursery Association

...South African Nursery AssociationSouth African Nursery Association©Louise BrodieThe South African Nursery Association (SANA) is a non-profit organisation that was established in 1947 with the intention of representing the interests of the green industry..
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Miriam Makeba

...Miriam MakebaMiriam MakebaEmpress of African SongAffectionately known as ‘Mama Africa’, the late Miriam Makeba is one of South Africa’s most famous and well-loved musicians...
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Flying in South Africa

...  Given that South Africa is one of the most developed countries of the African the continent, it is a major flying hub in the Southern African region...
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South African Silver Jewellery

...South African Silver JewellerySouth African Silver JewellerySoul Reflections of SilverSouth African silver jewellery is an exquisite adornment that compliments any fashionable outfit of any colour...
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South African Avocado Growers Association

...South African Avocado Growers AssociationSouth African Avocado Growers Association©Chris WesselsThe South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) is an organisation, based in Tzaneen, that is run by avocado growers for avocado growers..
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What is Agroecology?

...More recently, agroecology has entered the conversation of international and UN institutions. It is said that agroecology incorporates political, social, economic and cultural dimensions...
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Wild African Ceramic

...Wild African CeramicWild African CeramicHead and Shoulders AboveFrom one of South Africa’s most renowned ceramics studios comes this elegant depiction of a mother giraffe and her calf...
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James Pietersen

...Previously James was a board member of the South African Sommeliers Association (SASA).  James was enticed into the world of wine whilst studying law at the University of Stellenbosch...
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South African Garlic Growers Association

...Their objective includes the growth of the industry and increasing the quality and quantity of South African garlic production...
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Mapungubwe Ecology, Flora and Fauna

...This cap of red rock (described as ‘petrified desert dunes’) combines with the yellow grass in the valleys to give the visitor a vivid sense of colour.The Mapungubwe Reserve ©Roger de la HarpeAlthough its primary attractions are cultural..
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Drakensberg Rock Art

...Drakensberg Rock ArtDrakensberg Rock ArtIndividual Rock Paintings GaloreOne of the Drakensberg's greatest treasures is its cultural heritage...
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Wildlife of the South African Bushveld

... Quintessentially African©Shem Compion©Shem Compion©Karl Svendsen❮❯There are numerous other South African wildlife that forms part of the ‘quintessentially African’ stream of mammals...
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African Black Oystercatcher

...South Africa, the African black oystercatcher is found living among the rocky and sandy seashore, islands and occasionally lagoons and estuaries.Where they are foundThe oystercatcher is widely distributed along the shorelines of Southern African and..
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African Hawk Eagle

...Only 1 chick is reared, due to cainism (the older chick kills the younger).Where they are foundThe African hawk eagle is found south of the Sahara to just south of the Tropic of Capricorn in South Africa...
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Excavations at K2 Mapungubwe

...This may have contributed to a shift from a communal mindset to a culture of private property. As certain people got rich, however, the social dynamics would have changed within the society until the rich became a political elite...
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Sylvia Mdunyelwa: The Legacy Continues

...She developed the great South African tradition and worked with some of the most important talents of township jazz...
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Letta Mbulu

...Letta MbuluLetta MbuluQueen of African-American Soul©Eric MillerLetta Mbulu, Queen of African-American Soul. The regality of Letta Mbulu is never lost on anyone in her presence...
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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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Zwahili Private Game Lodge

...Zwahili Private Game Lodge is revered for its delicious South African cuisine and will treat guests to an individually designed menu of African flavours and Western traditions...
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South African Fig Producers Association

...A census conducted by the Deciduous Fruit Board in 1946 found that over 618,000 fig trees were planted throughout the country, which made up 4.6% of the total number of South African fruit trees...
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How to Produce Mushrooms

...  Other challenges in mushroom farming include cultural resistance to eating mushrooms and a relatively short shelf life, with a need for a cold chain from farm to shelf.Mushroom Growing©Marinda LouwThe 5 cm layer of peat moss on top of the..
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Injisuthi Cave in Royal Natal National Park

...Having marvelled at this window into Late Stone Age culture, continue from the cave, along the fence through rank grass down to the river, which is crossed to the right-hand bank after about 650 m, once you've passed the small forest patch...
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A Woman Protesting the Raiding of Neighbouring Countries for Harbouring ANC Members

...A Woman Protesting the Raiding of Neighbouring Countries for Harbouring ANC MembersA Woman Protesting the Raiding of Neighbouring Countries for Harbouring ANC Members© Dr Peter MagubaneProtesting against the South African Defence Force's raiding..
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