Body Condition in Dairy Goats

...Managers of dairy goats often choose to freshen (time of first kidding) some does at 12 months of age while holding some back as "dry yearlings" and freshening them at 18 or 24 months...
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Cheetahs in Motion Bronze

...A solid piece of evocation, it harnesses the mutability of the wild and the beauty and grace of its wildlife. Depicting a series of cheetahs running in a circular motion, it comes from a noted artist whose sculptures draw heavily from nature...
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Graaff-Reinet

...Underfoot lie the fossilized remains of reptiles that roamed the same area 250 million years ago. There is a sense of timelessness here, where the rhythm of seasons dictates the way of life...
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Bredasdorp - Heart of the Overberg

...South of Bredasdorp, the 800-ha Heuningberg Nature Reserve provides protection to over 300 plant species, including eight of the 14 genera of the protea family, a rich diversity of ericas, buchu and geophytes...
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Singita Private Game Reserve Community Development

...©Chris DalyA number of schools in the area, many of which educate the children of Singita’s staff, are inadequately funded. Singita has been involved in a range of projects, including the purchasing of stationery, textbooks and computers...
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1852 The Rise of the Namaqualand Copper Industry

..., Namaqualand.Of course, the city of Cape Town went bananas as news of the copper bonanza spread...
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Stanford Village

...Stanford VillageStanford VillageA Village Full of CharacterMany of the houses have been lovingly restored and the locals - a mixed bag of well-to-do retirees, artists and rural folk - take pride in the town’s Cape Victorian and Edwardian architectural..
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Contour Path: Monks Cowl to Upper Didima Valley

...edge of Didima Gorge...
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Emgwenya Scenes

...Plunging quartzite cliffs of immense beauty at the edge of town lure rock climbers from around the world to ‘The Restaurant at the End of the Universe’...
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History of Norvalspont

...History of NorvalspontHistory of NorvalspontBridge and Camp©Roger de la HarpeThe Norvalspont concentration camp memorial, Northern Cape.The town of Norvalspont was a key area of battle during the Anglo-Boer war in the late 1800s...
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Recipes for Natural Pest Control

...Add 5 litres of boiling water and 5 tablespoons of liquid paraffin. Leave for at least one week (can be held up to one month). Add 20 litres of water...
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History of Howick and Howick Falls

...The green, well-watered area is arguably one of the most beautiful parts of Southern Africa...
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San Rock Art of South Africa

...San Rock Art of South AfricaSan Rock Art of South AfricaThe Spirit Images of the SanClap your hands and hear the echo...
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Principles of Juicing

...Principles of JuicingPrinciples of JuicingThis flow diagram shows the basic process of making apple juice.Processing of a fresh product to extract its juice involves more than just squeezing it into a container...
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Garsfontein

...GarsfonteinGarsfonteinSuburb East of PretoriaGarsfontein is a suburb that lies to the East of the city of Pretoria in the Gauteng province of South Africa. The area predominantly consists of housing and few surrounding farms...
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Garies

...The town of Garies consists of one long street with a church, a cluster of houses and shops that are built on the banks of the stream. There are multiple lodging options, including guesthouses, B&B’s and farm stays...
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Silver Table Mountain Collection

...Simply unforgettable, this one-of-a-kind piece captures the majesty of the mountain that overlooks the city of Cape Town. Treat yourself to one of nature's most iconic sightings by placing it around your neck...
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Outdoor Activities in Ashton

...To enjoy the views of this beautiful part of the world up higher, follow road markers to the panoramic vista viewpoint just outside of town with your bike, around the surrounding foothills of Ashton, through some fine examples of local fynbos...
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Riebeek Kasteel Activities

...Riebeek Kasteel ActivitiesRiebeek Kasteel ActivitiesRiebeek Valley Olive FestivalFor most of the year the villages of Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West have a kind of low-key rivalry for the title of 'nicest place in the valley for tourists to spend..
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Activities Near Hermon

...To the west, you’ll enter the stunning area of Riebeek Kasteel and Swartland, who are known for their delicious samples of olives, wine and port...
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Hankey

...Play a game of golf on the 9-hole Hankey golf course. Also worth a visit is the burial site of Sarah Baartman, which has stunning views of the surrounding valley...
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Military Organisation of the Zulu

...Military Organisation of the ZuluMilitary Organisation of the ZuluStrength of the Zulu NationDuring the reign of Shaka and his successors, the growth and strength of the Zulu nation lay in its military organization and skills...
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Sunflower Farming in South Africa

...Crop residues of maize provide a useful source of roughage for livestock.Conservation Farming and SunflowersThe principles of conservation agriculture include reduced tillage or no-tillage, retaining crop residues to produce a layer of mulch as well as..
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Succulents in the Karoo

...The wider succulent karoo of the West Coast is itself a masterpiece of nature, containing the largest concentration of succulents in the world, more than half of which are endemic...
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Jan Van Riebeeck Arrives at the Cape

...Armed with his new promotion, he sailed off to his new home in a fleet of 5 ships, eager for the adventure that lay ahead.Three Ships Land in the CapeOn the fateful day of 6th of April 1652, the first three ships land in the Cape, the Dromedaris, the..
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