Philippolis Activities

...Various aspects of the design of the garden symbolise van der Post’s belief in this. There are also symbols of the different stages of his life and where it led him...
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The Rocks of the Richtersveld

...Nevertheless, the peculiar landscape, plant life, mineral deposits and cultural riches of the region are directly connected to the rocks on which they rest...
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Baviaanskloof Rock Art

...To the inexperienced eye the art may reflect depictions of hunting, running, fighting etc, but at closer examination one would notice that these scenes contain other aspects which illustrate the rituals, myths and beliefs of the painters...
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Durban's To Do List

...Durban Green Corridor operates Durban day trips such as hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, bird watching and cultural tours all around the city and nearby areas. The 10km circular Fish Eagle trail starts from here...
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Food Gardens for the Urban Poor

...The research done by the African Food Security Urban Network (AFSUN) in key Southern African cities shows that, in Cape Town at least, vegetable growing is not an important livelihood strategy, even though this appears to be the only municipality on the..
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How to Farm Avocados

...South African avocado orchards are relatively free of serious insect pests due to biological control by natural insect enemies...
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Empowerment Through Photography

...” After a couple of lessons Tracey Derrick gave up on the more technical aspects of the camera and light, market place etc...
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Ntwana Homesteads

...The same colour triad (red, white and blue/black) recurs in all aspects of Ntwana material culture, and various elements which are either associated conceptually or visually with the colour triad are used extensively in both rituals and everyday situations..
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What is Food Security?

...Put simply, food security is about people being able to get their hands on safe, wholesome food that meets their body's dietary needs and which matches their palate or cultural preferences, and being able to have ongoing access to that kind of food..
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The Urban Malnourished

...There was a ‘second wave’ of migration to and settling down on the Cape Flats in the 1980s, writes Professor Mickey Chopra from the University of the Western Cape, ‘when a then illegal process of African migration started en masse from..
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Decision-Making in Farming

...©Marinda LouwFarming does not only imply the physical aspects of looking after crops or animals, it demands strict recordkeeping, often using modern technology.Resources can include staff (labour), money, time, water availability and market requirements..
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Biosecurity for Small-herd Pig Farmers

...This would be worse if the government’s veterinary department did not maintain strict control over all aspects of national biosecurity in pig farming...
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St Patrick's College in Kimberley

...This influence, although not entirely absent in the Christian Brothers' institutions, has been diluted by the strong religious and cultural influences of Ireland...
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Ndebele Initiation and Rites of Passage

...This knowledge is passed on from one generation of initiates to the next, ensuring that the transfer of knowledge is maintained, and the cultural solidarity of the group reinforced.Male Initiation©Dr Peter MagubaneMale initiation 'wela or ingoma..
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Organic Matter in Soil

...  Organic matter in soil includes all plant residues and organisms living in the soil and consists of three distinctly different aspects - living organisms, fresh residues, and decomposed residues...
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San Cave Paintings

...Like other aspects of San life and culture, there is enormous variation and range, in style, subject matter and so forth, alongside similarities which suggest that they were inspired by similar religious beliefs...
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Trails in Barberton

...If you would like to have a longer trail with technical aspects that are tailored for the more intermediate MTB cyclist, then choose the Yellow Route which is 33 km. For the cyclist who wants more of a challenge, the Red Route is a definite must...
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Things to Do in Kei Mouth

...Each section of the trail reflects unique aspects of the Eastern Cape coast, thus capturing myriad nuances along the route. Tidal river crossings necessitate waterproof bags and rope. Booking is essential along this 60 km four-day trail...
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What is Biodynamic Farming?

...This holistic attitude to farming incorporates all aspects and elements, reintegrate plant, animal and human to re-create the farm/garden into a well-balanced organism...
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Nitida

...  Typically of Durbanville, the hills of his farm offer various different aspects, altitudes and micro-climates to produce outstanding fruit he believed would sell his wines...
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How to Farm Mangoes

...A few aspects are noted below. More detailed advice can be found by joining technical study groups and from agricultural advisors. Mango trees flower at an estimation of 28 days...
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Cape Winemakers Guild Founders

...system of quality and provenance; the importing of new varieties and vine stock; or the prevalence of young wine shows instead of bottled wine shows.'Wine as ArtIt was through Hofmeyr's interest in the arts and his friendship with South African..
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South African Bee Industry Organisation

...South African Bee Industry OrganisationSouth African Bee Industry OrganisationThe South African Bee Industry Organisation (SABIO) is an organised body that represents the interests of the beekeeping industry of SA...
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South African Subtropical Growers Association

...Growers Association (SAAGA) The South African Litchi Growers Association (SALGA) The South African Mango Growers Association (SAMGA) Each of these associations offer open membership to both small scale and larger producer companies in the avocado..
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Handcrafted South African Ceramics

...Handcrafted South African CeramicsHandcrafted South African CeramicsLocal Ceramic Art & DecorThe beauty of Handcrafted South African ceramics is in the balance of form and function...
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