George Werner

...George WernerGeorge WernerGentle Giant in SA JazzThe South African, and more specifically the Cape Town, jazz scene owes a lot of credit to musician, George Werner - the quiet, shy and soft-spoken gentle giant in SA jazz...
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Kingswood College in Makhanda

...of Mines; Mr Donald B Sole, former South African United Nations representative and ambassador to West Germany and the United States; Reverend ES Pons, Moderator of the Methodist Church in 1969; Mr WHD Deacon, former member of parliament for Albany; Mr..
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National Food Security

...hikes.Top of the Food Value ChainA farmer in the business of growing food and is one of about 40 000 large commercial farmers in the country who produce much of the stuff that keeps the South African pantry stocked up...
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Jackalberry

...JackalberryJackalberry© Shem CompionNameJackalberry or African ebony (Diospyros mespiliformis)DescriptionThe Jackalberry tree can grow extremely tall, up to 25 m high. The circumference of its trunk measures about 4 m...
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Heritage Sites Found in the Kruger National Park

...Heritage Sites Found in the Kruger National ParkHeritage Sites Found in the Kruger National ParkHeritage Site LocationsEarly iron-age African villagers were actively mining copper, gold, mica, ochre and other useful materials in the Kruger National Park..
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Hamilton Parks Country Lodge

...Traditional braai facilities are also available for guests in the mood for scrumptious South African cuisine...
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Clarens Trails

...Golden Gate Highlands National Park Trail near Clarens.Golden Gate Highlands National Park and the surrounding Maluti Mountain ranges offer an extensive selection of mountain biking options, although the roads inside the South African section of the..
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Pinotage

...One example, is the Cape Blend, which is defined as a distinctive South African red blend that contains at least 30%, but no more than 70% Pinotage.WinesIt can be made into a wide variety of wine styles, depending on the way it was grown and matured...
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Original Farm of Hoedspruit

...Hats in those days were a precious commodity, being a farmer’s first line of defence against the hot African sun, and their availability was not as widespread as it is today...
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Juices - Types and Classification

...  Juiced products are classified according to the volume of real fruit juice it contains.Classification of Fruit JuicesThe classifications of fruit juice, according to the South African Fruit Juice Association (SAFJA), are as follows: &lsquo..
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Cape Winemakers Guild Founders Second Decade

...  The Guild became a member of the South African Wine & Spirit Exporters Association (SAWSEA), now Wines of South Africa (WOSA), the independent, non-profit company representing all South African wine exporters dedicated to building 'brand..
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Natural Wonders of Limpopo

...©Roger de la HarpeMapungubwe National Park, Limpopo.Mopane WormsThe mopane worm, known as masonja or mashonzha in African dialects, is actually the larval form of the emperor moth, rather than a worm...
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Barrydale Wine Farms

...Whichever wine you prefer, you are sure to find it while captivated by the dazzling locale that makes up picturesque Barrydale.Lovers of BrandySouth African brandies are considered one of the highest quality brandies in the world, including the brandy..
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Winterton Activities

...The single track is a mix of smooth African footpaths, soft grassland tracks, and loose rocky sections with some scrambling.Mountain Biking©Roger de la HarpeThere are scenic mountain biking routes to enjoy in the Winterton area.Travellers to the..
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Touring Port Elizabeth

...An African restaurant, with incongruous orange-coloured walls, and the Victorian bulk of a Presbyterian Church also hold court around the green...
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The Taung Child - Our Human Origins

...Besides, the thought of anything coming out of the dark, backward African continent was simply beyond comprehension and Dart was roundly derided by international colleagues. Nevertheless, a few supporters emerged including Dr. Robert Broom...
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Visiting Mapungubwe

...The only other petrol station is at Dongola Ranch, about 30kms from the main gate on the way to Mussina.Climate and Malaria©Ton RulkensThe Swati people use African ginger to treat malaria and it can help prevent horse sickness in horses.Mapungubwe..
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Poultry Housing Tips

...According to the South African Poultry Association’s abridged code of practice, layers older than eighteen weeks in a cage system should each have access to at least 450 cm² of space, whereas no more than 10 layers are allowed per square meter..
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History of Claremont

...  Home to more than 400 trees, the Arderne Gardens in Claremont is a particularly special South African Provincial Heritage Site...
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Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato

...Most of the beta-carotene is retained during boiling and the efficacy of orange-fleshed sweet potato to improve the vitamin A status has been proven by the South African Medical Research Council...
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Wildlife Photography Tips

...Although it’s a fun hobby, it’s also a fantastic way to capture a fleeting moment in time, especially in the scenic South African bushveld...
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Effects of Climate Change on Food Security

...South African ecosystems are climate-and water-dependent...
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1902 The Kruger becomes a National Park

...Would it be possible to wean the South African public from its present attitude towards the wild animals of its own country, which was that of regarding them either as a convenient source of exploitation, or as an incubus hindering the progress of civilisation..
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Poultry Transportation

...The South African Poultry Association has the following tips for a smooth journey:©Andile BahlaBirds should be kept as comfortable as possible during transportation or at the market.DriversThe driver should not only like animals, but also be familiar..
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Interesting Coastal Facts of the Overberg

... ©Ann GaddSouthern Right Whales in Hermanus, Overberg.Between June and December, the Southern right whales that breed in South African waters do so between Arniston and Infanta - watch the swells just behind the breaker line and you are bound..
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