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The environmental impact of different types of transport
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Mar 22, 2011

The environmental impact of different types of transport

Air pollution The ways in which we travel have changed a lot over the last few centuries. Transport has become faster, ...

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What makes a good or great leader?
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Mar 22, 2011

What makes a good or great leader?

Everywhere around us, there are leaders; at school, at home, on the playground, sports field or in government. Leaders h...

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Mar 22, 2011

South African and World leaders

South African leaders South Africa has a long and very rich history. Many different cultures and communities live side ...

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African Traditional Religion
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Mar 22, 2011

African Traditional Religion

Religion is an important part of millions of people's lives across the world. Thousands of African people are converted ...

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Mar 22, 2011

Judaism

Judaism What do Jews believe? Many Jews wear a tallit, or prayer shawl, to remond them of God's law. Sources: www...

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Grade 4 - Term 3: Transport through time
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Mar 22, 2011

Grade 4 - Term 3: Transport through time

This topic examines transport, in all its forms, namely; land, water and air. It looks at the earliest to the most moder...

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Football in South Africa
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Mar 22, 2011

Football in South Africa

On 15 May 2004 in Zurich, Switzerland, Joseph (Sepp) Blatter, president of FIFA, world soccer's governing body, made an ...

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Missionary settlement in Southern Africa 1800-1925
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Mar 22, 2011

Missionary settlement in Southern Africa 1800-1925

A study of missionary settlement and the spread of Christianity in southern Africa during the period 1800 - 1925, includ...

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European missionaries in southern Africa: the role of the missionaries
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Mar 22, 2011

European missionaries in southern Africa: the role of the missionaries

European missionaries to southern Africa during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries played a strangely ambiguous role...

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Mar 22, 2011

Berlin Missionary Society

Explore this africa item to learn more about South African history.

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Mar 22, 2011

The National Anthem

Words This is the official version of the national anthem, combining Nkosi sikelel' iAfrika and Die Stem / The Call...

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Mar 22, 2011

The National Fish

Galjoen Coracinus capensis The Galjoen is unique to the South African coast. It keeps mostly to shallow water, is ofte...

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The National Coat of Arms
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Mar 22, 2011

The National Coat of Arms

The role of a Coat of Arms A national coat of arms, or State emblem, is the highest visual symbol of the State. Take a ...

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Mar 22, 2011

The National Animal

Springbuck / Springbok Antidorcas marsupialis Typical of the Springbuck is the 'pronk' (jumping display) which ...

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Maritime history and heritage: shipwrecks
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Mar 22, 2011

Maritime history and heritage: shipwrecks

Why are shipwrecks important? Shipwrecks have always held a specific allure. The promise of hidden treasure, the unexp...

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