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The Knysna Lagoon opens between two massive cliffs, known as The Heads, these stand tall, acting as rugged watchmen over
Old name for Algoa Bay was Angra da Roca named in 1488, by Bartolomeu Dias when he was the first European to land there.
Khaya Biko (born 1944) was the elder brother of Black Consciousness Movement leader Steve Biko and an early influence on
The first Pass, sometimes referred to as “Die Ossewapas” (the ox wagon pass) by the locals, was built from 9 km outside
Abstract: The digitisation of African materials has made it easier than ever for students to engage with primary source
Before the arrival of Europeans, the area was inhabited by San and Khoikhoi peoples. In 1652, Jan van Riebeeck establish
