Lichtenburg, North West

Lichtenburg is a Town situated, in North West Province of South Africa. It is the Administrative Centre of Ditsobotla Local Municipality.

The Town was established in 1873 and was named by: the Transvaal President, Thomas François Burgers. 'Lichtenburg', Meaning: 'Town of Light'.

On the 13 March 1926, Jacobus Voorendyk, discovered a diamond on his Family Farm and within 12 months there were 108,000 fortune seekers on the scene. The resulting diamond rush lasted, ten Years. The main economic activity is the production of maize (corn) and meat. Lichtenburg lies in the heart of the maize triangle, which is the main maize growing Area in South Africa. Another major economic activity is the production of cement. Within an 80 kilometres (50 mi) radius of Lichtenburg there are three major cement producers, which creates opportunities for long distance transport and related businesses.

The principal crops that are grown here include maize, groundnuts and sunflower seeds. Lichtenburg is situated in the newly named; 'DR NGAKA MODIRI MOLEMA DISTRICT'. Lichtenburg is a Town full of rich History. The activities and attractions available with excite all History enthusiasts and there are also some outdoor activities for the adventure-seekers. History-lovers would of definitely enjoyed the Ampie Bosman Cultural History Museum. This museum had details of the History of the Town’s founding and sociological background of its multicultural inhabitants.... (READ INSTAGRAM ARTICLE IN FURTHER READING)

Geolocation
-26° 6' 47.8811", 26° 4' 55.2"

Shaleen Surtie-Richards

Legendary stage, film, and television actress, Shaleen Surtie-Richards, was born on 7 May 1955 in Upington, Cape Province (now Northern Cape). She attended school in both Upington and Cape Town, Cape Province (now Western Cape). Both of her parents were in education – her mother was a teacher and her father was a principal – and their love for education inspired their daughter to follow in their career paths. Subsequently, Surtie-Richards obtained her teaching qualification and worked as a kindergarten teacher between 1974 and 1984.

Levubu, Limpopo

Levubu is situated in a sub-tropical fruit Farming Area in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Fruit such as litchis, avocados and bananas, as well as pecans and macadamia nuts are grown in the fertile Valley which lies East to West along the Soutpansberg Mountains in the northern Limpopo Province. Several fruit and nut processing facilities operate in the area producing nut oils, flour and dried fruit. The Town is about 100 km West of the Kruger National Park’s Punda Maria gate. (The name Punda Maria is a bastardisation of the Swahili word for zebra, which is 'Punda Miliya'. The name of the camp was coined in 1919 by the first ranger in charge of the area, JJ "Ou Kat" Coetser, who named it after his wife, Maria. After representations from the Coetser family in 1979, the original name was restored.)

The Area has two major Rivers, the Lotonyanda and Levubu rivers, both fringed by forests filled with birdlife. The Levubu Area boasts around 300 species of birds, including Purple-crested turacos, African green pigeons and Kingfishers. African paradise flycatcher is a common visitor in the summer as well as the Grey-headed parrot, which is in the Area from August to November.

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30° 16' 26.4", -23° 4' 58.8"

Houghton, a Johannesburg Suburb

Houghton is an extremely wealthy Suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. In fact, one of the most famous residents of Houghton was Nelson Mandela, who owned a home there. Besides Nelson Mandela’s home, upper Houghton contains many Buildings and houses of Historical value, to Johannesburg. One of these buildings includes the King Edwards VII School for Boys which is located just off of the Munro Drive. This exquisite school boasts a long cultural and Historical Heritage and is over 100 years old! Another favourite tourist spot is Munro Drive, which offers spectacular views over the Northern Suburbs, of Johannesburg. The Suburb of Houghton is currently experiencing rapid redevelopment and growth. This redevelopment is sanctioned by the City of Johannesburg's Regional Spatial Development Framework. The City sees many positive aspects to the redevelopment as well as continuous growth. Houghton boasts plenty of lavish upper class homes and a few tall residential buildings. It is a quiet suburb where people enjoy their idyllic surroundings. Houghton is home to a spectacular golf course boasting large, undulating and green hills as well as lush foliage. The amenities here are superb. One can snack at the bar, enjoy a gastronomic meal at their Restaurant or enjoy a challenging round of golf.

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28° 2' 38.4", -26° 9' 50.4"