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Published February 20, 2023Updated February 20, 2023

Mokopane is also known as Potgietersrus. This is a Town in the Limpopo Province, of South Africa. The Town was established in 1852 by the Voortrekkers who named it: 'Potgietersrus', after their leader Piet Potgieter. In 2003 the name was changed to Mokopane in honour of the local chief Makapan. Who was the Chief during the the Matabele Wars 1836-1896.

Published February 16, 2023Updated February 20, 2023
The Battle of Mhlatuze River was a battle fought between the Zulu and Ndwandwe tribes in 1820, following the Zulu Civil War. The Ndwandwe hierarchy was a largely scattered population after this Battle. The Ndwandwe, with the Mthethwa, were a significant power in present-day Zululand, at the turn of the Nineteenth Century.
Published February 16, 2023Updated February 16, 2023
Once a little fishing Village, Richards Bay is now a busy Harbour Town and popular KwaZulu-Natal Holiday Destination. Where one can enjoy activities like: 'Swimming; Surfing or Bird Watching'. It was also had a Temporary Harbour during the Anglo Boer War of 1879. Richards Bay was named after; British naval Commander Admiral Sir Frederick William Richards.

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Published February 13, 2023Updated March 1, 2023

Vereeniging is a City, in Gauteng Province of South Africa. It has a population of more than 350,000 people. It is located on the banks of the Northern loop of the Vaal River. The name Vereeniging is derived from the Afrikaans/Dutch word meaning "association" or "union". The City was founded in 1892 and much of its early growth was due to the nearby coal Mines.

State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Cape Town City Hall, 9 February 2023

Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Mr Amos Masondo, Deputy President David Mabuza,
The Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town, Mr Geordin Hill-Lewis, Former President Thabo Mbeki,
Former Deputy President Baleka Mbete,
President of the Pan African Parliament, The Right Honourable Chief Fortune Charumbira, Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and Members of the Judiciary,

Published February 9, 2023Updated July 14, 2023

The tight zig-zagging curves of Sani Pass make it, one of the most magnificent Mountain Passes in South Africa!

Published February 5, 2023Updated May 2, 2023
Yzerfontein is considered the ‘Pearl‘ of the West Coast. Yzerfontein, our hidden gem, is a pleasant one hour drive from the metropole of Cape Town, also lying 26km West of the Village of Darling. Having left the suburbs behind, the main arterial road, the R27, is a smooth, scenic drive heading north through long stretches of undisturbed fynbos with views of long bays and blue ocean to the left. The turn-off to Yzerfontein is well signposted and the road immediately hints at the interesting nature of this coastal Village.
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