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Harry Garuba
Born: 1958
Died: 29 February 2020

Harry Garuba was born in Akure, southwestern Nigeria, in 1958. [1] At the young age of seventeen he was accepted to study English at the University of Ibadan located in southwestern Nigeria, where he graduated with a BA Honours degree. [2] He continued with a master’s degree and finished his PhD in 1988 at the same university. [3] During his studies, in 1981 he was appointed to lecture at the University of Ibadan where he taught for seventeen years.

Established in 1951, Slanghoek Cellar is situated in the picturesque Slanghoek Valley, 800 m above sea level, surrounded by the majestic Slanghoek Mountains from which the cellar derives its name. Slanghoek Cellar is a mere 20 km from Worcester and 90 km from Cape Town! The Valley’s Geographic position, fertile, varied soils and micro climate are reflected in the unique character of Slanghoek’s renowned and prize-winning red, white, sparkling, dessert wines and port.

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Mary Butcher Turok

Mary Butcher Turok is the wife of the anti-apartheid activist, parliamentarian and Professor Ben Turok, who played a prominent role in the writing of the Freedom Charter.[1] They met at the University of Cape Town (UCT), where they both became involved in progressive politics.[2] Recognized as a white South Africans during Apartheid, Mary and Ben Turok gave up their whit

Tugela River is the largest River in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. It rises as a stream on the 3,050-metre high, Mont-aux-Sources Plateau near the merger point of the LesothoFree State Province borders.

The Olifants River meanders through the Valley bringing life to the surrounding Area. Without the water this beautiful World of green, the heavy fragrance of the citrus groves that greet you as you drive along, the proud farming Community with the renowned 'Groen Vallei'wines would cease to exist.

The rich natural Heritage of the Lowveld includes the world-famous Kruger National Park. This region differs from the rest of the Limpopo Province and is loved for its scenic Valleys, Mountains and lush Vegetation. The Baobab Tree or 'Adansonia Digitata', is found all along the Olifants River! It is also one of the trees in Africa with the longest life span! The average age of the Baobabs found in the Northern parts of Limpopo are between 300 and 500 years old. The great Olifants River which nourishes the Kruger National Park, forming the Southern border of the Limpopo province.