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Sani Pass, KwaZulu Natal
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Feb 09, 2023

Sani Pass, KwaZulu Natal

The Sani Pass covers the Maloti-Drakensberg Park, a World Heritage Site which is renowned for its spectacular natural la...

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Place
Mar 09, 2020

Old Biscuit Mill, Woodstock- Cape Town

The Old Biscuit Mill is a vibrant hub of art, design, and food, right in the heart of Woodstock. It’s the capital of coo...

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Port Natal Maritime Museum
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Jul 14, 2011

Port Natal Maritime Museum

This museum is a tribute to Durban's seafaring history, and a reminder that Durban is still the busiest port in Africa. ...

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Nov 08, 2019

uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park

UNESCO declared the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park in KwaZulu Natal a World Heritage Site in 2000.

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Sodwana Bay National Park
Place
Mar 08, 2023

Sodwana Bay National Park

With its headquarters at Queen Elizabeth Park in Pietermaritzburg, the Provincial Capital, Ezemvelo manages more than 12...

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Isipingo, Kwa-Zulu Natal
Place
Jan 16, 2018

Isipingo, Kwa-Zulu Natal

Isipingo is known as the Area where Dick King (1813-1871) was buried. He was an English Trader and Colonist in the Durba...

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Loeriesfontein, Northern Cape
Place
Aug 06, 2019

Loeriesfontein, Northern Cape

Loeriesfontein, situated in the northern cape, is an open area, which is perfect for Wind Turbines. The Fred Turner Wind...

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Die Grootkerk in Bosmanstraat
Place
Jul 14, 2011

Die Grootkerk in Bosmanstraat

The Dutch Reformed Church, Pretoria was established in 1854, when it separated from the Rustenburg congregation.  T...

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Place
Jul 08, 2020

Qunu, Wild Coast of Eastern Cape- Where Mandela Spent His Childhood

Just South of Mthatha (Umtata) in the Eastern Cape on the rolling green Hills, of a cluster of Villages; their isone kno...

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Manenberg, Cape Flats
Place
Jul 05, 2013

Manenberg, Cape Flats

Manenberg is one of the 10 problem precincts identified by Police Minister Bheki Cele where SANDF troops will be deploye...

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Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum, Soweto
Place
Jul 14, 2011

Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum, Soweto

The museum is located on 8288 Khumalo Street, Orlando West (Soweto)

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Theewaterskloof Dam, Villiersdorp
Place
Jan 25, 2023

Theewaterskloof Dam, Villiersdorp

The Theewaterskloof Dam is one of the features of Villiersdorp, and is significant for being the seventh-largest dam in ...

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Magnet Theatre, Cape Town
Place
May 29, 2017

Magnet Theatre, Cape Town

Magnet Theatre is an independent physical theatre company founded in 1987 in order to produce Jennie Reznek’s first one-...

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Nigel, an East Rand Mining Town
Place
Mar 10, 2023

Nigel, an East Rand Mining Town

The Town of Nigel, directly South of Springs and Brakpan, lies in what is known as the East Rand, South East of Johannes...

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Mankweng or Turfloop
Place
Jun 02, 2023

Mankweng or Turfloop

Sammy Maphoko Seabi, is a South African soccer player who plays as a midfielder for South African Premier Division side ...

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