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Mapungubwe Collection at the University of Pretoria
After the Mapungubwe gold was declared a national heritage collection in October 1997, the University of Pretoria (UP) became its official…
Iziko South African Maritime Centre
The Iziko South African (SA) Maritime Centre opened in 1990. It is based at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront (V&A Waterfront), Cape Town,…
Anglierbosch, Western Cape
Locality some 15 km, South-East from Prince Albert. Takes its name from the Wild Carnation-Anglier in Afrikaans and the Dutch translation…
Andalusia, Cape and Transvaal Border
Former name of Jan Kempdorp. Named after the region in southern Spain, which was the ancient maritime kingdom of Tarshish. Jan Kempdorp was…
Anagob, a Mountain Peak in Northern Cape
Hill 926 m high, situated 18 km North-East of Riemvasmaak and 60 km North-West of Keimoes. The name is of Khoikhoi origin means 'Tree Hill'…
Amamakop, a Hill in the Northern Cape
Hillock about 43 km from Aggeney's! The name is derived from the Khoikhoi word for- 'embrace', because the surrounding Dunes encircle the…
'Amstel River', Now Known as Liesbeek River
Name applied from 1657 to the Liesbeek River, in Cape Town. Named after a small River in the Netherlands. The first 'free burghers' of the…
'Amphlett', a Hill Which Forms Part of the Drakensberg
Hill on the Ridge, leading to 'Cathkin Peak', in the Drakensburg, some 50 km West of Escourt. Named after GT Amphlett who was the President…
Amphitheatre, Drakensburg Mountain Range
Large natural semi-circular hollow in the Drakensburg Mountain Range, North of the Lesetho border, in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Takes its name from…
Amikoob, a Plain in the Willomore Area; (Vogelstruisleegte)
Khoikhoi name of Vogelstruisleegte, a plain some 21 km North of Willowmore. The people who roam the Karoo, are the descendants of the San …
Ameva River, Eastern Cape
Xhosa name for the Doorn River, now known as; Indwe! It means 'thorns' referring to the Acacia trees that grow in the Area through which…
Ambrosiushoek, Gaansbaai Western Province
Name employed in the 18th Century for the Coastal Area on the peninsula between Danger Point and Gansbaai. Dutch for 'Ambrose corner', the…
Amatsukeni, Waterhole in the Sandy Bed of the, Nwaswitsonto River
Waterhole in the sandy bed of the, Nwaswitsonto River, in the Kruger National Park! The name is Tsonga for 'at the anthill' and refers to…
Vergelegen Wine Estate Library
The library at Vergelegen Wine Estate situated in Somerset West, Western Cape used to be a winery that was built during 1816. It was…
Amanzamnyama, a small size Town in Kwa-Zulu Natal
An old Mission Station that takes its name from the nearby stream. The name means 'black water', from Zulu. Zimeme High School is a…