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Augrabies Fall National Park, Northern Cape

Place
… of South Africa, situated on the South bank of the OrangeRiver about 100 kilometres downstream from Upington . The … the place of the Great Noise, referring to the OrangeRiver thundering its way downwards for 60 metres in a …

Great Fish River, Eastern Cape

Place
… March 6, 2020 Updated March 6, 2020 The Great Fish River, distinguishable from the Namibian Fish River by the … rises in 2,100-metre- high Mountains 48 km South of the OrangeRiver and Northeast of Middelburg. The Tarka River, … course. An irrigation scheme to transfer water from the OrangeRiver basin to the Great Fish River basin was …

Prieska

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… Prieska is a very small Town that is perched along the OrangeRiver in the Northern Cape . It is 240 kilometres south of … of Upington , the Town of Prieska lies right on the OrangeRiver in the midst of dry country in the sense that it …

Kakamas, Northern Cape

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… “Kakamas” poorly reflects on a fertile valley in the lower OrangeRiver, graced with vineyards, cotton and Lucerne fields. … farms 'Soetap' and 'Kakamas' on the banks of the gorgeous OrangeRiver for white people who had lost everything as a …

Olifants River Valley Region, Western Cape

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… Published March 30, 2020 Updated July 28, 2023 The Olifants River meanders through the Valley bringing life to the … stretching orchards that becomes 'a wonder world' when the orange trees are heavily laden with ripe oranges! The valley … stretching orchards that becomes 'a wonder world' when the orange trees are heavily laden with ripe oranges! The valley …

Republic of Griqualand West or the Digger's Republic

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… fields was contested by the Boer republics of the;  Orange Free State and the Transvaal ,. As well as various … and Qriqua leaders. The Republic sat next to the Vaal River, but existed for an extremely short time. During the … West colony and eventually was incorporated into the Orange Free State. Building work started on the Griqualand …

Griqualand West

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… most of the Cape South of the Molopo and West of the Kei River, but Dutch settlement in the Western and Southern Cape … confluence of the Gariep and Ki-Gariep, later known as the Orange and Vaal rivers. Up to the early 1800's this area had … the constant friction with their Dutch neighbours in the Orange Free State, sold them their lands and, after an epic …

Mkhambathi Nature Reserve

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… can be obtained by walking through the grassland above the river. At a bend in the gorge, a natural amphitheatre of … Throated Longclaw, Common Waxbill, Croaking Cisticola, Orange Throated Longclaw, Ground Hornbill with Gurneys … Throated Longclaw, Common Waxbill, Croaking Cisticola, Orange Throated Longclaw, Ground Hornbill with Gurneys …

Kopanong Local Municipality, Free Sate

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… after Sir Hamilton J. Goold-Adams, governor of the OrangeRiver Colony from 1902 – 1910. Still later the name was … Mine; the ‘Tiger Project' in Philippolis; the OrangeRiver Ravine from the Gariep Dam wall to the PK le …

Sanddrift, Richtersveld

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… of the diverse habitats including sandy plains, deep-cut river Valleys and Mountains and the occasional fog that … biodiversity. Sanddrift lies right on the banks of the OrangeRiver, known locally as the Gariep. This River forms … natural beauty and its close proximity to the mighty OrangeRiver. Sanddrift abounds with biological and …

Frankfort

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… is a small farming town situated on the banks of the Wilge River in the Free State province of South Africa. The town … is 'Brand Street', named after the 4th president of the Orange Free State, Sir Johannes Brand. During 1883, he … is 'Brand Street', named after the 4th president of the Orange Free State, Sir Johannes Brand. During 1883, he …

Heritage Route of Transvaal, Limpopo and Mpumalanga

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… the North Eastern part of the Country. The Limpopo River marked its border with Botswana and Zimbabwe to the North, while the Vaal River marked its boundary with Orange Free State Province , to the South. It was bounded by … nascent Boer Republic of Natal (1843) and established the OrangeRiver Sovereignty (1848) . Rivalries between Potgieter …

Mweni Valley, Drakensberg

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… tooth, going around the Valleys from which the Mnweni river spring, across the jutting escarpment which is the source of the Orange (Senqu) River all the way to the Northern side of the … across the jutting escarpment which is the source of the Orange (Senqu) River all the way to the Northern side of the …

Transvaal Province

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… former Province of South Africa, located North of the Vaal River, that existed from 1910 to 1994. It's now part of the … the North, while the Vaal River marked its boundary with Orange Free State Province , to the South. It was bounded by … the North, while the Vaal River marked its boundary with Orange Free State Province, to the South. It was bounded by …

Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Eastern Cape

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… (Queenstown) and its Northern border is formed by the OrangeRiver , which also forms the Southern boundary of the Free … (Queenstown) and its Northern border is formed by the OrangeRiver , which also forms the Southern boundary of the …

Western Cape Province

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… the title of the Dutch ruler of that time, the Prince of Orange. The stone that was used for the castle walls came … the province, like in the Boland, Swartland , Olifants River Valley and the Klein Karoo. Cape Minstrels Every New … the title of the Dutch ruler of that time, the Prince of Orange. The stone that was used for the castle walls came …

Kuboes, Northern Cape

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… great insight into a diamond hunter’s adventures along the OrangeRiver nearly a Century ago. Kuboes, also spelled Khubus. Was … great insight into a diamond hunter’s adventures along the OrangeRiver nearly a Century ago. Kuboes, also spelled …

Berg River

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… March 16, 2011 Updated July 10, 2023 The Great Berg river used to be navigable for a distance of about 45 km from … stores sprang up on either side of its banks. The Berg River rises in the Franschhoek and Drakenstein Mountains at an altitude of 1500m. The 294 km long River flows Northwards through Paarl and Wellington and then …

Dwarsvlei Farm, Karoo

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… Farms: Dwarsvlei; Kalkfontein and Rietfontein', on the OrangeRiver .' Rietfontein' now belongs to South African golf … John van Lingen). They use water for irrigation from the OrangeRiver. Through careful farming, with timed controlled …

Blyde River Canyon, Mpumalanga

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… Published July 2, 2025 Updated July 2, 2025 The Blyde River Canyon known officially known as the' Motlatse Canyon'- … than iconic canyons like the Grand Canyon and the Fish River Canyon. Unlike the arid landscapes of the Grand and Fish River Canyons, the Blyde River (Motlatse River) Canyon is a  …

Diep River

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… Home. In 1858 the name of the village was changed to Diep River. The Cape Town-Wynberg suburban railway was extended to Diep River on 15 December 1882.   Diep River has a River of the same name running through it, lies …

Addo Drift, Sunday's River in the Eastern Cape

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… was the first convenient natural crossing of the Sunday's River to be encountered inland from the sea, and was … 1823 and 1830 he used the site to build the Zondags River Inn, probably using the foundations of the old post. In … already owned the Wayside Inn on the opposite side of the river. The property then changed hands at least three more …

First & Second River Temple's

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… September 26, 2017 Updated April 14, 2022 The First River Temple, built the banks of the Umbilo River, near Bayhead Durban, in 1875. This is the first Hindu … should be rebuilt further away from the banks of the river, and the current location in Bellair Road was decided …

'Amstel River', Now Known as Liesbeek River

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… May 26, 2020 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 … India Company were granted permission to Farm along the River in 1657, shortly after the first Dutch Settlers arrived …

Salt River

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… March 6, 2025 The exact date when the Village of Salt River was established is not known but in 1665 the Settlement is recorded to have overlooked a Fjord over the River and to have consisted of an Inn and several Fishermen's … The Railway Line from Cape Town, reached Salt River on 13 February 1862.   Salt River is a charming Suburb …

Elsie’s River

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… 14, 2011 Updated April 18, 2019 The village of Elsie's River, also known as Elsie's Kraal River, was probably named in honour of one Elsje van … in 1698. The railway line from Cape Town reached Elsie's River Halt on 13 February 1862. In 1980 the Suburb became a …

Tree Garden, President Brand Street, Bloemfontein

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… of trees on the 25th Anniversary of the Republic (the Orange Free State was, at one time, ruled independently by … There are hawthorn shrubs, Deodar fir trees and five orange trees (although the orange trees are in the main courtyard, not in front of the …

Ameva River, Eastern Cape

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… 21, 2016 Updated May 25, 2020 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 the River flows. Location Map Geolocation Ameva River, Eastern Cape Language Not specified Most Read Off …

Bourke's Luck Potholes

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… natural water feature marks the beginning of the Blyde River Canyon . The potholes were named after Tom Bourke, a … come together to create these formations are the Treur River (river of mourning) and the Blyde River (river of joy). These …

Bejani, a tributary of the Sabie River in the North West

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… July 31, 2020 The Bejani is a tributary of the Sabie River, entering from the North-West. Mkhohlu Railway Siding … of Bushbuckridge! The name is Zulu for 'Rhinocerous' (river). Location Map Geolocation Bejani, a tributary of the Sabie River in the North West Language Not specified Most Read Off …

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