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… a Boer settlement and was known as the Republic of Klip River. Also the British annexed it in the 1850s and initially …

… Colony . ​​Mkhondo (Piet Retief) is located on the Assegai River in the Assegai Valley, and surrounded by forests of … later 1800's. This valley was so called after the Assegai River which runs through the valley , which is formed between … . An interesting and little known fact is that the Assegai River is a misnomer that was derived from the Zulu name for …

… farmer who rented a small plot on the banks of the Ugie River, in Scotland. On 27 July 1862 Dr. Murray, his wife and … on 8 March 1863. While standing on the banks of the Inxu River Murray becoming homesick. As the River, Mountains and Vegetation reminded him of his …

… near the Golden Acre Centre at the mouth of the Camissa River . This crucial development marked the beginning of … and a changing landscape. Further north, Salt River and Paarden Island once formed parts of a magnificent …

… and Zambia . The falls, located along the mighty Zambezi River , are a true marvel of nature, captivating visitors … the falls can appear less dramatic, but the Zambezi River still flows strongly, and the sight of the falls … along the edge of the falls to get a close-up view of the river flowing over the cliff. Victoria Falls: A UNESCO World …

… proportion of the land is now owned by Sun Valleys, an orange growing company. It is alleged that the Berlin Mission …

… mountain takes you through acres of apple, pear, peach and orange tree orchards; the scent of wild rosemary hanging in …

… town is situated in the Green Fringe of the Olifants river valley. Vredendal with its developed infrastructure is … the now modern town lies on the banks of the Olifants River and has become something of a hub for the Matzikama … Renowned for its intricate irrigation scheme, the Olifants River allows for extensive agriculture and viticulture in the …

… Umtamvuna River Bridge / CH Mitchell Bridge (comment from FACEBOOK) … Wild Coast begins on the South side of the Umtamvuna River mouth …. So many wonderful memories." The Southern most … is Port Edward, flanked by the dramatic Umtamvuna River Gorge . From here the beaches stretch on, seemingly …

… This arch Dam and hydroelectric facility on the Zambezi River, is located in the Western part of Mozambique. The … World. It is one of the three major Dams on the Zambezi river system, the others being the Kariba and the Itezhi-Tezhi, the latter on the Kafue River, a tributary of the Zambezi. The Dam was built by a …

… Region , of the Western Cape . Situated in the Hex River Valley , 32 km North-East of Worcester and 40 km … it to Cape Town and reaching Montagu Road (later Touws River). The Town would later develop around the Station. This … had Jurisdiction). De Doorns lies at the Centre of the Hex River Valley, in the midst of South Africa’s Table Grape …

… for much of the Town's battle with water is the Mfolozi River . This River meanders across swampy plains before reaching the sea …

… is a Venda name for what is also known as the Limpopo River . In essence Vhembe means Limpopo River. The name Vhembe symbolizes a fountain of life. This is … “Vhembe yo alama, yo ela, yo beba vhana vhayo” (Vhembe river has laid wide like an ocean, flowing and giving rise to …

… the world's most densely populated Cities! On the Nile River, Cairo is famous for its own history, preserved in the … icons; the oldest dating back to the eighth century. Nile River is the longest river in the world, called the father of African rivers. It …

… anywhere in South Africa. With easy gradients, multiple river crossings, mind-boggling geology, camping and self … of the compass, as it follows the contorted bends of the River and falls entirely under the control of Cape Nature … Dept. of Water Affairs in 1960 for farmers in the Gamka River Valley near Calitzdorp. Once the dam was completed, it …

… in lagoons, walking, hiking, bird watching, a black water river, caves and exciting rocky tidal pools; there is even a … that live in the wetland close to the mouth of the Bot River. They are said to have been abandoned by a British garrison after World War II and roam the flats and river estuary as they please. A little further along the …

… visit the Lowveld Botanical Garden . It moves on to White River where you can go play Golf and visit a Motor Museum. … Falls * the Pinnacle * Bourkes Luck Potholes , and * Blyde River Canyon (  Kate O'Malley's Article has been used, in the … most spectacular scenery. Centred around the Blyde River Canyon , the World’s third largest Canyon, the Panorama …

… veld and woodland country, along the banks of the Moretele River and the 800 ha Klipvoor Dam. An extensive network of … The climate is generally mild to hot. The Moretele River, which runs into the 800 ha Klipvoor Dam in the park, … Angling on both the Klipvoor Dam and the Moretele River is permitted and is regarded as being amongst the …

… City" due to its location at the mouth of the Buffalo River . The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is … to ensure community input and consensus. The Buffalo River flows through the City and empties into the Indian … of Buffalo City. East London contains South Africa’s only River Port on the Indian Ocean coast. The manufacture of …

… Reserve is so called after a Drift through the Bushman's River favoured by transport wagons on route to Witwatersrand … picturesque dam named after a drift through the Bushman's River used by transport wagons on their to the Witwatersrand … There is a 3 km self-guided Trail along the Bushman's River. Found here are; Fish Eagle and Black Eagle, which nest …

… abundance of indigenous fauna and flora, and the Mtwalume River which forms a beautiful Lagoon stretching into the sea. … is the Lagoon. Formed at the area where the, Mtwalume River meets the Sea, (which was named by the Zulus for the tall, long trees growing on the banks!). As the river can be unpredictable, but this doesn't stop people at …

… are available as well as Picnic spots, along the Breede River .  Swellendam connects the Overberg with the Garden Route and is an attractive Town with the Koornlands River running through it. Beautifully Historic sitting at the … are available as well as Picnic spots, along the Brede River. …

… of the Drakensberg Mountains , close to the Blyde River Canyon , God's Window and Potholes . At the point where the swift-flowing Blyde River is joined by the Ohrigstad River, engineers built a Dam wall in a bottleneck below to …

… Swellendam is situated in the Breede River Valley 190 km, East of Cape Town. The Town lies at the … The Town, stretching along a tributary of the Breede River, is surrounded by natural beauty of flowers and scenic …

… in the reserve rests on a mountain top overlooking the river. The reserve forms part of the ambitious Limpopo … are fenceless allowing game to roam freely. The Luvhuvhu River where hippos, elephants and crocodiles are easy to spot … of a cliff and offering spectacular views over the Luvuvu River into the Kruger Park and a baobab forest in the Makuya …

… abnormal rainfall in the Catchments of both the Buffel's River and Biviana's Rivers that come together in the Town. … Laingsburg, initially called Buffelsrivier ( Buffalo River ), is considered something of a Geological wonderland. …

… on the Cape south coast, near the mouth of the Goukamma River, lies a secret hide-away: the Goukamma Nature Reserve. … coastal forests and fynbos vegetation, the Goukamma River and estuary, and the freshwater lake, Groenvlei, which has no in-flowing river and no link to the sea. Goukamma has diverse habitats …

… outside World. In 1821, the first ship entered the Kowie River and the Settlement of Port Alfred was born. The Town … back to that time. Back in 1841, the potential of the River mouth as a Port was realized, and in 1843 work … on the West and East piers, at the new mouth of the Kowie River. From 1863 up to 100 vessels called in annual, but …

… Bain from 1873 - 1877 and follows the course of the Kingna River, which flows South West of Montagu . The History: Work … rushing through Cogmanskloof to Ashton and the Breede River, with considerable loss of life and damage to property. …

… (7 Km from Sterkfontein Caves), along the Blaauwbank River.  Increased Mining, Agriculture and Construction …