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Gouritsrivier, Near Mossel Bay

Place
… Portuguese had, in the Martellus map of 1489, indicated a river roughly where the Gouritsrivier is. On the map it … della Vache, which in Portuguese is 'Rio das Vaccas' (the river of the cows). It is generally accepted that after the … of Bartholomew Dias it was named; 'Rio dos Vaqueiros' (river of the cow-herds). The whole system, which is shaped …

Clanwilliam, Stellenbosch District

Place
… at the foot of the Cedarberg Range where Jan Dissels River flows into the broad Olifants River. Clanwilliam formerly Jan Disselvlei (named after Jan … annexed that part of the District lying North of the Berg River to the new District of Tulbagh, at the same time …

Limpopo Province

Place
… homelands like Venda, Gazankulu and Lebowa. The Limpopo River is a river the South African Province, Botswana , Zimbabwe and … Africa that rises as the Krokodil Rivier, ( Crocodile River  translated into English-the Crocodile River) in the …

Kalahari Desert

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… the Okavango and Cuando Rivers also known as the Kwando River. The Okavango flows to the South East and into the … Traverse This multi‑day trek takes you across blazing orange dunes, shimmering salt pans, mysterious black rock … Traverse This multi‑day trek takes you across blazing orange dunes, shimmering salt pans, mysterious black rock …

Agtersrivier and Kou Bokkeveld Pass , Western Cape

Place
… Published September 19, 2016 Updated February 17, 2025 River rising in the Koue Bokkeveld Mountains, (meaning Cold … Voorsterivier, 15 km South of Citrusdal. The name of the river in Afrikaans and means ' the hindmost river', the River at the back. In contrast to Voorsterivier, …

Bethlehem, Free State

Place
… so called because wheat was found to thrive there! Jordaan River rising in the Rooiberg North-East of Clarens and … Bethlehem was the temporary seat of the Government of the Orange Free State in 1900, during the South African War. The … Bethlehem was the temporary seat of the Government of the Orange Free State in 1900, during the South African War. The …

Great Brak Rivier

Place
… the tender for Keeper of the Toll Bridge at Great Brak River which, at that stage, consisted of a toll- house, a … Ferreira's and a farmhouse on the Mossel Bay side of the river. There he began making boots as a part-time occupation … time the postal and telegraphic business of Great Brak River was conducted from the Searles' store, a portion of …

Driekopseiland: Rock engravings

Place
… situated on the glaciated pavement riverbanks of the Riet River and consists of over 3500 engraved motifs, 90 percent … Karoo. Engraving sites in the Klipfontein area, lower Vaal River and Modder River all exhibit geometric motifs. The geometric motifs at …

Port St. Johns

Place
… said to have run aground near the mouth of the Umzimvubu River in 1552 but it was then discovered that he settled … profile of John the Baptist, carved in Cliffs close to the River. The River Mouth was known for a while as Rosebud Bay and the …

KuGompo was called East London, Eastern Cape

Place
… of South Africa. It lies at the mouth of the Buffalo River along the Indian Ocean . The need for a reliable … already begun in 1825 to develop a Harbour at the Kowie River Mouth , this was found to be too shallow and liable to … survey was made by John Rex and John Bailey of the Buffalo River mouth. Their report was positive and the Area was …

Oviston Nature Reserve, Eastern Cape

Place
… in a gorge, at the entrance to  'Ruigte Valley' on the OrangeRiver in quaternary catchment D35KE, upstream of Vanderkloof … in a gorge, at the entrance to  'Ruigte Valley' on the OrangeRiver in quaternary catchment D35KE, upstream of …

Fourteen Streams

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… to the Eastern Cape where it now bridges the Great Kei river. The original piers can still be seen crossing the Vaal river.   The village of Fourteen Streams, is a junction of … and an hotel. The Cape Government Railway crosses the Vaal River a little to the South of Fourteen Streams by a bridge …

Ai-Ais, Namibia

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… Resort is situated at the Southern end of Namibia's Fish River Canyon. Ai-Ais is part of the Ai-Ais/Richtersveld … The most strenuous one is a 5-day Hike down the Fish River Canyon. Ai-Ais is at the end point of the Fish River Hiking Trail and offers an excellent place to relax …

Elizabeth le Roux Hostel, Bloemfontein

Place
… it was purchased by the first Board of Trustees of the Orange Girls High School. The foundation-stone of the … it was purchased by the first Board of Trustees of the Orange Girls High School. The Hoster derived its name from … it was purchased by the first Board of Trustees of the Orange Girls High School. The foundation-stone of the …

George, Garden Route- Western Province

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… works were constructed. Water is obtained from the Swart River Dam (720111 litres) and other Dams in the Outeniqua … We live in “big sky” country – whether blue, or orange in sunset, or dark grey and rent by lightening, or … blue of a kingfisher. The miles and miles of yellow and orange daisies in Namaqualand in September, or pink and white …

Mali

Place
… countryside of Mali is largely flat and arid. The Niger River flows through its interior, functioning as the main … and transport artery in the country. Sections of the river flood periodically, providing much-needed fertile … population, which is largely concentrated; along the Niger River. The Niger River flows through Mali for slightly more …

(The) Gambia

Place
… strip of land, 25 to 50 km wide, that surrounds the Gambia River . The Portuguese who first explored the country named it after the river known as ‘The River Gambia.’ The Portuguese thus named it ‘The Gambia.’ [In …

Rosebank, Cape Town

Place
… between Mowbray and Rondebosch. The railway line from Salt River reached Rosebank on 19 December 1864. The Suburb of … of the area, Vredenburg, lies in Rosebank. The Liesbeek River flows through Rosebank, creating a very popular green … of the area, Vredenburg, lies in Rosebank. The Liesbeek River flows through Rosebank, creating a very popular green …

Goodwood

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… road, and between 1944 and 1946 the Townships of Elsies River and Monte Vista were included, as was Edgemead in 1969. … the Municipal area namely: 'Goodwood; Vasco and Elsies River'. With the large Coloured population in the adjoining area of Elsies River township, and Langa and Nyanga townships less than 8 km …

Gamtoos River

Place
… Published March 16, 2011 Updated March 30, 2023 The Gamtoos river probably derived its name from a Khoikhoi clan whose … settlers as "Gamtousch". Location Map Geolocation Gamtoos River Language Not specified Comments Most Read Off Old … Staff Picks Off Gamtoos River Bridges Image source Place Type Place type Bridge River …

Botshabelo Mission Station, near Middleburg

Place
… among the Zulu nation. They bought a farm in the Olifants River Valley near Middelburg and soon established a Mission … century Lutheran church, once the biggest South of the OrangeRiver and boasting yellowwood benches and stained … century Lutheran church, once the biggest South of the OrangeRiver and boasting yellowwood benches and stained …

Patensie, Eastern Cape

Place
… Pass is a remote, sheer gravel pass that links the Groot River with the Northern side of the Baviaanskloof Mountains. … on the Northern side of the Baviaanskloof Mountains via a River crossing just below a weir, without a Bridge. Kouga Dam … Pass is a remote, sheer gravel pass that links the Groot River with the Northern side of the Baviaanskloof Mountains. …

Legogote Mountain Region, Mpumalanga

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… just South-East of eLundi and 12m North-East of White River. The name is said to be Swazi for "the large one' or … of the Towns of: Nelspruit (Mpumalanga's capital) White River, Kaapsehoop and Kanyamazane. With an array of … wild horses, the mesmerising butterfly garden in the White River Area and the Lowveld Botanical Gardens that offers …

Allemanskraal or Aldam, Free State Province

Place
… Village in the Willem Pretorius Game Reserve near the Sand River, 30 km from Winburg. The name is derived from the … Allemanskraal dam, some 9 km to the North-West. The Sand River Convention was signed there in 1852, which gave … at the opening of the National Party Congress of the Orange Free State at Bloemfontein on 18 September 1973 …

Andries Pretorius Monument , Graaf Reniet

Place
… defeated the Zulu's under Dingaan, at the Battle of Blood River in 1838. He also took the lead in concluding the Sand River Convention of 1852, which recognized the independence … Kingdom to the Voortrekkers Shaka Zulu Battle of Blood River 1838 Africa: Colonialism, Arts, Protest & Independence …

Coerney, Port Elizabeth

Place
… March 16, 2011 Updated September 28, 2020 Coerney is a River and Railway station 64 km North of Port Elizabeth, on the route to Rosmead, situated in the Sundays River Valley in Sarah Bartman District Municipality and is … A Wild Guinea Fowl Place Type Place type Railway Station River Place Subcategory Place Province Eastern Cape African …

Reitz

Place
… 2011 Updated April 18, 2019 An agricultural town in the Orange Free State province, Reitz is 51km from Bethlehem. At … a municipal area. During the Second Anglo-Boer War the Orange Free State government temporarily stayed there and was … Cape Town: Nasou, p.279. … An agricultural town in the Orange Free State province, Reitz is 51km from Bethlehem. At …

Alkmaar, a Town Near Nelspruit

Place
… Updated May 14, 2020 A small Community on the Crocodile River, some 18 km from Nelspruit. Named after a city in the … a perfect location for Game-viewing being on the Crocodile River and so near the Kruger National Park. There is also the … by Peter E Raper … A small Community on the Crocodile River, some 18 km from Nelspruit. Named after a city in the …

Philippolis, Free State

Place
… 14, 2019 "The first Historical Settlement North of the OrangeRiver, this Southern Free State Town also belongs to the … … "The first Historical Settlement North of the OrangeRiver, this Southern Free State Town also belongs to …

Zastron

Place
… name Zatrow), who married J.H. Brand, President of the Orange Free State Republic from 1864 to 1888. Zastron was … existence in this zone flanked by the Caledon and Orange Rivers. In the mid 19th century when the Basotho, … name Zatrow), who married J.H. Brand, President of the Orange Free State Republic from 1864 to 1888. Zastron was …

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