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… * :  The annual commemoration of the battle of Blood River originates from a vow which the Voortrekker  … following what later became known as “the battle of Blood River” therefore deserves attention.  There is evidence that … white people not only in the Transvaal but also in the Orange Free State and Natal.  Their attachment to December 16 …

… 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 …

… Campus, which is a cluster of university buildings between Orange Street and the Company’s Gardens , Cape Town . Named …

… along the West Coast, starting perhaps near the Olifants River, and extending as far north as Namaqualand; and a more … up to and along the Gariep as well as beyond the Vaal River; and also in a more easterly direction along the south … data illustrating the eastern group of the old Transvaal-Orange Free State, he found elderly consultants from …

… critical acclaim in 1964 followed by a second novel, The River Between (1965). His third, A Grain of Wheat (1967), was …

… in the Coal Mines, which lined the banks of the Vaal River. By the end of the 19th Century, the pair were both …

… who occupied areas of Mvoti, New Hanover, Umgeni the Lions River Magistracies. He was considered  an expert marksman. …

… and Minister of Communication, is born in Kroonstad, Orange Free State. December, The ANC hosts its Jubilee … made by the NRC result in African teachers in the Orange Free State having their unpaid allowances (which date …

… viewed as a 'victory' over Zulu warriors near the Ncome River in KwaZulu Natal. On that day an estimated 10 000-20 … warriors killed. The blood of casualties flowed into Ncome River turning its water red earning it the nickname "Blood River". This confrontation between Voortrekkers and Zulu …

… Pretorius . Diamonds were discovered further down the Vaal River during the late 19th Century. Seeing the value, as … hastily established a Settlement on the banks of the River, in an attempt to control and alleviate land disputes over diamond discoveries further down the Vaal River. This Town was established on the Farm; 'Zoutpansdrift' …

… that merged the two independent Afrikaner Republics of the Orange Free State and the Transvaal, and two British colonies …

… branches opened in KwaZulu, Natal, the Transvaal, the Orange Free State and the Western Cape. Soon the Inkatha …

… non-White areas close to but removed from White areas. The Orange Free State and Transvaal governments adopted the …

… the Transvaal Highveld and the North Eastern parts of the Orange Free State and bought farms they could have …

… Bloukrans is the largest. The other two are the Bobbejaans River and the Groot River bridges, both are also concrete arch bridges. The mere … runs along the spectacular coastline between the Storms River mouth and Nature’s Valley , was opened in 1968 and is …

… meetings on company property, they had to have meetings on river banks or on the sea shore. Many times they risked their …

… peoples lived here. After the completion of the Groot River pass by Thomas Bain in the 1880’s, three families … the Tsitsikamma National Park and the Mouth of the Groot River at the bottom of the Groot River Pass.  The Otter Trail is a five (5) day hiking trail …

… north-east from East London , at the mouth of the Cintsa river. With a clear 15km stretch of beach, natural forest, … travellers of all ages. Chintsa is a Xhosa word meaning: “river of crumbling banks” , and it is pronounced in a very … and features an extended coastline bordered by hills and river estuaries. Seasonal transition improves conditions for …

… South Africa! Located on the serene Banks of the Bushman River in KwaZulu-Natal , it remains as the second oldest … of the massacre and became known as: "THE BATTLE OF BLOOD RIVER" . (Battle of Blood River, also called Battle of Ncome River). Its proximate …

… 'goodies' and food, can be bought. The glistening Liesbeek River is a river in Cape Town named after a small river in Holland. The first " free burghers " of the Dutch …

… In 1852 Potgieter was a delegate at the Sand River Convention, where the Transvaal was granted …

… to a nearby Khoikhoi settlement in the area around Salt River to trade for cattle and sheep. Their attempts to kidnap …

… with the violent murder of a family camping at Bashee River in the Transkei on 4 February 1963. Norman and …

… believe that a muddy metropolis on the banks of the Hudson River would ever rival the great European cultural capitals … resemble that 'muddy metropolis on the banks of the Hudson River' of the 1890's. The question facing these cities that … the former muddy metropolis on the banks of the Hudson River that ended up rivalling the great European capitals of …

… The expedition was stopped by a flood in the Breede river and some of the group deserted. The rest were able to … to intercept them. They were intercepted at the Salt River and 326 were captured. After interrogations, only the …

… Hermanus and terminate at the Akkedisberg Pass. The Klein River, which has its origin in Hermanus, terminates in …

… Claremont , Constantia , Harfield Village , Steurof, Diep River , Kalk Bay , St James, Millers Point, Simonstown, …

… admitted though that the quality of the water in the Diep River system had been monitored since 2000 and as a result of …

… from the North East to the South West by the Elsieskraal River, which has flowed through a large Concrete Drainage …

… are available at the Picnic Spot next to the Apies River. The Zoo Choo-Choo Tractor Train takes you on rides …