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… at the site of the present Port Nolloth. The Khoikhoi name Aukwatowa; for 'where water took away the old man'. Its …

… of Baakens Street and Military Road, Central and, as its name implies, was an extension of the original commercial …

… colonial controlled ‘Bantu’ settlements. Umlazi got its name from the Mlazi River, on the southern bank where the settlement was established. Mlazi is a Zulu name for ‘whey’ (milk curdle) referring to its colour and the flavour. The name Umlazicould also conceivably have been adapted from " …

… the Bophirima Region .   Surprisingly, given that so many name changes have occurred within the Country since 1994, … which means ' Free Fort ' in Afrikaans, has maintained its name despite its Historical Significance. Way back in 1882 …

… In 1854 the Republic of Utrecht in Natal was formed. The name place was Utrecht due to the name, which existed in Holland where the Buffalo River …

… 'Roodewal', near a River crossing. It probably derived its name from a small stone structure, over the Great Fish river … could shelter inside and prepare their meals. Hence the name of a "cookhouse". Cookhouse is now a small Village …

… region, it has never lacked for water. The indigenous name for the area is Qobo Qobo which, loosely translated, … since 1847, it has also been known as Keiskammahoek. This name, derived from Dutch and Khoikhoi roots means, quite …

… Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Eastern Cape. Former name of the Farm- Almondsfontein, given by Colonel Robert …

… of the engineer who constructed the railway. Its Xhosa name is: 'EQora' Alicedale is a Railway Junction, on the main …

… farm Grootfontein and became a Municipality in 1920. The name is derived from the surname of Johannes Rudolph …

… included into the Cape Town municipal area in 1913.  The name commemorates Sir Peregrine Maitland, who was Governor of …

… of settlers from Nottinghamshire. In October 1893 its name was changed to Trappes Valley, and soon after, in …

… buildings house the Eaton Convalescent Home. In 1858 the name of the village was changed to Diep River. The Cape … on 15 December 1882.   Diep River has a River of the same name running through it, lies wedged in between Plumstead, …

… Khoikhoi name of the Lewerivier is Aiab. The Khoikhoi language is a …

… North of Brandvlei, in the Kenhardt District. A Khoikhoi name derived for the bushes they used, to make digging …

… Mpumalanga means ‘Place of the Rising Sun’ and is the name given to the new Province in Eastern Transvaal in 1993. … it was called the Sabie Game Reserve, but in 1926 the name was changed to the Kruger National Park. The Park is … Mentioned in the first paragraph is the meaning of the name. This is explained in more detail: "A megalithic …

… the time it was known as The Dorchester , but in 1972 its name was changed to the Cottam Grove . The two manor houses, …

… old NMC legislation on 19 September 1980. The Original name of the Congregation was “The Germiston Presbyterian … March 1951, when it was first called “St. Andrew’s”.  The name fluctuated from one to the other for many years until it … can be found which officially record the change of the name prior to the meeting of the Congregation in 1990 which …

… was in existence since 1843, was registered in 1858 in the name of Jan Michiel van Helsdingen. A mission was established … and cultural atmosphere.  In 1880, a German by the name of Georg Wilhelm Ottermann arrived in Kroondal, seeking …

… tribe which dates back to 1270. Barolong derives their name from their first ruler Morolong, a name which means to forge in Tswana, suggesting one who was a …

… in Edenvale, Kempton Park, Midrand and Germiston . The name Tembisa comes from the Xhosa word ‘tembisa’ meaning …

… of the Orange Girls High School. The Hoster derived its name from Elizabeth Eybers Mother, who was a Principal at the …

… grew up about it was subsequently named Emgwali, takes its name from the Gwali River, a tributary of the Tyumie River. …

… were the Portuguese . They gave Sierra Leone its present name, meaning: "Lion mountains" . The coastal port of … in the fields of medicine, law and education earning the name ‘the Athens of West Africa. By 1792, 1200 slaves were … in the fields of medicine, law and education earning the name: ‘the Athens of West Africa’ . Sierra Leone became an …

… of farmers who plant mainly maize, wheat and potatoes. The name of the town, rather unromantically, comes from the … Witklip farm was owned by Frank Dumat who was later on to name the town De le mas, derived from the French de la mas … in Delmas and it is located 3 km north of Delmas. The name is derived from Sotho and means 'protection'. A newer …

… The Village of Kuboes, also spelled Khubus. Derives its name from a Khoikhoi term meaning: 'A Round Fountain or … local School, once situated under trees, still bears his name. Since most of the locals spoke the Nama language, a …

… in The Settlement of Imizamo Yethu , with the same name meaning: 'We are the Future'. …

… Cliff 4 km East of Port St. Johns. Takes its name from varieties of verigated, semi-pelucid, Chalcedonies …

… formed as the Port Elizabeth Volunteer Rifle Corps. The name of the Regiment changed in 1860, after providing …

… of Brackenfell has been established since in 1913 (the name "Bracken" refers to an indigenous fern). Brackenfell …