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Gqeberha was Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay

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… people. Gqeberha was the original name for the Baakens River and Walmer Township in the area. The name change was … of Port Elizabeth." It is the Xhosa name for the ' Baakens River ' which flows through the City. Xhosa is one of South … people. Gqeberha was the original name for the Baakens River and Walmer Township in the area. The name change was …

Cross erected by Bartholomew Dias

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… from the main road that leads from Alexandria to Bushman’s River Mouth; it passes Boknes and comes to an end near the … from the main road that leads from Alexandria to Bushman’s River Mouth; it passes Boknes and comes to an end near the …

Rhodes

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… 2024 The village of Rhodes lies on the banks of the Bell River at the foot of the Witteberge. It was laid out on the … … The village of Rhodes lies on the banks of the Bell River at the foot of the Witteberge. It was laid out on the …

Dullstroom, Mpumalanga in the Emalaheni Municipality District

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… 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 … Paul Kruger Timeline 1825-1904 Mpumalanga Mooi River, a Town of the Midlands Meander- Natal Synopsis …

Groutville

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… south, settling at Nkukhwini, which was north of Umvoti River. The area of Nkukhwini was not conducive for permanent … was muddy. Reverend Grout then moved south of the Umvoti River where he eventually built the mission station. This was … south, settling at Nkukhwini, which was north of Umvoti River. The area of Nkukhwini was not conducive for permanent …

Doringbaai, Cape West Coast

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… N7, after which you travel for a while along the Olifants River, past Towns with beautiful names like Papendorp.   The … N7, after which you travel for a while along the Olifants River, past Towns with beautiful names like Papendorp.   The …

Valkenburg Hospital, Observatory

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… one of the oldest Farmhouses surviving along the Liesbeek River . Its original construction dates from 1770 and was … one of the oldest Farmhouses surviving along the Liesbeek River . Its original construction dates from 1770 and was …

Maclear/Nqanqarhu

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… Town is situated in the Eastern Cape province, near Mooi River. Which is approximately 172 km North of East London and … Country Country Off Related Content Feature Parent Mooi River, a Town of the Midlands Meander- Natal Moorings: … Town is situated in the Eastern Cape province, near Mooi River. Which is approximately 172 km North of East London and …

Wynberg Park, Southern Suburbs

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… that makes this Area so pretty. The 'Krakeelwater' River’s Spring actually begins in this Park. Wynberg Park is … Park Image source Place Type Place type Garden Park River Place Subcategory Place Province Western Cape African … that makes this Area so pretty. The 'Krakeelwater' River’s Spring actually begins in this Park. Wynberg Park is …

Rosmead

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… the Second Anglo Boer War . During the battle of Modder River, on 28 November 1899, it occupied a central position in … the Second Anglo Boer War . During the battle of Modder River, on 28 November 1899, it occupied a central position in …

Fort Beaufort

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… 8 March 1848. At that stage its area also included the Kat River Settlement, which was separated in 1858 when it was … 8 March 1848. At that stage its area also included the Kat River Settlement, which was separated in 1858 when it was …

Steve Biko Bridge, East London

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… with the West Bank and airport, and crosses the Buffalo River. East London Waterfront lies almost directly underneath … with the West Bank and airport, and crosses the Buffalo River. East London Waterfront lies almost directly underneath …

Wrensch House, 77 Lower Wrench Road, Observatory

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… grants of land by Jan van Riebeeck along the Liesbeek River. This Property formed part of the Coornhoop Farm from … grants of land by Jan van Riebeeck along the Liesbeek River. This Property formed part of the Coornhoop Farm from …

'Aardoringspruit', Brandfort in the Free State Province

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… instinctively. Brandfort literally means: 'burning bean river', in Afrikaans . (This plant grows here naturally!)  … Site Place Type Place type Farm Heritage Site Museum River Town Place Subcategory Place Province Free State … instinctively. Brandfort literally means: 'burning bean river', in Afrikaans . (This plant grows here naturally!)  …

Ceres, Western Cape Winelands

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… replaced by the N1 highway, which traverses the Breede River Valley to the South. It was named after the Roman … replaced by the N1 highway, which traverses the Breede River Valley to the South. It was named after the Roman …

Jonkershoek

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… start high in these mountains, although only the Eerste River actually flows through the Jonkershoek Valley. The area … start high in these mountains, although only the Eerste River actually flows through the Jonkershoek Valley. The area …

Windhoek, Capital City of Namibia

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… It is 1,680m above sea level, 650 km north of the OrangeRiver and 360 km from the Atlantic seaboard. Whether due to … It is 1,680m above sea level, 650 km north of the OrangeRiver and 360 km from the Atlantic seaboard. Whether …

Niger

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… a former British colony) were both named after the Niger River that flows through them. The Arab legacy on the … Burkina Faso and Mali . The capital is Niamey . The Niger River, which flows through the southwestern part of the territory. (The name Niger derives it meaning from; “river among rivers,” in the Tamashek language.) One of the …

Hole in the Wall, Coffee Bay- Wild Coast

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… the size. It is found on the northern banks of the Mpako River and it is an iconic. 'Hole in the Wall' in … a hole. The hole is directly in the path of the Mpako River and it is this, rather than wind or the surf, that has … the size. It is found on the northern banks of the Mpako River and it is an iconic. 'Hole in the Wall' in …

Darlington Dam- Lake Mentz

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… Pass. Weyers settled in Darlington, in the fertile Sundays River Valley in 1905, and planted Fruit Orchards and … to supply Citrus Farmers further down, in the Sundays River Valley with Irrigation Water for their trees. Weyers … source Place Type Place type Dam Farm Hotel Post Office River Place Subcategory Place Province Eastern Cape African …

Mvezo, Eastern Cape

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… 2021 Mvezo is a small Village on the banks of the Mbashe River, not far from Mthatha in the Eastern Cape of South … … Mvezo is a small Village on the banks of the Mbashe River, not far from Mthatha in the Eastern Cape of South …

Enon

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… The governance of Enon currently falls under the Sundays River Valley Local Municipality. The 1875 census indicated … The governance of Enon currently falls under the Sundays River Valley Local Municipality. The 1875 census indicated …

Kookfontein

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… African Gold Medal for Best Young Wine in the Olifants River Region. Our wine continues to improve with every … African Gold Medal for Best Young Wine in the Olifants River Region. Our wine continues to improve with every …

Riversdale, Western Cape

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… Parish on the Farm 'Doornkraal', on the banks of the Vet River, near the foothills of the Langeberge. It was named … new parish on the Farm Doornkraal, on the banks of the Vet River, near the foothills of the Langeberge. Further Reading … Parish on the Farm 'Doornkraal', on the banks of the Vet River, near the foothills of the Langeberge. It was named …

Aloes Railway Station, Port Elizabeth

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… Thornhill Village via a rail bridge over the Van Stadens River, the highest narrow-gauge Rail-Bridge in the World. The … Thornhill Village via a rail bridge over the Van Stadens River, the highest narrow-gauge Rail-Bridge in the World. The …

Port Elizabeth City Hall

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… embracing its Xhosa heitage and celebrating its iconic river. Port Elizabeth, now known as Gqeberha, has a rich … embracing its Xhosa heitage and celebrating its iconic river. Port Elizabeth, now known as Gqeberha, has a rich …

Cacadu District Municipality

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… “bulrush water”, is the Xhosa name for the White Kei River, which rises in the district. The Cacadu District is … and includes inland areas, which lie between the Bloukrans River in the west and Great Fish River in the East. The Cacadu District Municipality focuses …

Kaaiman's River, Garden Route

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… Published April 26, 2021 Updated June 24, 2025 The Kaaimans River, also known as 'Keerom River', it is a River in the Western Cape , South Africa. The mouth of the …

Msunduzi River

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… March 21, 2025 Updated March 22, 2025 The Msunduzi River flows through the center of Pietermaritzburg , the … Municipality, where the City is located. The Msunduzi River is well known for hosting the start of The Dusi Canoe … African Continent , and one of the World’s most popular River Marathons, attracting over 2000 paddlers each Year! The …

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