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PlaceAnnisfontein, a Spring and Outspan in Richtersveld- Northern Cape
A Spring and Outspan in the Richtersveld with Geographical History dating back Millions of Years! A Spring may be the result of Karst Topography where surface…
PlaceRehoboth
Rehoboth is a Town in Central Namibia and lies on a high elevated plateau with several hot springs. Khoikhoi name, of Anis, means 'smoke' from the steam seen,…
PlaceAnhalt-Schmidt, a Mission Station in Little Karoo
Station of the Berlin Missionary Society in the Uniondale District. Named after the German Missionary- Schmidt. Who in 1737 began to work among the Khoikhoi…
PlaceAngus, a Railway Station near Johannesburg
Railway station about 0,8 km west of Tokoza, a Township South of Johannesburg. Thought to be named after Angus country, in Eastern Scotland.
PlaceAngra das Voltas, Luderitz Bay- Namibia
Former name of Luderitz Bay. Portuguese for 'bay of tacks', this name was given in 1488 by the Portuguese mariner Bartholomeu Dias because contrary winds…
PlaceAlgoa Bay, East Coast of Cape of Good Hope
Old name for Algoa Bay was Angra da Roca named in 1488, by Bartolomeu Dias when he was the first European to land there. He planted a wooden cross on a small…
PlaceAnglo Alpha, a Railway Siding near Colligney, North West
Railway Siding, 20 km North-West of Colligney and 5 km South-East of Lichtenburg. Takes its name from Anglo Alpha Cement Limited, a subsidiary company of Anglo…
PlaceAnglierbosch, Western Cape
Locality some 15 km, South-East from Prince Albert. Takes its name from the Wild Carnation-Anglier in Afrikaans and the Dutch translation for bush, is 'bosch'.
PlaceAnerley, South Coast of KZN
Holiday destination some 111 km from Durban, down the South coast of KZN and 10 km from Port Shepstone. Said to be named after a district in the south-east of…
PlaceAnegas Range a Mountain in the Northern Cape
Mountian situated about 24 km South-West of Komassies and 22 km North-West of Leliefontein. The name comes from Khoikhoi . In the Kamiesberg Local Municipality.
PlaceAndries Pretorius Monument , Graaf Reniet
a Monument 2,5 km North of Graaf-Reinet. It was erected in honour of the Voortrekker leader General Andries Wilhelmus Jacobus Pretorius (1798-1853), whose…
PlaceAndriesburg, Eastern Cape
A Mountain, 2 106 m high about 30 km North-West of Queenstown and 20 km South-East of Sterkstroom. It is known by the Xhosa name of 'KwaHelisi', derived from…
PlaceAndalusia, Cape and Transvaal Border
Former name of Jan Kempdorp. Named after the region in southern Spain, which was the ancient maritime kingdom of Tarshish. Jan Kempdorp was laid out on the…
PlaceAnagob, a Mountain Peak in Northern Cape
Hill 926 m high, situated 18 km North-East of Riemvasmaak and 60 km North-West of Keimoes. The name is of Khoikhoi origin means 'Tree Hill' recorded as such in…
Place'Amstel River', Now Known as Liesbeek River
Name applied from 1657 to the Liesbeek River, in Cape Town. Named after a small River in the Netherlands. The first 'free burghers' of the Dutch East India…
Place'Amphlett', a Hill Which Forms Part of the Drakensberg
Hill on the Ridge, leading to 'Cathkin Peak', in the Drakensburg, some 50 km West of Escourt. Named after GT Amphlett who was the President of the local…
PlaceAmphitheatre, Drakensburg Mountain Range
Large natural semi-circular hollow in the Drakensburg Mountain Range, North of the Lesetho border, in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Takes its name from its shape!
PlaceAmikoob, a Plain in the Willomore Area; (Vogelstruisleegte)
Khoikhoi name of Vogelstruisleegte, a plain some 21 km North of Willowmore. The people who roam the Karoo, are the descendants of the San (Bushman) and Khoi…
Descriptive handbook of the Cape Colony: its condition and resources by John Noble
PlaceAmeva River, Eastern Cape
Xhosa name for the Doorn River, now known as; Indwe! It means 'thorns' referring to the Acacia trees that grow in the Area through which the River flows.
PlaceAmbrosiushoek, Gaansbaai Western Province
Name employed in the 18th Century for the Coastal Area on the peninsula between Danger Point and Gansbaai. Dutch for 'Ambrose corner', the name is thought to…
PlaceAmatsukeni, Waterhole in the Sandy Bed of the, Nwaswitsonto River
Waterhole in the sandy bed of the, Nwaswitsonto River, in the Kruger National Park! The name is Tsonga for 'at the anthill' and refers to the large white…
PlaceAmathola/Amatole District Municipality
The Amathola Mountain Range which is a subsidiary of the Winterberg Range, 15 km North-East of Alice, extending Westwards to the Great Fish River. The name is…
PlaceAmatikulu, a Nature Reserve in Kwa-Zulu Natal
Town some 130 km North-East of Durban, near Gingindlovu. Where the first sugar factory in Zululand was established in 1908 by Sir J.L. Hulett. Roughly an hour…
PlaceAmanzamnyama, a small size Town in Kwa-Zulu Natal
An old Mission Station that takes its name from the nearby stream. The name means 'black water', from Zulu. Zimeme High School is a public school in…
PlaceAmandelboom, Town in Northern Cape
Original name being 'Willston', Afrikaans name for 'Almond tree'. These trees were found near the Rhenish Mission Station from which the Town developed. The…
PlaceAmamakop, a Hill in the Northern Cape
Hillock about 43 km from Aggeney's! The name is derived from the Khoikhoi word for- 'embrace', because the surrounding Dunes encircle the Hill.
PlaceAmaLinde, West of King Williams Town
Xhosa name for the Debe Hollows of Kommetjie Flats, 19 km West of King William's Town. This was the scene, of the Battle of Amalinda between Gaika and Ndlambe,…
PlaceAMabele, Eastern Cape Railway Station
Railway Station 14km South-East of Stuterheim on route to Kei Road. The name is of Xhosa origin and refers to the AmaBhele clan.
PlaceAmabedlana, a Mountain in Kwa Zulu Natal
A Mountain 20 km North-West of Kranskop and 45 km South-East of Pomeroy. Also encounted as Mabedlana, the Zulu name for 'twin breasts' or 'small breasts'.