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Zuurberg Mountain Village (also spelt:"Suurberg")
Place
Aug 23, 2022

Zuurberg Mountain Village (also spelt:"Suurberg")

At 27,5 km it is one of the longer passes in South Africa and traverses all four tiers of the dominant Zuurberg Mountain...

Dwarsvlei Farm, Karoo
Place
Dec 28, 2023

Dwarsvlei Farm, Karoo

Dwarsvlei Farm came into prominence when, in 1900, it was bought by Henry Nourse, who was one of the few survivors of th...

Dutch Reformed Church, Rustenberg
Place
Jul 14, 2011

Dutch Reformed Church, Rustenberg

Construction of this church started in 1898 and completion of the building were delayed by the outbreak of the Anglo Boe...

'Agoada de Saldanha', Saldanha
Place
Sep 19, 2016

'Agoada de Saldanha', Saldanha

Early Portuguese name in 1503, of Table Bay. Meaning 'watering place of Saldanha', it was given in honour of Admiral Ant...

Echo Caves, Limpopo
Place
Mar 15, 2024

Echo Caves, Limpopo

On the border of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, South Africa. The caves, today are declared a National Monument. They are found...

Sudwala Caves, Nelspruit
Place
Jul 14, 2011

Sudwala Caves, Nelspruit

wonder of the world, Said to have formed when the Southern Hemisphere, the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian sub-continen...

Tankwa Karoo National Park
Place
Jan 24, 2020

Tankwa Karoo National Park

It is recommend you travel through the Park with a vehicle with high ground clearance and good tyres. All roads in the P...

Freedom Charter timeline 1948-1961
Article
Mar 21, 2011

Freedom Charter timeline 1948-1961

1948 26 May, DF Malan's National Party government follows up its election victory with the introduction of new ap...

Kaapsche Hoop, Mpumalanga- Barberton Valley
Place
May 27, 2021

Kaapsche Hoop, Mpumalanga- Barberton Valley

Kaapsche Hoop, well known for it's Wild Horses roaming freely, is a charming Village situated in Mpumalanga , 25km from ...

Ohrigstad
Place
May 10, 2022

Ohrigstad

Ohrigstad was founded in 1845 by Hendrik Potgieter, the well-known "Voortrekker" leader. He named the Town after himself...

Bathurst, Eastern Cape
Place
Mar 16, 2011

Bathurst, Eastern Cape

Bathurst in the Eastern Cape, is one of the smallest but most interesting Municipalities in South Africa. Founded i...

Hondeklipbaai, Namaqualand
Place
Aug 24, 2020

Hondeklipbaai, Namaqualand

Hondeklipbaai is a small fishing community along the coast of Namaqualand. The Village was original to export copper in ...

Alexander Bay, Namaqualand
Place
Sep 19, 2016

Alexander Bay, Namaqualand

Alexander Bay is way up the West Coast of the Northern Cape in South Africa, virtually on the Border with Namibia in a R...

Cogmans Kloof Road (between Ashton and Montagu)
Place
Mar 09, 2024

Cogmans Kloof Road (between Ashton and Montagu)

The original Cogmanskloof road (between Ashton and Montagu) was built by Thomas Bain. The Old English Fort (1899) was de...

Nelson Mandela University, in Gqeberha
Place
Dec 28, 2022

Nelson Mandela University, in Gqeberha

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to Change the World.” A quote from Nelson Mandela. Nelson Mand...

Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape
Place
Feb 12, 2024

Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape

Mount Fletcher is named after Reverend John Fletcher, founder of the first mission established by the British Methodists...

Chief Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli timeline 1800 - 1967
Article
Apr 05, 2011

Chief Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli timeline 1800 - 1967

Historical Context to Chief Luthuli Chronology While Chief Luthuli himself preferred another spelling and signed his ...

Baavianskloof Pass
Place
Nov 20, 2023

Baavianskloof Pass

This spectacular Kloof (which is part of the R332 route) links the Western section of the Baavianskloof with the higher ...

Cacadu District Municipality
Place
Jan 28, 2020

Cacadu District Municipality

The Cacadu District is the largest (58 243 km²) of the six districts in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Cover...

Sutelong a township in the West of Mortele, Pretoria
Place
Nov 28, 2019

Sutelong a township in the West of Mortele, Pretoria

The Moretele Local Municipality is situated within the Bojanala Platinum District in the North West Province. The munici...

South African Student Organisation (SASO)
Article
Mar 30, 2011

South African Student Organisation (SASO)

The Origins and formation: The South African Student Organisation (SASO) was formed in 1968 after some members of th...

Natal Indian Congress (NIC)
Article
Mar 30, 2011

Natal Indian Congress (NIC)

The NIC (Natal Indian Congress) was the first of the Indian Congresses to be formed. It was established in 1894 by Mahat...

Newlands Cricket Stadium
Place
Aug 06, 2018

Newlands Cricket Stadium

Australia’s first visit to South Africa (1902 - 1903) witnessed a historic six matches, including three Test Matches at ...

Laingsburg, Karoo
Place
Apr 13, 2020

Laingsburg, Karoo

A small, modern Karoo Village, Laingsburg lies at the confluence of two rivers in one of the driest parts of the country...

Southern Cape
Place
Feb 27, 2024

Southern Cape

The Southern Cape and Karoo are not a Province but part of the Western Cape Province of South Africa, they occupy the So...

Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, Cape Town
Place
Jul 27, 2020

Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, Cape Town

Parliament plays a direct and active role in National affairs. The Government has transformed over the Years, shaken by ...

Huguenot Monument, Franschoek
Place
Feb 02, 2024

Huguenot Monument, Franschoek

The Monument’s elegant simplicity gives it a classical character. Its spirit of freedom resonates with the sacrifices ma...

Vergelegen Wine Estate
Place
Jan 07, 2020

Vergelegen Wine Estate

Vergelegen was known as the Country Residence of: Governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel, during the eighteenth Century.

Grey Street, Durban-City Centre
Place
Jul 14, 2011

Grey Street, Durban-City Centre

Not too many people are aware that Durban has the largest concentration of Indian people outside of India! Originally br...

Steenbras Nature Reserve, near Gordons Bay
Place
Dec 11, 2019

Steenbras Nature Reserve, near Gordons Bay

Steenbras Nature Reserve includes the well known Steenbras River Gorge and Crystal Pools hiking trail which is a popular...