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Cape Peninsula University of Technology
15 July 2026
The institution has humble beginnings in the amalgamation of Cape Technikon and Peninsula Technikon, which dates back to...
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Deborah Jean Budlender
14 July 2026
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Wooden Bridge over Lagoon, Milnerton, Cape Town
14 July 2026
The bridge was built in 1901 using wood by the Royal Engineers to provide entrance to a cannon trench. Since its erectio...
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Milnerton
14 July 2026
The Cape Town suburb of Milnerton was established in 1902 on the site of the old farm, Janbiesjeskraal, and was named in...
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De Doorns, Cape Winelands
13 July 2026
De Doorns is a small Town located in the Cape Winelands Region, of the Western Cape. Situated in the Hex River Valley, ...
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Muizenberg and Marina da Gama
10 July 2026
The Village of Muizenberg was established by the Dutch in 1743 as a Military Post, and was located in False Bay, on the ...
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Knysna, Garden Route- Western Province
9 July 2026
The name Knysna has appeared in various spellings since about the 1770's. It was ‘Nysna’ in one of the earliest letters ...
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Tulbagh, Western Cape
8 July 2026
The valley is perhaps best known for its production of some of the country’s finest wines. Estate wines such as Twee Jon...
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Paternoster, West Coast
8 July 2026
Just five minutes away ffrom Paternoster is the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve. The Reserve has the last manned lighthous...
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Prince Albert
8 July 2026
Founded in 1762, Prince Albert's History is deeply rooted in South African Heritage. The Town was originally known as: '...
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Greyton, Western Province
8 July 2026
The village of Greyton was established in 1852, although the first plots of land were only sold in 1854.
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Franschhoek, Western Cape
8 July 2026
Franschhoek (French Corner, in Afrikaans) is a lovely Town located in the picturesque Valley at the foot of the Mountai...
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Redelinghuys, Cape West Coast
7 July 2026
Lying but two hours' drive from Cape Town, Redelinghuys is known as the potato Capital of the Sandveld. It lies on the R...
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Boulders Beach, Simons Town
3 July 2026
After you have fallen in love with the penguin's head to the secluded Boulders Beach and take a swim in the comparativel...
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Kalk Bay, Southern Suburbs- Cape Town
3 July 2026
The Village of Kalk Bay was probably established in the 17th Century as a small community of lime burner's who mined the...
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Zorgvliet Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
29 June 2026
Nestled in the scenic Banhoek Valley, Zorgvliet features an outdoor pool with views of the Simonsberg Mountain, wine tas...
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Beau Constantia, a Cape Town- Wine Estate
27 June 2026
Beau Constantia is a boutique wine farm situated at the top of Constantia Nek overlooking False Bay. Vines are planted t...
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Bishopscourt, Cape Town
26 June 2026
Set right against the slopes of Table Mountain in the Constantia Valley, Bishopscourt gives new meaning to the term ‘lea...
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University of Cape Town
26 June 2026
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is South Africa's oldest University, and is one of Africa's leading Teaching and Resea...
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False Bay
26 June 2026
If you leave the "Mother City" of South Africa and follow the M3 towards Muizenberg, you will have a great view of the C...
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Company Gardens in Cape Town
26 June 2026
The tree-lined avenue, with its benches and resident squirrels, forms a pathway between the suburb of Gardens and the ci...
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Stone Chapel, Tokai, near the Porter Reformatory School
24 June 2026
This structure probably dates from the 1890's and was built in sandstone in a predominantly neo-Gothic manner. It forms ...
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18 Gangster Museum, Khayelitsha
18 June 2026
This is the first Living gangster Museum on the African Continent and is, therefore, a very important part of the local ...
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Paarl
18 June 2026
(prior to 1910)The division of Paarl was originally part of the district of Stellenbosch, and was proclaimed a separate ...
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Cape Town, Western Province
18 June 2026
Cape Town is a modern City with high-rise office Buildings and pedestrian Malls. Although it is a major Political and Ec...
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Piketberg
18 June 2026
Piketberg (originally Piquetberg) is a town in the Western Cape nestling on the foothills of the Piketberg Mountains. Mi...
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Versfeld Pass
17 June 2026
The first Pass, sometimes referred to as “Die Ossewapas” (the ox wagon pass) by the locals, was built from 9 km outside ...
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Porterville
10 June 2026
Before the arrival of Europeans, the area was inhabited by San and Khoikhoi peoples. In 1652, Jan van Riebeeck establish...
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Elandsfontein Phosphate Mine, Hopefield
10 June 2026
Kropz acquired the Elandsfontein property in August 2010 and has since invested some $120 Million on exploration, bulk s...
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Koringberg
9 June 2026
Koringberg is a rural village in the Swartland region of the Western Cape. Located between Moorreesburg and Piketberg, i...
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Apollo Peak, a Mountain Peak of Cederberg; Near Citrusdal
9 June 2026
Peak in the Cederberg range, 18 km North-East of Citrusdal. In Greek Mythology this means one who brings back the sunshi...
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Simon's Town, Cape Peninsula
3 June 2026
One of South Africa’s oldest Towns and Naval base is Simon's Town, sometimes spelled Simonstown. Simon’s Town is a very ...
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Table Mountain, Cape Town
2 June 2026
Table Mountain is not an "8th Wonder" in the traditional sense, but it was officially recognized as one of the New 7 Won...
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Pinelands
2 June 2026
Pinelands is just 10 km from the city centre. It originally was an unsuccessful, attempt at a pine tree plantation calle...
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Breederivier/Breede River, Western Cape
2 June 2026
Historic Bainskloof Pass will be enough to keep you more than entertained. The Bain's Kloof Pass (R301) provided a more ...
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Garden Route, Cape Town
1 June 2026
The Garden Route begins about four hours outside Cape Town, and includes one of the most beautiful stretches of coastlin...
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Stellenbosch, Western Cape
1 June 2026
This Historic Town, is a living museum with a vibrant street Culture. A variety of soils and locations has seen Stellenb...
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Cape Winelands Airport, Fisantekraal
1 June 2026
Nestled beautifully in the Western Cape winelands, Cape Winelands Airport (formerly Fisantekraal Airfield) is an ex-Sout...
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Barrydale, Cape Overberg
1 June 2026
The little Town of Barrydale lies nestled at the foot of the beautiful Langeberge in the heart of the Tradouw Valley, cl...
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Wellington, Western Cape
28 May 2026
The picturesque town of Wellington is a scenic 45-minute drive from Cape Town, 15-minutes’ from neighbouring Paarl and 3...
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