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http://www.assagay.org/index.php?pr=A_Perspective
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Saturday, November 7, 2009
Hillary (M13)
Name: Hillary
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ome interesting facts on the military Cemetary in Hillary (Facts about Durban):
http://www.fad.co.za/Resources/hillary/hillary.htm
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ome interesting facts on the military Cemetary in Hillary (Facts about Durban):
http://www.fad.co.za/Resources/hillary/hillary.htm
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Hibberdene (L15)
Name: Hibberdene
Hibberdene - The gateway to the Hibiscus Coast of KwaZulu Natal is a cozy little seaside town situated 97 kms south of Durban.
www.places.co.za/html/hibberdene.html
Hibberdene is the gateway to the Hibiscus Coast of Kwazulu-Natal. The charming little seaside town is situated 97km south of Durban and within an hour's drive to the Wild Coast Casino and lies roughly halfway between Scottburgh and Port Shepstone. Hibberdene really comes alive over the holiday period, and there are numerous activities to keep both the adults and children occupied!
www.essentialtravelinfo.com/maps/Hibberdene.html
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The recorded history of the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast falls into two basic periods: pre- and post-rail. Prior to the start of the South Coast railway, in 1895, the region was the domain of a few Zulu clans that chose to distance themselves from their more northerly Zululand brethren and a few dozen intrepid hunters, adventurers and farmers who were prepared to tackle the criss-crossing of the one hundred rivers and streams that cut through this region to the sea.
The enormity of the transportation logistics for ox-drawn wagons to ford so many rivers and ravines made any serious development south of Durban a highly unattractive proposition. Hence, prior to 1895, the focus was on circumventing the overland transport nightmare via establishing shallow-draft harbours in some of the South Coast’s river mouths.
http://www.southcoasthappenings.co.za/
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Bed & Breakfast Self Catering Caravan Park accommodation Hibberdene, South Coast KZN South Africa.
www.wheretostay.co.za/kzn/sc/.../hibberdene.php
Hibberdene - The gateway to the Hibiscus Coast of KwaZulu Natal is a cozy little seaside town situated 97 kms south of Durban.
www.places.co.za/html/hibberdene.html
Hibberdene is the gateway to the Hibiscus Coast of Kwazulu-Natal. The charming little seaside town is situated 97km south of Durban and within an hour's drive to the Wild Coast Casino and lies roughly halfway between Scottburgh and Port Shepstone. Hibberdene really comes alive over the holiday period, and there are numerous activities to keep both the adults and children occupied!
www.essentialtravelinfo.com/maps/Hibberdene.html
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The recorded history of the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast falls into two basic periods: pre- and post-rail. Prior to the start of the South Coast railway, in 1895, the region was the domain of a few Zulu clans that chose to distance themselves from their more northerly Zululand brethren and a few dozen intrepid hunters, adventurers and farmers who were prepared to tackle the criss-crossing of the one hundred rivers and streams that cut through this region to the sea.
The enormity of the transportation logistics for ox-drawn wagons to ford so many rivers and ravines made any serious development south of Durban a highly unattractive proposition. Hence, prior to 1895, the focus was on circumventing the overland transport nightmare via establishing shallow-draft harbours in some of the South Coast’s river mouths.
http://www.southcoasthappenings.co.za/
Other interesting info:
Where to stay:
Bed & Breakfast Self Catering Caravan Park accommodation Hibberdene, South Coast KZN South Africa.
www.wheretostay.co.za/kzn/sc/.../hibberdene.php
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Websites
http://www.safarinow.com/destinations/south-africa/TrainStations.aspx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_railway_stations#South_Africa
http://www.gps-data-team.com/poi/south_africa/transportation/Train_Station_ZA.html
ZEBRA:
http://www.gps-data-team.com/map/index.php?lat=-33.7634100&lon=22.3152100&where=Zebra_train_station_in_South_Africa&zoom=14
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_railway_stations#South_Africa
http://www.gps-data-team.com/poi/south_africa/transportation/Train_Station_ZA.html
ZEBRA:
http://www.gps-data-team.com/map/index.php?lat=-33.7634100&lon=22.3152100&where=Zebra_train_station_in_South_Africa&zoom=14
Hexrivier (C 16)
Name: Hexrivier
http://www.hexrivervalley.co.za/de_doorns_tourism.htm
In contrast to the quiet economic conditions of the cattle grazing past, an economic revolution has come to the valley in comparatively recent times. The change began in 1875 when the Hex River railway pass was surveyed by Wells Hood and built at a cost of R 1 million, to carry the main railway from Cape Town to the north and the diamond fields of Kimberley.
Seven years after the opening of this great railway pass, the first tentative export of table grapes was made to Britain. In 1886 the grapes (red, white and Hanepoot) were privately dispatched to Dr. Smuts in London.
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The Boer War
The line was used to transport British soldiers during the Boer War and was a strategic target. With respect to the Hex River Pass, bridges were guarded by the British soldiers and the remains of the blockhouses at these points are still evident. In 1914 a large troop train carrying a regiment of the Kaffrarian Rifles derailed on a steep downward bend on its way to Cape Town. Nine non-commissioned officers were killed. A monument to the regiment has been erected at the point of derailment.
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The then standard wide gauge track of 4'8" could not be accommodated economically on the tight bends of the Hex River Pass. A decision was thus made by the Cape Government to install the track at 3'6". Subsequently a decision was taken to convert all tracks to the Cape Gauge of 3'6". In further efforts to construct the pass cheaply and quickly, sleepers were laid on the ground without ballast in certain areas and had to be corrected later.
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23rd July 1999
TEXT SIZE A public call for development proposals was made subsequent to Spoornet’s decision to sell-off the unused stretch of railway-line between De Doorns and Kleinstraat in the Western Cape province. The line – which includes the scenic Hex River Pass and the historically significant stretch between De Doorns and Matroosberg built in the 1870s – has not been used since the opening of the Hex river tunnel route in 1989.
Spoornet was expecting proposals from private investors regarding potential commercial use of the line to be submitted by the end of July. These proposals are to be evaluated by Transnet and the Western Cape Plans Committee of the National Monuments Council. The following factors are to be taken into account in evaluating the proposals: their compatibility with the natural and historical features of the line, the degree to which they preserve the cultural and historical significance of the line, the economic viability of the proposals and linkages with other regional tourism initiatives within the Breede River district. It has been accepted that proposals may be for the entire section of the line or only for a portion of it.
Research undertaken by members of the University of Cape Town’s archaeology department has confirmed that the Hex River Pass component was the first major extension of a South African railway line from the Cape into the interior and is the oldest railway pass in South Africa. Certain of the line’s structural features, such as rail bridges, stations and tunnels, are among the earliest of their kind in South Africa. The National Monuments Council is considering the possibility of proclaiming the line a national monument, but whether the line and its various features are proclaimed a single historical site or as a series of separate historical sites will depend on which interpretation of the existing legislation is adopted. In assessing the proposals from private developers account will be taken of the degree to which they plan to inject capital into the necessary repair, operation and maintenance the line. Transnet’s Heritage Foundation has said that it would consider leasing a steam train to any developer who wished to run a steam locomotive on the line, but have noted that this would require investment by the developer in order to refurbish the line, and to put in place water columns and coaling facilities.
http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cultural-future-for-cape-unused-railway-line-1999-07-23
http://www.hexrivervalley.co.za/de_doorns_tourism.htm
In contrast to the quiet economic conditions of the cattle grazing past, an economic revolution has come to the valley in comparatively recent times. The change began in 1875 when the Hex River railway pass was surveyed by Wells Hood and built at a cost of R 1 million, to carry the main railway from Cape Town to the north and the diamond fields of Kimberley.
Seven years after the opening of this great railway pass, the first tentative export of table grapes was made to Britain. In 1886 the grapes (red, white and Hanepoot) were privately dispatched to Dr. Smuts in London.
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Date:
Historic fact:
The Boer War
The line was used to transport British soldiers during the Boer War and was a strategic target. With respect to the Hex River Pass, bridges were guarded by the British soldiers and the remains of the blockhouses at these points are still evident. In 1914 a large troop train carrying a regiment of the Kaffrarian Rifles derailed on a steep downward bend on its way to Cape Town. Nine non-commissioned officers were killed. A monument to the regiment has been erected at the point of derailment.
Other interesting info:
The then standard wide gauge track of 4'8" could not be accommodated economically on the tight bends of the Hex River Pass. A decision was thus made by the Cape Government to install the track at 3'6". Subsequently a decision was taken to convert all tracks to the Cape Gauge of 3'6". In further efforts to construct the pass cheaply and quickly, sleepers were laid on the ground without ballast in certain areas and had to be corrected later.
Where to stay:
23rd July 1999
TEXT SIZE A public call for development proposals was made subsequent to Spoornet’s decision to sell-off the unused stretch of railway-line between De Doorns and Kleinstraat in the Western Cape province. The line – which includes the scenic Hex River Pass and the historically significant stretch between De Doorns and Matroosberg built in the 1870s – has not been used since the opening of the Hex river tunnel route in 1989.
Spoornet was expecting proposals from private investors regarding potential commercial use of the line to be submitted by the end of July. These proposals are to be evaluated by Transnet and the Western Cape Plans Committee of the National Monuments Council. The following factors are to be taken into account in evaluating the proposals: their compatibility with the natural and historical features of the line, the degree to which they preserve the cultural and historical significance of the line, the economic viability of the proposals and linkages with other regional tourism initiatives within the Breede River district. It has been accepted that proposals may be for the entire section of the line or only for a portion of it.
Research undertaken by members of the University of Cape Town’s archaeology department has confirmed that the Hex River Pass component was the first major extension of a South African railway line from the Cape into the interior and is the oldest railway pass in South Africa. Certain of the line’s structural features, such as rail bridges, stations and tunnels, are among the earliest of their kind in South Africa. The National Monuments Council is considering the possibility of proclaiming the line a national monument, but whether the line and its various features are proclaimed a single historical site or as a series of separate historical sites will depend on which interpretation of the existing legislation is adopted. In assessing the proposals from private developers account will be taken of the degree to which they plan to inject capital into the necessary repair, operation and maintenance the line. Transnet’s Heritage Foundation has said that it would consider leasing a steam train to any developer who wished to run a steam locomotive on the line, but have noted that this would require investment by the developer in order to refurbish the line, and to put in place water columns and coaling facilities.
http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cultural-future-for-cape-unused-railway-line-1999-07-23
Rivers - B
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River Province(s) Tributary of Comments Info available (Legend)
Bamboesspruit Northwest Vaal River Flows into Bloemhof Dam
Barotta River Limpopo Luvuvhu River/Limpopo River
Baviaanskloof River (Go to Gamtoos River) E.Cape Gamtoos River
Berg River (Great Berg) W.Cape - Mouth at Velddrif
Berg River Free State Orange River Flows into Vanderkloof Dam
Bierspruit Limpopo/ Northwest Crocodile River/ Limpopo River (Bierspruit Dam)
Bilanholo River KZN - Mouth at Ramsgate.
Bira River E.Cape - Mouth between Port Alfred and East London.
Bitter River N.Cape - The mouth is approximately 245 km south of Alexander Bay.
Bitou River W.Cape Keurbooms River
Black River W.Cape Salt River Cape Town
Blaauwklippen River (Go to Eerste River) W.Cape Eerste River
Blesbokspruit Gauteng Suikerbosrand River/ Vaal River
Bloukrans River W.Cape/E.Cape - Mouth in the Tsitsikama National Park.
Blyde River Mpumalanga Olifants River
Boboyi River KZN - Mouth at Oslo Beach.
Boesmans River W.Cape - The mouth is at Uilkraalsmond (south of Gans Bay).
Boesmans River E.Cape - Mouth at Kenton on Sea.
Boesmans River W.Cape Breede River
Boesmans River W.Cape Great Berg River (Piketberg)
Bushmans River KZN Tugela River (Wagendrift Dam)
Boesmanspruit Mpumalanga Waterval River/Vaal River Origin NE of Standerton
Bok River W.Cape - The mouth is in Saldanha Bay, north of the iron ore jetty.
Bonte River W.Cape Eerste River Drain slopes of Helderberg.
Bot River W.Cape - Mouth between Kleinmond and Hermanus
Braamfonteinspruit River Gauteng
Brak River N.Cape - The mouth is approximately 300 km south of Alexander Bay.
Brak River N.Cape Orange River Confluence with Orange River east of Prieska
Brandwater River Free State Caledon River/Orange River Confluence with Caledon River SW of Fouriesburg
Breede River W.Cape - Mouth at Witsand (Cape Infanta)
Bronkhorstspruit Gauteng Wilge River/Olifants river/Limpopo River (Bronkhorstspruit Dam)
Buffalo River E.Cape - Mouth at East london (East London harbour)
Buffels River N.Cape - The mouth is approximately 120 km south of Alexander Bay.
Buffels River (Go to Gouritz River) W.Cape Gouritz River
Buffels River West W.Cape Mouth is at Buffels Bay
Buffels River East W.Cape Mouth is at Pringle Bay
Buffalo River KZN Tugela River
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River Province(s) Tributary of Comments Info available (Legend)
Bamboesspruit Northwest Vaal River Flows into Bloemhof Dam
Barotta River Limpopo Luvuvhu River/Limpopo River
Baviaanskloof River (Go to Gamtoos River) E.Cape Gamtoos River
Berg River (Great Berg) W.Cape - Mouth at Velddrif
Berg River Free State Orange River Flows into Vanderkloof Dam
Bierspruit Limpopo/ Northwest Crocodile River/ Limpopo River (Bierspruit Dam)
Bilanholo River KZN - Mouth at Ramsgate.
Bira River E.Cape - Mouth between Port Alfred and East London.
Bitter River N.Cape - The mouth is approximately 245 km south of Alexander Bay.
Bitou River W.Cape Keurbooms River
Black River W.Cape Salt River Cape Town
Blaauwklippen River (Go to Eerste River) W.Cape Eerste River
Blesbokspruit Gauteng Suikerbosrand River/ Vaal River
Bloukrans River W.Cape/E.Cape - Mouth in the Tsitsikama National Park.
Blyde River Mpumalanga Olifants River
Boboyi River KZN - Mouth at Oslo Beach.
Boesmans River W.Cape - The mouth is at Uilkraalsmond (south of Gans Bay).
Boesmans River E.Cape - Mouth at Kenton on Sea.
Boesmans River W.Cape Breede River
Boesmans River W.Cape Great Berg River (Piketberg)
Bushmans River KZN Tugela River (Wagendrift Dam)
Boesmanspruit Mpumalanga Waterval River/Vaal River Origin NE of Standerton
Bok River W.Cape - The mouth is in Saldanha Bay, north of the iron ore jetty.
Bonte River W.Cape Eerste River Drain slopes of Helderberg.
Bot River W.Cape - Mouth between Kleinmond and Hermanus
Braamfonteinspruit River Gauteng
Brak River N.Cape - The mouth is approximately 300 km south of Alexander Bay.
Brak River N.Cape Orange River Confluence with Orange River east of Prieska
Brandwater River Free State Caledon River/Orange River Confluence with Caledon River SW of Fouriesburg
Breede River W.Cape - Mouth at Witsand (Cape Infanta)
Bronkhorstspruit Gauteng Wilge River/Olifants river/Limpopo River (Bronkhorstspruit Dam)
Buffalo River E.Cape - Mouth at East london (East London harbour)
Buffels River N.Cape - The mouth is approximately 120 km south of Alexander Bay.
Buffels River (Go to Gouritz River) W.Cape Gouritz River
Buffels River West W.Cape Mouth is at Buffels Bay
Buffels River East W.Cape Mouth is at Pringle Bay
Buffalo River KZN Tugela River
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Hamanspruit Free State Elandpruit/Vals River/Vaal River Origin south of Lindley
Hantams River N.Cape Doring River/Soutrivier/Olifants River Between Nieuwoudtville and Loeriesfontein
Hartbees River N.Cape Orange River (Kakamas)
Hartenbos River W.Cape - Mouth east of Mossel Bay.
Harts River N.Cape/Northwest Vaal River (Vaalharts irrigation scheme)
Heuningklip River E.Cape Groot River/Gamtoos River
Heuningnes W.Cape - Draining the area south of Bredasdorp.
Heuningspruit Free State Renoster River/Vaal River Origin near Edenvale
Hex River W.Cape Breede River
Hex River Northwest Elands River/Crocodile River/Marico River/Limpopo River (Olifantsnek Dam, Bospoort Dam)
Hluhluwe River KZN - Flows into St Lucia.
Hoeksrivier W.Cape Breede River
Hol River W.Cape Olifants River (W.Cape)
Hol River E.Cape Gamtoos River
Holgat River N.Cape - The mouth is approximately 45 km south of Alexander Bay.
Hout Bay River W.Cape - The mouth is in Hout Bay.
http://www.waterinformation.co.za/misc/RiversSA/defaulth.htm
Hantams River N.Cape Doring River/Soutrivier/Olifants River Between Nieuwoudtville and Loeriesfontein
Hartbees River N.Cape Orange River (Kakamas)
Hartenbos River W.Cape - Mouth east of Mossel Bay.
Harts River N.Cape/Northwest Vaal River (Vaalharts irrigation scheme)
Heuningklip River E.Cape Groot River/Gamtoos River
Heuningnes W.Cape - Draining the area south of Bredasdorp.
Heuningspruit Free State Renoster River/Vaal River Origin near Edenvale
Hex River W.Cape Breede River
Hex River Northwest Elands River/Crocodile River/Marico River/Limpopo River (Olifantsnek Dam, Bospoort Dam)
Hluhluwe River KZN - Flows into St Lucia.
Hoeksrivier W.Cape Breede River
Hol River W.Cape Olifants River (W.Cape)
Hol River E.Cape Gamtoos River
Holgat River N.Cape - The mouth is approximately 45 km south of Alexander Bay.
Hout Bay River W.Cape - The mouth is in Hout Bay.
http://www.waterinformation.co.za/misc/RiversSA/defaulth.htm
Heuningspruit (F 10)
Name: Heuningspruit
http://www.waterinformation.co.za/misc/RiversSA/defaulth.htm
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Two inmates of the Heuningspruit concentration camp for Blacks, Daniel Marome and G.J. Oliphant, complain to Goold-Adams: “We have to work hard all day long but the only food we can get is mealies and mealie meal, and this is not supplied to us free, but we have to purchase same with our own money. "We humbly request Your Honour to do something for us otherwise we will all perish of hunger for we have no money to keep on buying food."
http://www.sahistory.org.za/pages/chronology/special-chrono/governance/1902-blkconcentrationcamp.htm
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Heuningspruit
0618598-3
Insp M M Makale
0824652835 P O Box 2
HEUNINGSPRUIT
9505
Situated in rural area, no street address Tel: 056 213 2393
Fax: 056 213 1767
Where to stay:
http://www.waterinformation.co.za/misc/RiversSA/defaulth.htm
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Two inmates of the Heuningspruit concentration camp for Blacks, Daniel Marome and G.J. Oliphant, complain to Goold-Adams: “We have to work hard all day long but the only food we can get is mealies and mealie meal, and this is not supplied to us free, but we have to purchase same with our own money. "We humbly request Your Honour to do something for us otherwise we will all perish of hunger for we have no money to keep on buying food."
http://www.sahistory.org.za/pages/chronology/special-chrono/governance/1902-blkconcentrationcamp.htm
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Heuningspruit
0618598-3
Insp M M Makale
0824652835 P O Box 2
HEUNINGSPRUIT
9505
Situated in rural area, no street address Tel: 056 213 2393
Fax: 056 213 1767
Where to stay:
Heuningneskloof (D 11)
Name: Heuningneskloof
57km from Kimberley, on the Hayfield / Heuningneskloof Crossing, turn right on a gravel road. Travel 21km until you get to the gate of Mokala National Park ...
www.ezibookings.co.za/SANParks13.htm
Google count: 1,100 for Heuningneskloof
Date: 3 November 2009
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Other interesting info:
http://www.tornadothemovie.com/home.php
Then followed Heuningneskloof station and Jacobsdal before we entered the battlefield of Paardeberg telling the sad story of the cruel Anglo Boer War of 1900. Crossing the Modder River needed much preparation because we had to do it on foot. Heavy traffic on the N8 between Bloemfontein and Kimberley made it impossible to use the newly built road bridge.
Where to stay:
57km from Kimberley, on the Hayfield / Heuningneskloof Crossing, turn right on a gravel road. Travel 21km until you get to the gate of Mokala National Park ...
www.ezibookings.co.za/SANParks13.htm
Google count: 1,100 for Heuningneskloof
Date: 3 November 2009
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Other interesting info:
http://www.tornadothemovie.com/home.php
Then followed Heuningneskloof station and Jacobsdal before we entered the battlefield of Paardeberg telling the sad story of the cruel Anglo Boer War of 1900. Crossing the Modder River needed much preparation because we had to do it on foot. Heavy traffic on the N8 between Bloemfontein and Kimberley made it impossible to use the newly built road bridge.
Where to stay:
Hermon (C 16)
Name: Hermon
Hermon is a small hamlet nestling on the edge of the Riebeek Valley about 24km from either Wellington & Malmesbury. It is a place where you'll soon unwind ...
www.hermon.co.za/
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Hermon is a small hamlet nestling on the edge of the Riebeek Valley about 24km from either Wellington & Malmesbury. It is a place where you'll soon unwind ...
www.hermon.co.za/
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Monday, November 2, 2009
Silos
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1 SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER
2 R/TON R/TON
3 Afrikaskop 165 OTK Frankfort 110 VRY
4 Allanridge 131 SWK Geneva 131 SWK
5 Amalia 140 SWL Gerdau 107 NWK
6 Amersfoort * 185 OTK Glenroy 75 OTK
7 Argent 97 OTK Goeiehoek * 83 OTK
8 Arlington 145 SWK Greylingstad 101 OTK
9 Arnot 133 OTK Groenebloem 111 SWK
10 Ascent 131 VRY Grootvlei * 105 OTK
11 Attie 122 SWK Halfpad 98 NWK
12 Balfour 98 OTK Hallatshope 131 SWL
13 Bamboesspruit 119 SWL Harrismith 192 OTK
14 Barberspan 121 NWK Hartbeesfontein 108 SWK
15 Barkley West 215 GWK Hartswater 165 SWK
16 Battery 62 MGK Harvard 122 OTK
17 Bergville 227 OTK Hawerklip 97 OTK
18 Bethal 122 OTK Heilbron 108 SWK
19 Bethlehem 153 OTK Hennenman 133 SWK
20 Bloedrivier 197 OTK Heuningspruit 119 SWK
21 Bloekomspruit * 95 OTK Hibernia 112 NWK
22 Bloemfontein 166 SWK Holmdene 112 OTK
23 Bloemhof 133 SWL Hoogte 119 SWK
24 Bodenstein 94 NWK Jan Kempdorp 171 SWK
25 Boons 80 NWK Kaalfontein 74 OTK
26 Bossies 118 NWK Kaallaagte 148 OTK
27 Bothaville 110 SWK NWK Kameel 154 NWK
28 Brandfort 155 SWK SWL Kameel 154 SWL
29 Brits 106 MGK Kendal 98 OTK
30 Bronkhorstspruit 99 OTK Kingswood 127 SWL
31 Buckingham 74 SWK Kleinharts 121 NWK
32 Buhrmannsdrift 126 NWK Koppies 111 SWK
33 Bultfontein 146 SWK Koster 88 NWK
34 Carolina 154 OTK Kransfontein 158 OTK
35 Christiana 143 SWL Kroonstad 122 SWK
36 Clocolan 182 OVK Leeudoringstad 114 SWL
37 Coligny 97 NWK Leeuspruit * 111 OTK
38 Danielsrus 143 VRY Leslie 99 OTK
39 Dannhauser 174 OTK Libertas 148 OTK
40 Davel 132 OTK Lichtenburg 101 NWK
41 De Brug 176 SWK Losdoorns 123 SWK
42 Delareyville 122 NWK Lothair 154 OTK
43 Delmas 90 SCH Lydenburg 174 OTK
44 Derby 86 NWK Madibogo 148 NWK
45 Devon 97 OTK Magogong 159 SWK
46 Driefontein 124 OTK Maizefield * 160 OTK
47 Dryden 97 OTK Makokskraal 89 SWK
48 Dundee 185 OTK Makwassie 124 SWL
49 Eeram 195 OTK Marble Hall * 162 OTK
50 Eloff 88 OTK Mareetsane 134 NWK
51 Endicott 91 OTK Marquard 159 OTK
52 Enselspruit 78 SWK Marseilles 191 OVK
53 Ermelo 144 OTK Meets 154 OTK
54 Estancia 139 OTK Melliodora 111 SWK
55 Ficksburg 176 OVK Middelburg 124 OTK
56 Fouriesburg 166 OVK Middelvlei 51 SWK
57 SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER
58 R/TON R/TON
59 NWK Migdol 124 NWK Tweeling 123 VRY
60 SWL Migdol 124 SWL Tweespruit 195 OVK
61 Mirage 108 SWK Val 110 OTK
62 Mispah 270 OTK Van Tonder 165 SWK
63 Mkondo 175 TWK Ventersdorp 78 SWK
64 Modderpoort 188 OVK Vermaas 113 NWK
65 Modderrivier 215 GWK Vierfontein 98 SWK
66 Monte Video 154 OTK Viljoenskroon 108 Allem Brothers
67 Mooigelee 134 SWK Viljoenskroon 108 SWK
68 Morgenzon * 169 OTK Villiers 99 VRY
69 Naboomspruit 147 NTK Vrede * 155 VRY
70 Nigel 83 OTK Vryburg 168 SWL
71 Northam 151 MGK Vryheid 197 OTK
72 Nylstroom 138 NTK Warden 204 VRY
73 Oberholzer 62 SWK Warmbad 132 NTK
74 Odendaalsrus 131 SWK Welgelee 143 SWK
75 Ogies 101 OTK Werda 110 SWK
76 Oppaslaagte 98 NWK Wesselsbron 133 SWK
77 Oranjerivier 234 OVK Westminster 192 OVK
78 Ottosdal 114 NWK Willemsrus 139 SWK
79 Overvaal 153 OTK Windfield 107 VRY
80 Pan 132 OTK Winterton 223 OTK
81 Panbult 155 TWK Wolmaranstad 127 SWL
82 Paulpietersburg 185 OTK Wolwehoek 79 SWK
83 Petrus Steyn 129 VRY Wonderfontein 136 OTK
84 Petrusburg 179 SWK Zastron 212 OVK
85 Platrand 133 OTK
86 Potchefstroom 78 SWK
87 Potgietersrus 159 NTK
88 Pretoria West 100 MGK
89 Protespan 143 SWK
90 Raathsvlei 79 SWK
91 Regina 102 SWK
92 Reitz 131 VRY
93 Rooiwal 112 SWK
94 Rustenburg 113 MGK
95 Sannieshof 117 NWK
96 Schoonspruit 120 SWK
97 Schuttesdraai 118 SWK
98 Schweizer Reneke 133 SWL
99 Senekal 153 OTK
100 Slabberts 158 OTK
101 Standerton 116 OTK
102 Steynsrust 135 SWK
103 Stoffberg 148 OTK
104 Strydpoort 121 SWL
105 Swartruggens 98 NWK
106 Syferbult 75 NWK
107 Theunissen 149 SWK
108 Tierfontein 135 SWK
109 Trichardt 110 OTK
110
111 * represents silos with ROAD only access
Suns
A B C D E F
1 SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER
2 R/TON R/TON
3 Afrikaskop 230 OTK Groenebloem 152 SWK
4 Allanridge 186 SWK Grootvlei 125 OTK
5 Amalia 210 SWL Halfpad 136 NWK
6 Amersfoort * 240 OTK Hallatshope 192 SWL
7 Argent 122 OTK Harrismith 268 OTK
8 Arlington 197 SWK Hartbeesfontein 149 SWK
9 Arnot 191 OTK Hartswater 250 SWK
10 Ascent 190 VRY Harvard 165 OTK
11 Attie 167 SWK Hawerklip 123 OTK
12 Balfour 128 OTK Heilbron 143 SWK
13 Bamboesspruit 176 SWL Hennenman 192 SWK
14 Battery 81 MGK Heuningspruit 159 SWK
15 Bethal 168 OTK Hibernia ** 153 NWK
16 Bloekomspruit 124 OTK Holmdene 152 OTK
17 Bloemfontein 291 SWK Hoogte 161 SWK
18 Bloemhof 203 SWL Jan Kempdorp 248 SWK
19 Bodenstein 125 NWK Kaalfontein 97 OTK
20 Boons 106 NWK Kaallaagte 208 OTK
21 Bossies 166 NWK SWL Kameel 224 SWL
22 Bothaville 155 SWK NWK Kameel 224 NWK
23 Brandfort 242 SWK Kendal 131 OTK
24 Brits 135 MGK Kingswood 186 SWL
25 Bronkhorstspruit 130 OTK Kinross 141 OTK
26 Buckingham 94 SWK Kleinharts 168 NWK
27 Buhrmannsdrift 183 NWK Koppies 148 SWK
28 Bultfontein 219 SWK Koster 116 NWK
29 Carolina 208 OTK Kransfontein 227 OTK
30 Christiana 216 SWL Leeudoringstad 158 SWL
31 Clocolan 259 OVK Leeuspruit 128 OTK
32 Coligny 130 NWK Leslie 132 OTK
33 Danielsrus 208 VRY Libertas 209 OTK
34 Davel 175 OTK Lichtenburg 143 NWK
35 De Brug 301 SWK Losdoorns 178 SWK
36 Delareyville 181 NWK Lothair 221 OTK
37 Derby 115 NWK Lydenburg 252 OTK
38 Devon 123 OTK Madibogo 216 NWK
39 Driefontein 171 OTK Magogong 228 SWK
40 Dryden 123 OTK Maizefield * 208 OTK
41 Eeram 273 OTK Makokskraal 117 SWK
42 Eloff 118 OTK Makwassie 174 SWL
43 Endicott 119 OTK Marble Hall * 208 OTK
44 Enselspruit 101 SWK Mareetsane 194 NWK
45 Ermelo 199 OTK Marquard 235 OTK
46 Estancia 197 OTK Marseilles 273 OVK
47 Ficksburg 259 OVK Meets 222 OTK
48 Fouriesburg 243 OVK Melliodora 156 SWK
49 Frankfort 157 VRY Middelburg 171 OTK
50 Geneva 178 SWK Middelvlei 67 SWK
51 Gerdau 149 NWK SWL Migdol 193 SWL
52 Glenroy 102 OTK NWK Migdol 193 NWK
53 Goeiehoek 123 OTK Mirage 153 SWK
54 Greylingstad 136 OTK Modderpoort 272 OVK
55 * represents silos with ROAD only access
56 ** Additional R5/t included - Notice A1008A
57 SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER
58 R/TON R/TON
59 Monte Video 225 OTK Villiers 142 VRY
60 Mooigelee 188 SWK Vrede 200 VRY
61 Morgenzon * 220 OTK Vryburg 246 SWL
62 Naboomspruit 194 NTK Warden 273 VRY
63 Nigel 113 OTK Warmbad 174 NTK
64 Northam 191 MGK Welgelee 203 SWK
65 Nylstroom 186 NTK Werda 149 SWK
66 Oberholzer 84 SWK Wesselsbron 191 SWK
67 Odendaalsrus 182 SWK Westminster 280 OVK
68 Ogies 133 OTK Willemsrus 201 SWK
69 Oppaslaagte 136 NWK Windfield 152 VRY
70 Ottosdal 164 NWK Wolmaranstad 176 SWL
71 Overvaal 209 OTK Wolwehoek 107 SWK
72 Pan 177 OTK Wonderfontein 191 OTK
73 Petrus Steyn 177 VRY Zastron 317 OVK
74 Petrusburg 309 SWK
75 Platrand 191 OTK
76 Potchefstroom 110 SWK
77 Potgietersrus 215 NTK
78 Pretoria West 130 MGK
79 Protespan 208 SWK
80 Raathsvlei 106 SWK
81 Regina 140 SWK
82 Reitz 190 VRY
83 Rooiwal 151 SWK
84 Rustenburg 149 MGK
85 Sannieshof 161 NWK
86 Schoonspruit 173 SWK
87 Schuttesdraai 171 SWK
88 Schweizer Reneke 196 SWL
89 Senekal 216 OTK
90 Standerton 166 OTK
91 Steynsrust 190 SWK
92 Stoffberg 202 OTK
93 Strydpoort 177 SWL
94 Swartruggens 127 NWK
95 Syferbult 101 NWK
96 Theunissen 216 SWK
97 Tierfontein 205 SWK
98 Trichardt 148 OTK
99 Tweeling 175 VRY
100 Tweespruit 284 OVK
101 Val 146 OTK
102 Van Tonder 280 SWK
103 Ventersdorp 107 SWK
104 Vermaas 153 NWK
105 Vierfontein 140 SWK
106 Viljoenskroon 144 SWK
107 Viljoenskroon 144 Allem Brothers
108
109 * represents silos with ROAD only access
Soya
A B C D
1 SILO SILO OWNER SILO SILO OWNER
2
3 Afrikaskop OTK Reitz VRY
4 Amersfoort OTK Standerton OTK
5 Ascent VRY Stoffberg OTK
6 Battery MGK Trichardt OTK
7 Bergville OTK Tweeling VRY
8 Bethal OTK Val OTK
9 Bethlehem OTK Villiers VRY
10 Bloedrivier OTK Vrede VRY
11 Bloekomspruit OTK Vryheid OTK
12 Brits MGK Warden VRY
13 Bronkhorstspruit OTK Winterton OTK
14 Carolina OTK Wonderfontein OTK
15 Danielsrus VRY
16 Dannhauser OTK
17 Davel OTK
18 Devon OTK
19 Driefontein OTK
20 Dryden OTK
21 Eloff OTK
22 Endicott OTK
23 Ermelo OTK
24 Estancia OTK
25 Ficksburg OVK
26 Frankfort VRY
27 Greylingstad OTK
28 Harrismith OTK
29 Harvard OTK
30 Holmdene OTK
31 Kendal OTK
32 Leslie OTK
33 Lothair OTK
34 Lydenburg OTK
35 Maizefield OTK
36 Marble Hall OTK
37 Middelburg OTK
38 Mirage SWK
39 Mkondo TWK
40 Morgenzon OTK
41 Nigel OTK
42 Northam MGK
43 Overvaal OTK
44 Pan OTK
45 Panbult TWK
46 Paulpietersburg OTK
47 Petrus Steyn VRY
48 Platrand OTK
49 Potgietersrus NTK
50 Raathsvlei SWK
51
52
53
54
55
56 ALL SILOS TRADE AT THE SAME BASIS PRICE - ZERO DIFFERENTIALS
57
Wheat
A B C D E F G
1 SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER
2 R/TON R/TON
3 Afrikaskop 172 OTK Jan Kempdorp 178 SWK
4 Albertinia 400 TAB Kaallaagte 155 OTK
5 Allanridge 136 SWK Karringmelkrivier 400 SSK
6 Amersfoort * 192 OTK Kleinberg 400 TAB
7 Arlington 151 SWK Klipdale 400 OAB
8 Ascent 136 VRY Klipheuwel 400 KAA
9 Ashton 400 SSK Koperfontein 400 MKB
10 Battery 64 MGK Koppies 115 SWK
11 Bergrivier 400 MKB Koringberg 400 MKB
12 Bergville 236 OTK Koster 92 NWK
13 Bethlehem 159 OTK Kransfontein 164 OTK
14 Bloedrivier 205 OTK Krige 400 OAB
15 Bloemfontein 173 SWK Kroonstad 127 SWK
16 Bloemhof 138 SWL Leeudoringstad 119 SWL
17 Bothaville 114 SWK Leeuspruit * 111 OTK
18 Brandfort 161 SWK Leliedam 400 MKB
19 Bredasdorp 400 OAB Libertas 154 OTK
20 Brits 110 MGK Losdoorns 128 SWK
21 Bronkhorstspruit 103 OTK Lydenburg 181 OTK
22 Bultfontein 152 SWK Magogong 165 SWK
23 Caledon 400 OAB Maizefield * 166 OTK
24 Camfer 400 TAB Marble Hall * 168 OTK
25 Christiana 149 SWL Marquard 165 OTK
26 Clocolan 189 OVK Marseilles 199 OVK
27 Danielsrus 149 VRY Meets 160 OTK
28 Dannhauser 181 OTK Mispah 281 OTK
29 Darling 400 KAA Modderpoort 196 OVK
30 Davel 137 OTK Modderrivier 224 GWK
31 De Brug 183 SWK Monte Video 160 OTK
32 Delareyville 127 NWK Mooigelee 139 SWK
33 Delmas 94 SCH Moorreesburg 400 MKB
34 Dryden 101 OTK Moravia 400 MKB
35 Eendekuil 400 KAA Morgenzon * 176 OTK
36 Eeram 203 OTK Naboomspruit 153 NTK
37 Eloff 92 OTK Napier 400 OAB
38 Ficksburg 183 OVK Nigel 86 OTK
39 Fouriesburg 173 OVK Northam 157 MGK
40 Frankfort 114 VRY Nylstroom 144 NTK
41 Geneva 136 SWK Oberholzer 64 SWK
42 Goeiehoek * 86 OTK Odendaalsrus 136 SWK
43 Graafwater 400 KAA Oranjerivier 243 OVK
44 Grootvlei * 107 OTK Paulpietersburg 192 OTK
45 Halfmanshof 400 KAA Petrus Steyn 134 VRY
46 Harrismith 200 OTK Petrusburg 186 SWK
47 Hartbeesfontein 112 SWK Piketberg 400 KAA
48 Hartswater 172 SWK Pools 400 KAA
49 Heidelberg 400 SSK Porterville 400 KAA
50 Heilbron 112 SWK Potgietersrus 165 NTK
51 Hennenman 138 SWK Pretoria West 104 MGK
52 Heuningspruit 124 SWK Protem 400 OAB
53 Hibernia 116 NWK Protem 400 SSK
54 Hoogte 124 SWK Protespan 149 SWK
55
56
57 * represents silos with ROAD only access
58
59
60 SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER
61 R/TON R/TON
62 Raathsvlei 82 SWK
63 Reitz 136 VRY
64 Riebeek Wes 400 KAA
65 Rietpoel 400 OAB
66 Riversdal 400 TAB
67 Rooiwal 116 SWK
68 Rustenburg 118 MGK
69 Ruststasie 400 KAA
70 Senekal 159 OTK
71 Slabberts 164 OTK
72 Steynsrust 140 SWK
73 Stoffberg 154 OTK
74 Strydpoort 126 SWL
75 Swellendam 400 SSK
76 SWL Kameel 160 SWL
77 SWL Migdol 129 SWL
78 Theunissen 155 SWK
79 Tierfontein 140 SWK
80 Tweeling 128 VRY
81 Tweespruit 203 OVK
82 Van Tonder 172 SWK
83 Ventersdorp 81 SWK
84 Vierfontein 102 SWK
85 Viljoenskroon 112 SWK
86 Villiers 110 VRY
87 Vrede * 165 VRY
88 Vryburg 175 SWL
89 Vryheid 205 OTK
90 Warden 212 VRY
91 Warmbad 137 NTK
92 Welgelee 149 SWK
93 Wesselsbron 138 SWK
94 Westminster 200 OVK
95 Willemsrus 145 SWK
96 Winterton 232 OTK
97 Wolwehoek 82 SWK
98 Wonderfontein 141 OTK
99 Zastron 220 OVK
100
101 * represents silos with ROAD only access
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A B C D E F
1 SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER
2 R/TON R/TON
3 Afrikaskop 165 OTK Frankfort 110 VRY
4 Allanridge 131 SWK Geneva 131 SWK
5 Amalia 140 SWL Gerdau 107 NWK
6 Amersfoort * 185 OTK Glenroy 75 OTK
7 Argent 97 OTK Goeiehoek * 83 OTK
8 Arlington 145 SWK Greylingstad 101 OTK
9 Arnot 133 OTK Groenebloem 111 SWK
10 Ascent 131 VRY Grootvlei * 105 OTK
11 Attie 122 SWK Halfpad 98 NWK
12 Balfour 98 OTK Hallatshope 131 SWL
13 Bamboesspruit 119 SWL Harrismith 192 OTK
14 Barberspan 121 NWK Hartbeesfontein 108 SWK
15 Barkley West 215 GWK Hartswater 165 SWK
16 Battery 62 MGK Harvard 122 OTK
17 Bergville 227 OTK Hawerklip 97 OTK
18 Bethal 122 OTK Heilbron 108 SWK
19 Bethlehem 153 OTK Hennenman 133 SWK
20 Bloedrivier 197 OTK Heuningspruit 119 SWK
21 Bloekomspruit * 95 OTK Hibernia 112 NWK
22 Bloemfontein 166 SWK Holmdene 112 OTK
23 Bloemhof 133 SWL Hoogte 119 SWK
24 Bodenstein 94 NWK Jan Kempdorp 171 SWK
25 Boons 80 NWK Kaalfontein 74 OTK
26 Bossies 118 NWK Kaallaagte 148 OTK
27 Bothaville 110 SWK NWK Kameel 154 NWK
28 Brandfort 155 SWK SWL Kameel 154 SWL
29 Brits 106 MGK Kendal 98 OTK
30 Bronkhorstspruit 99 OTK Kingswood 127 SWL
31 Buckingham 74 SWK Kleinharts 121 NWK
32 Buhrmannsdrift 126 NWK Koppies 111 SWK
33 Bultfontein 146 SWK Koster 88 NWK
34 Carolina 154 OTK Kransfontein 158 OTK
35 Christiana 143 SWL Kroonstad 122 SWK
36 Clocolan 182 OVK Leeudoringstad 114 SWL
37 Coligny 97 NWK Leeuspruit * 111 OTK
38 Danielsrus 143 VRY Leslie 99 OTK
39 Dannhauser 174 OTK Libertas 148 OTK
40 Davel 132 OTK Lichtenburg 101 NWK
41 De Brug 176 SWK Losdoorns 123 SWK
42 Delareyville 122 NWK Lothair 154 OTK
43 Delmas 90 SCH Lydenburg 174 OTK
44 Derby 86 NWK Madibogo 148 NWK
45 Devon 97 OTK Magogong 159 SWK
46 Driefontein 124 OTK Maizefield * 160 OTK
47 Dryden 97 OTK Makokskraal 89 SWK
48 Dundee 185 OTK Makwassie 124 SWL
49 Eeram 195 OTK Marble Hall * 162 OTK
50 Eloff 88 OTK Mareetsane 134 NWK
51 Endicott 91 OTK Marquard 159 OTK
52 Enselspruit 78 SWK Marseilles 191 OVK
53 Ermelo 144 OTK Meets 154 OTK
54 Estancia 139 OTK Melliodora 111 SWK
55 Ficksburg 176 OVK Middelburg 124 OTK
56 Fouriesburg 166 OVK Middelvlei 51 SWK
57 SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER
58 R/TON R/TON
59 NWK Migdol 124 NWK Tweeling 123 VRY
60 SWL Migdol 124 SWL Tweespruit 195 OVK
61 Mirage 108 SWK Val 110 OTK
62 Mispah 270 OTK Van Tonder 165 SWK
63 Mkondo 175 TWK Ventersdorp 78 SWK
64 Modderpoort 188 OVK Vermaas 113 NWK
65 Modderrivier 215 GWK Vierfontein 98 SWK
66 Monte Video 154 OTK Viljoenskroon 108 Allem Brothers
67 Mooigelee 134 SWK Viljoenskroon 108 SWK
68 Morgenzon * 169 OTK Villiers 99 VRY
69 Naboomspruit 147 NTK Vrede * 155 VRY
70 Nigel 83 OTK Vryburg 168 SWL
71 Northam 151 MGK Vryheid 197 OTK
72 Nylstroom 138 NTK Warden 204 VRY
73 Oberholzer 62 SWK Warmbad 132 NTK
74 Odendaalsrus 131 SWK Welgelee 143 SWK
75 Ogies 101 OTK Werda 110 SWK
76 Oppaslaagte 98 NWK Wesselsbron 133 SWK
77 Oranjerivier 234 OVK Westminster 192 OVK
78 Ottosdal 114 NWK Willemsrus 139 SWK
79 Overvaal 153 OTK Windfield 107 VRY
80 Pan 132 OTK Winterton 223 OTK
81 Panbult 155 TWK Wolmaranstad 127 SWL
82 Paulpietersburg 185 OTK Wolwehoek 79 SWK
83 Petrus Steyn 129 VRY Wonderfontein 136 OTK
84 Petrusburg 179 SWK Zastron 212 OVK
85 Platrand 133 OTK
86 Potchefstroom 78 SWK
87 Potgietersrus 159 NTK
88 Pretoria West 100 MGK
89 Protespan 143 SWK
90 Raathsvlei 79 SWK
91 Regina 102 SWK
92 Reitz 131 VRY
93 Rooiwal 112 SWK
94 Rustenburg 113 MGK
95 Sannieshof 117 NWK
96 Schoonspruit 120 SWK
97 Schuttesdraai 118 SWK
98 Schweizer Reneke 133 SWL
99 Senekal 153 OTK
100 Slabberts 158 OTK
101 Standerton 116 OTK
102 Steynsrust 135 SWK
103 Stoffberg 148 OTK
104 Strydpoort 121 SWL
105 Swartruggens 98 NWK
106 Syferbult 75 NWK
107 Theunissen 149 SWK
108 Tierfontein 135 SWK
109 Trichardt 110 OTK
110
111 * represents silos with ROAD only access
Suns
A B C D E F
1 SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER
2 R/TON R/TON
3 Afrikaskop 230 OTK Groenebloem 152 SWK
4 Allanridge 186 SWK Grootvlei 125 OTK
5 Amalia 210 SWL Halfpad 136 NWK
6 Amersfoort * 240 OTK Hallatshope 192 SWL
7 Argent 122 OTK Harrismith 268 OTK
8 Arlington 197 SWK Hartbeesfontein 149 SWK
9 Arnot 191 OTK Hartswater 250 SWK
10 Ascent 190 VRY Harvard 165 OTK
11 Attie 167 SWK Hawerklip 123 OTK
12 Balfour 128 OTK Heilbron 143 SWK
13 Bamboesspruit 176 SWL Hennenman 192 SWK
14 Battery 81 MGK Heuningspruit 159 SWK
15 Bethal 168 OTK Hibernia ** 153 NWK
16 Bloekomspruit 124 OTK Holmdene 152 OTK
17 Bloemfontein 291 SWK Hoogte 161 SWK
18 Bloemhof 203 SWL Jan Kempdorp 248 SWK
19 Bodenstein 125 NWK Kaalfontein 97 OTK
20 Boons 106 NWK Kaallaagte 208 OTK
21 Bossies 166 NWK SWL Kameel 224 SWL
22 Bothaville 155 SWK NWK Kameel 224 NWK
23 Brandfort 242 SWK Kendal 131 OTK
24 Brits 135 MGK Kingswood 186 SWL
25 Bronkhorstspruit 130 OTK Kinross 141 OTK
26 Buckingham 94 SWK Kleinharts 168 NWK
27 Buhrmannsdrift 183 NWK Koppies 148 SWK
28 Bultfontein 219 SWK Koster 116 NWK
29 Carolina 208 OTK Kransfontein 227 OTK
30 Christiana 216 SWL Leeudoringstad 158 SWL
31 Clocolan 259 OVK Leeuspruit 128 OTK
32 Coligny 130 NWK Leslie 132 OTK
33 Danielsrus 208 VRY Libertas 209 OTK
34 Davel 175 OTK Lichtenburg 143 NWK
35 De Brug 301 SWK Losdoorns 178 SWK
36 Delareyville 181 NWK Lothair 221 OTK
37 Derby 115 NWK Lydenburg 252 OTK
38 Devon 123 OTK Madibogo 216 NWK
39 Driefontein 171 OTK Magogong 228 SWK
40 Dryden 123 OTK Maizefield * 208 OTK
41 Eeram 273 OTK Makokskraal 117 SWK
42 Eloff 118 OTK Makwassie 174 SWL
43 Endicott 119 OTK Marble Hall * 208 OTK
44 Enselspruit 101 SWK Mareetsane 194 NWK
45 Ermelo 199 OTK Marquard 235 OTK
46 Estancia 197 OTK Marseilles 273 OVK
47 Ficksburg 259 OVK Meets 222 OTK
48 Fouriesburg 243 OVK Melliodora 156 SWK
49 Frankfort 157 VRY Middelburg 171 OTK
50 Geneva 178 SWK Middelvlei 67 SWK
51 Gerdau 149 NWK SWL Migdol 193 SWL
52 Glenroy 102 OTK NWK Migdol 193 NWK
53 Goeiehoek 123 OTK Mirage 153 SWK
54 Greylingstad 136 OTK Modderpoort 272 OVK
55 * represents silos with ROAD only access
56 ** Additional R5/t included - Notice A1008A
57 SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER
58 R/TON R/TON
59 Monte Video 225 OTK Villiers 142 VRY
60 Mooigelee 188 SWK Vrede 200 VRY
61 Morgenzon * 220 OTK Vryburg 246 SWL
62 Naboomspruit 194 NTK Warden 273 VRY
63 Nigel 113 OTK Warmbad 174 NTK
64 Northam 191 MGK Welgelee 203 SWK
65 Nylstroom 186 NTK Werda 149 SWK
66 Oberholzer 84 SWK Wesselsbron 191 SWK
67 Odendaalsrus 182 SWK Westminster 280 OVK
68 Ogies 133 OTK Willemsrus 201 SWK
69 Oppaslaagte 136 NWK Windfield 152 VRY
70 Ottosdal 164 NWK Wolmaranstad 176 SWL
71 Overvaal 209 OTK Wolwehoek 107 SWK
72 Pan 177 OTK Wonderfontein 191 OTK
73 Petrus Steyn 177 VRY Zastron 317 OVK
74 Petrusburg 309 SWK
75 Platrand 191 OTK
76 Potchefstroom 110 SWK
77 Potgietersrus 215 NTK
78 Pretoria West 130 MGK
79 Protespan 208 SWK
80 Raathsvlei 106 SWK
81 Regina 140 SWK
82 Reitz 190 VRY
83 Rooiwal 151 SWK
84 Rustenburg 149 MGK
85 Sannieshof 161 NWK
86 Schoonspruit 173 SWK
87 Schuttesdraai 171 SWK
88 Schweizer Reneke 196 SWL
89 Senekal 216 OTK
90 Standerton 166 OTK
91 Steynsrust 190 SWK
92 Stoffberg 202 OTK
93 Strydpoort 177 SWL
94 Swartruggens 127 NWK
95 Syferbult 101 NWK
96 Theunissen 216 SWK
97 Tierfontein 205 SWK
98 Trichardt 148 OTK
99 Tweeling 175 VRY
100 Tweespruit 284 OVK
101 Val 146 OTK
102 Van Tonder 280 SWK
103 Ventersdorp 107 SWK
104 Vermaas 153 NWK
105 Vierfontein 140 SWK
106 Viljoenskroon 144 SWK
107 Viljoenskroon 144 Allem Brothers
108
109 * represents silos with ROAD only access
Soya
A B C D
1 SILO SILO OWNER SILO SILO OWNER
2
3 Afrikaskop OTK Reitz VRY
4 Amersfoort OTK Standerton OTK
5 Ascent VRY Stoffberg OTK
6 Battery MGK Trichardt OTK
7 Bergville OTK Tweeling VRY
8 Bethal OTK Val OTK
9 Bethlehem OTK Villiers VRY
10 Bloedrivier OTK Vrede VRY
11 Bloekomspruit OTK Vryheid OTK
12 Brits MGK Warden VRY
13 Bronkhorstspruit OTK Winterton OTK
14 Carolina OTK Wonderfontein OTK
15 Danielsrus VRY
16 Dannhauser OTK
17 Davel OTK
18 Devon OTK
19 Driefontein OTK
20 Dryden OTK
21 Eloff OTK
22 Endicott OTK
23 Ermelo OTK
24 Estancia OTK
25 Ficksburg OVK
26 Frankfort VRY
27 Greylingstad OTK
28 Harrismith OTK
29 Harvard OTK
30 Holmdene OTK
31 Kendal OTK
32 Leslie OTK
33 Lothair OTK
34 Lydenburg OTK
35 Maizefield OTK
36 Marble Hall OTK
37 Middelburg OTK
38 Mirage SWK
39 Mkondo TWK
40 Morgenzon OTK
41 Nigel OTK
42 Northam MGK
43 Overvaal OTK
44 Pan OTK
45 Panbult TWK
46 Paulpietersburg OTK
47 Petrus Steyn VRY
48 Platrand OTK
49 Potgietersrus NTK
50 Raathsvlei SWK
51
52
53
54
55
56 ALL SILOS TRADE AT THE SAME BASIS PRICE - ZERO DIFFERENTIALS
57
Wheat
A B C D E F G
1 SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER
2 R/TON R/TON
3 Afrikaskop 172 OTK Jan Kempdorp 178 SWK
4 Albertinia 400 TAB Kaallaagte 155 OTK
5 Allanridge 136 SWK Karringmelkrivier 400 SSK
6 Amersfoort * 192 OTK Kleinberg 400 TAB
7 Arlington 151 SWK Klipdale 400 OAB
8 Ascent 136 VRY Klipheuwel 400 KAA
9 Ashton 400 SSK Koperfontein 400 MKB
10 Battery 64 MGK Koppies 115 SWK
11 Bergrivier 400 MKB Koringberg 400 MKB
12 Bergville 236 OTK Koster 92 NWK
13 Bethlehem 159 OTK Kransfontein 164 OTK
14 Bloedrivier 205 OTK Krige 400 OAB
15 Bloemfontein 173 SWK Kroonstad 127 SWK
16 Bloemhof 138 SWL Leeudoringstad 119 SWL
17 Bothaville 114 SWK Leeuspruit * 111 OTK
18 Brandfort 161 SWK Leliedam 400 MKB
19 Bredasdorp 400 OAB Libertas 154 OTK
20 Brits 110 MGK Losdoorns 128 SWK
21 Bronkhorstspruit 103 OTK Lydenburg 181 OTK
22 Bultfontein 152 SWK Magogong 165 SWK
23 Caledon 400 OAB Maizefield * 166 OTK
24 Camfer 400 TAB Marble Hall * 168 OTK
25 Christiana 149 SWL Marquard 165 OTK
26 Clocolan 189 OVK Marseilles 199 OVK
27 Danielsrus 149 VRY Meets 160 OTK
28 Dannhauser 181 OTK Mispah 281 OTK
29 Darling 400 KAA Modderpoort 196 OVK
30 Davel 137 OTK Modderrivier 224 GWK
31 De Brug 183 SWK Monte Video 160 OTK
32 Delareyville 127 NWK Mooigelee 139 SWK
33 Delmas 94 SCH Moorreesburg 400 MKB
34 Dryden 101 OTK Moravia 400 MKB
35 Eendekuil 400 KAA Morgenzon * 176 OTK
36 Eeram 203 OTK Naboomspruit 153 NTK
37 Eloff 92 OTK Napier 400 OAB
38 Ficksburg 183 OVK Nigel 86 OTK
39 Fouriesburg 173 OVK Northam 157 MGK
40 Frankfort 114 VRY Nylstroom 144 NTK
41 Geneva 136 SWK Oberholzer 64 SWK
42 Goeiehoek * 86 OTK Odendaalsrus 136 SWK
43 Graafwater 400 KAA Oranjerivier 243 OVK
44 Grootvlei * 107 OTK Paulpietersburg 192 OTK
45 Halfmanshof 400 KAA Petrus Steyn 134 VRY
46 Harrismith 200 OTK Petrusburg 186 SWK
47 Hartbeesfontein 112 SWK Piketberg 400 KAA
48 Hartswater 172 SWK Pools 400 KAA
49 Heidelberg 400 SSK Porterville 400 KAA
50 Heilbron 112 SWK Potgietersrus 165 NTK
51 Hennenman 138 SWK Pretoria West 104 MGK
52 Heuningspruit 124 SWK Protem 400 OAB
53 Hibernia 116 NWK Protem 400 SSK
54 Hoogte 124 SWK Protespan 149 SWK
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57 * represents silos with ROAD only access
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60 SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER SILO LOC. DIFF. SILO OWNER
61 R/TON R/TON
62 Raathsvlei 82 SWK
63 Reitz 136 VRY
64 Riebeek Wes 400 KAA
65 Rietpoel 400 OAB
66 Riversdal 400 TAB
67 Rooiwal 116 SWK
68 Rustenburg 118 MGK
69 Ruststasie 400 KAA
70 Senekal 159 OTK
71 Slabberts 164 OTK
72 Steynsrust 140 SWK
73 Stoffberg 154 OTK
74 Strydpoort 126 SWL
75 Swellendam 400 SSK
76 SWL Kameel 160 SWL
77 SWL Migdol 129 SWL
78 Theunissen 155 SWK
79 Tierfontein 140 SWK
80 Tweeling 128 VRY
81 Tweespruit 203 OVK
82 Van Tonder 172 SWK
83 Ventersdorp 81 SWK
84 Vierfontein 102 SWK
85 Viljoenskroon 112 SWK
86 Villiers 110 VRY
87 Vrede * 165 VRY
88 Vryburg 175 SWL
89 Vryheid 205 OTK
90 Warden 212 VRY
91 Warmbad 137 NTK
92 Welgelee 149 SWK
93 Wesselsbron 138 SWK
94 Westminster 200 OVK
95 Willemsrus 145 SWK
96 Winterton 232 OTK
97 Wolwehoek 82 SWK
98 Wonderfontein 141 OTK
99 Zastron 220 OVK
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101 * represents silos with ROAD only access
Friday, October 30, 2009
Hendriksdal (K 8)
Name: Hendriksdal
This idyllic setting as described on the website http://www.accommodationnow.co.za/a-artists_cafe_n_guest_house-sabie-p-2018.htm:
"Situated in the mountains above Sabie and surrounded by lush green pine forests, Hendriksdal is situated on the Panorama Route of Mpumalanga, within a day's drive of all the main tourist sites of the area. The Kruger Park is a mere one-and-a-half hour's drive away.
The restaurant is housed in the former Station Master's house and is run as a casual family Italian Trattoria, offering rural Tuscan dishes. Many ingredients are freshly picked in our own vegetable and herb gardens. The atmosphere of the restaurant is special, relaxing and different. After more than 15 years the restaurant has built a reputation for excellent food together with a small, award winning, wine list.
The Hendriksdal Station Buildings, comprising the Station Master's Office, First and Second Class Waiting Rooms as well as the Ticket Office, have been transformed into en-suite accommodation. Furnishings and decor have been set in the milieu of the 1920's when the station was originally built.
No apology is made if the occasional timber train rumbles by, it only adds to the atmosphere."
Was shattered by an R5 rifle...and two dead bodies.
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Mystery over guesthouse killings: News24: SouthAfrica: NewsLeon and Hetta Steyn were shot dead on Thursday morning with an R5 assault rifle. They were the owners of the Artist's Café at the old Hendriksdal railway ...
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This idyllic setting as described on the website http://www.accommodationnow.co.za/a-artists_cafe_n_guest_house-sabie-p-2018.htm:
"Situated in the mountains above Sabie and surrounded by lush green pine forests, Hendriksdal is situated on the Panorama Route of Mpumalanga, within a day's drive of all the main tourist sites of the area. The Kruger Park is a mere one-and-a-half hour's drive away.
The restaurant is housed in the former Station Master's house and is run as a casual family Italian Trattoria, offering rural Tuscan dishes. Many ingredients are freshly picked in our own vegetable and herb gardens. The atmosphere of the restaurant is special, relaxing and different. After more than 15 years the restaurant has built a reputation for excellent food together with a small, award winning, wine list.
The Hendriksdal Station Buildings, comprising the Station Master's Office, First and Second Class Waiting Rooms as well as the Ticket Office, have been transformed into en-suite accommodation. Furnishings and decor have been set in the milieu of the 1920's when the station was originally built.
No apology is made if the occasional timber train rumbles by, it only adds to the atmosphere."
Was shattered by an R5 rifle...and two dead bodies.
Read more:
Mystery over guesthouse killings: News24: SouthAfrica: NewsLeon and Hetta Steyn were shot dead on Thursday morning with an R5 assault rifle. They were the owners of the Artist's Café at the old Hendriksdal railway ...
www.news24.com/Content/.../Mystery_over_guesthouse_killings - Similar -
'Murders will harm 2010 tourism': News24: SouthAfrica: NewsLeon and Hetta Steyn were shot with an R5 rifle shortly before 07:00 on Thursday morning in their guesthouse at the disused Hendriksdal Railway Station near ...
www.news24.com/.../Murders_will_harm_2010_tourism - 53 minutes ago - Similar -
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News2430 Oct 2009 ... They were the owners of the Artist's Café at the old Hendriksdal railway ... When police arrived at the scene, six R5 cartridges and one R5 ...
m.24.com/content/FullArticle.aspx?aid...4c46... - 4 hours ago - Similar -
iafrica.com | news | sa news Guest house owners killed29 Oct 2009 ... his wife Hetta Steyn were shot at close range with an R5 rifle at 7am. They were in their home next to their guest house at Hendriksdal ...
iafrica.com/news/sa/1810323.htm - Similar -
The Lowvelder Online - Die Laevelder Op Die Web29 Oct 2009 ... HENDRIKSDAL - Shock waves reverberated through the entire Lowveld region ... Six cartridges and one round of an R5 assault rifle were found. ...
www.lowvelder.co.za/index.php?option=com...id... - Similar -
NUUSBULLETINS - .:: Radio Sonder Grense ::. - [ Translate this page ]Die polisie het ses R5-patroondoppies en 'n R5-patroon in die huis opgetel. ... bekende Artist's Café by die ou Hendriksdal-spoorwegstasie naby Nelspruit. ...
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Egpaar vir niks geskiet: Beeld: Suid-Afrika: Nuus - [ Translate this page ]... Café by die ou Hendriksdal-spoorwegstasie, sowat
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Henneman (E 11)
Name: Henneman
Henneman Location, a town in the Free State, South Africa. Routes: R70, R381.
www.routes.co.za/fs/henneman/location.html
Hennenman is unusual within Matjhabeng’s economic make-up in that it has well-balanced economy based mainly on agriculture, an anomaly in an area in which most income is derived from mining and industry. Before the town was officially established it was birthed as a railway station, Venterdorp. This name was changed to Hennenman Station in 1927, after a prominent local farmer.
The town began to grow in earnest after the discovery of gold between Hennenman and Odendaalsrus in 1946 and was proclaimed a municipality in 1947. Hennenman and Phomolong have a population of approximately 25 000, which has been boosted by the recent inclusion of Whites, a self-sustaining private town with its own golf course, originally established for the cement factory.
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Henneman Location, a town in the Free State, South Africa. Routes: R70, R381.
www.routes.co.za/fs/henneman/location.html
Hennenman is unusual within Matjhabeng’s economic make-up in that it has well-balanced economy based mainly on agriculture, an anomaly in an area in which most income is derived from mining and industry. Before the town was officially established it was birthed as a railway station, Venterdorp. This name was changed to Hennenman Station in 1927, after a prominent local farmer.
The town began to grow in earnest after the discovery of gold between Hennenman and Odendaalsrus in 1946 and was proclaimed a municipality in 1947. Hennenman and Phomolong have a population of approximately 25 000, which has been boosted by the recent inclusion of Whites, a self-sustaining private town with its own golf course, originally established for the cement factory.
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Heilbron (F 10)
Name: Heilbron
Long before the Battle of Vechtkop, European hunters have been active in this area. Heilbron forms part of the Riemland (Place of Thongs). The first law on game was already published in 1858. News travelled very fast about the Game rich area. It became the Mecca for Sport Hunters. The Battle of Vechtkop took place during October 1836. Histiotians claims that hunters were active in this area at that stage. Shiploads of skins were exported to Britain an Europe at that time. Dissatisfied farmers from the Eastern Cape formed different parties and headed either to Natal or futher North. Mzilikazi chief of the Ndebele was strict and punishment severe for those who did not follow his rules. Mzilikazi was very ambitious and he raided cattle from any and sundry. When word came about white people trekking north, he knew that his way of life was in danger. He gave orders to his impis to annihilate any group they came up against. Several small groups of trekkers were killed; fortunately some escaped and could warn other groups. The party at Vegkop 34 able-bodied men able-bodied men and could prepare for an attack.
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Long before the Battle of Vechtkop, European hunters have been active in this area. Heilbron forms part of the Riemland (Place of Thongs). The first law on game was already published in 1858. News travelled very fast about the Game rich area. It became the Mecca for Sport Hunters. The Battle of Vechtkop took place during October 1836. Histiotians claims that hunters were active in this area at that stage. Shiploads of skins were exported to Britain an Europe at that time. Dissatisfied farmers from the Eastern Cape formed different parties and headed either to Natal or futher North. Mzilikazi chief of the Ndebele was strict and punishment severe for those who did not follow his rules. Mzilikazi was very ambitious and he raided cattle from any and sundry. When word came about white people trekking north, he knew that his way of life was in danger. He gave orders to his impis to annihilate any group they came up against. Several small groups of trekkers were killed; fortunately some escaped and could warn other groups. The party at Vegkop 34 able-bodied men able-bodied men and could prepare for an attack.
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Heideveld/Heathfield (B 17)
Name: Heideveld/Heathfield (The map index says Heideveld but on the map it stands as Heathfield.
http://www.volleyballsa.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=1
says the following in a tribute to Ismail Collier:
"In this regard, the formation of a club such as the Black Panthers as one of the clubs in the Heathfield community and surrounds carries its own legacy undoubtly. The many talented volleyballers from this area will I am sure testify that to some degree Ismail Collier had a hand in the development not just as volleyballers but as truly righteous people. Good healthy rivalry often manifested itself on the playing field with those coming from Heathfield, and those from Heideveld, (synergy in translation"
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http://www.volleyballsa.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=1
says the following in a tribute to Ismail Collier:
"In this regard, the formation of a club such as the Black Panthers as one of the clubs in the Heathfield community and surrounds carries its own legacy undoubtly. The many talented volleyballers from this area will I am sure testify that to some degree Ismail Collier had a hand in the development not just as volleyballers but as truly righteous people. Good healthy rivalry often manifested itself on the playing field with those coming from Heathfield, and those from Heideveld, (synergy in translation"
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Heidelberg (jhb) (G 10)
Name: Heidelberg
Heidelberg is a town with 70,707 inhabitants in the Gauteng province of South Africa at the foot of the Suikerbosrand (Sugarbush Ridge) next to the N3 highway, which connects Johannesburg and Durban.
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Heidelberg began in 1862 as a trading station built by a German H.J. Ueckermann. A town was laid out around the store and named after Ueckermann's alma mater.
Heidelberg is some 50 kilometres south-east of Johannesburg, close to the Mpumalanga border. Just south of the town is the De Hoek toll plaza on the newest section of the N3, which opened in December 2001.
Heidelberg sits nestled at the eastern end of the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, a large tract of land that is home to Gauteng's highest point, almost 2,000 metres above sea level.
Heidelberg has played an important part in South African history acting as a capital for the Boer republic during the war with Great Britain. During the First War of Independence, Heidelberg served as capital of the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek under the Triumvirate of Paul Kruger, P.J. Joubert and M.W. Pretorius, from 1880 to 1883.
In 1885 the Witwatersrand gold reef was discovered in the Heidelberg district and the office of the Mining Commissioner was established there.
Heidelberg developed as a typical rural Victorian town. Many buildings dating back to the period between 1890 and 1910 have been preserved.
In addition, Heidelberg was home to A.G. Visser a well loved medical doctor and famous Afrikaans poet. His home only open to the public by appointment can still be seen situated close to the main road through town. Historical landmarks in the town includes A.G. Visser's bust and the Klip Kerk.
The British built a concentration camp here during the Second Boer War to house Boer women and children. A monument was erected in the main cemetery to the memory of the women and children.
A monument was erected by the current ANC-lead municipality in the late 90's. It commemorates the black women and children who also died during the war.
The right-wing political party AWB was founded in Rensburg (a suburb of Heidelberg).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidelberg,_Gauteng
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Heidelberg is a town with 70,707 inhabitants in the Gauteng province of South Africa at the foot of the Suikerbosrand (Sugarbush Ridge) next to the N3 highway, which connects Johannesburg and Durban.
[edit] History
Heidelberg began in 1862 as a trading station built by a German H.J. Ueckermann. A town was laid out around the store and named after Ueckermann's alma mater.
Heidelberg is some 50 kilometres south-east of Johannesburg, close to the Mpumalanga border. Just south of the town is the De Hoek toll plaza on the newest section of the N3, which opened in December 2001.
Heidelberg sits nestled at the eastern end of the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, a large tract of land that is home to Gauteng's highest point, almost 2,000 metres above sea level.
Heidelberg has played an important part in South African history acting as a capital for the Boer republic during the war with Great Britain. During the First War of Independence, Heidelberg served as capital of the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek under the Triumvirate of Paul Kruger, P.J. Joubert and M.W. Pretorius, from 1880 to 1883.
In 1885 the Witwatersrand gold reef was discovered in the Heidelberg district and the office of the Mining Commissioner was established there.
Heidelberg developed as a typical rural Victorian town. Many buildings dating back to the period between 1890 and 1910 have been preserved.
In addition, Heidelberg was home to A.G. Visser a well loved medical doctor and famous Afrikaans poet. His home only open to the public by appointment can still be seen situated close to the main road through town. Historical landmarks in the town includes A.G. Visser's bust and the Klip Kerk.
The British built a concentration camp here during the Second Boer War to house Boer women and children. A monument was erected in the main cemetery to the memory of the women and children.
A monument was erected by the current ANC-lead municipality in the late 90's. It commemorates the black women and children who also died during the war.
The right-wing political party AWB was founded in Rensburg (a suburb of Heidelberg).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidelberg,_Gauteng
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Heidelberg c (D17)
Name: Heidelberg c
http://www.heidelberginfo.co.za/
Flanked by major rivers, Heidelberg is conveniently located between the majestic Langeberg mountains and the sea. This beautiful country town, on the banks of the Duivenhoks River, is next to the N2 highway, 276 km from Cape Town and 168 km from George. It is a small, tranquil town with friendly people, good schools and a modern infrastructure.
The Ecology
Heidelberg is the ideal destination for the eco-tourist interested in birding, exploring fynbos, forests, mountains, rivers, streams and observing the fauna of the area.
The source of the Duivenhoks river is in the Langeberg mountains close to the town. One of the best whale watching places in South Africa is in San Sebastion Bay,
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Flanked by major rivers, Heidelberg is conveniently located between the majestic Langeberg mountains and the sea. This beautiful country town, on the banks of the Duivenhoks River, is next to the N2 highway, 276 km from Cape Town and 168 km from George. It is a small, tranquil town with friendly people, good schools and a modern infrastructure.
The Ecology
Heidelberg is the ideal destination for the eco-tourist interested in birding, exploring fynbos, forests, mountains, rivers, streams and observing the fauna of the area.
The source of the Duivenhoks river is in the Langeberg mountains close to the town. One of the best whale watching places in South Africa is in San Sebastion Bay,
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Hectorspruit (L 8)
Name: Hectorspruit
Hectorspruit is a small farming town situated between Kaapmuiden and Komatipoort on a southern tributary of the Crocodile River.
www.countryroads.co.za/content/hectorspruit.html
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Hectorspruit is a small farming town situated on the N4 between Kaapmuiden and Komatipoort on a southern tributary of the Crocodile River in Mpumalanga. The farms in the region produce sugarcane, subtropical fruit and vegetables. The town and stream is named after a Pointer dog belonging to Servaas de Kock, chief surveyor of the Pretoria - Delagoa Bay railway line. A railway station was opened here in 1891. Hectorspruit is in the narrow corridor between Swaziland and the Kruger National Park. Just outside Hectospruit is the Malelane Gate and Crocodile Bridge Gate of the Kruger Park, giving easy access to either gate for wonderful game viewing and great birding. This area is called the Maputo � Nelspruit development corridor. The history of this region is echoed in its hills and valleys, where San rock engravings and painting can be seen in profusion. There are archaeological ruins, wagon trails and early gold diggings to be explored, and a wide variety of adventure sports across the area. In the mountains of the region can be found traces of Stromatolites, blue-green algae that formed 3 billion years ago with the first oxygen in Earth's atmosphere.
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Hectorspruit is a small farming town situated between Kaapmuiden and Komatipoort on a southern tributary of the Crocodile River.
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Hectorspruit is a small farming town situated on the N4 between Kaapmuiden and Komatipoort on a southern tributary of the Crocodile River in Mpumalanga. The farms in the region produce sugarcane, subtropical fruit and vegetables. The town and stream is named after a Pointer dog belonging to Servaas de Kock, chief surveyor of the Pretoria - Delagoa Bay railway line. A railway station was opened here in 1891. Hectorspruit is in the narrow corridor between Swaziland and the Kruger National Park. Just outside Hectospruit is the Malelane Gate and Crocodile Bridge Gate of the Kruger Park, giving easy access to either gate for wonderful game viewing and great birding. This area is called the Maputo � Nelspruit development corridor. The history of this region is echoed in its hills and valleys, where San rock engravings and painting can be seen in profusion. There are archaeological ruins, wagon trails and early gold diggings to be explored, and a wide variety of adventure sports across the area. In the mountains of the region can be found traces of Stromatolites, blue-green algae that formed 3 billion years ago with the first oxygen in Earth's atmosphere.
www.wheretostay.co.za/information/mp/knp/hectorspruit
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Heatonville (L 11)
Name: Heatonville
Heatonville: (28 km from Empangeni on Nkwalini branch)
Over 50 000 tons of sugar cane for the felixton mill was loaded at this station during 2005 – 2006. A total of 435,744 tins of sugar cane was loaded form 16 points on this branch.
http://www.kzntransport.gov.za/public_trans/freight_databank/kzn/rail/Other_lines/index.html
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Thula Thula is situated only 40 minutes from Richards Bay harbour and airport, and less than 2 hours drive from Durban.
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Take the N2 North bound to Empangeni. At the Empangeni turn off take the R34 to Empangeni. Drive through Empangeni following the direction of Nkwalini/Melmoth.
Take a right turn towards Heatonville, cross 3 train tracks. After the 3rd track at the T-junction turn left onto a dirt road follow the road upward for about 8 km, then turn right for about 2 km and arrive at the gate.
From the Heatonville turnoff the road is signposted. There is a 700m airstrip on the property.
http://www.places.co.za/html/8296.html
Heatonville: (28 km from Empangeni on Nkwalini branch)
Over 50 000 tons of sugar cane for the felixton mill was loaded at this station during 2005 – 2006. A total of 435,744 tins of sugar cane was loaded form 16 points on this branch.
http://www.kzntransport.gov.za/public_trans/freight_databank/kzn/rail/Other_lines/index.html
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Thula Thula is situated only 40 minutes from Richards Bay harbour and airport, and less than 2 hours drive from Durban.
From Durban:
Take the N2 North bound to Empangeni. At the Empangeni turn off take the R34 to Empangeni. Drive through Empangeni following the direction of Nkwalini/Melmoth.
Take a right turn towards Heatonville, cross 3 train tracks. After the 3rd track at the T-junction turn left onto a dirt road follow the road upward for about 8 km, then turn right for about 2 km and arrive at the gate.
From the Heatonville turnoff the road is signposted. There is a 700m airstrip on the property.
http://www.places.co.za/html/8296.html
Heathfield (A 17)
Name: Heathfield
http://www.paintingthetown.co.za/classics/categories/heathfield/
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http://www.forgood.co.za/news/public%20spaces/Pages/Cleanuparoundlocalrailwaystation.aspx
Clean up around local railway station
We have a lot of open land near the Heathfield Railway station (Cape Town) which we decided needed a clean up. The spring flowers are beginning to bloom here but are spoilt by all the rubbish surrounding them. Unfortunately, we left things a bit late and only walked around the neighbourhood on Friday evening with a notice to all neighbours to come and help clean up the area on Saturday 6th September 2008 from 12h00. Two neighbours joined us (thank you Andre and Ricardo) and between 5 of us, over 4 hours, we filled 20 odd black bags of rubbish from the area, which we took to the local dump.
We left a large pile of branches, building rubble, computers, chairs (bigger rubbish) for another neighbour to collect - thanks Charles.
I use the Footprints recycling depot in Wynberg for all my recycling as I love what they do there and think it’s such a great initiative. Unfortunately, during the clean up we did not have the woman/man power to sort the waste for recycling.
We'd really like to do this on a more regular basis and get more people from the area involved. We're going to try to motivate for rubbish bins to be supplied as there isn't one bin between the Spar on Main Road and the station - so everything is just thrown down.
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More action to rescue public spaces
Youth take action in Jolivet, KwaZulu Natal
Clean up around local railway station
Spring Spruit Clean up, Parkhurst
http://www.forgood.co.za/news/public%20spaces/Pages/Cleanuparoundlocalrailwaystation.aspx
Clean up around local railway station
We have a lot of open land near the Heathfield Railway station (Cape Town) which we decided needed a clean up. The spring flowers are beginning to bloom here but are spoilt by all the rubbish surrounding them. Unfortunately, we left things a bit late and only walked around the neighbourhood on Friday evening with a notice to all neighbours to come and help clean up the area on Saturday 6th September 2008 from 12h00. Two neighbours joined us (thank you Andre and Ricardo) and between 5 of us, over 4 hours, we filled 20 odd black bags of rubbish from the area, which we took to the local dump.
We left a large pile of branches, building rubble, computers, chairs (bigger rubbish) for another neighbour to collect - thanks Charles.
I use the Footprints recycling depot in Wynberg for all my recycling as I love what they do there and think it’s such a great initiative. Unfortunately, during the clean up we did not have the woman/man power to sort the waste for recycling.
We'd really like to do this on a more regular basis and get more people from the area involved. We're going to try to motivate for rubbish bins to be supplied as there isn't one bin between the Spar on Main Road and the station - so everything is just thrown down.
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Heany Junction (G 4)
Name: Heany Junction
Sunday. 13 August 2007
Today we took Class 14A # 525 to Heany Junction. The locomotive performed well, particularly
considering that it was a last minute substitution for the derailed # 611.
http://www.geoffs-trains.com/reportzimbabwe06.html
http://www.geoffs-trains.com/Museum/Museumhome.html
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Sunday. 13 August 2007
Today we took Class 14A # 525 to Heany Junction. The locomotive performed well, particularly
considering that it was a last minute substitution for the derailed # 611.
http://www.geoffs-trains.com/reportzimbabwe06.html
http://www.geoffs-trains.com/Museum/Museumhome.html
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Headlands (H 3)
Name: Headlands
Headlands is a village in the province of Manicaland, Zimbabwe located on the main Harare-Mutare road about 135 km from Harare. It is a trading post for mixed and tobacco farming area. The settlement was established in 1891 by white settlers and named Laurencedale after the leader of the settlers Laurence van der Byl. In 1897 the village changed its name to Headlands and by 1898 the railway arrived. Copper was discovered about 34 km away in 1908. Inyati Mine (gold and copper) is situated in the district Headlands in the province of Manicaland. Headlands is part of Makoni District. The following areas are found in Headlands: Mufusire, Eaglesnest, Chiendambuya, Mayo, Chikore, Tanda and Baddeley
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headlands,_Zimbabwe
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Headlands is a village in the province of Manicaland, Zimbabwe located on the main Harare-Mutare road about 135 km from Harare. It is a trading post for mixed and tobacco farming area. The settlement was established in 1891 by white settlers and named Laurencedale after the leader of the settlers Laurence van der Byl. In 1897 the village changed its name to Headlands and by 1898 the railway arrived. Copper was discovered about 34 km away in 1908. Inyati Mine (gold and copper) is situated in the district Headlands in the province of Manicaland. Headlands is part of Makoni District. The following areas are found in Headlands: Mufusire, Eaglesnest, Chiendambuya, Mayo, Chikore, Tanda and Baddeley
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headlands,_Zimbabwe
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Hazyview (L 8)
Name: Hazyview
Although most of the smaller towns in this part of Mpumalanga are close to the Kruger National Park, Hazyview is the closest – just a short hop to the Phabeni, Numbi and Kruger Gates. It’s a pretty little town with some lovely guest houses on the outskirts, and a couple of good restaurants.
If you’re not the sort who likes to keep your feet on the ground, you could go for a microlight flip, a scenic helicopter flight or even ride in a hot air balloon. There are fun mountain biking trails, which you could do as an escorted trip, if you wish, horse trails, kloofing trips or paddling on the Sabie River, abseiling and, of course, escorted safaris into Kruger National Park.
For something a bit more cultural, you could tour a Shangaan village or a coffee plantation and roastery.
www.safarinow.com/.../hazyview/.../Hazyview-Travel-Guide.aspx
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Although most of the smaller towns in this part of Mpumalanga are close to the Kruger National Park, Hazyview is the closest – just a short hop to the Phabeni, Numbi and Kruger Gates. It’s a pretty little town with some lovely guest houses on the outskirts, and a couple of good restaurants.
If you’re not the sort who likes to keep your feet on the ground, you could go for a microlight flip, a scenic helicopter flight or even ride in a hot air balloon. There are fun mountain biking trails, which you could do as an escorted trip, if you wish, horse trails, kloofing trips or paddling on the Sabie River, abseiling and, of course, escorted safaris into Kruger National Park.
For something a bit more cultural, you could tour a Shangaan village or a coffee plantation and roastery.
www.safarinow.com/.../hazyview/.../Hazyview-Travel-Guide.aspx
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Hazendal (A 16)
Name: Hazendal
Athlone News. Weekly distribution: 55 697 copies. Areas of distribution: Hazendal, Kewtown, Bridgetown, Silvertown, Rylands, ...
www.iol.co.za/templates/newspapers/ccn/allCCNinfo.pdf
Cape Town Hazendal Islamic Society – Complete Construction of Mosque and adjacent learning centre in Hazendal, Athlone. Fenwick Electrical C.C. ...
www.jensenandsons.co.za/clients.html
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Athlone News. Weekly distribution: 55 697 copies. Areas of distribution: Hazendal, Kewtown, Bridgetown, Silvertown, Rylands, ...
www.iol.co.za/templates/newspapers/ccn/allCCNinfo.pdf
Cape Town Hazendal Islamic Society – Complete Construction of Mosque and adjacent learning centre in Hazendal, Athlone. Fenwick Electrical C.C. ...
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Hawerklip (H 9)
Name:Hawerklip
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http://www.archive.afgri.co.za/Silos/silodetail.asp?silonumber=1986&silo=HAWERKLIP
SILO DETAILS
Silo Name: HAWERKLIP
Manager: Ernst de Jager
Tel: 013-665 3426
Cell: 0823315334
Fax: 013-665 3426
Address:
Area: Streek 3 - Hoeveld/Gauteng
Area Manager: Braam Bosse
Area Manager Cell: 082 653 8940
Area Manager Tel: 017 624 1000
Area Manager Email:
Area Admin Manager :Wayne Brown
Area Admin Manager Cell :084 586 8161
Area Admin Manager Tel :017 624 1000
Area Admin Manager Email :wayne.brown@afgri.co.za
Capacity: 68077
CAPACITY
Road Capacity (m): 21
Intake Capacity (ton/hour): 300
Road Offloading Capacity (ton/hour): 150
Rail Offloading Capacity (ton/hour): 150
Grain Handling
White maize yes Soya beans no
Yellow maize yes Sunflower no
Sorghum no Wheat no
Additional services
Bagging of grain yes Determining of mass yes
Cleaning of grain yes Drying of grain: no
Sales of:
Petrol no Animal feed no
Diesel no Polyprop bags yes
Paraffin no Small quantities of grain no
Meal no Screenings per tender yes
Crop insurance yes seed no
Grain Buyer
Name: AMPIE ROSSOUW
Tel: 013 665 2343
Cell: 083 722 9375
E-mail: Ampie.Rossouw@afgri.co.za
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http://www.archive.afgri.co.za/Silos/silodetail.asp?silonumber=1986&silo=HAWERKLIP
SILO DETAILS
Silo Name: HAWERKLIP
Manager: Ernst de Jager
Tel: 013-665 3426
Cell: 0823315334
Fax: 013-665 3426
Address:
Area: Streek 3 - Hoeveld/Gauteng
Area Manager: Braam Bosse
Area Manager Cell: 082 653 8940
Area Manager Tel: 017 624 1000
Area Manager Email:
Area Admin Manager :Wayne Brown
Area Admin Manager Cell :084 586 8161
Area Admin Manager Tel :017 624 1000
Area Admin Manager Email :wayne.brown@afgri.co.za
Capacity: 68077
CAPACITY
Road Capacity (m): 21
Intake Capacity (ton/hour): 300
Road Offloading Capacity (ton/hour): 150
Rail Offloading Capacity (ton/hour): 150
Grain Handling
White maize yes Soya beans no
Yellow maize yes Sunflower no
Sorghum no Wheat no
Additional services
Bagging of grain yes Determining of mass yes
Cleaning of grain yes Drying of grain: no
Sales of:
Petrol no Animal feed no
Diesel no Polyprop bags yes
Paraffin no Small quantities of grain no
Meal no Screenings per tender yes
Crop insurance yes seed no
Grain Buyer
Name: AMPIE ROSSOUW
Tel: 013 665 2343
Cell: 083 722 9375
E-mail: Ampie.Rossouw@afgri.co.za
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Hawange (E5)
Name: Hawange (Zimbabwe)
Wednesday. 16 August
The NRZ had sent 15th Class # 424 to Thomson Junction in advance of our train to provide
backup. They kindly agreed to our using both locomotives this morning for a trip to New Hwange
on the new main line, and back to Thomson Junction past Old Hwange Station on the old main
line. This created an unusual, but authentic, double headed 15th class train.
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Wednesday. 16 August
The NRZ had sent 15th Class # 424 to Thomson Junction in advance of our train to provide
backup. They kindly agreed to our using both locomotives this morning for a trip to New Hwange
on the new main line, and back to Thomson Junction past Old Hwange Station on the old main
line. This created an unusual, but authentic, double headed 15th class train.
http://www.geoffs-trains.com/reportzimbabwe06.html
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Hattingspruit (J 11)
Name: Hattingspruit
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Hattingspruit, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
■Nearest places within 200 Km (20)
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■Kalbassie (9.8 Km)
■Verdriet (9.8 Km)
■Dannhauser (9.9 Km)
■Durnacol (10.0 Km)
■Glencoe (13.4 Km)
■Thembalihle (13.4 Km)
■Strathmore Park (13.8 Km)
■Craigside (14.9 Km)
■Dundee (16.0 Km)
■Peacevale (16.1 Km)
■eSibongile (17.3 Km)
■Nyanyadu (18.5 Km)
■Alcockspruit (18.8 Km)
■Milford (18.9 Km)
■Mullingar (19.4 Km)
■Cork (20.1 Km)
■Flint (20.4 Km)
■Nellie Valley (21.0 Km)
■Mossdale (21.0 Km)
■KwaTelapi (21.9 Km)
Ballengeich:(436 km from Durban and 18 km south of Newcastle on the Durban – Volksrust mainline.)
A coal mine was situated here and while the shaft has closed, anthracite quality coal is brought in by road from a mine near Hattingspruit and loaded to rail. A large plant which processes Silica railed from the Delmas area and which is loaded in containers for export at Durban.
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http://www.issafrica.org/CJM/stats0909/provinces/kzn/hattingspruit.pdf
CONTACT CRIME (CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON)
Murder 6 1 4 4 3 3
Total sexual crimes 3 10 16 7 6 5
Attempted murder 6 0 3 2 3 2
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm 39 40 37 40 43 31
Common assault 44 46 53 20 24 36
Robbery with aggravating circumstances 4 3 1 2 3 6
Common robbery 9 4 3 5 3 7
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Hattingspruit, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Nearest places within 200 Km of Hattingspruit (20)
■Kalbassie (9.8 Km)
■Verdriet (9.8 Km)
■Dannhauser (9.9 Km)
■Durnacol (10.0 Km)
■Glencoe (13.4 Km)
■Thembalihle (13.4 Km)
■Strathmore Park (13.8 Km)
■Craigside (14.9 Km)
■Dundee (16.0 Km)
■Peacevale (16.1 Km)
■eSibongile (17.3 Km)
■Nyanyadu (18.5 Km)
■Alcockspruit (18.8 Km)
■Milford (18.9 Km)
■Mullingar (19.4 Km)
■Cork (20.1 Km)
■Flint (20.4 Km)
■Nellie Valley (21.0 Km)
■Mossdale (21.0 Km)
■KwaTelapi (21.9 Km)
Ballengeich:(436 km from Durban and 18 km south of Newcastle on the Durban – Volksrust mainline.)
A coal mine was situated here and while the shaft has closed, anthracite quality coal is brought in by road from a mine near Hattingspruit and loaded to rail. A large plant which processes Silica railed from the Delmas area and which is loaded in containers for export at Durban.
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http://www.issafrica.org/CJM/stats0909/provinces/kzn/hattingspruit.pdf
CONTACT CRIME (CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON)
Murder 6 1 4 4 3 3
Total sexual crimes 3 10 16 7 6 5
Attempted murder 6 0 3 2 3 2
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm 39 40 37 40 43 31
Common assault 44 46 53 20 24 36
Robbery with aggravating circumstances 4 3 1 2 3 6
Common robbery 9 4 3 5 3 7
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Hartswater (C 10)
Name: Hartswater
The burial site of Tswana Chief Galeshewe is near Hartswater. Hartswater Wine Cellar Enjoy wine tasting and buy local wines, bottled under the Overvaal and ...
www.northerncape.org.za/getting_around/towns/Hartswater/
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Hartswater Wine Cellar
Region: Northern Cape
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Postal Address: Box 2335 , Hartswater, 8570
Telephone #: 053 4740700
Fax #: 053 4740975
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e-mail: wynkelder@senwes.co.za
Volume Produced (Cases)
Volume Produced (Tons) 5000
Owner(s): Senwes
Winemaker(s): Roelof Ma ree
http://www.winesource.co.za/wineminiH/hartswater.htm
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The burial site of Tswana Chief Galeshewe is near Hartswater. Hartswater Wine Cellar Enjoy wine tasting and buy local wines, bottled under the Overvaal and ...
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Postal Address: Box 2335 , Hartswater, 8570
Telephone #: 053 4740700
Fax #: 053 4740975
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e-mail: wynkelder@senwes.co.za
Volume Produced (Cases)
Volume Produced (Tons) 5000
Owner(s): Senwes
Winemaker(s): Roelof Ma ree
http://www.winesource.co.za/wineminiH/hartswater.htm
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Hartenbos ( E 17)
Name: Hartenbos
Hartenbos is situated next to the Mossel Bay industrial town, known as Voorbaai. The resort is on the banks of the Hartenbos river and is extremely popular and during peak season, December to January, when about 100 000 visitors from the interior flock to the resort.
Visitors can enjoy all kinds of activities but boating and fishing are by far the most popular. The Hartenbos resort was started in 1936 by an organisation called the ATKV - Afrikaanse Taal en Kultuur Vereniging, (The Afrikaans Language and Culture Organisation) which was part of the old South African Railways.
Initially the Hartenbos Resort was reserved for railway workers only, but currently it is open to anyone. The resort has a 10 000 seat stadium which is used for entertainment like traditional dancing festivals and church services.
The Voortrekker museum in the Hartenbos resort displays ancient relics associated with the Great Trek in 1938 to Pretoria. The exhibit includes Bibles, clothes, and two of the carriages that were on the trek, owned by Magdalena De Wet and Andries Pretorius.
http://www.wheretostay.co.za/information/wc/gr/hartenbos
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One train leaves from the Railway Museum in George, the other starts at the Knysna Quay. Trains leave in the morning and return in the afternoon around 17:00.
Each the train stops at the other town, where passengers may get off to have lunch at a restaurant.
Except on public holidays, you do not really have to book.
The stations on the route of the Outenique Choo-Tjoe are the following -- from west (George) to east (Knysna):
•Train Museum at George
•George
•Victoria Bay
•Wilderness
•Fairy Knowe
•Serpentine
•Duiwerivier
•Rondevlei
•Dennebos
•Swartvlei
•Bleshoender
•Sedgefield
•Ruigtevlei
•Mielierug
•Goukamma
•Keyersnek
•Belvidere
•Brenton
•Knysna
http://www.routes.co.za/wc/choo-tjoe/index.html
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Hartenbos is situated next to the Mossel Bay industrial town, known as Voorbaai. The resort is on the banks of the Hartenbos river and is extremely popular and during peak season, December to January, when about 100 000 visitors from the interior flock to the resort.
Visitors can enjoy all kinds of activities but boating and fishing are by far the most popular. The Hartenbos resort was started in 1936 by an organisation called the ATKV - Afrikaanse Taal en Kultuur Vereniging, (The Afrikaans Language and Culture Organisation) which was part of the old South African Railways.
Initially the Hartenbos Resort was reserved for railway workers only, but currently it is open to anyone. The resort has a 10 000 seat stadium which is used for entertainment like traditional dancing festivals and church services.
The Voortrekker museum in the Hartenbos resort displays ancient relics associated with the Great Trek in 1938 to Pretoria. The exhibit includes Bibles, clothes, and two of the carriages that were on the trek, owned by Magdalena De Wet and Andries Pretorius.
http://www.wheretostay.co.za/information/wc/gr/hartenbos
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One train leaves from the Railway Museum in George, the other starts at the Knysna Quay. Trains leave in the morning and return in the afternoon around 17:00.
Each the train stops at the other town, where passengers may get off to have lunch at a restaurant.
Except on public holidays, you do not really have to book.
The stations on the route of the Outenique Choo-Tjoe are the following -- from west (George) to east (Knysna):
•Train Museum at George
•George
•Victoria Bay
•Wilderness
•Fairy Knowe
•Serpentine
•Duiwerivier
•Rondevlei
•Dennebos
•Swartvlei
•Bleshoender
•Sedgefield
•Ruigtevlei
•Mielierug
•Goukamma
•Keyersnek
•Belvidere
•Brenton
•Knysna
http://www.routes.co.za/wc/choo-tjoe/index.html
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Hartbeesfontein (D10)
Name: Hartbeesfontein
Travel related info about Hartbeesfontein, a settlement in the North-west Province, South Africa. Routes: R503, R507.
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Travel related info about Hartbeesfontein, a settlement in the North-west Province, South Africa. Routes: R503, R507.
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Harrismith (H 12)
Name: Harrismith
Harrismith is a small, charming country town, founded in 1849, but discovered by tourists only recently.
www.countryroads.co.za/harrismith.html
Surrounded by buttes and mesas the town was founded in 1849 and named after Governer Harry Smith An important crossroad in the land trade ...
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Harrismith is the centre of one of the five wool producing districts in Southern Africa. Harrismith has progressed since then to a delightful, spacious town ...
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Travel related info about Harrismith, a major town in the Free State, South Africa. Routes: N3, N5, R712, R722.
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Harrismith is a small, charming country town, founded in 1849, but discovered by tourists only recently.
www.countryroads.co.za/harrismith.html
Surrounded by buttes and mesas the town was founded in 1849 and named after Governer Harry Smith An important crossroad in the land trade ...
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Harrismith is the centre of one of the five wool producing districts in Southern Africa. Harrismith has progressed since then to a delightful, spacious town ...
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Travel related info about Harrismith, a major town in the Free State, South Africa. Routes: N3, N5, R712, R722.
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Harfield Road (A 16)
Name: Harfield Road
Harfield Village is situated in Claremont, a suburb in Cape Town and is described as a thriving group of residential shops and cottages deriving from a mixed South African culture. The choice of the name Harfield Village probably was taken from the association of the area with the Harfield Road railway station. The station and Harfield Road running alongside it, received its name from its proximity to "Harfield Cottage" which was built by a Mr Thomas Mathew who was one of the earlier residents of Claremont and a successful cooper and wine merchant. This remarkable man also lovingly known as 'Father Mathew', built a circular chapel on the grounds in 1840 where Dr David Livingstone once preached and was to be the beginning of the Claremont Congregational Church.
Residents from different racial, social and religious backgrounds live and work together in this village hoping to protect its' rich historic physical environment and recognizing its painful history which is described in a history document.
With events such as the Harfield Village Carnival, the unique character of the village radiates, and so cultivating further community and spirit amongst its residents.
http://www.harfield-village.co.za/
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Harfield Village is situated in Claremont, a suburb in Cape Town and is described as a thriving group of residential shops and cottages deriving from a mixed South African culture. The choice of the name Harfield Village probably was taken from the association of the area with the Harfield Road railway station. The station and Harfield Road running alongside it, received its name from its proximity to "Harfield Cottage" which was built by a Mr Thomas Mathew who was one of the earlier residents of Claremont and a successful cooper and wine merchant. This remarkable man also lovingly known as 'Father Mathew', built a circular chapel on the grounds in 1840 where Dr David Livingstone once preached and was to be the beginning of the Claremont Congregational Church.
Residents from different racial, social and religious backgrounds live and work together in this village hoping to protect its' rich historic physical environment and recognizing its painful history which is described in a history document.
With events such as the Harfield Village Carnival, the unique character of the village radiates, and so cultivating further community and spirit amongst its residents.
http://www.harfield-village.co.za/
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Harding (J 15)
Name: Harding
Harding is a town situated in the Mzimkulwana River valley, KwaZulu-Natal
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Harding is a town situated in the Mzimkulwana River valley, KwaZulu-Natal
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Harare (H 3)
Name: Harare
Harare - The capital city of Zimbabwe Harare is a beautiful light-filled open city; high on the country`s central plateaux with modern buildings wide ...
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Zimbabwe workers are racing against time to patch up the sewage system in Harare, where an outbreak of cholera has struck only weeks before the expected ...
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Harare - The capital city of Zimbabwe Harare is a beautiful light-filled open city; high on the country`s central plateaux with modern buildings wide ...
www.places.co.za/html/harare.html
Zimbabwe workers are racing against time to patch up the sewage system in Harare, where an outbreak of cholera has struck only weeks before the expected ...
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Hanover Road (D 13)
Name: Hanover Road
Noupoort is east on the R389 , and Hanover Road (which is the railway station of Hanover) is about 20Km north on the R389 toward Philipstown . ...
www.routes.co.za/nc/hanover/index.html
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Noupoort is east on the R389 , and Hanover Road (which is the railway station of Hanover) is about 20Km north on the R389 toward Philipstown . ...
www.routes.co.za/nc/hanover/index.html
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Hankey (F16)
Name: Hankey
a village in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Routes: R330, R331.
www.routes.co.za/ec/hankey/index.html
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Date: 2 November 2009
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From Port Elizabeth travel south on the N2 highway, pass the van Stadens Bridge, take the Hankey turn-off and approx 25km from there you will find Klein ...
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a village in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Routes: R330, R331.
www.routes.co.za/ec/hankey/index.html
Google count: 32,200 for Hankey
Date: 2 November 2009
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Hammarsdale (L 13)
Name: Hammarsdale
http://www.kzntransport.gov.za/public_trans/freight_databank/kzn/rail/Other_lines/index.html
Hammarsdale: (58 km from Durban on Pietermaritzburg – Volksrust mainline)
There is a coal depot at Hammarsdale. Which has in the past brought in coal by rail for distribution by road. This traffic was entirely on road during 2005 – 2006.
http://www.saexplorer.co.za/south-africa/map/Hammarsdale_map.asp
http://www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za/Inchanga_Station.php
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Hammarsdale: (58 km from Durban on Pietermaritzburg – Volksrust mainline)
There is a coal depot at Hammarsdale. Which has in the past brought in coal by rail for distribution by road. This traffic was entirely on road during 2005 – 2006.
http://www.saexplorer.co.za/south-africa/map/Hammarsdale_map.asp
http://www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za/Inchanga_Station.php
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Hammanskraal (H 7)
Name: Hammanskraal
http://www.hammanskraal.co.za/
Hammanskraal is about 40 km north of Pretoria And is one of the previously disadvantaged areas that suffered tremendously due to the marginalisation and neglect before South Africa's transition of democracy.
Come to Mandela's square and bear witness to Africa's testimony of freedom by seeing a man-sized statue of ex president Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. Visit St. Peters, which was the sanctuary of many who fled from the oppressive hand of the apartheid system.
All this and much more without compromising the excitement of township life. Visit an authentic township shebeen, spaza shop or an inyanga. For those who would like to try their hand of fortune, we offer the gambling facilities of the Carousel.
After an exciting day of site seeing and enriching adventure we recommend you kick of your shoes at one of the excellent bed and breakfasts.
http://www.hammanskraal.co.za/
http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-11272008-154322/unrestricted/02chapter2.pdf
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Hammanskraal is about 40 km north of Pretoria And is one of the previously disadvantaged areas that suffered tremendously due to the marginalisation and neglect before South Africa's transition of democracy.
Come to Mandela's square and bear witness to Africa's testimony of freedom by seeing a man-sized statue of ex president Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. Visit St. Peters, which was the sanctuary of many who fled from the oppressive hand of the apartheid system.
All this and much more without compromising the excitement of township life. Visit an authentic township shebeen, spaza shop or an inyanga. For those who would like to try their hand of fortune, we offer the gambling facilities of the Carousel.
After an exciting day of site seeing and enriching adventure we recommend you kick of your shoes at one of the excellent bed and breakfasts.
http://www.hammanskraal.co.za/
http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-11272008-154322/unrestricted/02chapter2.pdf
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Hamilton (E 12)
Name: Hamilton - Bloemfontein
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Halfweg (B 12)
Name: Halfweg
[PDF] PHASE 2 EXPANSION OF THE IRON ORE EXPORT CHANNEL SCOPING REPORT ...File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Quick View
The railway line from Sishen to Saldanha is an 861 km long, ... facility, Halfweg or Loop 10, which is a crew change area and Salkor Yard at Saldanha, where ...
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Sishen Saldanha railway line and harbour, Route 27, Cape West ...Saldanha Bay and the Sishen railway line, Cape West Coast R27.
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Transnet Limited is conducting a feasibility study for a proposed upgrading of the Sishen-Saldanha
railway line to achieve capacity of around 93 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA), to match Iron Ore
Channel planning milestones.
The railway line from Sishen to Saldanha is an 861 km long, purpose-built single, heavy haul line,
to carry export iron ore from mines in the Sishen area. The line has progressed from having 10
crossing loops at ± 90 km intervals to the current 19 loops, generally at ± 45 km apart. The line is
electrified to 50 kV AC. Trains comprising 216 wagons with a payload of 85t or 100t are hauled by
a combination of Class 9E electric and Class 34 diesel-electric locomotives on the head end.
Investment and infrastructure upgrading to achieve 41MTPA iron ore export using 342 wagon
trains and lengthened crossing loops is currently in progress. However, it is technically possible to
achieve 47MTPA or even 67MTPA using the same built track and basic infrastructure, through
improved timetabling and reducing turnaround time. This increase in tonnage is not subject to
Environmental Authorisation, provided no further infrastructure is constructed. Ore traffic on the
line can be expected to be between 8 and 12 trains per day in 2008 and move to between 13 and
24 trains per day beyond 2013, depending on the operating model chosen.
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[PDF] PHASE 2 EXPANSION OF THE IRON ORE EXPORT CHANNEL SCOPING REPORT ...File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Quick View
The railway line from Sishen to Saldanha is an 861 km long, ... facility, Halfweg or Loop 10, which is a crew change area and Salkor Yard at Saldanha, where ...
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Sishen Saldanha railway line and harbour, Route 27, Cape West ...Saldanha Bay and the Sishen railway line, Cape West Coast R27.
www.route27sa.com/sishen.html - Cached
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Transnet Limited is conducting a feasibility study for a proposed upgrading of the Sishen-Saldanha
railway line to achieve capacity of around 93 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA), to match Iron Ore
Channel planning milestones.
The railway line from Sishen to Saldanha is an 861 km long, purpose-built single, heavy haul line,
to carry export iron ore from mines in the Sishen area. The line has progressed from having 10
crossing loops at ± 90 km intervals to the current 19 loops, generally at ± 45 km apart. The line is
electrified to 50 kV AC. Trains comprising 216 wagons with a payload of 85t or 100t are hauled by
a combination of Class 9E electric and Class 34 diesel-electric locomotives on the head end.
Investment and infrastructure upgrading to achieve 41MTPA iron ore export using 342 wagon
trains and lengthened crossing loops is currently in progress. However, it is technically possible to
achieve 47MTPA or even 67MTPA using the same built track and basic infrastructure, through
improved timetabling and reducing turnaround time. This increase in tonnage is not subject to
Environmental Authorisation, provided no further infrastructure is constructed. Ore traffic on the
line can be expected to be between 8 and 12 trains per day in 2008 and move to between 13 and
24 trains per day beyond 2013, depending on the operating model chosen.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Gweru (G 3)
Name:Gweru
Principal city of the midlands area, Gweru lies on the main road between Harare and ... Its name is derived from the Gweru (dry) River which occasionally ...
www.coastingafrica.com/city-Gweru.htm
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Principal city of the midlands area, Gweru lies on the main road between Harare and ... Its name is derived from the Gweru (dry) River which occasionally ...
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Gwanda (G 5)
Name: Gwanda
http://allafrica.com/stories/200905140320.html
Zimbabwe: Gwanda, Zinwa Battle Over Water Control - THE Gwanda Municipality and the Zimbabwe National Water Authority are locked in a dispute over the control of water and sewer reticulation systems. [AA Urbanisation]
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Zimbabwe: Gwanda, Zinwa Battle Over Water Control - THE Gwanda Municipality and the Zimbabwe National Water Authority are locked in a dispute over the control of water and sewer reticulation systems. [AA Urbanisation]
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Gumtree (F 11)
Name: Gumtree Free State
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http://auctions.citycoins.com/postal-medal-auction-no-57.pdf
– Military Medal (MM) Army (Geo. V) EF- 12.000 – 14.000
3198 Cpl. C.A. Noble 2/S. Afr. Inf.;
BWM; AVM (Bil.) Cpl. C.A. Noble M.M. 2nd S.A.I. Mounted on a pin.
MM LG 9.12.1916
The (handwritten) recommendation states: “In the raid which took place on the morning of
the 14th September 1916, this NCO was the leader of a fighting section. He was the first of his
section into the trench and the last to leave. He led them around all the traverses and showed
skill and courage in commanding his section. The raid took place on trenches in Sector
Carency 1”. Buchan’s History of the South African Forces in Franc” provides some
perspective. An extract from page 85 states: “There was a bright moon occasionally obscured
by passing clouds, but the raiding party managed to reach the enemy’s side of the Brigade’s
wire without being observed. Allied artillery put down a barrage and under its cover the men
doubled across No Man’s land and jumped into the enemy’s trenches, the barrage lifting as
they arrived there. Prisoners were secured, dugouts were bombed, and at a prearranged
signal the raiders returned to their lines before the German barrage began. Their casualties
were only 2, though one was so seriously wounded that he could not be moved from the
German trenches.” Prior to the war Noble was a clerk with the SA Railways. He had joined in
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1909 and was based at Gum Tree Station in the Orange Free State. He joined the (South
African) Union Defence Force in 1913 (11th Dismounted Rifles), but he did not see service in
South West Africa. Noble served in Egypt and was present at Delville Wood during the battle
of the Somme. He was wounded on 26th October 1916 during the fighting for the Butte de
Warlencourt (GSW, left wrist, chest and abdomen). He remained seriously ill and died of
wounds on 10 November 1916 at No 9 General Hospital, Rouen, France. He was buried in the
St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen in Grave No 5350 on 12 November 1916. Sold with extensive
research including copies of battalion records, citation, service and medal records and 2
photographs of the cemetery and of his grave.
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– Military Medal (MM) Army (Geo. V) EF- 12.000 – 14.000
3198 Cpl. C.A. Noble 2/S. Afr. Inf.;
BWM; AVM (Bil.) Cpl. C.A. Noble M.M. 2nd S.A.I. Mounted on a pin.
MM LG 9.12.1916
The (handwritten) recommendation states: “In the raid which took place on the morning of
the 14th September 1916, this NCO was the leader of a fighting section. He was the first of his
section into the trench and the last to leave. He led them around all the traverses and showed
skill and courage in commanding his section. The raid took place on trenches in Sector
Carency 1”. Buchan’s History of the South African Forces in Franc” provides some
perspective. An extract from page 85 states: “There was a bright moon occasionally obscured
by passing clouds, but the raiding party managed to reach the enemy’s side of the Brigade’s
wire without being observed. Allied artillery put down a barrage and under its cover the men
doubled across No Man’s land and jumped into the enemy’s trenches, the barrage lifting as
they arrived there. Prisoners were secured, dugouts were bombed, and at a prearranged
signal the raiders returned to their lines before the German barrage began. Their casualties
were only 2, though one was so seriously wounded that he could not be moved from the
German trenches.” Prior to the war Noble was a clerk with the SA Railways. He had joined in
SECTION II
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1909 and was based at Gum Tree Station in the Orange Free State. He joined the (South
African) Union Defence Force in 1913 (11th Dismounted Rifles), but he did not see service in
South West Africa. Noble served in Egypt and was present at Delville Wood during the battle
of the Somme. He was wounded on 26th October 1916 during the fighting for the Butte de
Warlencourt (GSW, left wrist, chest and abdomen). He remained seriously ill and died of
wounds on 10 November 1916 at No 9 General Hospital, Rouen, France. He was buried in the
St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen in Grave No 5350 on 12 November 1916. Sold with extensive
research including copies of battalion records, citation, service and medal records and 2
photographs of the cemetery and of his grave.
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Groutville (M 12)
Name:Groutville
Groutville has a long and proud history. One of the church's sons, Chief Albert Luthuli was the first President of the African National Congress and won the Nobel Peace Prize. Luthuli, along with Gandhi, M.L. King, Jr., Bishop Desmond Tutu, and Nelson Mandela stand as one of the greatest leaders for peace in South Africa and the world. His burial on the church grounds has been declared a National Heritage Site by the South African government.
In the green rolling hills of KwaZulu-Natal, a narrow railway bridge crosses the Mvoti River. It was once used by locals to access their sugar cane fields. One cloudy winter’s day in July 1967, a man was walking on it when he was fatally struck by a freight train. Anyway, that was the official story. Many people believe that he was pushed in front of the train by those who feared his ideas. His name was Chief Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli, president of the African National Congress.
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Groutville has a long and proud history. One of the church's sons, Chief Albert Luthuli was the first President of the African National Congress and won the Nobel Peace Prize. Luthuli, along with Gandhi, M.L. King, Jr., Bishop Desmond Tutu, and Nelson Mandela stand as one of the greatest leaders for peace in South Africa and the world. His burial on the church grounds has been declared a National Heritage Site by the South African government.
In the green rolling hills of KwaZulu-Natal, a narrow railway bridge crosses the Mvoti River. It was once used by locals to access their sugar cane fields. One cloudy winter’s day in July 1967, a man was walking on it when he was fatally struck by a freight train. Anyway, that was the official story. Many people believe that he was pushed in front of the train by those who feared his ideas. His name was Chief Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli, president of the African National Congress.
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Grootvlei (G 10)
Name: Grootvlei
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Almost two decades ago, the small town of Grootvlei was a thriving community with a booming economy. For the quaint Mpumalanga town, 15km from Balfour, the 1970s and 80s were a boom time. In its heyday the town had a railway station, mine workshops, churches, schools and chain stores.
It also boasted a golf course, a health centre, sports facilities, restaurants and pubs. Building also boomed as new houses went up to accommodate the burgeoning population.
The wages of the miners, who worked nonstop shifts in the seven shafts of the nearby coal mines to feed the hungry furnaces of Eskom's Grootvlei power station, minutes from the town, contributed hugely to local coffers.
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But then disaster hit the town … Eskom mothballed the power station in the late 1980s because the utility was generating more electricity than was needed, and the coal mine - without its major client - was forced cease operations.
Soon afterwards the railway station closed. Miners and townsfolk who depended on the mines and the power station left, and, almost overnight, businesses were forced to the wall and Grootvlei became a virtual ghost town.
But now, with the recommissioning of the power station as Eskom races to increase its power generation capacity, the town has sprung back to life.
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Springfield Hostel & Village
The Springfield Hostel & Village is situated in the ‘old mining town’ of Grootvlei, about 5km from the Grootvlei Power Station entrance, also 5km from the grootvlei off-ramp on the N3.
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Almost two decades ago, the small town of Grootvlei was a thriving community with a booming economy. For the quaint Mpumalanga town, 15km from Balfour, the 1970s and 80s were a boom time. In its heyday the town had a railway station, mine workshops, churches, schools and chain stores.
It also boasted a golf course, a health centre, sports facilities, restaurants and pubs. Building also boomed as new houses went up to accommodate the burgeoning population.
The wages of the miners, who worked nonstop shifts in the seven shafts of the nearby coal mines to feed the hungry furnaces of Eskom's Grootvlei power station, minutes from the town, contributed hugely to local coffers.
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But then disaster hit the town … Eskom mothballed the power station in the late 1980s because the utility was generating more electricity than was needed, and the coal mine - without its major client - was forced cease operations.
Soon afterwards the railway station closed. Miners and townsfolk who depended on the mines and the power station left, and, almost overnight, businesses were forced to the wall and Grootvlei became a virtual ghost town.
But now, with the recommissioning of the power station as Eskom races to increase its power generation capacity, the town has sprung back to life.
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Springfield Hostel & Village
The Springfield Hostel & Village is situated in the ‘old mining town’ of Grootvlei, about 5km from the Grootvlei Power Station entrance, also 5km from the grootvlei off-ramp on the N3.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Groot Marico (E 8)
Name: Groot Marico
The author Herman Charles Bosman, one of South-Africa's best known short story writers,
held the Marico in high esteem.
He wrote many wonderful stories full of humour about the Marico and its people.
Where is the Marico?
The Marico District is situated in the North-West Province
in the Republic of South-Africa.
Towns located in this area are: Zeerust, Swartruggens, Groot-Marico and Nietverdiend.
The town Groot-Marico (it means Big-Marico) is named after the Groot-Marico river, one of the few perennial rivers in this area. The name has got nothing to do with the size of the town, which is very small. Groot-Marico is well known for its beautiful African bushveld surroundings and the special kind of hospitality of its people. It is the ideal place to come to when you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city life.
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The author Herman Charles Bosman, one of South-Africa's best known short story writers,
held the Marico in high esteem.
He wrote many wonderful stories full of humour about the Marico and its people.
Where is the Marico?
The Marico District is situated in the North-West Province
in the Republic of South-Africa.
Towns located in this area are: Zeerust, Swartruggens, Groot-Marico and Nietverdiend.
The town Groot-Marico (it means Big-Marico) is named after the Groot-Marico river, one of the few perennial rivers in this area. The name has got nothing to do with the size of the town, which is very small. Groot-Marico is well known for its beautiful African bushveld surroundings and the special kind of hospitality of its people. It is the ideal place to come to when you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city life.
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Grootfontein (B 5)
Name: Grootfontein
http://www.namibia-direct.com/activities.html
Get up close to the biggest ever meteorite to hit the earth in Grootfontein. Grootfontein lies on the B8, the Namibian National Road which leads from Windhoek to the Caprivi Strip in the north-eastern part of Namibia. The name, Grootfontein, means “Big Spring” in the Afrikaans language.
Namibia’s claim to fame is the Hoba Meteorite, which rests on the farm “Hoba” - lying 24 kilometers from the town of Grootfontein. It is approximately 3 meters in length, 1 meter in width and weighs over 50 tons. It is estimated at being between 200 and 400 million years old and fell to the earth about 80,000 years ago. It is also the largest naturally occurring mass of iron known to exist on the planet’s surface. The curious thing about the Hoba Meteorite is that there is no impact crater and it is estimated that it is possible that it entered the earth’s atmosphere at a rather low trajectory, impacted far away and bounced its way to its final destination.
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Get up close to the biggest ever meteorite to hit the earth in Grootfontein. Grootfontein lies on the B8, the Namibian National Road which leads from Windhoek to the Caprivi Strip in the north-eastern part of Namibia. The name, Grootfontein, means “Big Spring” in the Afrikaans language.
Namibia’s claim to fame is the Hoba Meteorite, which rests on the farm “Hoba” - lying 24 kilometers from the town of Grootfontein. It is approximately 3 meters in length, 1 meter in width and weighs over 50 tons. It is estimated at being between 200 and 400 million years old and fell to the earth about 80,000 years ago. It is also the largest naturally occurring mass of iron known to exist on the planet’s surface. The curious thing about the Hoba Meteorite is that there is no impact crater and it is estimated that it is possible that it entered the earth’s atmosphere at a rather low trajectory, impacted far away and bounced its way to its final destination.
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Plumstead?
http://www.sahistory.org.za/franco/postal-history-wynberg-plumstead.html
THE POST OFFICES AT WYNBERG AND PLUMSTEAD - A Colonial Puzzle
Franco Frescura
FOREWORD
When, in 1978, a small group of researchers including Michael Nethersole, David Morrison, my wife Lesley and I first began our reconstruction of the postal records for the Cape Colony, none of us believed that this task would ever prove easy, and we quickly came to realize that the final product could never be complete. A lot of our work consisted of the cross-correlation of information originating from a number of diverse sources, and the potential for contradiction and error was, therefore, potentially high. In reality most records proved to be remarkably consistent and normally made good sense. Not so with a small minority of post offices where not only did archival history and common sense rapidly part company, but the Post Office’s own Archives often could not agree for longer than one or two years, thus creating contradictions, confusion and unbelievable chaos in our minds. As a result the travails of postal establishments such as Assegai Bush, Buffels Klip, Calitzdorp, Knysna, Kowie East and Kowie West, and Port Alfred, to name but a few, became the subject of many a late night debate. Even after we had all gone our separate ways, Michael and I still managed to keep up a vigorous postal debate on issues which, in some instances, have never been fully resolved. One such area is the relationship between the neighbouring villages of Wynberg and Plumstead, whose story is retold in this article, in the hope that some postal historian will be able to take a fresh look at some of the issues involved.
SOCIAL AND POSTAL HISTORY
Wynberg and the neighbouring village of Plumstead were situated some 13km south of Cape Town. It would appear that, during the early years of the nineteenth, the history of their post offices was interlinked and, indeed, there is good reason to believe that, for a time, they shared in the same postmaster and, perhaps, even in the same location.
The village of Wynberg was laid out on the estate of Klein Oude Wynberg, part of the farm Oude Wynberg whose establishment dated back to the early days of Dutch settlement. Its name was derived from the vineyard laid out in 1658 by Governor Van Riebeeck on the farm Bosheuvel, since renamed Bishop's Court, located on the slopes of Wynberg Hill. In 1809 the Colonial government acquired the land from Andrew Tennant for the purpose of erecting a military camp. By 1826 this consisted only of a military hospital, a set of tumbledown huts serving as barracks, and a ruined store. In 1831 parts of the military camp were laid out into residential plots and sold to the general public, while one stand each was granted to the Dutch Reformed Church and the Anglican Church respectively. The sale gave impetus to the growth of the village and before long prosperous Capetonians were using it as a location for their country villas. In the 1830s it was officially designated as a “village”, by which stage it had about 70 residents and had became a popular holiday resort for British officials on leave. By 1840 over 100 visitors from India were living both in Wynberg and in neighbouring Kenilworth. At that time its streets were lined with rustic cottages interspersed with handsome houses. Plumstead, on the other hand, was developed on the site of an old VOC military camp and, by 1823, was already a growing village (SESA 1972). It would probably be true to surmise that, of the two, Wynberg became the more popular residential area, and consequently developed a more affluent economic infrastructure.
By the 1850s this influx of Indian visitors had dried up and both villages had entered a period of decay. In 1862 Mrs Ross, an English visitor to the Cape, resided in Wynberg for some time and reported it to be:
"... a very pretty place, but shamefully neglected. Everything seems tainted with decay; and yet there are few villages in England to compare with it, for natural beauty of position and surroundings ... At present all the nice cottages are tumbling to pieces; the gardens are choked with weeds and brushwood; the roads and bridle-paths are worn down to their foundations" (Anonymous 1998: 61)
This down-turn in its fortunes did not last for very long. The village was commonly held to have one of the healthiest climes in the Cape, and its hills were particularly esteemed for their bracing atmosphere as well as the extensive views they offered, even as far as False Bay. Consequently, in 1861 the colonial authorities chose it as the site for a military sanatorium. In 1864 the Cape Town suburban railway line was extended to Wynberg, giving it the impetus for further residential development. By the 1880s it could boast of several good schools, a number of churches, and chapels of various denominations.
In 1886 the local economy received a further boost with the development of a military camp on a site adjacent to the village. A post and telegraph office was opened there in April 1888 to meet the immediate needs of the Military, although they still had to go into the village for transactions of a financial nature and the purchase of money orders. Wynberg Camp, as it became known, attracted to the neighbourhood a variety of small retailers seeking the custom of the military. They, in their turn, provided an infrastructure, which made Wynberg all the more attractive to prospective residents. Jonathan Hodgkin, an English visitor to the Cape commented on 31 March 1894 that “Wynberg itself is a very straggling suburb, indeed there seems nobody to the place at all, and it seems all composed of private houses.” (Hodgkin 1970). After the South African War the camp lost some of its prominence but, by this time, the local economy had begun to develop independently of the military.
The railway line from Salt River reached Wynberg on 19 December 1864. It was built and operated by the Wynberg Railway Co, and was leased to the Cape Government on 1 January 1873. On 1 January 1876 the transfer was made permanent. In 1882 the post office at Wynberg was transferred to a new premises at the railway station, and was fitted with an open counter. In 1886 Wynberg was raised to the status of a Head Office in the Western Administrative District and, as a result, the post offices at Diep River, Kenilworth, Muizenberg, Plumstead and Retreat were brought under its control. In 1891 it was refitted and transferred to new premises, also at the local railway station (PMG 1882, 1891). Unfortunately the buildings provided by the Railway Department at Wynberg, as well as other offices along the Muizenburg line, proved to be less than ideal. In 1901 the Postmaster General identified this post office as one of the establishments in urgent need of improved accommodation. He pointed out that "The condition of (this office) imperatively demands that some special effort be made to facilitate the acquirement of more suitable premises or the adaptation of existing buildings to the requirements of the time".
In 1903 he complained to Parliament that "The premises at present occupied are so limited and overcrowded as to render it an impossibility to obtain that degree of efficiency which is so highly desirable at such an important centre". The pressure, he stated, had been created by the fact that the establishment of private estates in the district had placed upon the market an innumerable number of commercial and residential plots. The attendant influx of population, encouraged by the availability of a rapid rail transit system, had created a demand for postal services which his Department could not meet within the already limited office space provided by the railway stations. These claims were borne out by census figures over the previous 28 years. In 1875 Wynberg had a population of 2,504; in 1891 this number had nearly doubled to 4,952; and by 1904 it stood at 18,477, of whom 10,337 were literate. The Railway Department, for its part, owned itself to be "so heavily handicapped for space for its own requirements that it (could) not agree to any extension for the present Post Office".
In 1902 proposals were put forward for the acquisition of a site located at the foot of Lower Church Street, almost opposite the existing post office. This was finalized in 1904, and early in 1907 architectural sketch plans for the project were completed. The new building was designed as a brick structure standing on a stone foundation and plinth, with the roof covered over with English pattern tiles. Although the internal plan was irregular in form, the various branches were accommodated in open-plan offices separated by glazed timber partitions. The building was reported to be virtually the same as the post office at Mowbray, but slightly larger in size.
Further action in 1907 was suspended through a lack of funds, although later that year the Postmaster General singled out Wynberg as one of three towns in the Cape where a new post office was most urgently required. Public tenders for the new building were only invited in 1909, but not before it became necessary to make interim extensions to the buildings it occupied at Wynberg Station (PMG 1901-9; PWD 1907, 1909).
During the course of 1895 the Post Office began the experimental use of bicycles for the delivery of mails in smaller towns and villages. This was found to be highly effective and in 1896 the experiment was extended to include Wynberg (PMG 1896).
In common with Wynberg, as well as many other villages on the Cape Town-Muizenberg line, in about September 1884 the postal establishment at Plumstead was relocated to the local railway station, and until August 1893 was known as Plumstead Station. Unfortunately the premises provided by the Railway Department also proved to be less than ideal, and in 1903 the Postmaster General announced that the post office had been transferred to new quarters in the village. During the course of 1905 the premises were broken into on two separate occasions, but both times the burglars failed to open its safe and nothing of value was taken (PMG 1903, 1905).
In addition to their local post office, during the 1890s the residents of Wynberg could also purchase stamps from the following licensed stamp vendors: Bennett & Baker, EH Clarke (Main Road), G Dunkling (corner Wolfe and Riebeek Streets), M Fig (Ottery Road), Mrs Genan (corner Alphen Hill and Bower Road), Mr Heesen (Durban Road), C Hurlin (Main Road), TG Kelly (Ottery Road), Mr McCrindle, HF Miller (Durban Road), S Rogoff (Gabriel Road), G Schwabel (Ottery Road), Shiffman (Ottery Road), C Vosper (Durban Road). In Plumstead the following shopkeepers offered a similar service: RG Darroll & Co, AM Matz (Main Road), and Wilson (Market Building, Plumstead).
THE POST OFFICES AT WYNBERG AND PLUMSTEAD - A Colonial Puzzle
Franco Frescura
FOREWORD
When, in 1978, a small group of researchers including Michael Nethersole, David Morrison, my wife Lesley and I first began our reconstruction of the postal records for the Cape Colony, none of us believed that this task would ever prove easy, and we quickly came to realize that the final product could never be complete. A lot of our work consisted of the cross-correlation of information originating from a number of diverse sources, and the potential for contradiction and error was, therefore, potentially high. In reality most records proved to be remarkably consistent and normally made good sense. Not so with a small minority of post offices where not only did archival history and common sense rapidly part company, but the Post Office’s own Archives often could not agree for longer than one or two years, thus creating contradictions, confusion and unbelievable chaos in our minds. As a result the travails of postal establishments such as Assegai Bush, Buffels Klip, Calitzdorp, Knysna, Kowie East and Kowie West, and Port Alfred, to name but a few, became the subject of many a late night debate. Even after we had all gone our separate ways, Michael and I still managed to keep up a vigorous postal debate on issues which, in some instances, have never been fully resolved. One such area is the relationship between the neighbouring villages of Wynberg and Plumstead, whose story is retold in this article, in the hope that some postal historian will be able to take a fresh look at some of the issues involved.
SOCIAL AND POSTAL HISTORY
Wynberg and the neighbouring village of Plumstead were situated some 13km south of Cape Town. It would appear that, during the early years of the nineteenth, the history of their post offices was interlinked and, indeed, there is good reason to believe that, for a time, they shared in the same postmaster and, perhaps, even in the same location.
The village of Wynberg was laid out on the estate of Klein Oude Wynberg, part of the farm Oude Wynberg whose establishment dated back to the early days of Dutch settlement. Its name was derived from the vineyard laid out in 1658 by Governor Van Riebeeck on the farm Bosheuvel, since renamed Bishop's Court, located on the slopes of Wynberg Hill. In 1809 the Colonial government acquired the land from Andrew Tennant for the purpose of erecting a military camp. By 1826 this consisted only of a military hospital, a set of tumbledown huts serving as barracks, and a ruined store. In 1831 parts of the military camp were laid out into residential plots and sold to the general public, while one stand each was granted to the Dutch Reformed Church and the Anglican Church respectively. The sale gave impetus to the growth of the village and before long prosperous Capetonians were using it as a location for their country villas. In the 1830s it was officially designated as a “village”, by which stage it had about 70 residents and had became a popular holiday resort for British officials on leave. By 1840 over 100 visitors from India were living both in Wynberg and in neighbouring Kenilworth. At that time its streets were lined with rustic cottages interspersed with handsome houses. Plumstead, on the other hand, was developed on the site of an old VOC military camp and, by 1823, was already a growing village (SESA 1972). It would probably be true to surmise that, of the two, Wynberg became the more popular residential area, and consequently developed a more affluent economic infrastructure.
By the 1850s this influx of Indian visitors had dried up and both villages had entered a period of decay. In 1862 Mrs Ross, an English visitor to the Cape, resided in Wynberg for some time and reported it to be:
"... a very pretty place, but shamefully neglected. Everything seems tainted with decay; and yet there are few villages in England to compare with it, for natural beauty of position and surroundings ... At present all the nice cottages are tumbling to pieces; the gardens are choked with weeds and brushwood; the roads and bridle-paths are worn down to their foundations" (Anonymous 1998: 61)
This down-turn in its fortunes did not last for very long. The village was commonly held to have one of the healthiest climes in the Cape, and its hills were particularly esteemed for their bracing atmosphere as well as the extensive views they offered, even as far as False Bay. Consequently, in 1861 the colonial authorities chose it as the site for a military sanatorium. In 1864 the Cape Town suburban railway line was extended to Wynberg, giving it the impetus for further residential development. By the 1880s it could boast of several good schools, a number of churches, and chapels of various denominations.
In 1886 the local economy received a further boost with the development of a military camp on a site adjacent to the village. A post and telegraph office was opened there in April 1888 to meet the immediate needs of the Military, although they still had to go into the village for transactions of a financial nature and the purchase of money orders. Wynberg Camp, as it became known, attracted to the neighbourhood a variety of small retailers seeking the custom of the military. They, in their turn, provided an infrastructure, which made Wynberg all the more attractive to prospective residents. Jonathan Hodgkin, an English visitor to the Cape commented on 31 March 1894 that “Wynberg itself is a very straggling suburb, indeed there seems nobody to the place at all, and it seems all composed of private houses.” (Hodgkin 1970). After the South African War the camp lost some of its prominence but, by this time, the local economy had begun to develop independently of the military.
The railway line from Salt River reached Wynberg on 19 December 1864. It was built and operated by the Wynberg Railway Co, and was leased to the Cape Government on 1 January 1873. On 1 January 1876 the transfer was made permanent. In 1882 the post office at Wynberg was transferred to a new premises at the railway station, and was fitted with an open counter. In 1886 Wynberg was raised to the status of a Head Office in the Western Administrative District and, as a result, the post offices at Diep River, Kenilworth, Muizenberg, Plumstead and Retreat were brought under its control. In 1891 it was refitted and transferred to new premises, also at the local railway station (PMG 1882, 1891). Unfortunately the buildings provided by the Railway Department at Wynberg, as well as other offices along the Muizenburg line, proved to be less than ideal. In 1901 the Postmaster General identified this post office as one of the establishments in urgent need of improved accommodation. He pointed out that "The condition of (this office) imperatively demands that some special effort be made to facilitate the acquirement of more suitable premises or the adaptation of existing buildings to the requirements of the time".
In 1903 he complained to Parliament that "The premises at present occupied are so limited and overcrowded as to render it an impossibility to obtain that degree of efficiency which is so highly desirable at such an important centre". The pressure, he stated, had been created by the fact that the establishment of private estates in the district had placed upon the market an innumerable number of commercial and residential plots. The attendant influx of population, encouraged by the availability of a rapid rail transit system, had created a demand for postal services which his Department could not meet within the already limited office space provided by the railway stations. These claims were borne out by census figures over the previous 28 years. In 1875 Wynberg had a population of 2,504; in 1891 this number had nearly doubled to 4,952; and by 1904 it stood at 18,477, of whom 10,337 were literate. The Railway Department, for its part, owned itself to be "so heavily handicapped for space for its own requirements that it (could) not agree to any extension for the present Post Office".
In 1902 proposals were put forward for the acquisition of a site located at the foot of Lower Church Street, almost opposite the existing post office. This was finalized in 1904, and early in 1907 architectural sketch plans for the project were completed. The new building was designed as a brick structure standing on a stone foundation and plinth, with the roof covered over with English pattern tiles. Although the internal plan was irregular in form, the various branches were accommodated in open-plan offices separated by glazed timber partitions. The building was reported to be virtually the same as the post office at Mowbray, but slightly larger in size.
Further action in 1907 was suspended through a lack of funds, although later that year the Postmaster General singled out Wynberg as one of three towns in the Cape where a new post office was most urgently required. Public tenders for the new building were only invited in 1909, but not before it became necessary to make interim extensions to the buildings it occupied at Wynberg Station (PMG 1901-9; PWD 1907, 1909).
During the course of 1895 the Post Office began the experimental use of bicycles for the delivery of mails in smaller towns and villages. This was found to be highly effective and in 1896 the experiment was extended to include Wynberg (PMG 1896).
In common with Wynberg, as well as many other villages on the Cape Town-Muizenberg line, in about September 1884 the postal establishment at Plumstead was relocated to the local railway station, and until August 1893 was known as Plumstead Station. Unfortunately the premises provided by the Railway Department also proved to be less than ideal, and in 1903 the Postmaster General announced that the post office had been transferred to new quarters in the village. During the course of 1905 the premises were broken into on two separate occasions, but both times the burglars failed to open its safe and nothing of value was taken (PMG 1903, 1905).
In addition to their local post office, during the 1890s the residents of Wynberg could also purchase stamps from the following licensed stamp vendors: Bennett & Baker, EH Clarke (Main Road), G Dunkling (corner Wolfe and Riebeek Streets), M Fig (Ottery Road), Mrs Genan (corner Alphen Hill and Bower Road), Mr Heesen (Durban Road), C Hurlin (Main Road), TG Kelly (Ottery Road), Mr McCrindle, HF Miller (Durban Road), S Rogoff (Gabriel Road), G Schwabel (Ottery Road), Shiffman (Ottery Road), C Vosper (Durban Road). In Plumstead the following shopkeepers offered a similar service: RG Darroll & Co, AM Matz (Main Road), and Wilson (Market Building, Plumstead).
Groot Drakenstein (C 16)
Name: Groot Drakenstein
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As its name and population grew, Hermanus acquired municipal status in 1904. However, it never lost its tranquillity. Recognising this, Sir William Hoy, general manager of the South African Railways, was so taken with Hermanus that, together with Jan Smuts (later General), they made certain that the railway did not reach the town. Hence, Hermanus boasts the only railway station in South Africa with no tracks, trains or timetables.
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As its name and population grew, Hermanus acquired municipal status in 1904. However, it never lost its tranquillity. Recognising this, Sir William Hoy, general manager of the South African Railways, was so taken with Hermanus that, together with Jan Smuts (later General), they made certain that the railway did not reach the town. Hence, Hermanus boasts the only railway station in South Africa with no tracks, trains or timetables.
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Groot-Brakrivier (E 17)
Name: Groot-Brakrivier
Great Brak River nestles in a perfect Garden Route setting situated midway between George (30 km) and Mossel Bay (27 km). Sweeping panoramic views complement the outstanding characteristics of this jewel of the Southern Cape.
If you need total relaxation, discover the unspoilt beaches from Glentana to Little Brak River. Sport activities in Great Brak include tennis, squash, bowls and cycling. You may practice your golf at Dolphins Creek Golf Estate and at De Kaap Driving Range
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Great Brak River nestles in a perfect Garden Route setting situated midway between George (30 km) and Mossel Bay (27 km). Sweeping panoramic views complement the outstanding characteristics of this jewel of the Southern Cape.
If you need total relaxation, discover the unspoilt beaches from Glentana to Little Brak River. Sport activities in Great Brak include tennis, squash, bowls and cycling. You may practice your golf at Dolphins Creek Golf Estate and at De Kaap Driving Range
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Groenbult (J 5)
Name: Groenbult
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Greytown (K 11)
Name:Greytown
http://www.countryroads.co.za/content/greytown.html
Greytown, situated on the Mvoti River, was established in 1854 and named after Sir George Grey, the Governor of the Cape at that time. It was also the birthplace of General Louis Botha, the first prime minister of the Union of South Africa in 1910. Driving through the Greytown area you will see timber plantations and if you are travelling north towards Dundee, stop off en route to look at the Bushman paintings on the rocky hillsides.
Accommodation in Greytown
The Post House
Attractions in Greytown
Lilani Spa
38 Km on the Stanger Road, popular and is favourably compared to the best in Europe.
The Greytown Museum
The Greytown Museum is situated in Scott Street between Durban and Voortrekker Streets in a building erected by Dr Birtwell in 1879 and sold to the Colonial Government as "The Residency" or "Drostdy" for the local magistrate. It remained as such until 1971 when the then Magistrate found it unacceptable and persuaded the authorities to build a new residence on adjoining land. The then Borough Council acquired the property and the Gerytown Museum was officially opened on 17 August 1973 by the Administrator of Natal, Ben Havemann. It is now a National Monument and considered to be one of the best small museums in the country
The Kop
This hill 45 km from Greytown on the Stanger road, overlooks the Tugela River, which meanders nearly 700m below. From the eyrie of the Kop one can view black eagles, rock kestrels, white-necked ravens, lanner falcons, rock pigeons, red winged starlings, alpine and black swifts, lesser- and larger-striped swallows.
Greytown Town Hall
The foundation stone was laid in 1897 but the building was only opened in 1904 after redesigning by Street Wilson on original plans drawn up by Stott and Tomlinson. The Towns resources had been drained by the Anglo Boer war, so the building was only partially completed in 1898.
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Vintage and veteran farm tractors of English and American manufacture dating between 1920 and 1953.
3km from Greytown on the way to Mooirivier
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Greytown, situated on the Mvoti River, was established in 1854 and named after Sir George Grey, the Governor of the Cape at that time. It was also the birthplace of General Louis Botha, the first prime minister of the Union of South Africa in 1910. Driving through the Greytown area you will see timber plantations and if you are travelling north towards Dundee, stop off en route to look at the Bushman paintings on the rocky hillsides.
Accommodation in Greytown
The Post House
Attractions in Greytown
Lilani Spa
38 Km on the Stanger Road, popular and is favourably compared to the best in Europe.
The Greytown Museum
The Greytown Museum is situated in Scott Street between Durban and Voortrekker Streets in a building erected by Dr Birtwell in 1879 and sold to the Colonial Government as "The Residency" or "Drostdy" for the local magistrate. It remained as such until 1971 when the then Magistrate found it unacceptable and persuaded the authorities to build a new residence on adjoining land. The then Borough Council acquired the property and the Gerytown Museum was officially opened on 17 August 1973 by the Administrator of Natal, Ben Havemann. It is now a National Monument and considered to be one of the best small museums in the country
The Kop
This hill 45 km from Greytown on the Stanger road, overlooks the Tugela River, which meanders nearly 700m below. From the eyrie of the Kop one can view black eagles, rock kestrels, white-necked ravens, lanner falcons, rock pigeons, red winged starlings, alpine and black swifts, lesser- and larger-striped swallows.
Greytown Town Hall
The foundation stone was laid in 1897 but the building was only opened in 1904 after redesigning by Street Wilson on original plans drawn up by Stott and Tomlinson. The Towns resources had been drained by the Anglo Boer war, so the building was only partially completed in 1898.
Vintage Tractors
Vintage and veteran farm tractors of English and American manufacture dating between 1920 and 1953.
3km from Greytown on the way to Mooirivier
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Greylingstad (H 10)
Name: Greylingstad
Greylingstad's history is tied up with the Anglo-Boer war and started as a British fort on a hill that now overlooks the town. ...
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Greylingstad is a small farming town to the East of the N3 highway. During the Boer War the Scottish Rifles built a number of small forts overlooking the town and the farms beyond the hills. The Scottish Rifles laid out the initials "SR" on the hill overlooking the town, and it was always clearly visible from the main street of Greylingstad. In the 1950's and 1960's the town had a flourishing farming community and two well known local grocery shops, that of the Melmans, Joe and his son George, and that of the Hendrik Morsner. The O'Connell's owned the two other two cafe's in town and did brisk business with the passing traffic stopping for refreshments. The local coffee shop was owned by Aunt Tina Fourie, who ran it on her own. She also did hair perms and the like after hours, and was also living behind the cafe. The farmers always converged there for a cup of tea or coffee during their visits to the town. People like Doors Kriek and the Volschenks were frequent customers. The local lads used to trade in their empty Coca Cola & Sparletta bottles for sweets! A major change came about in 1962 when ESCOM (now called ESKOM) erected a 88kV substation and the town, which had about 300 residents at the time, was connected to the main electricity grid. Mrs. Susan Botha, chairperson of the local council, was the key driver to get electricity supplied to the town, and negotiated the supply with ESCOM. When the main road between Johannesburg and Durban was upgraded in the 60's, a bypass was built around Greylingstad, and this effectively starved the small businesses in town.
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Greylingstad's history is tied up with the Anglo-Boer war and started as a British fort on a hill that now overlooks the town. ...
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Greylingstad is a small farming town to the East of the N3 highway. During the Boer War the Scottish Rifles built a number of small forts overlooking the town and the farms beyond the hills. The Scottish Rifles laid out the initials "SR" on the hill overlooking the town, and it was always clearly visible from the main street of Greylingstad. In the 1950's and 1960's the town had a flourishing farming community and two well known local grocery shops, that of the Melmans, Joe and his son George, and that of the Hendrik Morsner. The O'Connell's owned the two other two cafe's in town and did brisk business with the passing traffic stopping for refreshments. The local coffee shop was owned by Aunt Tina Fourie, who ran it on her own. She also did hair perms and the like after hours, and was also living behind the cafe. The farmers always converged there for a cup of tea or coffee during their visits to the town. People like Doors Kriek and the Volschenks were frequent customers. The local lads used to trade in their empty Coca Cola & Sparletta bottles for sweets! A major change came about in 1962 when ESCOM (now called ESKOM) erected a 88kV substation and the town, which had about 300 residents at the time, was connected to the main electricity grid. Mrs. Susan Botha, chairperson of the local council, was the key driver to get electricity supplied to the town, and negotiated the supply with ESCOM. When the main road between Johannesburg and Durban was upgraded in the 60's, a bypass was built around Greylingstad, and this effectively starved the small businesses in town.
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
Greenwood Park (M 13)
Name: Greenwood Park
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Metrorail KwaZulu-Natal has set aside an amount of R140 million to build a new train station next to the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Acting Manager Business Development Danny Hattingh announced this during a briefing on Metrorail’s preparations towards the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Mr Hattingh said the new train station would be called the Moses Mabhida Station and it would be built next to the stadium in order to make the stadium easily accessible for soccer fans.
According to Metrorail there is also a shopping mall planned to be built near the new railway station.
“We expect the train station to be ready by September 2009 and it will also serve as a safe and convenient crossing point for pedestrians wishing to reach the stadium from Umngeni and Walter Gilbert roads,” said Mr Hattingh.
Mr Hattingh said they would also increase the number of South African Polices Services Railway Police from 350 to 700 by 2010.
Metrorail Regional Manager in KwaZulu-Natal Dumi Dube said it was part of the National Transport Strategy to ensure the safe and comfortable conveyance of fans.
He said in an effort to avoid congestion around the stadium, park and ride facilities will be available at several stations. Sports fans would be able to park their cars at stations and catch a ride to the stadium.
“The major improvements to existing stations and the construction of altra modern station near the stadium will be a legacy we want to put in place for our commuters beyond 2010,” said Mr Dube, adding that 20 refurbished 10M5 trains will also be ready for use by passengers by 2010.
The first phase of an integrated communications system, costing R25 million, will be installed at five stations, Berea Road, Rossburgh, Reunion, Umlazi and Duffs Road and will include passenger communication equipment, electric notice boards and emergency panic buttons.
Million of rands have already been spent on renovating ticket offices and public toilets, building new paraplegic toilets, painting all buildings, fencing, resurfacing platforms, installing new station signage and upgrading station lights and public address systems, according to Metrorail.
Stations which have received a facelift are Thembalihle, Greenwood Park, Briadene, Dalbridge, Congella, Montclair, Lindokuhle and Umlazi. Refurbishment is in progress at Brea, Umngeni, Redhil, Umbilo, Merebank and Malvern.
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AC/2000/170
TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
AMNESTY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 18 OF THE PROMOTION OF NATIONAL UNITY AND RECONCILIATION ACT, NO.34 OF 1995.
BILLY NAIR APPLICANT
(AM 5613/97)
DECISION
The above applicant was convicted on the 28th February 1964 on 15 counts of sabotage. He is now applying for amnesty for his personal involvement in a number of sabotage offences as well as for his involvement as Commander in instructing others to commit acts of sabotage.
He was a member of the ANC, MK, SACP, UDF, SACTU and NIC and served on the executive committees of a number of them. He was also a Commander of MK and issued commands in the Kwa-Zulu Natal.
On the evidence before the Committee, it is clear that his application complies with the requirements of Act 34 of 1995, that the acts and offences were associated with a political objective, that they were committed in the course of the conflicts of the past in accordance with the provisions of Section 20(2) and (3) of Act 34 of 1995, that they did not involve gross violations of human rights and that the applicant has made full disclosure of all the relevant facts.
Amnesty is accordingly GRANTED in respect of the following offences and/or delicts executed under the applicant's command and/or participation:
1. placing an explosive and/or inflammable substance or material (incendiary bomb) in a railway passenger coach on the 14th October 1962 between Durban and Verulam.
2. cutting the railway signal wires and/or signal cables at Georgedale on the 14th October 1962.
3. placing and igniting an incendiary bomb against the door of an office in Madalene Building, Durban on the 14th October 1962.
4. placing and igniting an incendiary bomb against the door of the Bantu Commissioner's office in Stanger Street, Durban, on the 14th October 1962.
5. placing an incendiary bomb at the Bantu Administration Office at Kwa-Mashu, Durban, on the 14th October 1962.
6. placing and igniting an incendiary bomb under the offices of the Superintendent of Kwa-Mashu, on the 14th October 1962.
7. affixing and detonating charges of dynamite to a pylon at New Germany on the 1st November 1962.
8. affixing and detonating charges of dynamite to a power transmission line pylon at Sarnia, on the 1st November 1962.
9. affixing and detonating charges of dynamite to a power transmission line pylon, at Montclair on the 1st November 1962.
10. affixing dynamite to a power transmission carrier and detonating it, between Cliffdale and Ntchongweni Station, on the 19th November 1962.
11. affixing and detonating charges of dynamite to a power transmission line carrier at Umlazi Bridge, on the 5th December 1962.
12. placing and detonating charges of dynamite at the offices of Mr Kajee at Alice Street, Durban on the 9th December 1962.
13. affixing and detonating charges of dynamite to the legs of a power transmission line pylon on both sides of the railway line between Cliffdale and Hammersdale, on the 9th December 1962.
14. placing and igniting an explosive and/or an inflammable substance (pipe-bomb) in the bedroom window of Charles Mbuthu at Kwa-Mashu, on the 12th December 1962.
15. placing and igniting a pipe bomb in the window of a room of W. Dhladhla at Kwa-Mashu on the 12th December 1962.
16. placing and igniting a pipe bomb in the window of a room of J L Msiwazi at Kwa-Mashu, on the 12th December 1962.
17. inserting and igniting a pipe bomb into the airmail letter box of the Main Post Office in West Street, Durban on the 23rd December 1962.
18. affixing a pipe bomb onto a communication cable, at Victoria Embankment, Durban on the 23rd December 1962.
19. affixing and detonating charges of dynamite to a railway line between Durban and Port Shepstone on the 8th January 1963.
20. placing a pipe bomb in the letter box of the Central Mercantile Corporation and/or Nickle Square Holdings (Pty) Ltd at Durban, on the 11th January 1963.
21. placing and detonating charges of dynamite in the telephone communication cable chamber at Montclair on the 13th January 1963.
22. placing charges of dynamite and/or other explosives and/or inflammable substances at the building of the Drakensburg Pers. Ltd. And igniting and/or detonating the said charge at Durban on the 18th January 1963.
23. sawing off three wooden telephone standards at Greenwood Park, Durban on the 20th January 1963.
24. placing a pipe bomb in a Durban Cooperation Beer Hall at the Point, Durban on the 10th February 1963.
25. affixing and detonating charges of dynamite to the railway lines and cables at Victoria Street Bridge, Durban on 21st March 1963.
26. preparing and throwing explosives and/or inflammable substances, igniting bombs on a moving passenger train near Duff's Road Station, at Durban on the 7th April 1963.
27. affixing and detonating charges of dynamite to a signal control box near the Duff's Road railway line, at Durban, 21st June 1963.
28. unlawfully possessing explosives: 2,500 feet of cordtex, 370 cartridges of dynamite, a quantity of fuse, and a quantity of potassium chloride, in or on various premises, in pursuance of a common purpose, during the same period.
SIGNED AT CAPE TOWN ON THIS DAY OF 2000.
http://www.doj.gov.za/trc/decisions/2000/ac200170.htm
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http://www.skillsportal.co.za/asgisa/081127-metrorail-train-soccer.htm
Metrorail KwaZulu-Natal has set aside an amount of R140 million to build a new train station next to the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Acting Manager Business Development Danny Hattingh announced this during a briefing on Metrorail’s preparations towards the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Mr Hattingh said the new train station would be called the Moses Mabhida Station and it would be built next to the stadium in order to make the stadium easily accessible for soccer fans.
According to Metrorail there is also a shopping mall planned to be built near the new railway station.
“We expect the train station to be ready by September 2009 and it will also serve as a safe and convenient crossing point for pedestrians wishing to reach the stadium from Umngeni and Walter Gilbert roads,” said Mr Hattingh.
Mr Hattingh said they would also increase the number of South African Polices Services Railway Police from 350 to 700 by 2010.
Metrorail Regional Manager in KwaZulu-Natal Dumi Dube said it was part of the National Transport Strategy to ensure the safe and comfortable conveyance of fans.
He said in an effort to avoid congestion around the stadium, park and ride facilities will be available at several stations. Sports fans would be able to park their cars at stations and catch a ride to the stadium.
“The major improvements to existing stations and the construction of altra modern station near the stadium will be a legacy we want to put in place for our commuters beyond 2010,” said Mr Dube, adding that 20 refurbished 10M5 trains will also be ready for use by passengers by 2010.
The first phase of an integrated communications system, costing R25 million, will be installed at five stations, Berea Road, Rossburgh, Reunion, Umlazi and Duffs Road and will include passenger communication equipment, electric notice boards and emergency panic buttons.
Million of rands have already been spent on renovating ticket offices and public toilets, building new paraplegic toilets, painting all buildings, fencing, resurfacing platforms, installing new station signage and upgrading station lights and public address systems, according to Metrorail.
Stations which have received a facelift are Thembalihle, Greenwood Park, Briadene, Dalbridge, Congella, Montclair, Lindokuhle and Umlazi. Refurbishment is in progress at Brea, Umngeni, Redhil, Umbilo, Merebank and Malvern.
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AC/2000/170
TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
AMNESTY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 18 OF THE PROMOTION OF NATIONAL UNITY AND RECONCILIATION ACT, NO.34 OF 1995.
BILLY NAIR APPLICANT
(AM 5613/97)
DECISION
The above applicant was convicted on the 28th February 1964 on 15 counts of sabotage. He is now applying for amnesty for his personal involvement in a number of sabotage offences as well as for his involvement as Commander in instructing others to commit acts of sabotage.
He was a member of the ANC, MK, SACP, UDF, SACTU and NIC and served on the executive committees of a number of them. He was also a Commander of MK and issued commands in the Kwa-Zulu Natal.
On the evidence before the Committee, it is clear that his application complies with the requirements of Act 34 of 1995, that the acts and offences were associated with a political objective, that they were committed in the course of the conflicts of the past in accordance with the provisions of Section 20(2) and (3) of Act 34 of 1995, that they did not involve gross violations of human rights and that the applicant has made full disclosure of all the relevant facts.
Amnesty is accordingly GRANTED in respect of the following offences and/or delicts executed under the applicant's command and/or participation:
1. placing an explosive and/or inflammable substance or material (incendiary bomb) in a railway passenger coach on the 14th October 1962 between Durban and Verulam.
2. cutting the railway signal wires and/or signal cables at Georgedale on the 14th October 1962.
3. placing and igniting an incendiary bomb against the door of an office in Madalene Building, Durban on the 14th October 1962.
4. placing and igniting an incendiary bomb against the door of the Bantu Commissioner's office in Stanger Street, Durban, on the 14th October 1962.
5. placing an incendiary bomb at the Bantu Administration Office at Kwa-Mashu, Durban, on the 14th October 1962.
6. placing and igniting an incendiary bomb under the offices of the Superintendent of Kwa-Mashu, on the 14th October 1962.
7. affixing and detonating charges of dynamite to a pylon at New Germany on the 1st November 1962.
8. affixing and detonating charges of dynamite to a power transmission line pylon at Sarnia, on the 1st November 1962.
9. affixing and detonating charges of dynamite to a power transmission line pylon, at Montclair on the 1st November 1962.
10. affixing dynamite to a power transmission carrier and detonating it, between Cliffdale and Ntchongweni Station, on the 19th November 1962.
11. affixing and detonating charges of dynamite to a power transmission line carrier at Umlazi Bridge, on the 5th December 1962.
12. placing and detonating charges of dynamite at the offices of Mr Kajee at Alice Street, Durban on the 9th December 1962.
13. affixing and detonating charges of dynamite to the legs of a power transmission line pylon on both sides of the railway line between Cliffdale and Hammersdale, on the 9th December 1962.
14. placing and igniting an explosive and/or an inflammable substance (pipe-bomb) in the bedroom window of Charles Mbuthu at Kwa-Mashu, on the 12th December 1962.
15. placing and igniting a pipe bomb in the window of a room of W. Dhladhla at Kwa-Mashu on the 12th December 1962.
16. placing and igniting a pipe bomb in the window of a room of J L Msiwazi at Kwa-Mashu, on the 12th December 1962.
17. inserting and igniting a pipe bomb into the airmail letter box of the Main Post Office in West Street, Durban on the 23rd December 1962.
18. affixing a pipe bomb onto a communication cable, at Victoria Embankment, Durban on the 23rd December 1962.
19. affixing and detonating charges of dynamite to a railway line between Durban and Port Shepstone on the 8th January 1963.
20. placing a pipe bomb in the letter box of the Central Mercantile Corporation and/or Nickle Square Holdings (Pty) Ltd at Durban, on the 11th January 1963.
21. placing and detonating charges of dynamite in the telephone communication cable chamber at Montclair on the 13th January 1963.
22. placing charges of dynamite and/or other explosives and/or inflammable substances at the building of the Drakensburg Pers. Ltd. And igniting and/or detonating the said charge at Durban on the 18th January 1963.
23. sawing off three wooden telephone standards at Greenwood Park, Durban on the 20th January 1963.
24. placing a pipe bomb in a Durban Cooperation Beer Hall at the Point, Durban on the 10th February 1963.
25. affixing and detonating charges of dynamite to the railway lines and cables at Victoria Street Bridge, Durban on 21st March 1963.
26. preparing and throwing explosives and/or inflammable substances, igniting bombs on a moving passenger train near Duff's Road Station, at Durban on the 7th April 1963.
27. affixing and detonating charges of dynamite to a signal control box near the Duff's Road railway line, at Durban, 21st June 1963.
28. unlawfully possessing explosives: 2,500 feet of cordtex, 370 cartridges of dynamite, a quantity of fuse, and a quantity of potassium chloride, in or on various premises, in pursuance of a common purpose, during the same period.
SIGNED AT CAPE TOWN ON THIS DAY OF 2000.
http://www.doj.gov.za/trc/decisions/2000/ac200170.htm
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Gravelotte (K 7)
Name:Gravelotte
railway line from Gravelotte to Leitsetele
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railway line from Gravelotte to Leitsetele
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Graspan (D 12)
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GRASPAN (2). on 25 November 1899, was similar to Belmont, albeit on a smaller scale. Graspan, also known as Enslin or Rooilaagte, 16 kilometres further along the road to Kimberley, lay on a line of kopjes straddling the railway. The key to the battle, a short, steep kopje, was on the Boers' left flank. Methuen attacked it with. among others, the Naval Brigade, who captured it at great cost. Official casualty figures put British losses at 16 killed with the Boers losing 23. Belmont and Graspan can be seen from the Kimberley - Cape Town road (N12). A Naval Brigade memorial rests on a small kopje west of the road. Memorials to fallen Boers are on both battlefields, the Belmont memorial a little beyond Belmont station, which extsted at the time.
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The Boers were beaten off only to clash again with the British forces at Graspan on 25 November 1899. By now, Boer General Prinsloo¹s Free State commandos had been reinforced by the Transvaal commandos of General de la Rey. However, the Boers again fell back to the banks of the Modder River where they fought the Battle of Modder River on 28 November 1899. Again the Boers had to abandon their positions. They withdrew but then dug in at the foot of the Magersfontein hills which became the scene of one of the most epic Boer victories of the entire war. British artillery opened fire on the Magersfontein hills on the afternoon of 10 December 1899. This signalled to the Boer forces that an all-out attack was imminent. However, as at Modder River, the Boers had made use of trenches which, as they advanced, took the British by surprise. It laid the foundation for an emphatic victory for the Boers.
http://www.francesbaard.gov.za/tourism/attcontent.php?id=battlefields
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GRASPAN (2). on 25 November 1899, was similar to Belmont, albeit on a smaller scale. Graspan, also known as Enslin or Rooilaagte, 16 kilometres further along the road to Kimberley, lay on a line of kopjes straddling the railway. The key to the battle, a short, steep kopje, was on the Boers' left flank. Methuen attacked it with. among others, the Naval Brigade, who captured it at great cost. Official casualty figures put British losses at 16 killed with the Boers losing 23. Belmont and Graspan can be seen from the Kimberley - Cape Town road (N12). A Naval Brigade memorial rests on a small kopje west of the road. Memorials to fallen Boers are on both battlefields, the Belmont memorial a little beyond Belmont station, which extsted at the time.
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The Boers were beaten off only to clash again with the British forces at Graspan on 25 November 1899. By now, Boer General Prinsloo¹s Free State commandos had been reinforced by the Transvaal commandos of General de la Rey. However, the Boers again fell back to the banks of the Modder River where they fought the Battle of Modder River on 28 November 1899. Again the Boers had to abandon their positions. They withdrew but then dug in at the foot of the Magersfontein hills which became the scene of one of the most epic Boer victories of the entire war. British artillery opened fire on the Magersfontein hills on the afternoon of 10 December 1899. This signalled to the Boer forces that an all-out attack was imminent. However, as at Modder River, the Boers had made use of trenches which, as they advanced, took the British by surprise. It laid the foundation for an emphatic victory for the Boers.
http://www.francesbaard.gov.za/tourism/attcontent.php?id=battlefields
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Not on the map: Chiawelo
Name:Chiawelo
Chiawelo Rail Station is located in the southwest of the City of Johannesburg and is to a largedegree isolated from the rest of the City. Area comprises parts of Chiawelo Extension 5 and 2,Klipriviersoog Extension 1, Protea South and Remainder of 55/299 IQ. It is strategically located along Potchestroom Road and Lenasia Drive (both futureBRT routes), N12 and the Lenasia-Joburg railway line. This makes the node accessible to the city ingeneral and to both Regions D and G
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Chiawelo Rail Station is located in the southwest of the City of Johannesburg and is to a largedegree isolated from the rest of the City. Area comprises parts of Chiawelo Extension 5 and 2,Klipriviersoog Extension 1, Protea South and Remainder of 55/299 IQ. It is strategically located along Potchestroom Road and Lenasia Drive (both futureBRT routes), N12 and the Lenasia-Joburg railway line. This makes the node accessible to the city ingeneral and to both Regions D and G
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Grasmere (F 10)
Name: Grasmere
The Lawley-Grasmere Rail Corridor is located in the southern parts of the City of Johannesburg, and is to alarge degree isolated from the rest of the City. The areas surrounding the corridor are characterised by pooreconomic development, poverty and unemployment. In response to this the City of Johannesburg hasintroduced numerous development initiatives and strategies with specific emphasis on encouragingeconomic development and improving service delivery in the marginalised areas.
http://209.85.229.132/search?q=cache:DHLCCUxN-uYJ:www.joburg-archive.co.za/2009/pdfs/rsdf/regiong/section5.pdf+Grasmere+Railway+Station&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=za
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The Lawley-Grasmere Rail Corridor is located in the southern parts of the City of Johannesburg, and is to alarge degree isolated from the rest of the City. The areas surrounding the corridor are characterised by pooreconomic development, poverty and unemployment. In response to this the City of Johannesburg hasintroduced numerous development initiatives and strategies with specific emphasis on encouragingeconomic development and improving service delivery in the marginalised areas.
http://209.85.229.132/search?q=cache:DHLCCUxN-uYJ:www.joburg-archive.co.za/2009/pdfs/rsdf/regiong/section5.pdf+Grasmere+Railway+Station&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=za
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Graskop (K 7)
Name: Graskop
http://www.lowveldinfo.com/info/history/graskop.asp
In the 1850s a renowned eastern Transvaal character, Abel Erasmus, known to the Africans as Dubula Duze ('he who shoots at close range'), had a farm called Graskop ('grassy Hill'). From here he exercised rough justice as the Native Commissioner of the lowveld. Today, Graskop is the terminus of the branch railway from Nelspruit and a centre of a substantial timber industry.
Just like other towns in Mpumalanga farming was the important occupation in Graskop as well. When gold mines were discovered in Pilgrims Rest, it became necessary for having an access through rail transport , Since Graskop was the nearest settlement available , a railway station was opened here in 1914 paving way for a blossoming growth era for Graskop.
In 1910 the building of a railway spur from Nelspruit through the farm Sabie and onto the farm Graskop had begun. The line was completed in June 1914, and Graskop was declared a town later in that year. By 1918 the town would have a church, a store, and a primary school. Because of the high rainfall, vegetable and fruit farming were not viable in the area. The vegetation was also not well suited to cattle farming, and the town remained a railway town for some time.
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A contract with the Nederlandsche Zuid Afrikaansche Maatskappy, approved by the Volksraad on 23 August 1884, stipulated for work on the construction of a railway line from the border of Mozambique subject to the provision that a section from Lourenco Marques (Maputo) to Komatipoort should first be completed , to enable the carriage by rail of the necessary construction material.
This provision would however delay the construction and only in 1888 did the N.Z.A.S.M commence practical work in anticipation of being able to link up track when this railroad should reach the border. The eventual construction would, however, turn out to be extremely
dangerous. The death rate amongst the workers was 135 per thousand.
The bridge over the Komati River was completed at the end of May 1891 and the railhead reached Komatipoort Station on 1 July 1892. On 1 October it reached Hectorspruit Station; on 28 December it had arrived in Malelane, and it eventually reached Krokidilpoort Station in April 1892. The railhead reached Nelspruit and was put into commission on 20 June 1892. Construction continued and by 1 June 1893 it was at Alkmaar, and on 20 January 1894 at Waterval Onder. Wateval Boven was reached on 20 June 1894 and the line was completed when the last bolt was driven by President Kruger in November 1894.
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http://www.lowveldinfo.com/info/history/graskop.asp
In the 1850s a renowned eastern Transvaal character, Abel Erasmus, known to the Africans as Dubula Duze ('he who shoots at close range'), had a farm called Graskop ('grassy Hill'). From here he exercised rough justice as the Native Commissioner of the lowveld. Today, Graskop is the terminus of the branch railway from Nelspruit and a centre of a substantial timber industry.
Just like other towns in Mpumalanga farming was the important occupation in Graskop as well. When gold mines were discovered in Pilgrims Rest, it became necessary for having an access through rail transport , Since Graskop was the nearest settlement available , a railway station was opened here in 1914 paving way for a blossoming growth era for Graskop.
In 1910 the building of a railway spur from Nelspruit through the farm Sabie and onto the farm Graskop had begun. The line was completed in June 1914, and Graskop was declared a town later in that year. By 1918 the town would have a church, a store, and a primary school. Because of the high rainfall, vegetable and fruit farming were not viable in the area. The vegetation was also not well suited to cattle farming, and the town remained a railway town for some time.
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A contract with the Nederlandsche Zuid Afrikaansche Maatskappy, approved by the Volksraad on 23 August 1884, stipulated for work on the construction of a railway line from the border of Mozambique subject to the provision that a section from Lourenco Marques (Maputo) to Komatipoort should first be completed , to enable the carriage by rail of the necessary construction material.
This provision would however delay the construction and only in 1888 did the N.Z.A.S.M commence practical work in anticipation of being able to link up track when this railroad should reach the border. The eventual construction would, however, turn out to be extremely
dangerous. The death rate amongst the workers was 135 per thousand.
The bridge over the Komati River was completed at the end of May 1891 and the railhead reached Komatipoort Station on 1 July 1892. On 1 October it reached Hectorspruit Station; on 28 December it had arrived in Malelane, and it eventually reached Krokidilpoort Station in April 1892. The railhead reached Nelspruit and was put into commission on 20 June 1892. Construction continued and by 1 June 1893 it was at Alkmaar, and on 20 January 1894 at Waterval Onder. Wateval Boven was reached on 20 June 1894 and the line was completed when the last bolt was driven by President Kruger in November 1894.
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Grahamstown (G 15)
Name:Grahamstown
The Alicedale/Johannesburg line from Grahamstown was closed earlier in the year (2009).
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He says he was expecting the ticket price to be affordable (around R50) but Metrorail says the trip will cost R350 per person because hiring the train itself costs R193 000.
The date that has been set for the trip is 10 October 2009 and 550 passengers are expected to board the train. "I am disappointed because it's expensive and not everyone can afford to pay that price,'' he said. Although Metrorail has decided on a ticket price and a passenger number, Ferreira says he is trying to negotiate with them to at least offer the passengers a more reasonable price for a ticket.
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Nestled in the heart of the Eastern Province is the fascinating Victorian Village of Alicedale which until the mid 1990's was the Central Railway Junction for rail transport throughout South Africa. In the charming old fashioned style of train travel, board the train at Grahamstown at 08h00 and meander through spectacular landscapes of ancient rock strata, game reserves and an historical tunnel whilst viewing the wild life from the comfort of your train window. As you chug across the old railway bridge and through, (yes through!) the newly designed Gary Player Signature Golf Course, you will arrive at Alicedale Station at 09h30 where you will be welcomed by trained tour guides to take you through an exciting and unusual day. Return to Grahamstown by train at 16h00, or overnight at one of the varied accommodation establishments.
The Alicedale Adventure includes a Cultural Xhosa Village Experience with Song, Dance, Poetry and Traditional Cooking, a Township Tour, an Oxwagon Trail, Donkey Cart Rides, a Garden of Gethsemane Olive Grove Tour along with olive tasting and a light lunch as well as a tour of untouched Bushman Cave and Rock Art. Also not to be missed is the Weaving Museum which is part of the oldest Mohair Factory in South Africa. An internationally renowned Interior Decor and Designer furniture outlet is also worth a visit. Living skills workshops, beadwork and cultural games also form part of the programme. Alicedale is an easy hour's drive from Grahamstown on the old N2 to Port Elizabeth. Turn right at the Alicedale sign 25 km from Grahamstown and take a further 30 km scenic drive on gravel road to enter this delightful little hideaway.
http://www.grahamstown.co.za/alicedale/adventure/index.html
All aboard! Former railway station operating inspector, Hennie Ferreira is people to join him in the last train trip from Grahamstown to Alicedale.
The chugging and whistling of trains died away in Grahamstown since the railway line was closed earlier this year. Since it's existence in 1878 the Grahamstown railway station has had a fascinating history and saw trains (and people) of many different types all different types passing through. According to Ferriera trains all the way from Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia) carried passengers travelling to Grahamstown.
More recently the train travelled to Alicedale, where passengers could catch a connecting train to Johannesburg. Locals and tourists have now been given the opportunity to board the metallic millipede as it travels to Alicedale for the last time.
Ferreira says he is arranging with Transnet to assist him in the organisation of the last passenger train to run on Grahamstown's scenic railway. According to Ferreira, Transnet assured him that the train can be arranged if he manages to organise 500 passengers who can pay a R50 fee to bid farewell to the railway line. Sharing memories about the railway's heydays, Ferreira recalled a Class GDA maiden locomotive which made its last run on the Grahamstown line in December 1968.
Ferreira says he is displeased that the train was stopped and nothing has been done to bid farewell."I feel sorry and disappointed to see that after 130 years of the railway line's experience, it has now been abondoned," says Ferreira.
3.5 Railway Links, Alicedale – Port Alfred line: Mr. Makkink reported on a meeting in Port Alfred.
The line from Grahamstown is leased by “Ndlambe Arts and Culture Committee”, and the Kowie –
Bathurst toy train is being run by a private company. The Grahamstown – Bloukrans leg could be
leased, and the bridge is useable, but the costs of rolling stock and maintenance make it non-viable. So
Grahamstown – Port Alfred is not on the cards, and Alicedale – Grahamstown is still under discussion
with Spoornet.
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A particularly intense moment demonstrating trust and kindness was Brett Bailiey’s Blood Diamonds – a site-specific performance art installation in the abandoned railway station on the outskirts of Grahamstown, alongside vandalized graves in an old settler cemetery. In the dark cold of a Grahamstown evening, every patron moved through the installation individually and in silence. On walking onto the derelict train platform, your hand was taken by an under-dressed, under-nourished, urchin-like child – the child’s small icy hand finding yours in the darkness. A strange couple – anonymous festino and unknown child walking hand-in-hand without words along a blustery train station and through a shadowy cemetery.
http://www.pubmat.co.za/art_matters.htm
The Alicedale/Johannesburg line from Grahamstown was closed earlier in the year (2009).
Related story: All aboard in a fond farewell
He says he was expecting the ticket price to be affordable (around R50) but Metrorail says the trip will cost R350 per person because hiring the train itself costs R193 000.
The date that has been set for the trip is 10 October 2009 and 550 passengers are expected to board the train. "I am disappointed because it's expensive and not everyone can afford to pay that price,'' he said. Although Metrorail has decided on a ticket price and a passenger number, Ferreira says he is trying to negotiate with them to at least offer the passengers a more reasonable price for a ticket.
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Nestled in the heart of the Eastern Province is the fascinating Victorian Village of Alicedale which until the mid 1990's was the Central Railway Junction for rail transport throughout South Africa. In the charming old fashioned style of train travel, board the train at Grahamstown at 08h00 and meander through spectacular landscapes of ancient rock strata, game reserves and an historical tunnel whilst viewing the wild life from the comfort of your train window. As you chug across the old railway bridge and through, (yes through!) the newly designed Gary Player Signature Golf Course, you will arrive at Alicedale Station at 09h30 where you will be welcomed by trained tour guides to take you through an exciting and unusual day. Return to Grahamstown by train at 16h00, or overnight at one of the varied accommodation establishments.
The Alicedale Adventure includes a Cultural Xhosa Village Experience with Song, Dance, Poetry and Traditional Cooking, a Township Tour, an Oxwagon Trail, Donkey Cart Rides, a Garden of Gethsemane Olive Grove Tour along with olive tasting and a light lunch as well as a tour of untouched Bushman Cave and Rock Art. Also not to be missed is the Weaving Museum which is part of the oldest Mohair Factory in South Africa. An internationally renowned Interior Decor and Designer furniture outlet is also worth a visit. Living skills workshops, beadwork and cultural games also form part of the programme. Alicedale is an easy hour's drive from Grahamstown on the old N2 to Port Elizabeth. Turn right at the Alicedale sign 25 km from Grahamstown and take a further 30 km scenic drive on gravel road to enter this delightful little hideaway.
http://www.grahamstown.co.za/alicedale/adventure/index.html
All aboard! Former railway station operating inspector, Hennie Ferreira is people to join him in the last train trip from Grahamstown to Alicedale.
The chugging and whistling of trains died away in Grahamstown since the railway line was closed earlier this year. Since it's existence in 1878 the Grahamstown railway station has had a fascinating history and saw trains (and people) of many different types all different types passing through. According to Ferriera trains all the way from Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia) carried passengers travelling to Grahamstown.
More recently the train travelled to Alicedale, where passengers could catch a connecting train to Johannesburg. Locals and tourists have now been given the opportunity to board the metallic millipede as it travels to Alicedale for the last time.
Ferreira says he is arranging with Transnet to assist him in the organisation of the last passenger train to run on Grahamstown's scenic railway. According to Ferreira, Transnet assured him that the train can be arranged if he manages to organise 500 passengers who can pay a R50 fee to bid farewell to the railway line. Sharing memories about the railway's heydays, Ferreira recalled a Class GDA maiden locomotive which made its last run on the Grahamstown line in December 1968.
Ferreira says he is displeased that the train was stopped and nothing has been done to bid farewell."I feel sorry and disappointed to see that after 130 years of the railway line's experience, it has now been abondoned," says Ferreira.
3.5 Railway Links, Alicedale – Port Alfred line: Mr. Makkink reported on a meeting in Port Alfred.
The line from Grahamstown is leased by “Ndlambe Arts and Culture Committee”, and the Kowie –
Bathurst toy train is being run by a private company. The Grahamstown – Bloukrans leg could be
leased, and the bridge is useable, but the costs of rolling stock and maintenance make it non-viable. So
Grahamstown – Port Alfred is not on the cards, and Alicedale – Grahamstown is still under discussion
with Spoornet.
http://docs.google.com/gview?a=v&q=cache:IhPotwAkX4UJ:www.smarthost.co.za/gra/minutes/gra_mins_200707.pdf+Grahamstown+Raiway+Station&hl=en&gl=za&sig=AFQjCNFH6qfvMGhFdpWbvOqZY44bbhZSzQ
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A particularly intense moment demonstrating trust and kindness was Brett Bailiey’s Blood Diamonds – a site-specific performance art installation in the abandoned railway station on the outskirts of Grahamstown, alongside vandalized graves in an old settler cemetery. In the dark cold of a Grahamstown evening, every patron moved through the installation individually and in silence. On walking onto the derelict train platform, your hand was taken by an under-dressed, under-nourished, urchin-like child – the child’s small icy hand finding yours in the darkness. A strange couple – anonymous festino and unknown child walking hand-in-hand without words along a blustery train station and through a shadowy cemetery.
http://www.pubmat.co.za/art_matters.htm
Greenlands (F 10)
Name:Greenlands
http://samilitaryhistory.org/vol025cb.html
A few days previously (on 28th May 1900) the Orange Free State had been proclaimed a British colony and 40 000 troops were left behind to keep this new addition to the British Empire in subjection. The resistance of the Free Staters was confined to the North-Eastern Free State, where De Wet had 8 000 burghers under his command. A strong cordon had already been thrown around them; in the south it stretched from Winburg via Senekal to Ficksburg, and in the west there were British garrisons at Kroonstad, Lindley and Heilbron (see map 1). Behind these garrisons, however, the railway, Lord Roberts's main supply line, was relatively unprotected. The railway, which had been severely damaged by the retreating Transvaal commandos, was now repaired as far as Vredefort Road (the present-day Greenlands) and huge quantities of food, clothing and ammunition were accumulating at Rooiwal in anticipation of the opening of the line northwards to the Transvaal.(3) This gave De Wet an opportunity which he seized with alacrity...
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A few days previously (on 28th May 1900) the Orange Free State had been proclaimed a British colony and 40 000 troops were left behind to keep this new addition to the British Empire in subjection. The resistance of the Free Staters was confined to the North-Eastern Free State, where De Wet had 8 000 burghers under his command. A strong cordon had already been thrown around them; in the south it stretched from Winburg via Senekal to Ficksburg, and in the west there were British garrisons at Kroonstad, Lindley and Heilbron (see map 1). Behind these garrisons, however, the railway, Lord Roberts's main supply line, was relatively unprotected. The railway, which had been severely damaged by the retreating Transvaal commandos, was now repaired as far as Vredefort Road (the present-day Greenlands) and huge quantities of food, clothing and ammunition were accumulating at Rooiwal in anticipation of the opening of the line northwards to the Transvaal.(3) This gave De Wet an opportunity which he seized with alacrity...
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Graafwater (B 14)
Name:Graafwater
http://www.namakwa.com/dorpe/Graafwater/graafwater.htm
Graafwater is situated approximately 300km north of Cape Town in the Sandveld. The town is situated about halfway between Clanwilliam and Lamberts Bay. After the railway junction between Cape Town and Bitterfontein was build in 1910, the town Graafwater was established. The local Dutch Reformed Church of Leipoldtville developed the town further. The Graafwater Dutch Reformed church formed its own congregation after a few years.
Olaff Bergh came to Graafwater in November 1682 in search of the mythical gold fields of Monomotapa. Bergh and his party stayed at a cave about 30km north of Graafwater that is known as the Heerenlogement. Another famous visitor that "lodged" at the Heerenlogement is Simon van der Stel. The lettering "Simon van der Stel commandeur aan de Caap de Goede Hoop" was chiseled on the rock face in 1685. The Heerenlogement became a permanent visitor's book with 130 dated named, 30 undated names and 14 sets of initials.
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Cederberg Municipality
Private Bag X06
Graafwater, 8120
Tel : +27 (0) 27 422 1108
Fax : +27 (0) 27 422 1109
e-mail : mungrw@mweb.co.z Main Attractions and Activities
Fourwinds Protea Farm
Heerenlogenment
Olaff Bergh Stone & fountain on the Klipfontein farm
Wildflowers in flower season (Spring)
Zink Blockhouse on the Graafwater farm
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Graafwater was established after the railway junction was built in 1910 between Cape Town and Bitterfontein. The town was further developed by the local Dutch Reformed Church of Leipoldtville. A few years later Graafwater Dutch Reformed Church formed its own congregation. Leipoldtville was named after Friederich Leipoldt, the then minister at Clanwilliam and father of poet and author C.Louis Leipoldt.
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• Cederberg Municipality,
Private Bag X02
Clanwilliam
8135 Tel.: 027 422 1108
Fax : 027 422 1109
Attractions
• Fourwinds Protea Farm 027 422 1732
• Heerenlogement (overhanging rock used as overnight place by early settlers) 027 422 1723
• Oloff Bergh Stone & Fountain on the farm Klipfontein
• Wild Flowers in Spring
• Zink Blockhouse on the farm Graafwaterplaas.
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http://www.namakwa.com/dorpe/Graafwater/graafwater.htm
Graafwater is situated approximately 300km north of Cape Town in the Sandveld. The town is situated about halfway between Clanwilliam and Lamberts Bay. After the railway junction between Cape Town and Bitterfontein was build in 1910, the town Graafwater was established. The local Dutch Reformed Church of Leipoldtville developed the town further. The Graafwater Dutch Reformed church formed its own congregation after a few years.
Olaff Bergh came to Graafwater in November 1682 in search of the mythical gold fields of Monomotapa. Bergh and his party stayed at a cave about 30km north of Graafwater that is known as the Heerenlogement. Another famous visitor that "lodged" at the Heerenlogement is Simon van der Stel. The lettering "Simon van der Stel commandeur aan de Caap de Goede Hoop" was chiseled on the rock face in 1685. The Heerenlogement became a permanent visitor's book with 130 dated named, 30 undated names and 14 sets of initials.
Tourist Information
Cederberg Municipality
Private Bag X06
Graafwater, 8120
Tel : +27 (0) 27 422 1108
Fax : +27 (0) 27 422 1109
e-mail : mungrw@mweb.co.z Main Attractions and Activities
Fourwinds Protea Farm
Heerenlogenment
Olaff Bergh Stone & fountain on the Klipfontein farm
Wildflowers in flower season (Spring)
Zink Blockhouse on the Graafwater farm
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Graafwater was established after the railway junction was built in 1910 between Cape Town and Bitterfontein. The town was further developed by the local Dutch Reformed Church of Leipoldtville. A few years later Graafwater Dutch Reformed Church formed its own congregation. Leipoldtville was named after Friederich Leipoldt, the then minister at Clanwilliam and father of poet and author C.Louis Leipoldt.
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• Cederberg Municipality,
Private Bag X02
Clanwilliam
8135 Tel.: 027 422 1108
Fax : 027 422 1109
Attractions
• Fourwinds Protea Farm 027 422 1732
• Heerenlogement (overhanging rock used as overnight place by early settlers) 027 422 1723
• Oloff Bergh Stone & Fountain on the farm Klipfontein
• Wild Flowers in Spring
• Zink Blockhouse on the farm Graafwaterplaas.
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Graaff Reinet (E 14)
Name: Graaf Reinett
Surrounded by the Camdeboo National Park, Graaff-Reinet, the heart of the “Great Karoo” – Place of Thirst – is a boundless and mysterious area covered by vast sheep and game farms, where broad plains roll away to distant koppies and multilayered mountains that seem to touch the indigo sky. Listen to the silence, breathe in the aged earth and the Karoo bossies (which conjure up the taste of Karoo lamb!), and gaze at a startlingly clear horizon that seems drawn at the other end of the earth. Our clear night skies are studded with countless stars and huge bright planets; even other galaxies are visible with the naked eye, offering some of the best star gazing in the world. Fossils of some of the earliest forms of one-celled life have been discovered here, indicating that life has existed in this region for three billion years. The richness of pre-dinosaur fossils in this region is world-renowned.
http://www.graaffreinet.co.za/
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Graaf-Reinet a small Karoo town in South Africa is today a tourist destination because of its history. Graaff-Reinet has much of its history preserved in its architecture one of the reasons Tourists flock to the area. Around 1770 the trek of the Boers had penetrated from the Cape into the area of todays Graaff-Reinet. Here, at the margin of the colony, they led an unsteady life under constant threat from Xhosa groups, but as independent and autonomous farmers.
This situation was too difficult for the Cape Town administration to inspect, so they decided to establish a state authority in the region. The first administrator was installed here in 1785. He determined the borders of his territory in 1786, had an administration building erected - the Drostdy - and named the place after the then Governor Jacob van der Graaff and his wife Cornelia Reinet.
The attempt to secure government authority turned out to be difficult. The self-assured citizens resisted any supervision. In 1795 they even proclaimed an autonomous republic, an endeavour which failed however, mainly due to the arrival of the English at the Cape that same year.
But the government also did not manage to establish lasting peace, and when at the end of the 19th century the Boer War broke out, the citizens of Graaff-Reinet fought fiercely on the side of the Boers. Nowadays Graaff-Reinet with its 200 monument-protected buildings is one of the best preserved historical places in the country.
http://www.countryroads.co.za/content/graaff-reinet.html
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Cradled in a crook of the Sundays River, to the approaching traveller, Graaff -Reinet seems like a verdant oasis in the stark surrounding landscape.
Graaff-Reinet is home to more National Monuments than any other town or city in South Africa. Round every corner a piece of our history is revealed to intersted visitors.
A short stroll down Cradock Street will reveal more than 50 of these historic homes. Take a walk down Parsonage Street in the centre of town - on the western end is the seat of the former Dutch authority of the Cape (Drostdy Hotel), while facing it at the estern end lies the erstwhile ecclesiastical power.
Or visit Reinet House, which forms part of a museum complex of four historic builidings.
The imposing stone structure of the Grootkerk at the norhern end of Church Street overlooks the commercial hub of the town. http://www.places.co.za/html/graaff_reinet.html
Spandau Hill is another famous landmark in the Graaff-Reinet region.
The charming little town of Nieu-Bethesda is set in a fertile valley of the Sneeuberg mountains beneath Compassberg (2502m). It is 56km from Graaff-Reinet.
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Surrounded by the Camdeboo National Park, Graaff-Reinet, the heart of the “Great Karoo” – Place of Thirst – is a boundless and mysterious area covered by vast sheep and game farms, where broad plains roll away to distant koppies and multilayered mountains that seem to touch the indigo sky. Listen to the silence, breathe in the aged earth and the Karoo bossies (which conjure up the taste of Karoo lamb!), and gaze at a startlingly clear horizon that seems drawn at the other end of the earth. Our clear night skies are studded with countless stars and huge bright planets; even other galaxies are visible with the naked eye, offering some of the best star gazing in the world. Fossils of some of the earliest forms of one-celled life have been discovered here, indicating that life has existed in this region for three billion years. The richness of pre-dinosaur fossils in this region is world-renowned.
http://www.graaffreinet.co.za/
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Graaf-Reinet a small Karoo town in South Africa is today a tourist destination because of its history. Graaff-Reinet has much of its history preserved in its architecture one of the reasons Tourists flock to the area. Around 1770 the trek of the Boers had penetrated from the Cape into the area of todays Graaff-Reinet. Here, at the margin of the colony, they led an unsteady life under constant threat from Xhosa groups, but as independent and autonomous farmers.
This situation was too difficult for the Cape Town administration to inspect, so they decided to establish a state authority in the region. The first administrator was installed here in 1785. He determined the borders of his territory in 1786, had an administration building erected - the Drostdy - and named the place after the then Governor Jacob van der Graaff and his wife Cornelia Reinet.
The attempt to secure government authority turned out to be difficult. The self-assured citizens resisted any supervision. In 1795 they even proclaimed an autonomous republic, an endeavour which failed however, mainly due to the arrival of the English at the Cape that same year.
But the government also did not manage to establish lasting peace, and when at the end of the 19th century the Boer War broke out, the citizens of Graaff-Reinet fought fiercely on the side of the Boers. Nowadays Graaff-Reinet with its 200 monument-protected buildings is one of the best preserved historical places in the country.
http://www.countryroads.co.za/content/graaff-reinet.html
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Cradled in a crook of the Sundays River, to the approaching traveller, Graaff -Reinet seems like a verdant oasis in the stark surrounding landscape.
Graaff-Reinet is home to more National Monuments than any other town or city in South Africa. Round every corner a piece of our history is revealed to intersted visitors.
A short stroll down Cradock Street will reveal more than 50 of these historic homes. Take a walk down Parsonage Street in the centre of town - on the western end is the seat of the former Dutch authority of the Cape (Drostdy Hotel), while facing it at the estern end lies the erstwhile ecclesiastical power.
Or visit Reinet House, which forms part of a museum complex of four historic builidings.
The imposing stone structure of the Grootkerk at the norhern end of Church Street overlooks the commercial hub of the town. http://www.places.co.za/html/graaff_reinet.html
Spandau Hill is another famous landmark in the Graaff-Reinet region.
The charming little town of Nieu-Bethesda is set in a fertile valley of the Sneeuberg mountains beneath Compassberg (2502m). It is 56km from Graaff-Reinet.
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Goudiniweg (C 16)
Name: Goudiniweg
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Goudini Distillery
PO Box 2,
Goudiniweg,
6856 Goudini Road,
Goudiniweg,
6856
Telephone
+27(0)23 - 344 3600
Fax
+27(0)23 - 344 3734
E-Mail
RBredell@distell.co.za
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Goudini Distillery
PO Box 2,
Goudiniweg,
6856 Goudini Road,
Goudiniweg,
6856
Telephone
+27(0)23 - 344 3600
Fax
+27(0)23 - 344 3734
RBredell@distell.co.za
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Gouda (C16)
Name:Gouda
Gouda lies 37 km south of Porterville along the R44. This highway crosses the Little Berg River and a number of streams which have become known as ...
www.drakenstein.gov.za/Tourism/Gouda/.../GoudaHome.aspx
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Photos of Western Cape railway stations, sheds and yards 2. ... Gouda Station - LM · Gouda - CK, 2006 2004, gouda_station_lm06.JPG ...
www.sa-transport.co.za/trains/sa_stations/w-cape
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Gouda lies 37 km south of Porterville along the R44. This highway crosses the Little Berg River and a number of streams which have become known as ...
www.drakenstein.gov.za/Tourism/Gouda/.../GoudaHome.aspx
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www.sa-transport.co.za/trains/sa_stations/w-cape
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Goodwood (B16)
Name: Goodwood
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AFM Goodwood (Goodwood AGS) is part of the AFM family of South Africa, which was started soon after the American business man/evangelist set foot in Cape Town in 1908. In 1919 evangelist Scott Moffat was asked by the Goodwood Presbyterian church to hold midweek services in Goodwood. The result was that many people were converted and baptized.
Soon they were filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in tongues and it became evident that an independent AFM assembly was overdue. The first church building was inaugurated on 9 May 1922 in Voortrekker Road, Goodwood, which today houses Standard bank.
http://www.goodwoodags.co.za/
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The red bricked stone faced Station building with the teak clock tower
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AFM Goodwood (Goodwood AGS) is part of the AFM family of South Africa, which was started soon after the American business man/evangelist set foot in Cape Town in 1908. In 1919 evangelist Scott Moffat was asked by the Goodwood Presbyterian church to hold midweek services in Goodwood. The result was that many people were converted and baptized.
Soon they were filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in tongues and it became evident that an independent AFM assembly was overdue. The first church building was inaugurated on 9 May 1922 in Voortrekker Road, Goodwood, which today houses Standard bank.
http://www.goodwoodags.co.za/
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The red bricked stone faced Station building with the teak clock tower
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Gondola (K 4)
Name:Gondola
A factory to process biofuel made from jatropha is due to be set up next year in the Gondola district of Mozambique's Manica Province
An industrial unit to refine gold is to be installed in the central Mozambican central province of Manica before the end of this year, reports the Beira daily paper "Diario de Mocambique".
This is an undertaking by the South African "Tsoza Refinery" company, budgeted at 17 million US dollars, which is planning to establish posts to purchase unprocessed gold in various parts of the country.
The Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources, Abdul Razak said in the locality of Cafumpe, in the Manica district of Gondola, that the presence of the South African company there will help Mozambique to export processed gold and thus gain added value.
A significant part of the physical structure of the factory has already been completed, and it will be able process about 40 kilos of gold every three to four hours in the initial stage, according to Christo Bezarmanis, one of the factory's managers.
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Salomão Bandeira was born on 17 September 1965 at Maxixe, west of Inhambane Bay, in southern Mozambique, an area of coastal mosaic vegetation interspersed with coconut tree plantations. The area, including the bay, has extensive mangroves and seagrass beds. He spent most of his childhood at Gondola, a railway village in central Mozambique, which consists primarily of miombo and mixed woodland. When Salomão went out to cultivate the family fields or walked to school, or explored the surrounding areas during his free time, he was already observing the natural world around him, eager to learn all he could about it.
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A factory to process biofuel made from jatropha is due to be set up next year in the Gondola district of Mozambique's Manica Province
An industrial unit to refine gold is to be installed in the central Mozambican central province of Manica before the end of this year, reports the Beira daily paper "Diario de Mocambique".
This is an undertaking by the South African "Tsoza Refinery" company, budgeted at 17 million US dollars, which is planning to establish posts to purchase unprocessed gold in various parts of the country.
The Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources, Abdul Razak said in the locality of Cafumpe, in the Manica district of Gondola, that the presence of the South African company there will help Mozambique to export processed gold and thus gain added value.
A significant part of the physical structure of the factory has already been completed, and it will be able process about 40 kilos of gold every three to four hours in the initial stage, according to Christo Bezarmanis, one of the factory's managers.
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Salomão Bandeira was born on 17 September 1965 at Maxixe, west of Inhambane Bay, in southern Mozambique, an area of coastal mosaic vegetation interspersed with coconut tree plantations. The area, including the bay, has extensive mangroves and seagrass beds. He spent most of his childhood at Gondola, a railway village in central Mozambique, which consists primarily of miombo and mixed woodland. When Salomão went out to cultivate the family fields or walked to school, or explored the surrounding areas during his free time, he was already observing the natural world around him, eager to learn all he could about it.
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Golela (M 10)
Name: Golela
Golela meaning a gathering place of animals in Zulu language. Today Golela is a busy border post between Swaziland & KwaZulu Natal
a settlement in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Routes: N2
The main border post on the KwaZulu-Natal – Swaziland border is Golela (in Swaziland, Lavumisa). The border post consists of a road access point
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Golela meaning a gathering place of animals in Zulu language. Today Golela is a busy border post between Swaziland & KwaZulu Natal
a settlement in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Routes: N2
The main border post on the KwaZulu-Natal – Swaziland border is Golela (in Swaziland, Lavumisa). The border post consists of a road access point
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Golden Valley (F14)
Name: Golden Valley
situated in the Karoo Heartland near the towns of Cookhouse and Somerset East 160 kilometres from PE on the N 10 main route to Gauteng via Cradock.
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situated in the Karoo Heartland near the towns of Cookhouse and Somerset East 160 kilometres from PE on the N 10 main route to Gauteng via Cradock.
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Gobabis (B 7)
Name: Gobabis
Gobabis is situated in eastern Namibia, only one and a half hours drive from Windhoek International Airport - a true camel-thorn tree and yellow oak savannah.
www.sa-venues.com/searchna/na_gobabis.htm
Capital Town of the Omeheke Central Eastern Region of Namibia, Gobabis lays on the western edge of the Kalahari Desert 200km east of Windhoek at approx 22 degrees 27' longitude 19 degrees 05' east. The San-Bushmen were the original inhabitants of this land that was rich in game. Then came the Tswana and the Oorlam who by 1845 had several permanent settlements in the area. The Wesleyan missionary Joseph Tyndall established a mission station here in August 1845.
http://www.namibia-safari.co.za/content/namibia/cities_and_towns/
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Gobabis is situated in eastern Namibia, only one and a half hours drive from Windhoek International Airport - a true camel-thorn tree and yellow oak savannah.
www.sa-venues.com/searchna/na_gobabis.htm
Capital Town of the Omeheke Central Eastern Region of Namibia, Gobabis lays on the western edge of the Kalahari Desert 200km east of Windhoek at approx 22 degrees 27' longitude 19 degrees 05' east. The San-Bushmen were the original inhabitants of this land that was rich in game. Then came the Tswana and the Oorlam who by 1845 had several permanent settlements in the area. The Wesleyan missionary Joseph Tyndall established a mission station here in August 1845.
http://www.namibia-safari.co.za/content/namibia/cities_and_towns/
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Goba (M 9)
Name:Goba
Goba is not only a town in south-central Ethiopia located in the Bale Zone of the Oromia Region approximately 446 km southeast of Addis Ababa; it is also a name on my railway map of a Station?,siding, in Mocambique just outside the swaziland border. Any other information will be appreciated.
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Goba is not only a town in south-central Ethiopia located in the Bale Zone of the Oromia Region approximately 446 km southeast of Addis Ababa; it is also a name on my railway map of a Station?,siding, in Mocambique just outside the swaziland border. Any other information will be appreciated.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Goageb (A 9)
Name: Goageb Namibia
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Konkiep Lapa Restcamp
Rest Camp
+ 264 63 283151 (T)
betuit@iway.na
http://www.capenamibia.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=97
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Konkiep Lapa Restcamp
Rest Camp
+ 264 63 283151 (T)
betuit@iway.na
http://www.capenamibia.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=97
Glenroy (G 10)
Name: Glenroy
http://www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za/Inchanga.php
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Glen Harmony (E11)
Name: Glen Harmony (near Viginia in the Free State)
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Monday, October 19, 2009
Gledhow (M12)
Name: Gledhow
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http://www.fm.co.za/projects05/topempowerment/stories/zzqbee.htm
Illovo sold a sugar mill and the surrounding estate to black investors for R335m last year.
The sale of the Gledhow mill and estates to Grand Bridge Trading 40 took effect on June 1 2004. Major consortium shareholders include the Sokhela Family Trust, Gledhow employees and community-based groups.
The deal includes a five-year management contract with Grand Bridge Trading 40. The transaction:
A BEE group acquires 100% of an operational entity in a fully funded transaction.
The financial position of the Gledhow business is not clearly set out (to determine the financial viability and the pricing of the transaction), but in view of the Land Bank providing 100% of the financing, we must assume that the Gledhow business is in a sound financial position.
Gledhow is an important player in the sugar industry and the Gledhow mill crushes about 1,4 Mt of cane and produces about 150 000 t of sugar a year. This constitutes about 6% of SA's annual sugar production.
This transaction represents the first significant transaction in the agricultural sector.
In the absence of a finalised agricultural sector charter (this is still in draft form), Illovo was proactive in initiating the transaction.
The key participant in Grand Bridge Trading 40, Patrick Sokhela, is a former employee of Illovo and has extensive experience in the sugar industry.
This transaction will be reliant on the cash flows generated by the underlying business.
The transaction is highly leveraged and thus has a high level of financial risk attached to it.
However, its highly leveraged nature creates scope for value creation if successful.
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Illovo sold a sugar mill and the surrounding estate to black investors for R335m last year.
The sale of the Gledhow mill and estates to Grand Bridge Trading 40 took effect on June 1 2004. Major consortium shareholders include the Sokhela Family Trust, Gledhow employees and community-based groups.
The deal includes a five-year management contract with Grand Bridge Trading 40. The transaction:
A BEE group acquires 100% of an operational entity in a fully funded transaction.
The financial position of the Gledhow business is not clearly set out (to determine the financial viability and the pricing of the transaction), but in view of the Land Bank providing 100% of the financing, we must assume that the Gledhow business is in a sound financial position.
Gledhow is an important player in the sugar industry and the Gledhow mill crushes about 1,4 Mt of cane and produces about 150 000 t of sugar a year. This constitutes about 6% of SA's annual sugar production.
This transaction represents the first significant transaction in the agricultural sector.
In the absence of a finalised agricultural sector charter (this is still in draft form), Illovo was proactive in initiating the transaction.
The key participant in Grand Bridge Trading 40, Patrick Sokhela, is a former employee of Illovo and has extensive experience in the sugar industry.
This transaction will be reliant on the cash flows generated by the underlying business.
The transaction is highly leveraged and thus has a high level of financial risk attached to it.
However, its highly leveraged nature creates scope for value creation if successful.
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Sunday, October 18, 2009
Glendale (H 2)
Name:Glendale Zimbabwe
Glendale is a village in the province of Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe. The village of Glendale in Zimbabwe was named by Earl Grey after his original home area in Northumberland, England and is a Gaelic word meaning 'low lying fertile land'. It is located in the Mazowe valley of Zimbabwe, about 85 km north east of Harare. The word Mazowe is derived from the local African word for Elephant of which there were many there before colonization. According to the 1982 Population Census, the village had a population of 6,076. Maize, cotton, cattle, pigs, wheat and citrus are farmed in the region. Glendale has a large railway depot, cotton depot and ginnery. A textile industry is developing in the village. Zimbabwe's leading iron pyrites producer, the Iron Duke Mine, is 15 km south of Glendale. The original inhabitants of the Glendale district were Africans of the Shona tribe who were defeated by the Colonial settlers under the leadership of Cecil John Rhodes. The area was slowly settled by white colonialists over the years, and was established as a successful commercial farming district in Rhodesia and later Zimbabwe using a mix of dedication and administrative prudency. Glendale's indigenous community is made up of different families of diverse cultures and backgrounds. The Glendale area was originally sparsely populated by small tribal groups, occupying the open virgin savannah bush land.
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Glendale is a village in the province of Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe. The village of Glendale in Zimbabwe was named by Earl Grey after his original home area in Northumberland, England and is a Gaelic word meaning 'low lying fertile land'. It is located in the Mazowe valley of Zimbabwe, about 85 km north east of Harare. The word Mazowe is derived from the local African word for Elephant of which there were many there before colonization. According to the 1982 Population Census, the village had a population of 6,076. Maize, cotton, cattle, pigs, wheat and citrus are farmed in the region. Glendale has a large railway depot, cotton depot and ginnery. A textile industry is developing in the village. Zimbabwe's leading iron pyrites producer, the Iron Duke Mine, is 15 km south of Glendale. The original inhabitants of the Glendale district were Africans of the Shona tribe who were defeated by the Colonial settlers under the leadership of Cecil John Rhodes. The area was slowly settled by white colonialists over the years, and was established as a successful commercial farming district in Rhodesia and later Zimbabwe using a mix of dedication and administrative prudency. Glendale's indigenous community is made up of different families of diverse cultures and backgrounds. The Glendale area was originally sparsely populated by small tribal groups, occupying the open virgin savannah bush land.
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Glencoe (J 11)
Name: Glencoe
Named after a valley in Argyleshire by Scottish settlers during the late 1800s, the town has a proud railway history the first train arriving on 4 September 1889. Attractions include Carl Landman's House, a fine example ... Glencoe information
http://www.sa-venues.com/attractionskzn/kzn_battlefields.htm
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amnesty is GRANTED to:
1. Basil Fani Msibi:
1.1 for his participation in the attack on the Osizweni Police Station in KwaZulu-Natal on the 10th October 1986, and for any offence directly associated with or flowing from this incident. i.e. for his participation in the explosion at the Glencoe Railway Station in KwaZulu-Natal on 20th September 1986 and for any offence directly associated with or flowing from this incident.
2. Thuso Paulos Tshika:
2.1 for his participation in the attack on the Osizweni Police Station in KwaZulu-Natal on the 10th October 1986, and for any offence directly associated with or flowing from this incident. i.e. for his participation in the explosion at the Glencoe Railway Station in KwaZulu-Natal on 20th September 1986 and for any offence directly associated with or flowing from this incident.
We recommend that:
Mr Simon Thamsanqa Ndwande and Vusumuzi Hezekiah Nene are declared victims and referred to the Committee on Rehabilitation and Reparation in terms of the Act.
SIGNED AT CAPE TOWN ON THE DAY OF 2000.
JUDGE C DE JAGER
ADV S SIGODI
ADV F BOSMAN S.C.
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Named after a valley in Argyleshire by Scottish settlers during the late 1800s, the town has a proud railway history the first train arriving on 4 September 1889. Attractions include Carl Landman's House, a fine example ... Glencoe information
http://www.sa-venues.com/attractionskzn/kzn_battlefields.htm
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amnesty is GRANTED to:
1. Basil Fani Msibi:
1.1 for his participation in the attack on the Osizweni Police Station in KwaZulu-Natal on the 10th October 1986, and for any offence directly associated with or flowing from this incident. i.e. for his participation in the explosion at the Glencoe Railway Station in KwaZulu-Natal on 20th September 1986 and for any offence directly associated with or flowing from this incident.
2. Thuso Paulos Tshika:
2.1 for his participation in the attack on the Osizweni Police Station in KwaZulu-Natal on the 10th October 1986, and for any offence directly associated with or flowing from this incident. i.e. for his participation in the explosion at the Glencoe Railway Station in KwaZulu-Natal on 20th September 1986 and for any offence directly associated with or flowing from this incident.
We recommend that:
Mr Simon Thamsanqa Ndwande and Vusumuzi Hezekiah Nene are declared victims and referred to the Committee on Rehabilitation and Reparation in terms of the Act.
SIGNED AT CAPE TOWN ON THE DAY OF 2000.
JUDGE C DE JAGER
ADV S SIGODI
ADV F BOSMAN S.C.
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Glen (E 11)
Name:Glen
Glen Agricultural College and experimental farm is located about 25 Kilometers north on the N1 intersection from Bloemfontein in the Free State Province of ...
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Glen Agricultural College and experimental farm is located about 25 Kilometers north on the N1 intersection from Bloemfontein in the Free State Province of ...
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Gingindlovu (G 11)
Name:Gingindlovu (uMgungundlovu) SWALLOWER OF THE ELEPHANT
The small village of Gingindlovu owes its origins to the military headquarters established in the mid-1800's by the future Zulu king, Cetshwayo, ...
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The small village of Gingindlovu owes its origins to the military headquarters established in the mid-1800's by the future Zulu king, Cetshwayo, ...
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Germiston (G 9)
Name: Germiston
Germiston station has a very long platform. It is located at the base in a fork of the railway network that split the East Rand between Pretoria and Springs. This junction serves the vast industrial area on the East Rand ferrying human cargo to and from workplaces all over the Witwatersrand and also to transport goods and products of cheap and hard labour from the mines, processing plants, steel foundries, chemical and electrical production lines through all ports across many borders to distant corners of the world for others to consume.
http://www.chimurengalibrary.co.za/essay.php?id=1&cid=1_3
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Germiston station has a very long platform. It is located at the base in a fork of the railway network that split the East Rand between Pretoria and Springs. This junction serves the vast industrial area on the East Rand ferrying human cargo to and from workplaces all over the Witwatersrand and also to transport goods and products of cheap and hard labour from the mines, processing plants, steel foundries, chemical and electrical production lines through all ports across many borders to distant corners of the world for others to consume.
http://www.chimurengalibrary.co.za/essay.php?id=1&cid=1_3
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Gerdau (D 9)
Name:Laerskool Gerdau
Address: Plaas Middelbult
Suburb: Gerdau
City: Gerdau
Province: North West
Tel: 018-673-0513
http://www.schoolguide.co.za/schools/laerskool_gerdau.html
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Address: Plaas Middelbult
Suburb: Gerdau
City: Gerdau
Province: North West
Tel: 018-673-0513
http://www.schoolguide.co.za/schools/laerskool_gerdau.html
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George Goch (F 9)
Name: George Goch
Liaten to the musin of the George Goch Mine Natives:
http://www.disa.ukzn.ac.za/samap/category/people/george-goch-mines-natives
George Goch Hostel
Greater Johannesburg's hostels accomodate some 50 000 African migrants in buildings which are prominent features of the residential landscape. Hostelling was conceived and implemented by the infant town council in 1912 partly to end slum dwelling. Subsequently two main phases of construction followed promulgation of parliamentary acts and involved placing more hostels in African townships than in white areas. The bleak and regimented world of the hostel speaks to a practice of providing migrants with the bare minimum shelter and amenities which will avoid disruption of migrancy. The socially unnatural and sometimes violent life in hostels tells of the conditions which migrants will endure so as to secure a precious toehold in the metropolitan economy.
The cordon-and-search operations were conducted at the Wolhulter and George Goch hostels in Jeppe and the Denver hostel in Cleveland between 1am and 7am.
"Members of the SANDF from 21 South African Infantry Battalion were tasked with forming outer perimeter security rings while SAPS members entered the premises and carried out search, seizure and arrest duties," she said.
Earlier on Thursday, National Intelligence Agency director general Manala Manzini said that in the run-up to the 1994 democratic elections, "elements" that supported the apartheid regime had delivered weapons to hostels for use in attacking communities.
"We are beginning to see those movements taking place currently. Into hostels where people are beginning to organise and resuscitate some of those people that they have had contact with in the past," Manzini said in Cape Town.
"To provoke and encourage them to unleash violence. That we are beginning to pick up," he told African intelligence heads.
More than 40 people have been killed and 17 000 displaced in xenophobic violence that started in Alexandra on May 12. - Sapa
Source Url: http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?art_id=nw20080522153256492C155445
Part of the opening will also be the projection of 'Men Only', a new body of work by young photographer Sabelo Mlangeni on life in the George Goch hostel. ...
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Liaten to the musin of the George Goch Mine Natives:
http://www.disa.ukzn.ac.za/samap/category/people/george-goch-mines-natives
George Goch Hostel
Greater Johannesburg's hostels accomodate some 50 000 African migrants in buildings which are prominent features of the residential landscape. Hostelling was conceived and implemented by the infant town council in 1912 partly to end slum dwelling. Subsequently two main phases of construction followed promulgation of parliamentary acts and involved placing more hostels in African townships than in white areas. The bleak and regimented world of the hostel speaks to a practice of providing migrants with the bare minimum shelter and amenities which will avoid disruption of migrancy. The socially unnatural and sometimes violent life in hostels tells of the conditions which migrants will endure so as to secure a precious toehold in the metropolitan economy.
The cordon-and-search operations were conducted at the Wolhulter and George Goch hostels in Jeppe and the Denver hostel in Cleveland between 1am and 7am.
"Members of the SANDF from 21 South African Infantry Battalion were tasked with forming outer perimeter security rings while SAPS members entered the premises and carried out search, seizure and arrest duties," she said.
Earlier on Thursday, National Intelligence Agency director general Manala Manzini said that in the run-up to the 1994 democratic elections, "elements" that supported the apartheid regime had delivered weapons to hostels for use in attacking communities.
"We are beginning to see those movements taking place currently. Into hostels where people are beginning to organise and resuscitate some of those people that they have had contact with in the past," Manzini said in Cape Town.
"To provoke and encourage them to unleash violence. That we are beginning to pick up," he told African intelligence heads.
More than 40 people have been killed and 17 000 displaced in xenophobic violence that started in Alexandra on May 12. - Sapa
Source Url: http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?art_id=nw20080522153256492C155445
Part of the opening will also be the projection of 'Men Only', a new body of work by young photographer Sabelo Mlangeni on life in the George Goch hostel. ...
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Georgedale (L13)
Name:Georgedale
http://www.statssa.gov.za/census01/Census96/HTML/Metadata/10pctsample/Namelistwc.htm
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George (E 16)
Name: George
Outeniqua Transport /Railway Museum George - South Africa: ... and cutlery previously used on main line trains and in station restaurants are on display ...
www.onlinesources.co.za/chootjoe/museum.htm
South Africa Cape Town, Garden Route wildlife webcam in George ...5 Apr 2007 ... A George-based company is extending its network of webcams along the ... capture trains coming in and out of the George railway
www.george.org.za/
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Golf:
The George Golf Club course is a beautifully manicured, 72 par, 18 hole course, with bent greens, set in George the heart of the Garden Route of South ...
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Outeniqua Transport /Railway Museum George - South Africa: ... and cutlery previously used on main line trains and in station restaurants are on display ...
www.onlinesources.co.za/chootjoe/museum.htm
South Africa Cape Town, Garden Route wildlife webcam in George ...5 Apr 2007 ... A George-based company is extending its network of webcams along the ... capture trains coming in and out of the George railway
www.george.org.za/
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Geneva (E 11)
Name: Geneva
21.9 Km From Kroonstad Railway Station Geneva
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21.9 Km From Kroonstad Railway Station Geneva
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Generaalsnek (G 11)
Name: Generaalsnek
Generaalsnek: a station in Free State, South Africa :: View in Google Earth
Nearest places within 200 Km of Generaalsnek (20)
Brandwater (6.1 Km)
Jonathans (8.3 Km)
Brindisi (8.8 Km)
Hlotse Camp (10.7 Km)
Leribe (14.4 Km)
Uitkyk (16.0 Km)
Tsikoane (16.6 Km)
Moliboeas (16.8 Km)
Peka (17.8 Km)
Butha-Buthe (17.8 Km)
Khabos (19.6 Km)
Fouriesburg (20.5 Km)
Maputsoe (20.8 Km)
Khetisas (21.2 Km)
Moliboeas (21.8 Km)
Ficksburg (22.0 Km)
Seetsas (22.1 Km)
Molefis (22.4 Km)
Joels Drift (23.2 Km)
Mathokoane (23.7 Km)
http://fullsteamahead.co.za/
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Generaalsnek: a station in Free State, South Africa :: View in Google Earth
Nearest places within 200 Km of Generaalsnek (20)
Brandwater (6.1 Km)
Jonathans (8.3 Km)
Brindisi (8.8 Km)
Hlotse Camp (10.7 Km)
Leribe (14.4 Km)
Uitkyk (16.0 Km)
Tsikoane (16.6 Km)
Moliboeas (16.8 Km)
Peka (17.8 Km)
Butha-Buthe (17.8 Km)
Khabos (19.6 Km)
Fouriesburg (20.5 Km)
Maputsoe (20.8 Km)
Khetisas (21.2 Km)
Moliboeas (21.8 Km)
Ficksburg (22.0 Km)
Seetsas (22.1 Km)
Molefis (22.4 Km)
Joels Drift (23.2 Km)
Mathokoane (23.7 Km)
http://fullsteamahead.co.za/
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Geldenhuis (G 9)
Name: Geldenhuis
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On the other side of town was the farm Braamfontein, owned by the Geldenhuys family. Louw Geldenhuys built his farmhouse against the Melville Koppies ridge, and his wife, Emmarentia, planted an oak tree and five palm trees in front of the house. These trees still exist, as does the house, gracing the suburb in an old-world splendour.
Read more: http://www.joburg.org.za/content/view/934/52/#ixzz0TuK4OMS2
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LABOUR-RAIL
JOHANNESBURG July 20 Sapa e train services on the Witwatersrand
were curtailed by a work stoppage at Johannesburg's three shunting
yards on Wednesday afternoon, SABC radio news reported.
A spokesperson for Witwatersrand Metro Rail Services, Ms Annemarie
Strydom, said almost 90 per cent of shunters -- 89 out of 102 --
working at the Braamfontein, Geldenhuys and Benrose shunting yards
had stopped work over a salary dispute.
Ms Strydom said the work stoppage was not supported by the unions,
which had already reached agreement on salaries with the company.
Ms Strydom said other workers and administrative personnel with
knowledge of shunting would do the work. Some trains, however,
would have to be cancelled, but the company should be able to
provide an adequate service for Wednesday afternoon's peak period.
A meeting between the shunters and management is scheduled for noon
on Thursday.
Thursday morning's peak-hour services may be affected by the work
stoppage.
http://70.84.171.10/~etools/newsbrief/1994/news0721
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On the other side of town was the farm Braamfontein, owned by the Geldenhuys family. Louw Geldenhuys built his farmhouse against the Melville Koppies ridge, and his wife, Emmarentia, planted an oak tree and five palm trees in front of the house. These trees still exist, as does the house, gracing the suburb in an old-world splendour.
Read more: http://www.joburg.org.za/content/view/934/52/#ixzz0TuK4OMS2
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1994
LABOUR-RAIL
JOHANNESBURG July 20 Sapa e train services on the Witwatersrand
were curtailed by a work stoppage at Johannesburg's three shunting
yards on Wednesday afternoon, SABC radio news reported.
A spokesperson for Witwatersrand Metro Rail Services, Ms Annemarie
Strydom, said almost 90 per cent of shunters -- 89 out of 102 --
working at the Braamfontein, Geldenhuys and Benrose shunting yards
had stopped work over a salary dispute.
Ms Strydom said the work stoppage was not supported by the unions,
which had already reached agreement on salaries with the company.
Ms Strydom said other workers and administrative personnel with
knowledge of shunting would do the work. Some trains, however,
would have to be cancelled, but the company should be able to
provide an adequate service for Wednesday afternoon's peak period.
A meeting between the shunters and management is scheduled for noon
on Thursday.
Thursday morning's peak-hour services may be affected by the work
stoppage.
http://70.84.171.10/~etools/newsbrief/1994/news0721
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Geduld (H 9)
Name: Geduld (meaning patience)
Between Apex and Welgedag near Springs (not to be cofused with Geduld in the Free State)
the Transvaal Republic's first railway was built to carry coal from the East Rand coalfields to the gold mines of the Witwatersrand.
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Between Apex and Welgedag near Springs (not to be cofused with Geduld in the Free State)
the Transvaal Republic's first railway was built to carry coal from the East Rand coalfields to the gold mines of the Witwatersrand.
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Sunday, October 11, 2009
Garuzo (j 3)
Name: Garuzo
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Gare de Mercadorias (M 8)
Name: Gare de Mercadorias
World / Mozambique / Maputo, 4 km from center, Coordinates: 25°55'30"S 32°35'48"E. Gare de Mercadorias -Triagem (Maputo (Moçambique)) ...
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World / Mozambique / Maputo, 4 km from center, Coordinates: 25°55'30"S 32°35'48"E. Gare de Mercadorias -Triagem (Maputo (Moçambique)) ...
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Ga-Rankuwa (G 7)
Name:Ga-Rankuwa
Babelegi and GaRankuwa Industrial Estates are plagued by limited economic development, jobless
economic growth, locational problems, the globalization challenge and the closure of and/or
relocation of existing industries, all of which are a major concern to the City of Tshwane
Metropolitan Municipality.
In order to address these challenges Urban-Econ: Development Economists has been appointed to
develop a long term, innovative and visionary blue print for business retention, expansion and
attraction in both Babelegi and GaRankuwa Industrial Estates.
http://www.tshwane.gov.za/documents/econdev/breastrategy.pdf
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Babelegi and GaRankuwa Industrial Estates are plagued by limited economic development, jobless
economic growth, locational problems, the globalization challenge and the closure of and/or
relocation of existing industries, all of which are a major concern to the City of Tshwane
Metropolitan Municipality.
In order to address these challenges Urban-Econ: Development Economists has been appointed to
develop a long term, innovative and visionary blue print for business retention, expansion and
attraction in both Babelegi and GaRankuwa Industrial Estates.
http://www.tshwane.gov.za/documents/econdev/breastrategy.pdf
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Friday, October 9, 2009
Gamtoos (F 16)
Name: Gamtoos
http://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/6834
Moving people and goods in the Gamtoos Valley : a revealing case study
Author/s: Van der Mescht, Johan
Other Contributor/s: Southern African Transport Conference (22nd : 2003 : Pretoria, South Africa)
LC Subjects: Transportation -- South Africa -- Gamtoos Valley -- Congresses
Infrastructure (Economics) -- South Africa -- Gamtoos Valley -- Congresses
Keywords: Transportation infrastructure
Single-lane surface
Narrow gauge railway line
Issue Date: Jul-2003
Publisher: SATC
Citation: Van Der Mescht, J 2003, 'Moving people and goods in the Gamtoos Valley : a revealing case study', Paper presented to the 22nd Annual Southern African Transport Conference, South Africa, 14 - 16 July.
Abstract: Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Southern African Transport Conference 14 - 16 July 2003 "National issues affecting the movement of people and goods - strategic approaches", CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa. ABSTRACT: Primary transportation infrastructure in the Gamtoos Valley, a fertile agricultural district located to the west of Port Elizabeth, consists of a single-lane surfaced road namely Route 331, as well as a narrow gauge railway line. While the road pavement is in a poor condition due to lack of maintenance and extensive damage caused by an increasing number of heavy vehicles, the rail service is under-utilised and its future uncertain. The railway is used exclusively for the conveyance of export fruit via the Port Elizabeth harbour and is only operational for the duration of the citrus season that lasts from the beginning of April till the end of October. This paper reports on a preliminary investigation into the possibility of shifting passengers and freight from road to rail in order to relieve the pressure on the road system, to optimise the use of existing transportation facilities and to preserve and extend the working life of valuable road and rail assets. The logistics of hauling both imported and exported goods were analysed to establish what portion thereof could probably be moved by rail instead of by road. Other issues that were looked at included the offering of rail concessions to private companies, the introduction of a passenger service between Loerie and Patensie and the impact that current policies of the national rail operator, Spoornet, have on the provision of a satisfactory service to existing and potential rail clients. The Gamtoos Valley is typical of many agricultural regions in South Africa and it is envisaged that the results of this study will also apply to other farming areas that are served by both road and rail links. The value to the agricultural sector and its related industries of maintaining two transportation modes in competition with each other, and simultaneously utilising both to their full potential should not be underestimated
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http://www.up.ac.za/dspace/handle/2263/6834
Moving people and goods in the Gamtoos Valley : a revealing case study
Author/s: Van der Mescht, Johan
Other Contributor/s: Southern African Transport Conference (22nd : 2003 : Pretoria, South Africa)
LC Subjects: Transportation -- South Africa -- Gamtoos Valley -- Congresses
Infrastructure (Economics) -- South Africa -- Gamtoos Valley -- Congresses
Keywords: Transportation infrastructure
Single-lane surface
Narrow gauge railway line
Issue Date: Jul-2003
Publisher: SATC
Citation: Van Der Mescht, J 2003, 'Moving people and goods in the Gamtoos Valley : a revealing case study', Paper presented to the 22nd Annual Southern African Transport Conference, South Africa, 14 - 16 July.
Abstract: Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Southern African Transport Conference 14 - 16 July 2003 "National issues affecting the movement of people and goods - strategic approaches", CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa. ABSTRACT: Primary transportation infrastructure in the Gamtoos Valley, a fertile agricultural district located to the west of Port Elizabeth, consists of a single-lane surfaced road namely Route 331, as well as a narrow gauge railway line. While the road pavement is in a poor condition due to lack of maintenance and extensive damage caused by an increasing number of heavy vehicles, the rail service is under-utilised and its future uncertain. The railway is used exclusively for the conveyance of export fruit via the Port Elizabeth harbour and is only operational for the duration of the citrus season that lasts from the beginning of April till the end of October. This paper reports on a preliminary investigation into the possibility of shifting passengers and freight from road to rail in order to relieve the pressure on the road system, to optimise the use of existing transportation facilities and to preserve and extend the working life of valuable road and rail assets. The logistics of hauling both imported and exported goods were analysed to establish what portion thereof could probably be moved by rail instead of by road. Other issues that were looked at included the offering of rail concessions to private companies, the introduction of a passenger service between Loerie and Patensie and the impact that current policies of the national rail operator, Spoornet, have on the provision of a satisfactory service to existing and potential rail clients. The Gamtoos Valley is typical of many agricultural regions in South Africa and it is envisaged that the results of this study will also apply to other farming areas that are served by both road and rail links. The value to the agricultural sector and its related industries of maintaining two transportation modes in competition with each other, and simultaneously utilising both to their full potential should not be underestimated
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Gaborone (E 7)
Name: Gaborone
Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, has the usual facilities of any modern capital city, small though it may be by world standards.
http://www.botswana-places.co.za/gaborone.html
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A visit to Molepolole, 50kms west of Gaborone, will show a town of the Bakwena, another of the principle Tswana tribes. The mixed architecture gives interesting insights into the changing nature of Botswana society where the old and traditional ways are seen slowly to he giving way to more modern practices. Much of the nature of this change is recorded and compared in the small Sechele Museum to be found there.
http://www.botswana-places.co.za/gaborone.html
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Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, has the usual facilities of any modern capital city, small though it may be by world standards.
http://www.botswana-places.co.za/gaborone.html
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A visit to Molepolole, 50kms west of Gaborone, will show a town of the Bakwena, another of the principle Tswana tribes. The mixed architecture gives interesting insights into the changing nature of Botswana society where the old and traditional ways are seen slowly to he giving way to more modern practices. Much of the nature of this change is recorded and compared in the small Sechele Museum to be found there.
http://www.botswana-places.co.za/gaborone.html
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Fynnland (M14)
Name:Fynnland
Fynnland, Railway Station, located in Fynnland, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Island View
The Island View industrial area is located at the Bluff, between Fynnland and Wests. It includes the important ‘tank-farm’ area where various chemicals and petroleum products are loaded to rail and road.
http://www.kzntransport.gov.za/public_trans/freight_databank/kzn/rail/industrial_areas/index.html
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Fynnland, Railway Station, located in Fynnland, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Island View
The Island View industrial area is located at the Bluff, between Fynnland and Wests. It includes the important ‘tank-farm’ area where various chemicals and petroleum products are loaded to rail and road.
http://www.kzntransport.gov.za/public_trans/freight_databank/kzn/rail/industrial_areas/index.html
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Fuelflow (M14)
Name: Fuelflow
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THE BLUFF RAILWAY
- the story of South Africa's wooden railway
by Terry R Hutson
No story and record of the Durban railway and it's locomotives would be complete if the Bluff Railway was ignored. Four years before the building of the Durban - Point railway, a line just 100 yards short of one mile had been constructed and was in operation on the Bluff side of Durban harbour. There was little glamour in this compared to the fanfare and ceremony experienced across the bay in 1860, and today nothing remains of this venture, which had such an important effect on the viability of the port.
.....................................This interesting account can be read at: http://www.fad.co.za/Resources/memoirs/hutson.htm
Of all the costly later attempts in overcoming the problem of the sandbar at. the entrance to Durban harbour, it was later to be proved that Milne's ideas were very close to being vindicated, certainly in respect of where he commenced building the north pier. His railway, albeit of 'wooden construction and drawn by oxen, proved highly successful, and introduced to the young colony a new method of transport, which it shortly was to develop and pioneer even further.
The Bluff Railway, although fallen into disuse following Milne's resignation, remained in situ until at least the early 1870s. Natal Government Railways constructed a railway in 1896 from a junction on the South Coast line at Clairwood to a terminus at. Wests Station.. In the early part of the 20th century an extension to this .line was made around the corner of the Bluff to service a number of whaling stations, by then established on the seaward side of the promontory. This line was laid over the original wooden railway trackbed and extended several kilometers further on. Although, since the mid-seventies it is no longer in use and is 1argely covered by a gravel road and undergrowth, this track still exists.
The sources this article include:
Birth and Development of the Natal Railways, The: F.D. Campbell: Shuter and Shuter: 1951
Cradle Days of Natal 1497-191845: Graham Mackeurtan: Shuter and Shuter: 1948.
Enterprise and Exploration in a Victorian Colony: Editors Guest & Sellers, Author Louise Heydenrych: University of Natal Press: 1985.
History of Old Durbam: George Russell: P Davis & Sons: 1899.
Father of City - the life and work of George Christopher Cato First Mayor of Durban; Eric Goetzshe: Shuter and Shuter:
Shipwreck & Survival: AR Wilcox: Drakensberg Press: 1984
Who saved Natal? - the story of the Victorian Harbour Engineers of Colonial Port Natal: Colin Bender: Self Published: 1988.
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The Natal - the engine on SA's first railway
By Allan Jackson - 26 August 2003
In Facts About Durban (1st Ed.) I wrote:
1860: The first** railway in South Africa is opened in Durban by Acting Lieutenant-Governor Major Williamson on 26 June. The green-painted engine is named Natal and is described by the Natal Mercury as a ‘rather strange-looking, but withal very neat little engine ...{which}... savours of Yankeedom, and is new to most English eyes’. The driver of the train is Henry Jacobs and the line, only 8km long, runs from the Point to Pine Terrace [Pine Street]. There is no turntable on the line so the engine, mounted facing the Point, has to steam in reverse to get back to town. Prince Alfred is a passenger on the train during his stay. The line is extended to the Umgeni two years later, to Pietermaritzburg in 1880, to the border of the Transvaal at Charlestown in 1891 and to Johannesburg in 1895.
**I was not correct when I said that this was the first railway in South Africa. It was actually the first steam railway
http://www.fad.co.za/Resources/rail/natal.htm
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THE BLUFF RAILWAY
- the story of South Africa's wooden railway
by Terry R Hutson
No story and record of the Durban railway and it's locomotives would be complete if the Bluff Railway was ignored. Four years before the building of the Durban - Point railway, a line just 100 yards short of one mile had been constructed and was in operation on the Bluff side of Durban harbour. There was little glamour in this compared to the fanfare and ceremony experienced across the bay in 1860, and today nothing remains of this venture, which had such an important effect on the viability of the port.
.....................................This interesting account can be read at: http://www.fad.co.za/Resources/memoirs/hutson.htm
Of all the costly later attempts in overcoming the problem of the sandbar at. the entrance to Durban harbour, it was later to be proved that Milne's ideas were very close to being vindicated, certainly in respect of where he commenced building the north pier. His railway, albeit of 'wooden construction and drawn by oxen, proved highly successful, and introduced to the young colony a new method of transport, which it shortly was to develop and pioneer even further.
The Bluff Railway, although fallen into disuse following Milne's resignation, remained in situ until at least the early 1870s. Natal Government Railways constructed a railway in 1896 from a junction on the South Coast line at Clairwood to a terminus at. Wests Station.. In the early part of the 20th century an extension to this .line was made around the corner of the Bluff to service a number of whaling stations, by then established on the seaward side of the promontory. This line was laid over the original wooden railway trackbed and extended several kilometers further on. Although, since the mid-seventies it is no longer in use and is 1argely covered by a gravel road and undergrowth, this track still exists.
The sources this article include:
Birth and Development of the Natal Railways, The: F.D. Campbell: Shuter and Shuter: 1951
Cradle Days of Natal 1497-191845: Graham Mackeurtan: Shuter and Shuter: 1948.
Enterprise and Exploration in a Victorian Colony: Editors Guest & Sellers, Author Louise Heydenrych: University of Natal Press: 1985.
History of Old Durbam: George Russell: P Davis & Sons: 1899.
Father of City - the life and work of George Christopher Cato First Mayor of Durban; Eric Goetzshe: Shuter and Shuter:
Shipwreck & Survival: AR Wilcox: Drakensberg Press: 1984
Who saved Natal? - the story of the Victorian Harbour Engineers of Colonial Port Natal: Colin Bender: Self Published: 1988.
Other interesting info:
The Natal - the engine on SA's first railway
By Allan Jackson - 26 August 2003
In Facts About Durban (1st Ed.) I wrote:
1860: The first** railway in South Africa is opened in Durban by Acting Lieutenant-Governor Major Williamson on 26 June. The green-painted engine is named Natal and is described by the Natal Mercury as a ‘rather strange-looking, but withal very neat little engine ...{which}... savours of Yankeedom, and is new to most English eyes’. The driver of the train is Henry Jacobs and the line, only 8km long, runs from the Point to Pine Terrace [Pine Street]. There is no turntable on the line so the engine, mounted facing the Point, has to steam in reverse to get back to town. Prince Alfred is a passenger on the train during his stay. The line is extended to the Umgeni two years later, to Pietermaritzburg in 1880, to the border of the Transvaal at Charlestown in 1891 and to Johannesburg in 1895.
**I was not correct when I said that this was the first railway in South Africa. It was actually the first steam railway
http://www.fad.co.za/Resources/rail/natal.htm
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Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Place Names
By Pali Lehohla
Within the last decade, the development of sophisticated geographical information systems has revolutionised the way in which statistics are collected and presented.
This revolution has been mirrored in significant developments in the way national geographical hierarchies are constructed.
In South Africa, this process has been even more dramatic because of the rapid move away from the spatial base that underlay apartheid planning and racial segregation.
The geographical hierarchy through which statistical data can be presented is a complex structure that is, in some instances, still in formation. The demarcation of the whole country into new municipal areas is one example of this.
Another is the existence of municipalities that straddle two provinces. There are eight of these in South Africa.
However, the core of a new geographical hierarchy, to which statistical data can be attached, is now in place. This structure consists of seven levels, and each element in each level has to be geo-coded to identify it in relation to the higher levels of the geographical hierarchy.
The seven levels of the geographical hierarchy are:
•South Africa;
•Province;
•District council or metropolitan area;
•Local municipality or district management area;
•Main place;
•Sub-place; and
•Enumeration area.
The first two levels, South Africa and its nine provinces, require little elaboration.
For the next two levels, Statistic SA acquired new municipality boundaries from the Municipal Demarcation Board in 2000.
The new structure consists of metropolitan areas and district councils at one level.
At the lower level, district councils are subdivided into local municipalities or district management areas.
In total, there are six metropolitan areas, 47 district councils, 231 local municipalities and 25 district management areas.
The six metropolitan areas, which feature high population density, intense movement of people, goods and services, extensive development, and multiple business districts and industrial areas, are City of Cape Town, eThekwini (Durban), Ekurhuleni (East Rand), City of Johannesburg, Nelson Mandela Metropole (Port Elizabeth) and Tshwane (Pretoria).
In the demarcation process, a total of 47 district councils were established, which together cover all non-metropolitan areas.
Forty-two of the district councils are confined to a single province, while five cross provincial boundaries.
A place name is an easily recognisable, small-area geographical entity at local level, and corresponds, for example, with the name of the city, town, tribal area or administrative area.
There are 2 674 unique main place names (level five in the geographical area hierarchy structure).
However, because some main place names cross the boundaries of adjacent municipalities, Stats SA geo-coded 3 031 main place names.
A five-digit code was generated for each main place as follows: the first digit denotes province, the second and third digits denote municipality, and the last two digits identify a unique main place in a municipality.
The sub-place (level 6) is at a lower level than a main place in the place-name hierarchy. The sub-place name corresponds to the name of the suburb, ward, village, farm or informal settlement.
There are 15 966 unique sub-place names. However, because some sub-place names crossed the borders of adjacent main places, Stats SA has geo-coded a total of 21 219 sub-place names, each with an eight-digit code derived in the same way as the codes for main places plus with three digits at the end identifying a unique sub-place.
The lowest level in the geographical hierarchy is the enumerator area (EA).
An EA is the smallest geographical unit (piece of land) into which the country is divided for enumeration purposes. EAs typically contain between 100 and 250 households.
The EA code is a unique ID number, consisting of eight digits, used for record-keeping and tracking purposes.
Stats SA has demarcated and geo-coded a total of 80 787 EAs. Since the EA is the smallest geographical unit, it is used as a building block to form the different geographical hierarchies.
Separate from this seven-level geographical hierarchy is the magisterial district, an administrative area created to serve the justice system through a network of magisterial offices. There are 354 magisterial districts.
This massive system of relational geographical coding becomes even more comprehensive when other means of stratifying areas are introduced.
For example, stratification of place names into urban or rural - according to agreed definitions and classifications - refines the geographical system further.
Establishing a workable and acceptable definition for urban and rural is itself a complicated exercise, and a discussion of this must be reserved for a future edition of Inside Statistics.
Pali Lehohla is South Africa's statistician-general and head of Statistics SA. For more information on Stats SA and its statistical outputs, visit www.statssa.gov
Within the last decade, the development of sophisticated geographical information systems has revolutionised the way in which statistics are collected and presented.
This revolution has been mirrored in significant developments in the way national geographical hierarchies are constructed.
In South Africa, this process has been even more dramatic because of the rapid move away from the spatial base that underlay apartheid planning and racial segregation.
The geographical hierarchy through which statistical data can be presented is a complex structure that is, in some instances, still in formation. The demarcation of the whole country into new municipal areas is one example of this.
Another is the existence of municipalities that straddle two provinces. There are eight of these in South Africa.
However, the core of a new geographical hierarchy, to which statistical data can be attached, is now in place. This structure consists of seven levels, and each element in each level has to be geo-coded to identify it in relation to the higher levels of the geographical hierarchy.
The seven levels of the geographical hierarchy are:
•South Africa;
•Province;
•District council or metropolitan area;
•Local municipality or district management area;
•Main place;
•Sub-place; and
•Enumeration area.
The first two levels, South Africa and its nine provinces, require little elaboration.
For the next two levels, Statistic SA acquired new municipality boundaries from the Municipal Demarcation Board in 2000.
The new structure consists of metropolitan areas and district councils at one level.
At the lower level, district councils are subdivided into local municipalities or district management areas.
In total, there are six metropolitan areas, 47 district councils, 231 local municipalities and 25 district management areas.
The six metropolitan areas, which feature high population density, intense movement of people, goods and services, extensive development, and multiple business districts and industrial areas, are City of Cape Town, eThekwini (Durban), Ekurhuleni (East Rand), City of Johannesburg, Nelson Mandela Metropole (Port Elizabeth) and Tshwane (Pretoria).
In the demarcation process, a total of 47 district councils were established, which together cover all non-metropolitan areas.
Forty-two of the district councils are confined to a single province, while five cross provincial boundaries.
A place name is an easily recognisable, small-area geographical entity at local level, and corresponds, for example, with the name of the city, town, tribal area or administrative area.
There are 2 674 unique main place names (level five in the geographical area hierarchy structure).
However, because some main place names cross the boundaries of adjacent municipalities, Stats SA geo-coded 3 031 main place names.
A five-digit code was generated for each main place as follows: the first digit denotes province, the second and third digits denote municipality, and the last two digits identify a unique main place in a municipality.
The sub-place (level 6) is at a lower level than a main place in the place-name hierarchy. The sub-place name corresponds to the name of the suburb, ward, village, farm or informal settlement.
There are 15 966 unique sub-place names. However, because some sub-place names crossed the borders of adjacent main places, Stats SA has geo-coded a total of 21 219 sub-place names, each with an eight-digit code derived in the same way as the codes for main places plus with three digits at the end identifying a unique sub-place.
The lowest level in the geographical hierarchy is the enumerator area (EA).
An EA is the smallest geographical unit (piece of land) into which the country is divided for enumeration purposes. EAs typically contain between 100 and 250 households.
The EA code is a unique ID number, consisting of eight digits, used for record-keeping and tracking purposes.
Stats SA has demarcated and geo-coded a total of 80 787 EAs. Since the EA is the smallest geographical unit, it is used as a building block to form the different geographical hierarchies.
Separate from this seven-level geographical hierarchy is the magisterial district, an administrative area created to serve the justice system through a network of magisterial offices. There are 354 magisterial districts.
This massive system of relational geographical coding becomes even more comprehensive when other means of stratifying areas are introduced.
For example, stratification of place names into urban or rural - according to agreed definitions and classifications - refines the geographical system further.
Establishing a workable and acceptable definition for urban and rural is itself a complicated exercise, and a discussion of this must be reserved for a future edition of Inside Statistics.
Pali Lehohla is South Africa's statistician-general and head of Statistics SA. For more information on Stats SA and its statistical outputs, visit www.statssa.gov
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Friedesheim (E11)
Name:Friedesheim
Friedesheim
Free State
South Africa
GPS: S27° 55.700' E26° 42.933'
Source: http://mbendi.mobi/fac_view.xhtml?I=23602
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Friedesheim
Free State
South Africa
GPS: S27° 55.700' E26° 42.933'
Source: http://mbendi.mobi/fac_view.xhtml?I=23602
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Frere (J 12)
Name: Frere
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With the railway in sight, the Boers commanded the high ground in the area with two guns and a pom-pom. They derailed an armoured train here on 15 November 1899 by placing stones between the rails. Thereafter they had the Dublin Fusiliers and the Durban Light Infantry, who were manning the guns of the train, at their mercy. The scene of the action was here at the junction of the old road to Estcourt with the main road at Frere. Winston Churchill, then a military correspondent of the "Morning Post", was captured (but not by Gen Louis Botha, as he was led to believe) at the site. A marker recording his capture and the scene of the action is placed at the curve of the railway at the foot of a hill.
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With the railway in sight, the Boers commanded the high ground in the area with two guns and a pom-pom. They derailed an armoured train here on 15 November 1899 by placing stones between the rails. Thereafter they had the Dublin Fusiliers and the Durban Light Infantry, who were manning the guns of the train, at their mercy. The scene of the action was here at the junction of the old road to Estcourt with the main road at Frere. Winston Churchill, then a military correspondent of the "Morning Post", was captured (but not by Gen Louis Botha, as he was led to believe) at the site. A marker recording his capture and the scene of the action is placed at the curve of the railway at the foot of a hill.
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Monday, September 28, 2009
Fraser (M 12)
Name: Fraser (Natal - Nort of Durban)
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Franschhoek (C16)
Name: Franschhoek
Google count: 29,100 for Franschoek &
248,000 for Franschhoek!
Date: 28 September 2009
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Railway station: http://www.sa-transport.co.za/trains/sa_stations/w-cape_2.html
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Google count: 29,100 for Franschoek &
248,000 for Franschhoek!
Date: 28 September 2009
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Railway station: http://www.sa-transport.co.za/trains/sa_stations/w-cape_2.html
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Franklin (J 14)
Name: Franklin
OTHER RAILWAY STATIONS
The places listed below serve individual companies that have private sidings but are not associated with developed industrial townships.
It is important to appreciate the fact that in official railway terminology, a station is a manned facility serving both passenger and freight services. Many former stations have been downgraded to mere passing loops or halts which have no passing loops. The places listed below are identified in terms of their current status. A passing loop is generally regarded as a halt, although a halt may not have a passing loop.
Afriston:(27 km from Donnybrook on the Donnybrook – Underberg branch,)
Over 40 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas and Mandini.
Ahrens:(32 km from Greytown on the branch to Kranskop)
Over 40 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas and Mandini
Amatikulu:(123 km from Durban on the Durban – Empangeni – Golela line,)
Nearly 200 000 tons of bulk sugar was loaded on rail to the Durban (Maydon Wharf) sugar terminal to the packaging plant at Rossburgh.
Shunting Bulk Sugar
Ballengeich:(436 km from Durban and 18 km south of Newcastle on the Durban – Volksrust mainline.)
A coal mine was situated here and while the shaft has closed, anthracite quality coal is brought in by road from a mine near Hattingspruit and loaded to rail. A large plant which processes Silica railed from the Delmas area and which is loaded in containers for export at Durban.
Baynesfield: (21 km from Pentrich on the (Richmond branch)
Some 4 500 tons of roundwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Maydon Wharf for chipping, as well as Umkomaas and Richards Bay.
Bergville:(68 km from Ennersdale and terminus of the branch)
Over 10 000 tons of grain maize was dispatched to Durban for export.
Bulwer:(16 km from Donnybrook on the Underberg branch)
Over 80 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this former station site, most of which was directed to Mandini on the North Coast.
Cato Ridge:(71 km from Durban on the Volksrust mainline)
Location of a large ferro manganese processing plant which receives manganese from the Northern Cape and smelts it for export. During 2005 – 2006 over 580 000 tons of manganese was received and nearly 200 000 tons of ferro manganese was exported via Durban.
Cedara:(143 km from Durban on the Volksrust main line)
Over 40 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas and Mandini
Cedarville:(54 km from Franklin on the Matatiele branch)
There has been no freight service on the Matatiele branch since 2005. There is a liquid fuel depot at the former station but it has not been used since 2003. Prior to that time nearly 15 000 tons of fuel, some 30% of the market, was received by rail at the facility.
Comrie: (119 km from Depot (Pietermaritzburg) on Donnybrook - Franklin line)
Over 40 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas and Mandini
Cramond:(32 km from Pietermaritzburg on the Greytown line)
Over 40 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas and Mandini
Creighton: (149 km from Depot (Pietermaritzburg) on the Donnybrook - Franklin line)
No timber was loaded here during the 2005 – 2006 year but there are plantations in the area and depending on felling cycles, timber could be loaded once again in the future. There is a liquid fuel depot here which has not been used since 2003, when over 12 000 tons of traffic was received.
Dalton:(58 km from Pietermaritzburg on the Greytown line)
Some 900 tons of roundwood for chipping was loaded at this former station and destined to Richards Bay on the North Coast
Dannhauser:(417 km from Durban and 24 km north of Glencoe on the Volksrust mainline)
There is a short access line from the station area to a grain silo and bulk malt storage facility. Over 4000 tons of grain sorghum was received here from various points of origin during 2005 – 2006.
Dargle:(166 km from Durban on the Volksrust mainline)
Over 9 600 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Mandini and Richards Bay on the North Coast
Donnybrook:(125 km from Depot (Pietermaritzburg) on the Donnybrook - Franklin line)
Nearly 7 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this former station and destined to the North and South Coast.
Draycott: (11 km from Ennersdale on the Bergville branch,)
Over 36 000 tons of pulpwood and round wood was loaded at this former station and directed to Durban and various North and South Coast points.
FCY type bulk sugar
Empangeni: (178 km from Durban on the Durban – Empangeni – Golela line)
There was no traffic to Empangeni itself, junction of the Nkwalini branch. The station is no longer used but the infrastructure is still intact.
Estcourt: (256 km from Durban on the Volksrust mainline)
There is a large grain mill at the station and a line to the industrial area north of the town itself. There is another grain mill and a pressed-board manufacturer in the area. The board factory is currently receiving round wood by road but has begun to receive by rail once again.
Hammarsdale: (58 km from Durban on Pietermaritzburg – Volksrust mainline)
There is a coal depot at Hammarsdale. Which has in the past brought in coal by rail for distribution by road. This traffic was entirely on road during 2005 – 2006.
Heatonville: (28 km from Empangeni on Nkwalini branch)
Over 50 000 tons of sugar cane for the felixton mill was loaded at this station during 2005 – 2006. A total of 435,744 tins of sugar cane was loaded form 16 points on this branch.
Hermansburg: (38 km from Greytown on the Kranskop branch)
Over 5 000 tons of roundwood for chipping at Richards Bay was loaded here. In addition, over 11 000 tons of containerised tannin (wattle extract) was loaded for export at Durban.
Hlobane: (22 km from Vryheid and terminus of the branch from Tendenka)
This was at one time a major coal loading point, with coking and steam coal being loaded here and at Boomlaer, two kilometres to the west. Some 300 000 tons of coal was loaded to rail during 2005 – 2006, having been brought from a number of sources by road.
Inglenook: (117 km from Depot (Pietermaritzburg) on the Donnybrook – Franklin line,)
783 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas on the South Coast line.
Felixton: ( Durban – Empangeni – Golela line, 169 km from Durban)
Some 45 000 tons of coal was received by rail for use at the local sugar mill.
Franklin: (221 km from Depot (Pietermaritzburg) on the Donnybrook - Franklin line)
No traffic was loaded here during 2005 – 2006 but pulpwood has been loaded here in the past.
Gledhow:
Over 39 000 tons of coal was received by rail for use at the local sugar mill.
Glenside: (19 km from Dalton and terminus of the Glenside branch)
About 6 500 tons of pulp and roundwood was loaded at this siding and destined for North Coast mills and chipping plants.
Greytown:(103 km from Pietermaritzburg on the Greytown and Kranskop line)
Some 17 000 tons of pulpwood and roundwood was loaded at this former station and destined to Durban, Richards Bay and Mandini.
Jaagbaan: (6,5 km from Dalton on the Glenside branch) Some 10 000 tons of molasses and almost 80 000 tons of bulk sugar were loaded to rail at the local sugar mill. The molasses was sent to Durban for export, as well as Eastern and Western Cape destinations. The bulk sugar was directed to an important distribution point in Germiston.
Kleinveld: (35 km from Chailey on Mount Alida branch)
Over 6 000 tons of pulp and roundwood was loaded at this siding and dispatched to Richards Bay.
Kokstad: (41 km from Franklin on the Kokstad branch)
There is currently no freight traffic at Kokstad. This station was formerly a major transhipping point from rail to road and there was a RMT (Road Motor Transport) depot at the station. Most of the infrastructure is still intact and could be used if a resumption of freight rail services is made in the future.
Kranskop:(51 km from Greytown and terminus of branch)
Nearly 5 000 tons of roundwood for chipping and export was loaded at this fomer station and destined to Richards Bay.
Kwa-Mbonambi:(Durban – Empangeni – Golela line, 207 km from Durban)
305,985 tons of hardwood (gum) was railed to Umkomaas during the review period on the Green Arrow pulpwood train.
Loskop:(21 km from Ennersdale on the Bergville branch)
Over 40 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas and Mandini
Mandini:(106 km from Durban on the Durban – Empangeni – Golela line)
The large paper mill here received over 300 000 tons of hardwood and softwood from various originating points countrywide during 2005 – 2006. Over 200 000 tons of coal was received during the same period. Some 18 000 tons of paper products (mainly paper rolls) was dispatched to the Western Cape during this period as well.
Matatiele:(77 km from Franklin and terminus of the branch)
There are no rail freight services to Matatiele at the present time but the freight sheds are still intact and could be used if services resume. There is a great potential for general freight to Matatiele itself and for distribution to the Eastern Cape and Lesotho.
Mkabela:(18 km from Schroeders on the Bruyns Hill branch)
Some 3 000 tons of treatectimber was loaded at this siding, most of which was destined for stations in Namibia. This treating plant is virtually the only rail user on this branch which used to send pulpwood from Bruyns Hill and Wartberg.
Menne:(8 km from Greytown on the Kranskop branch)
Over 8 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding for Richards Bay.
Mizpah:(93 km from Pietermaritzburg on the Greytown line)
Some 200 tons of matchwood was loaded at this siding and sent to Rosslyn in Gauteng during the review period.
Mollissma: (13 km from Chailey on the Kranskop branch
Over 20 000 tons of round and pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Richards Bay for chipping and pulping.
Mount Alida:(40 km from Chailey and terminus of branch)
Just 352 tons of roundwood was loaded at this point, being destined to Richards Bay for chipping and export.
Mpolwenni:(36,5 km from Pietermaritzburg on the Greytown line)
Over 48 000 tons of pulpwood was forwarded from this siding to Mandini on the North Coast. In addition, over 1 400 tons of poles were dispatched from the local treating plant, mainly to points in Namibia.
Mvozana:(15 km from Greytown on the Kranskop branch)
Nearly 7 000 tons of round wood was loaded at this siding and destined to Richards Bay for chipping and export.
New Hanover:(48 km from Pietermaritzburg on the Greytown)
Over 20 000 tons of round and pulpwood was loaded at this former station and dispatched to Mandini and Richards Bay during 2005 – 2006.
Nkwalini:(64 km from Empangeni and terminus of branch)
Over 17 500 tons of sugar cane was loaded at this point, destined to the Felixton sugar mill, south of Empangeni. Sugar cane was loaded at another 15 sidings on this branch, which generated over 435 000 tons of traffic during 2005 – 2006.
Ottos Bluff: (21 km from Pietermaritzburg on the Greytown line)
Over 40 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas and Mandini.
Park Rynie:(57 km from Clairwood on the Poret Shepstone line)
Over 12 000 tons of river sand was loaded here during 2005 – 2005 and railed to a block yard in Underberg.
Pevensey: (42 km from Donnybrook on the Underberg branch)
Some 700 tons of roundwood was loaded at this siding and dispatched to Richards Bay for chipping and export.
Port Shepstone:(108 km from Clairwood and terminus of the line)
Over 75 000 tons of limestone was loaded at the South Wharf facility. Most of this was sent to the Umkomaas pulp mill, but over 20 000 tons was sent to a paper mill at Geduld in Gauteng.
Richmond:(41 km from Pentrich and terminus of branch)
Some 17 000 of pulpwood and roundwood for chipping was loaded at this former station and destined to various points in Durban, and the North and South Coast lines.
Seven Oaks:(82 km from Pietermaritzburg on the Greytown line)
Over 10 000 tons of round and pulpwood was loaded at this siding, being destined to Richards Bay and Mandini
Sezela:(57 km from Clairwood on the Port Shepstone line)
Slightly less than 48 000 tons of coal from Mpumalanga was railed to the sugar mill at Sezela. A molasses loading facility to rail at the mill has not been used for several years but could utilised in the future.
Simuma:(120 km from Clairwood on the Umtentweni – and Port Shepstone line.)
Over 500 000 tons of cement clinker was railed to the Mount Vernon sement plant in Durban during 2005 – 2006. Coal was formerly railed to Simuma but this traffic is currently on road.
Singisi: (205 km from Depot (Pietermaritzburg) on the Donnybrook - Franklin line)
Over 46 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding, being destined to Montclair and Mandini. An additional 25 000 tons of wood chips were loaded fpr the paper mill at Mandini.
Stanger:(75 km from Durban on the Durban – Empangeni – Golela line)
There was no significant rail freight traffic to Stanger during 2005 – 2006 but it was formerly an important point for general freight traffic.
Stilwater:(9 km from Vryheid on the line to Glencoe)
No rail freight traffic was generated from this point in 2005 – 2006 although wattle bark has been loaded in the past.
Talana:(11 km from Glencoe on the line to Vryheid)
Over 150 000 tons of coal was loaded to rail at Talana and sent to Richards Bay and Wests (Durban) for export. An additional 150 000 tons was railed to various domestic destinations.
Taylors: (38 km from Depot (Pietermaritzburg on the Franklin line)
15 000 tons of round and pulpwood was loaded at this siding and shipped to Maydon wharf and Richards Bay for chipping and export.
Umbogintwini:(16 km from Clairwood on the Port Shepstone line)
Over 27 000 tons of caustic soda was received here from Sasolburg while over 6 000 tons of chemicals were sent inland to three destinations. Over 15 000 tons of sulphur and over 29 000 tons of titanium were received from Richards Bay for processing at the plants within the industrial area.
Umhlongonek: (67 km from Depot (Pietermaritzburg on the Donnybrook - Franklin line)
Some 400 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Richards Bay for chipping.
Umkomaas:(36 km from Clairwood on the Port Shepstone line)
The site of a large pulp mill which operates its own railway connecting to the exchange yard on a spur from Umkomaas. The mill received about 450 000 tons of pulpwood by rail during 2005 – 2006, of which over 300 000 tons was sourced from Kwambonambi in Zululand. Some 190 000 tons of coal from Mpumalanga, 55 000 tons of limestone from Port Shepstone and nearly 10 000 tons of sulphur were received from Richards Bay.
Underberg:(62 km from Donnybrook and terminus of the Underberg branch)
Some 17 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this former station and directed to Umkomaas on the South Coast line.
Utrecht:(45 km from Rooipunt and terminus of the branch)
The mine has closed at Utrecht and it is not known whether it will be reopened in the future. There is a possibility that another mine may open in the area.
Voorkeur:(25,5 km from Chailey on the Mount Alida branch)
Over 40 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas and Mandini
Welgegund:(24 km from Greytown on the Kranskop branch)
Over 40 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas and Mandini.
Winterton:(39 km from Ennersdale on the Bergville branch)
There is a grain silo and fertiliser depot at this former station and some 6 300 tons of grain was railed to Durban for export. In addition, over 8 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded dispatched to Umkomaas on the South Coast line.
Woodford: (55 km from Donnybrook on the Underberg branch)
Some 3 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas on the South Coast line.
Woolstone:(17 km from Chailey on the Mount Alida branch)
Only 64 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding being destined to Richards Bay for chipping.
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OTHER RAILWAY STATIONS
The places listed below serve individual companies that have private sidings but are not associated with developed industrial townships.
It is important to appreciate the fact that in official railway terminology, a station is a manned facility serving both passenger and freight services. Many former stations have been downgraded to mere passing loops or halts which have no passing loops. The places listed below are identified in terms of their current status. A passing loop is generally regarded as a halt, although a halt may not have a passing loop.
Afriston:(27 km from Donnybrook on the Donnybrook – Underberg branch,)
Over 40 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas and Mandini.
Ahrens:(32 km from Greytown on the branch to Kranskop)
Over 40 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas and Mandini
Amatikulu:(123 km from Durban on the Durban – Empangeni – Golela line,)
Nearly 200 000 tons of bulk sugar was loaded on rail to the Durban (Maydon Wharf) sugar terminal to the packaging plant at Rossburgh.
Shunting Bulk Sugar
Ballengeich:(436 km from Durban and 18 km south of Newcastle on the Durban – Volksrust mainline.)
A coal mine was situated here and while the shaft has closed, anthracite quality coal is brought in by road from a mine near Hattingspruit and loaded to rail. A large plant which processes Silica railed from the Delmas area and which is loaded in containers for export at Durban.
Baynesfield: (21 km from Pentrich on the (Richmond branch)
Some 4 500 tons of roundwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Maydon Wharf for chipping, as well as Umkomaas and Richards Bay.
Bergville:(68 km from Ennersdale and terminus of the branch)
Over 10 000 tons of grain maize was dispatched to Durban for export.
Bulwer:(16 km from Donnybrook on the Underberg branch)
Over 80 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this former station site, most of which was directed to Mandini on the North Coast.
Cato Ridge:(71 km from Durban on the Volksrust mainline)
Location of a large ferro manganese processing plant which receives manganese from the Northern Cape and smelts it for export. During 2005 – 2006 over 580 000 tons of manganese was received and nearly 200 000 tons of ferro manganese was exported via Durban.
Cedara:(143 km from Durban on the Volksrust main line)
Over 40 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas and Mandini
Cedarville:(54 km from Franklin on the Matatiele branch)
There has been no freight service on the Matatiele branch since 2005. There is a liquid fuel depot at the former station but it has not been used since 2003. Prior to that time nearly 15 000 tons of fuel, some 30% of the market, was received by rail at the facility.
Comrie: (119 km from Depot (Pietermaritzburg) on Donnybrook - Franklin line)
Over 40 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas and Mandini
Cramond:(32 km from Pietermaritzburg on the Greytown line)
Over 40 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas and Mandini
Creighton: (149 km from Depot (Pietermaritzburg) on the Donnybrook - Franklin line)
No timber was loaded here during the 2005 – 2006 year but there are plantations in the area and depending on felling cycles, timber could be loaded once again in the future. There is a liquid fuel depot here which has not been used since 2003, when over 12 000 tons of traffic was received.
Dalton:(58 km from Pietermaritzburg on the Greytown line)
Some 900 tons of roundwood for chipping was loaded at this former station and destined to Richards Bay on the North Coast
Dannhauser:(417 km from Durban and 24 km north of Glencoe on the Volksrust mainline)
There is a short access line from the station area to a grain silo and bulk malt storage facility. Over 4000 tons of grain sorghum was received here from various points of origin during 2005 – 2006.
Dargle:(166 km from Durban on the Volksrust mainline)
Over 9 600 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Mandini and Richards Bay on the North Coast
Donnybrook:(125 km from Depot (Pietermaritzburg) on the Donnybrook - Franklin line)
Nearly 7 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this former station and destined to the North and South Coast.
Draycott: (11 km from Ennersdale on the Bergville branch,)
Over 36 000 tons of pulpwood and round wood was loaded at this former station and directed to Durban and various North and South Coast points.
FCY type bulk sugar
Empangeni: (178 km from Durban on the Durban – Empangeni – Golela line)
There was no traffic to Empangeni itself, junction of the Nkwalini branch. The station is no longer used but the infrastructure is still intact.
Estcourt: (256 km from Durban on the Volksrust mainline)
There is a large grain mill at the station and a line to the industrial area north of the town itself. There is another grain mill and a pressed-board manufacturer in the area. The board factory is currently receiving round wood by road but has begun to receive by rail once again.
Hammarsdale: (58 km from Durban on Pietermaritzburg – Volksrust mainline)
There is a coal depot at Hammarsdale. Which has in the past brought in coal by rail for distribution by road. This traffic was entirely on road during 2005 – 2006.
Heatonville: (28 km from Empangeni on Nkwalini branch)
Over 50 000 tons of sugar cane for the felixton mill was loaded at this station during 2005 – 2006. A total of 435,744 tins of sugar cane was loaded form 16 points on this branch.
Hermansburg: (38 km from Greytown on the Kranskop branch)
Over 5 000 tons of roundwood for chipping at Richards Bay was loaded here. In addition, over 11 000 tons of containerised tannin (wattle extract) was loaded for export at Durban.
Hlobane: (22 km from Vryheid and terminus of the branch from Tendenka)
This was at one time a major coal loading point, with coking and steam coal being loaded here and at Boomlaer, two kilometres to the west. Some 300 000 tons of coal was loaded to rail during 2005 – 2006, having been brought from a number of sources by road.
Inglenook: (117 km from Depot (Pietermaritzburg) on the Donnybrook – Franklin line,)
783 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas on the South Coast line.
Felixton: ( Durban – Empangeni – Golela line, 169 km from Durban)
Some 45 000 tons of coal was received by rail for use at the local sugar mill.
Franklin: (221 km from Depot (Pietermaritzburg) on the Donnybrook - Franklin line)
No traffic was loaded here during 2005 – 2006 but pulpwood has been loaded here in the past.
Gledhow:
Over 39 000 tons of coal was received by rail for use at the local sugar mill.
Glenside: (19 km from Dalton and terminus of the Glenside branch)
About 6 500 tons of pulp and roundwood was loaded at this siding and destined for North Coast mills and chipping plants.
Greytown:(103 km from Pietermaritzburg on the Greytown and Kranskop line)
Some 17 000 tons of pulpwood and roundwood was loaded at this former station and destined to Durban, Richards Bay and Mandini.
Jaagbaan: (6,5 km from Dalton on the Glenside branch) Some 10 000 tons of molasses and almost 80 000 tons of bulk sugar were loaded to rail at the local sugar mill. The molasses was sent to Durban for export, as well as Eastern and Western Cape destinations. The bulk sugar was directed to an important distribution point in Germiston.
Kleinveld: (35 km from Chailey on Mount Alida branch)
Over 6 000 tons of pulp and roundwood was loaded at this siding and dispatched to Richards Bay.
Kokstad: (41 km from Franklin on the Kokstad branch)
There is currently no freight traffic at Kokstad. This station was formerly a major transhipping point from rail to road and there was a RMT (Road Motor Transport) depot at the station. Most of the infrastructure is still intact and could be used if a resumption of freight rail services is made in the future.
Kranskop:(51 km from Greytown and terminus of branch)
Nearly 5 000 tons of roundwood for chipping and export was loaded at this fomer station and destined to Richards Bay.
Kwa-Mbonambi:(Durban – Empangeni – Golela line, 207 km from Durban)
305,985 tons of hardwood (gum) was railed to Umkomaas during the review period on the Green Arrow pulpwood train.
Loskop:(21 km from Ennersdale on the Bergville branch)
Over 40 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas and Mandini
Mandini:(106 km from Durban on the Durban – Empangeni – Golela line)
The large paper mill here received over 300 000 tons of hardwood and softwood from various originating points countrywide during 2005 – 2006. Over 200 000 tons of coal was received during the same period. Some 18 000 tons of paper products (mainly paper rolls) was dispatched to the Western Cape during this period as well.
Matatiele:(77 km from Franklin and terminus of the branch)
There are no rail freight services to Matatiele at the present time but the freight sheds are still intact and could be used if services resume. There is a great potential for general freight to Matatiele itself and for distribution to the Eastern Cape and Lesotho.
Mkabela:(18 km from Schroeders on the Bruyns Hill branch)
Some 3 000 tons of treatectimber was loaded at this siding, most of which was destined for stations in Namibia. This treating plant is virtually the only rail user on this branch which used to send pulpwood from Bruyns Hill and Wartberg.
Menne:(8 km from Greytown on the Kranskop branch)
Over 8 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding for Richards Bay.
Mizpah:(93 km from Pietermaritzburg on the Greytown line)
Some 200 tons of matchwood was loaded at this siding and sent to Rosslyn in Gauteng during the review period.
Mollissma: (13 km from Chailey on the Kranskop branch
Over 20 000 tons of round and pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Richards Bay for chipping and pulping.
Mount Alida:(40 km from Chailey and terminus of branch)
Just 352 tons of roundwood was loaded at this point, being destined to Richards Bay for chipping and export.
Mpolwenni:(36,5 km from Pietermaritzburg on the Greytown line)
Over 48 000 tons of pulpwood was forwarded from this siding to Mandini on the North Coast. In addition, over 1 400 tons of poles were dispatched from the local treating plant, mainly to points in Namibia.
Mvozana:(15 km from Greytown on the Kranskop branch)
Nearly 7 000 tons of round wood was loaded at this siding and destined to Richards Bay for chipping and export.
New Hanover:(48 km from Pietermaritzburg on the Greytown)
Over 20 000 tons of round and pulpwood was loaded at this former station and dispatched to Mandini and Richards Bay during 2005 – 2006.
Nkwalini:(64 km from Empangeni and terminus of branch)
Over 17 500 tons of sugar cane was loaded at this point, destined to the Felixton sugar mill, south of Empangeni. Sugar cane was loaded at another 15 sidings on this branch, which generated over 435 000 tons of traffic during 2005 – 2006.
Ottos Bluff: (21 km from Pietermaritzburg on the Greytown line)
Over 40 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas and Mandini.
Park Rynie:(57 km from Clairwood on the Poret Shepstone line)
Over 12 000 tons of river sand was loaded here during 2005 – 2005 and railed to a block yard in Underberg.
Pevensey: (42 km from Donnybrook on the Underberg branch)
Some 700 tons of roundwood was loaded at this siding and dispatched to Richards Bay for chipping and export.
Port Shepstone:(108 km from Clairwood and terminus of the line)
Over 75 000 tons of limestone was loaded at the South Wharf facility. Most of this was sent to the Umkomaas pulp mill, but over 20 000 tons was sent to a paper mill at Geduld in Gauteng.
Richmond:(41 km from Pentrich and terminus of branch)
Some 17 000 of pulpwood and roundwood for chipping was loaded at this former station and destined to various points in Durban, and the North and South Coast lines.
Seven Oaks:(82 km from Pietermaritzburg on the Greytown line)
Over 10 000 tons of round and pulpwood was loaded at this siding, being destined to Richards Bay and Mandini
Sezela:(57 km from Clairwood on the Port Shepstone line)
Slightly less than 48 000 tons of coal from Mpumalanga was railed to the sugar mill at Sezela. A molasses loading facility to rail at the mill has not been used for several years but could utilised in the future.
Simuma:(120 km from Clairwood on the Umtentweni – and Port Shepstone line.)
Over 500 000 tons of cement clinker was railed to the Mount Vernon sement plant in Durban during 2005 – 2006. Coal was formerly railed to Simuma but this traffic is currently on road.
Singisi: (205 km from Depot (Pietermaritzburg) on the Donnybrook - Franklin line)
Over 46 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding, being destined to Montclair and Mandini. An additional 25 000 tons of wood chips were loaded fpr the paper mill at Mandini.
Stanger:(75 km from Durban on the Durban – Empangeni – Golela line)
There was no significant rail freight traffic to Stanger during 2005 – 2006 but it was formerly an important point for general freight traffic.
Stilwater:(9 km from Vryheid on the line to Glencoe)
No rail freight traffic was generated from this point in 2005 – 2006 although wattle bark has been loaded in the past.
Talana:(11 km from Glencoe on the line to Vryheid)
Over 150 000 tons of coal was loaded to rail at Talana and sent to Richards Bay and Wests (Durban) for export. An additional 150 000 tons was railed to various domestic destinations.
Taylors: (38 km from Depot (Pietermaritzburg on the Franklin line)
15 000 tons of round and pulpwood was loaded at this siding and shipped to Maydon wharf and Richards Bay for chipping and export.
Umbogintwini:(16 km from Clairwood on the Port Shepstone line)
Over 27 000 tons of caustic soda was received here from Sasolburg while over 6 000 tons of chemicals were sent inland to three destinations. Over 15 000 tons of sulphur and over 29 000 tons of titanium were received from Richards Bay for processing at the plants within the industrial area.
Umhlongonek: (67 km from Depot (Pietermaritzburg on the Donnybrook - Franklin line)
Some 400 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Richards Bay for chipping.
Umkomaas:(36 km from Clairwood on the Port Shepstone line)
The site of a large pulp mill which operates its own railway connecting to the exchange yard on a spur from Umkomaas. The mill received about 450 000 tons of pulpwood by rail during 2005 – 2006, of which over 300 000 tons was sourced from Kwambonambi in Zululand. Some 190 000 tons of coal from Mpumalanga, 55 000 tons of limestone from Port Shepstone and nearly 10 000 tons of sulphur were received from Richards Bay.
Underberg:(62 km from Donnybrook and terminus of the Underberg branch)
Some 17 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this former station and directed to Umkomaas on the South Coast line.
Utrecht:(45 km from Rooipunt and terminus of the branch)
The mine has closed at Utrecht and it is not known whether it will be reopened in the future. There is a possibility that another mine may open in the area.
Voorkeur:(25,5 km from Chailey on the Mount Alida branch)
Over 40 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas and Mandini
Welgegund:(24 km from Greytown on the Kranskop branch)
Over 40 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas and Mandini.
Winterton:(39 km from Ennersdale on the Bergville branch)
There is a grain silo and fertiliser depot at this former station and some 6 300 tons of grain was railed to Durban for export. In addition, over 8 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded dispatched to Umkomaas on the South Coast line.
Woodford: (55 km from Donnybrook on the Underberg branch)
Some 3 000 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding and destined to Umkomaas on the South Coast line.
Woolstone:(17 km from Chailey on the Mount Alida branch)
Only 64 tons of pulpwood was loaded at this siding being destined to Richards Bay for chipping.
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Frankfort (G 11)
Name:Frankfort
Frankfort is a small typical farming town 160 km from Johannesburg, situated on the banks of the Wilge River in the Free State province of South Africa, in an area commonly known as the Riemland area. It lies in the heart of South Africa’s maize growing area. Other farming that takes place in the area includes dairy, beef, wool and mutton.
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The town was originally laid out on the farm Roodepoort and named Frankfurt in 1886. At some later stage the 'o' replaced the 'u' and the town became known as Frankfort. At the heart of the town of Frankfort is the sandstone Dutch Reformed Church which was burnt down by the British troops during the Anglo-Boer War, rebuilt and inaugurated in 1918.
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Frankfort is a small typical farming town 160 km from Johannesburg, situated on the banks of the Wilge River in the Free State province of South Africa, in an area commonly known as the Riemland area. It lies in the heart of South Africa’s maize growing area. Other farming that takes place in the area includes dairy, beef, wool and mutton.
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The town was originally laid out on the farm Roodepoort and named Frankfurt in 1886. At some later stage the 'o' replaced the 'u' and the town became known as Frankfort. At the heart of the town of Frankfort is the sandstone Dutch Reformed Church which was burnt down by the British troops during the Anglo-Boer War, rebuilt and inaugurated in 1918.
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Francistown (F 5)
Name:Francistown
Francistown is the second largest city in Botswana, with a population of about 113,315 (urban area - census 2001), and often described as the "Capital of the North". It is located in eastern Botswana, about 400 kilometres north-northeast from the capital, Gaborone. Francistown is located at the confluence of the Tati and Inchwe rivers, and near the Shashe River (tributary to the Limpopo) and 90 kilometres from the international border with Zimbabwe. Francistown was the center of southern Africa's first gold rush, and is still surrounded by old and abandoned mines.
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Francistown is the second largest city in Botswana, with a population of about 113,315 (urban area - census 2001), and often described as the "Capital of the North". It is located in eastern Botswana, about 400 kilometres north-northeast from the capital, Gaborone. Francistown is located at the confluence of the Tati and Inchwe rivers, and near the Shashe River (tributary to the Limpopo) and 90 kilometres from the international border with Zimbabwe. Francistown was the center of southern Africa's first gold rush, and is still surrounded by old and abandoned mines.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francistown
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Monday, September 21, 2009
Fouriesburg (G11)
Name: Fouriesburg
Google count: 58,200 for Fouriesburg
Date: 21 September 2009
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The Fouriesburg Country Inn,
Fouriesburg, in the Free State. This is where
Raymond du Plessis went cooking as featured
in the May edition of the magazine. Several
readers got the answer on the button, but
others were a little bit of the mark.
But let us first tell you more about the
beautiful and hospitable Fouriesburg Country
Inn. Fourteen years ago Clive and Martie
Craig had enough of the big city lifestyle.
They lived in Alberton in Gauteng, where
Craig worked as an engineer, and Martie as a
school principle. So the couple moved to the
more rustic Fouriesburg, in the Free State.
They bought the small town’s hotel, and
set about recreating an authentic Free State
experience, both from a lodgings as well as a
culinary experience point of view.
The building, which was built in
1892, was completely refurbished using
authentic materials. This included salvaged
sandstone for the structure itself, and
authentic floorboards and ceilings from
uninhabitable old houses in the area, which
would otherwise have ended up on a braai
somewhere.
“The Inn is probably more authentic today
than it was when it was originally built!”
quips Raymond, who was highly impressed
by the craftsmanship, attention to detail
and genuine authenticity of the Inn. “Even
the roof of the porch is an authentic item,
salvaged from the railway station.”
http://www.tuffstuff.co.za/docs/where-is-raymond-cooking4.pdf
Google count: 58,200 for Fouriesburg
Date: 21 September 2009
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The Fouriesburg Country Inn,
Fouriesburg, in the Free State. This is where
Raymond du Plessis went cooking as featured
in the May edition of the magazine. Several
readers got the answer on the button, but
others were a little bit of the mark.
But let us first tell you more about the
beautiful and hospitable Fouriesburg Country
Inn. Fourteen years ago Clive and Martie
Craig had enough of the big city lifestyle.
They lived in Alberton in Gauteng, where
Craig worked as an engineer, and Martie as a
school principle. So the couple moved to the
more rustic Fouriesburg, in the Free State.
They bought the small town’s hotel, and
set about recreating an authentic Free State
experience, both from a lodgings as well as a
culinary experience point of view.
The building, which was built in
1892, was completely refurbished using
authentic materials. This included salvaged
sandstone for the structure itself, and
authentic floorboards and ceilings from
uninhabitable old houses in the area, which
would otherwise have ended up on a braai
somewhere.
“The Inn is probably more authentic today
than it was when it was originally built!”
quips Raymond, who was highly impressed
by the craftsmanship, attention to detail
and genuine authenticity of the Inn. “Even
the roof of the porch is an authentic item,
salvaged from the railway station.”
http://www.tuffstuff.co.za/docs/where-is-raymond-cooking4.pdf
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Fort Jackson (H 15)
Name: Fort Jackson
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In 1865 Mrs. Ball was born as Amelia Alice Elizabeth Adkins in Fort Jackson, East London, the same town where her Canadian parents were stranded in 1852 on their way to Australia. According to www.ballfamilyrecords.co.uk her father, Henry James Adkins, captain of the SS Quanza, and his wife, Sarah Spalding, left the coastal town, Nova Scotia in Canada for Australia. Although the boat was lost off the coast of East London, fortunately for future generations of South Africans, the captain, his wife and her chutney recipe survived.
According to Ball, it all started in 1852 when Henry James Adkins married Elizabeth Sarah Spalding in King William’s Town, settling in the nearby village of Fort Jackson to run a general dealership. He was a pretty humble man, Desmond says, not a ship’s captain, as the Unilever website claims, and the couple were never romantically shipwrecked together.
Sarah Adkins started making chutney commercially in about 1870. But she was no great shakes at brand-building, burdening her delicious condiment with the label, “Mrs Henry Adkins Senior, Colonial Chutney Manufacturer, Fort Jackson, Cape Colony.”
The Adkinses had seven sons and four daughters, one of whom was Amelia. Amelia married Herbert Saddleton Ball, a superintendent on the railways, and they moved to Johannesburg - taking her mother’s chutney recipe with her.
On HS Ball’s retirement the family moved to Cape Town, where Amelia started producing her mother’s chutney on a home-industry scale.
Read more: http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=926:mrsballs210109&catid=43:culture_news&Itemid=112#ixzz0Rfdpa4Lk
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And even today in Buffalo City there are still traces of German influence. In East London automobile giant DaimlerChrysler has an automotive plant on the Westbank, while Rehau Polymer is based at Fort Jackson.
For anyone wanting to learn more about the history of the people of Buffalo City, the East London Museum can be contacted on (043) 743-0686.
The museum is in Oxford Street, with the entrance and parking in Dawson Road, and is open from 9.30am to 5pm on Mondays to Fridays, between 2pm and 5pm on Saturdays, and from 11am to 4pm on Sundays and public holidays.
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In 1865 Mrs. Ball was born as Amelia Alice Elizabeth Adkins in Fort Jackson, East London, the same town where her Canadian parents were stranded in 1852 on their way to Australia. According to www.ballfamilyrecords.co.uk her father, Henry James Adkins, captain of the SS Quanza, and his wife, Sarah Spalding, left the coastal town, Nova Scotia in Canada for Australia. Although the boat was lost off the coast of East London, fortunately for future generations of South Africans, the captain, his wife and her chutney recipe survived.
According to Ball, it all started in 1852 when Henry James Adkins married Elizabeth Sarah Spalding in King William’s Town, settling in the nearby village of Fort Jackson to run a general dealership. He was a pretty humble man, Desmond says, not a ship’s captain, as the Unilever website claims, and the couple were never romantically shipwrecked together.
Sarah Adkins started making chutney commercially in about 1870. But she was no great shakes at brand-building, burdening her delicious condiment with the label, “Mrs Henry Adkins Senior, Colonial Chutney Manufacturer, Fort Jackson, Cape Colony.”
The Adkinses had seven sons and four daughters, one of whom was Amelia. Amelia married Herbert Saddleton Ball, a superintendent on the railways, and they moved to Johannesburg - taking her mother’s chutney recipe with her.
On HS Ball’s retirement the family moved to Cape Town, where Amelia started producing her mother’s chutney on a home-industry scale.
Read more: http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=926:mrsballs210109&catid=43:culture_news&Itemid=112#ixzz0Rfdpa4Lk
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And even today in Buffalo City there are still traces of German influence. In East London automobile giant DaimlerChrysler has an automotive plant on the Westbank, while Rehau Polymer is based at Fort Jackson.
For anyone wanting to learn more about the history of the people of Buffalo City, the East London Museum can be contacted on (043) 743-0686.
The museum is in Oxford Street, with the entrance and parking in Dawson Road, and is open from 9.30am to 5pm on Mondays to Fridays, between 2pm and 5pm on Saturdays, and from 11am to 4pm on Sundays and public holidays.
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Friday, September 18, 2009
Fort Beaufort (F14)
Name: Fort Beaufort
Fort Beaufort is named of the Duke of Beaufort, father of Lord Charles Somerset, Governor of the Cape
Martello Tower, the original fort, was built in 1857. 9Km from town is a suplur spring.
Fort Beaufort was founded as a military stronghold in 1822 against Xhosa warriors. A town was established in 1837, and became a municipality in 1883.
http://www.routes.co.za/ec/fortbeaufort/index.html
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An amateur geologist and later builder of many mountain passes, Andrew Geddes Bain, built the first road from Fort Beaufort to Katberg in the north in the 1840s. During the construction of the road near Blinkwater he discovered a fossilised reptile, which he promptly named the ‘Blinkwater monster’.
http://www.gardenroute.org/fortbeaufort/index.htm
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Fort Beaufort is named of the Duke of Beaufort, father of Lord Charles Somerset, Governor of the Cape
Martello Tower, the original fort, was built in 1857. 9Km from town is a suplur spring.
Fort Beaufort was founded as a military stronghold in 1822 against Xhosa warriors. A town was established in 1837, and became a municipality in 1883.
http://www.routes.co.za/ec/fortbeaufort/index.html
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An amateur geologist and later builder of many mountain passes, Andrew Geddes Bain, built the first road from Fort Beaufort to Katberg in the north in the 1840s. During the construction of the road near Blinkwater he discovered a fossilised reptile, which he promptly named the ‘Blinkwater monster’.
http://www.gardenroute.org/fortbeaufort/index.htm
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Fochville (E 10)
Name: Fochville
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Fochville is located just off the N12, between Johannesburg and Potchefstroom.
It was named after a commander in the French Allied Forces, this town was proclaimed in 1920.
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From http://www.tourismnorthwest.co.za/southern/fochville.html
Tourist attractions include The Borehole (in the early mining days, Western Deep Levels struck a stream of sulphurous water, which to this day surges out of the borehole at 2,000 litres per hour); Piet Viljoen Park (a beautifully landscaped garden near the centre of town); Renosterfontein (a farm with old Tswana kraals, a traditional African village, and the ruins of a house that belonged to the brothers of President Andries Pretorius); Thlokwe Ruins (the remains of Tswana and Sotho kraals, used till the inhabitants were driven away by Mzilikazi in the 1820s, can be viewed on the hills surrounding Fochville).
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http://www.fochville.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=12&Itemid=57
http://www.ebizz.co.za/
http://www.cylex.co.za/fochville/
http://www.yellowpages.co.za/search.jsp?location=&query=fochville&search.x=1&search.y=1
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Fochville is located just off the N12, between Johannesburg and Potchefstroom.
It was named after a commander in the French Allied Forces, this town was proclaimed in 1920.
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From http://www.tourismnorthwest.co.za/southern/fochville.html
Tourist attractions include The Borehole (in the early mining days, Western Deep Levels struck a stream of sulphurous water, which to this day surges out of the borehole at 2,000 litres per hour); Piet Viljoen Park (a beautifully landscaped garden near the centre of town); Renosterfontein (a farm with old Tswana kraals, a traditional African village, and the ruins of a house that belonged to the brothers of President Andries Pretorius); Thlokwe Ruins (the remains of Tswana and Sotho kraals, used till the inhabitants were driven away by Mzilikazi in the 1820s, can be viewed on the hills surrounding Fochville).
Where to stay:
http://www.fochville.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=12&Itemid=57
http://www.ebizz.co.za/
http://www.cylex.co.za/fochville/
http://www.yellowpages.co.za/search.jsp?location=&query=fochville&search.x=1&search.y=1
Florida
Name:Florida
Florida is a suburb of Roodepoort and lies to the west of Johannesburg. Roodepoort and its suburbs were built on the farm of the same name, with its residential stands being sold in 1887. It used to be a busy mining and industrial centre. Visitors to Florida Lake can see a bronze monument by Dale Lace commemorating the discovery of gold in the area (now removed because of vandalism/ or stolen) , and the lake is (was/may yet again become) a wonderful spot for picnicking and enjoying the fresh air and its local duck inhabitants especially interesting to watch as they waddle around.
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Florida is a suburb of Roodepoort and lies to the west of Johannesburg. Roodepoort and its suburbs were built on the farm of the same name, with its residential stands being sold in 1887. It used to be a busy mining and industrial centre. Visitors to Florida Lake can see a bronze monument by Dale Lace commemorating the discovery of gold in the area (now removed because of vandalism/ or stolen) , and the lake is (was/may yet again become) a wonderful spot for picnicking and enjoying the fresh air and its local duck inhabitants especially interesting to watch as they waddle around.
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Firgrove (B 16)
Name: Firgrove
Firgrove Business Park - Welcome to our Website20 minutes from Cape Town Airport, nearby Firgrove Railway Station. Total Units: 39 units. Average Size: 220 sq meters. Selling Price: R 5950.00 PER sq m ...
www.firgrovebusinesspark.com/
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ONLY - HA HA :Firgrove Railway station 3. Close proximity to the Mall parking area. Only three vehicles stolen this week. Park your vehicle inside your premises if you ...
linksestate.co.za/crime-in-the...f4/report-from-hcw-t33.htm -
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Winery Rd
Firgrove
Somerset West
Chalet / Cottage
Self-catering Low season - single:
R 200-399
High season - single:
R 200-499
Rate per unit
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No info
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021- 842- 2487
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021- 842- 2487
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Firgrove Business Park - Welcome to our Website20 minutes from Cape Town Airport, nearby Firgrove Railway Station. Total Units: 39 units. Average Size: 220 sq meters. Selling Price: R 5950.00 PER sq m ...
www.firgrovebusinesspark.com/
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ONLY - HA HA :Firgrove Railway station 3. Close proximity to the Mall parking area. Only three vehicles stolen this week. Park your vehicle inside your premises if you ...
linksestate.co.za/crime-in-the...f4/report-from-hcw-t33.htm -
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Winery Rd
Firgrove
Somerset West
Chalet / Cottage
Self-catering Low season - single:
R 200-399
High season - single:
R 200-499
Rate per unit
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No info
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021- 842- 2487
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021- 842- 2487
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Monday, September 14, 2009
Fisantkraal (B 16)
Name:Fisantkraal
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Saturday, September 12, 2009
http://cellphoned.blogspot.com/
Find a cell phone number in South Africa
http://cellphoned.blogspot.com/
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Fauresmith (D 12)
Name: Fauresmith
http://www.fauresmith.co.za/stoom_3.htm
Fauresmith is named after the Reverend Philip Eduard Faure and Sir Harry Smith, Governor of the Cape. The railway line runs in the centre of the main street.
Is this still the case - I would love to have a photograph.
Fauresmith endurance riding: Endurance riding is the ideal sport for horse and nature loving enthusiasts. South Africa has an abundance of vast plains, majestic mountains and beautiful valleys, what better way to experience this than on horseback?
Die dorp is welbekend in perdekringe vir die jaarlikse Internasionale Perde Uithourit wat in Julie plaasvind. Gedurende die uithourit voltooi die perde met hul ruiters 205km gedurende die drie dae van kompetisie.
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http://www.fauresmith.co.za/stoom_3.htm
Fauresmith is named after the Reverend Philip Eduard Faure and Sir Harry Smith, Governor of the Cape. The railway line runs in the centre of the main street.
Is this still the case - I would love to have a photograph.
Fauresmith endurance riding: Endurance riding is the ideal sport for horse and nature loving enthusiasts. South Africa has an abundance of vast plains, majestic mountains and beautiful valleys, what better way to experience this than on horseback?
Die dorp is welbekend in perdekringe vir die jaarlikse Internasionale Perde Uithourit wat in Julie plaasvind. Gedurende die uithourit voltooi die perde met hul ruiters 205km gedurende die drie dae van kompetisie.
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Friday, September 11, 2009
Faure (B 16)
Name: Faure
http://www.sa-transport.co.za/trains/sa_stations/w-cape_2.html
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Faraday (F 9)
Name:Faraday
http://74.125.93.132/search?q=cache:Hur3VQie_qoJ:www.jda.co.za/faraday/docs/SCN_20051019093121_001.pdf+Faraday&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=zaThe Faraday Special Facility is a project is seen as an investment that has the potential toturn around the recent history of economic decline in the South Eastern sector of the City.The Project constitutes a significant public sector investment in concentration andconsolidation of public transport operators into a well-defined, new inter-modal nodearound the old Faraday rail station. It is expected that the project will intensify use bycommuters and will result in new and improved trading opportunities in the area. It createsthe conditions for the establishment of managed market facilities for general consumerproducts and for traditional medicines and muti, with the concomitant benefits to Localeconomic development and job creation.
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http://74.125.93.132/search?q=cache:Hur3VQie_qoJ:www.jda.co.za/faraday/docs/SCN_20051019093121_001.pdf+Faraday&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=zaThe Faraday Special Facility is a project is seen as an investment that has the potential toturn around the recent history of economic decline in the South Eastern sector of the City.The Project constitutes a significant public sector investment in concentration andconsolidation of public transport operators into a well-defined, new inter-modal nodearound the old Faraday rail station. It is expected that the project will intensify use bycommuters and will result in new and improved trading opportunities in the area. It createsthe conditions for the establishment of managed market facilities for general consumerproducts and for traditional medicines and muti, with the concomitant benefits to Localeconomic development and job creation.
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Estancia (J 9)
Name: Estancia
The story: Gert Sibande Background
Brief profile of Gert Sibande District Municipality
Mpumalanga province has three district municipalities, one of which is Gert Sibande District Municipality. Gauteng, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal provinces encircle it, and it is on the border of Swaziland. The district is home to 900 thousand people, two thirds of which are urban dwellers, living in over 120 towns and villages. 51, 84% of the population here are women.
Govan Mbeki municipal area, one of the local municipalities of the district is the economic and industrial hub of the region. The district has industries for petrochemical and related industries at Secunda and the occurrence of coal, iron ore, gold and granite in the region. The district is also strong in food, wool and timber production but still needs development of agricultural activities. Tourism is a growing sector, with bird watching opportunities at Wakkerstroom, and game viewing being particularly popular. Some 51% of the population over 20 years old had no schooling or only up to the level of primary education. 16,40% obtained grade 12, while 5,4% undertook higher education.
Gert Sibande District Municipality comprises seven local municipalities namely:
Albert Luthuli: Carolina, Badplaas, Eerstehoek, Lochiel
Msukaligwa: Ermelo, Bankkop, Breyten, Camden, Chrissiesmeer, Davel, Estancia, Holban, Kafferspruit, Lothair, Sheepmoor, Warburton
Mkhondo: Piet Retief (Mkhondo), Amsterdam, Anysspruit, Berbice, Bergen, Braunchweig, Commondale, Dirkiesdorp, Iswepe, Moolman, Panbult, Wittenberg
Lekwa: Standerton, Bettiesdam, Elmtree, Holmdene, Maizefield, Meyerville, Morgenzon, Platrand, Roberts Drift, Stanfield Hill
Pixley ka Seme: Volksrus (Seme), Amersfoort, Latemanek, Perdekop, Wakkerstroom
Govan Mbeki: Secunda, Bethal, Bethel East, Bethelrand, Charl Cilliers, Evander, Kinross, Leandra, Leslie, Roodebank, Springbokdraai, Trichardt, Winkelhaak
Dipaleseng: Balfour, Dasville, Greylingstad, Grootvlei, Val, Willemsdal.
Five of these municipalities; namely,
Albert Luthuli, Msukaligwa, Govan Mbeki, Pixley ka Seme and Mkhondo local municipalities have been identified as requiring assistance under Project Consolidate.
Gert Sibande
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The story: Gert Sibande Background
Brief profile of Gert Sibande District Municipality
Mpumalanga province has three district municipalities, one of which is Gert Sibande District Municipality. Gauteng, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal provinces encircle it, and it is on the border of Swaziland. The district is home to 900 thousand people, two thirds of which are urban dwellers, living in over 120 towns and villages. 51, 84% of the population here are women.
Govan Mbeki municipal area, one of the local municipalities of the district is the economic and industrial hub of the region. The district has industries for petrochemical and related industries at Secunda and the occurrence of coal, iron ore, gold and granite in the region. The district is also strong in food, wool and timber production but still needs development of agricultural activities. Tourism is a growing sector, with bird watching opportunities at Wakkerstroom, and game viewing being particularly popular. Some 51% of the population over 20 years old had no schooling or only up to the level of primary education. 16,40% obtained grade 12, while 5,4% undertook higher education.
Gert Sibande District Municipality comprises seven local municipalities namely:
Albert Luthuli: Carolina, Badplaas, Eerstehoek, Lochiel
Msukaligwa: Ermelo, Bankkop, Breyten, Camden, Chrissiesmeer, Davel, Estancia, Holban, Kafferspruit, Lothair, Sheepmoor, Warburton
Mkhondo: Piet Retief (Mkhondo), Amsterdam, Anysspruit, Berbice, Bergen, Braunchweig, Commondale, Dirkiesdorp, Iswepe, Moolman, Panbult, Wittenberg
Lekwa: Standerton, Bettiesdam, Elmtree, Holmdene, Maizefield, Meyerville, Morgenzon, Platrand, Roberts Drift, Stanfield Hill
Pixley ka Seme: Volksrus (Seme), Amersfoort, Latemanek, Perdekop, Wakkerstroom
Govan Mbeki: Secunda, Bethal, Bethel East, Bethelrand, Charl Cilliers, Evander, Kinross, Leandra, Leslie, Roodebank, Springbokdraai, Trichardt, Winkelhaak
Dipaleseng: Balfour, Dasville, Greylingstad, Grootvlei, Val, Willemsdal.
Five of these municipalities; namely,
Albert Luthuli, Msukaligwa, Govan Mbeki, Pixley ka Seme and Mkhondo local municipalities have been identified as requiring assistance under Project Consolidate.
Gert Sibande
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Estancao Nova (M 2)
Name: Estancao Nova on Lumbo Line Mocambique
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Escombe (M 13)
Name: Escombe
Escombe the suburb of Queensburgh in the Greater Durban Metropolitan Area,
approximately 20km West of Durban .
http://www.sa-transport.co.za/trains/maps/NML-Dbn-Pmb.pdf
http://www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za/Inchanga.php
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Escombe the suburb of Queensburgh in the Greater Durban Metropolitan Area,
approximately 20km West of Durban .
http://www.sa-transport.co.za/trains/maps/NML-Dbn-Pmb.pdf
http://www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za/Inchanga.php
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Ermelo (J 9)
Name: Ermelo
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Ermelo is one of the larger towns in Mpumalanga, center for a district where comprehensive mixed farming is practiced and a stop-over en-route to KwaZulu Natal.
Related Link(s)Rainbow Route
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Long before the town was formally established, the site was a much frequented outspan on the transport route between Lydenburg and Natal. Because the area is well watered and dotted with freshwater lakelets it soon attracted settlers.
Today the town is an educational, commercial and industrial center for a district where comprehensive mixed farming is practiced.
The Nooitgedacht research station of the department of Agriculture, 4km from the town, conducts research into crop production and animal husbandry.
There is large-scale afforestation (pine, water and blue gum) in the eastern parts of the district. Several large mines extract coal and the district is the country’s main source of anthracite and torbanite.
Activities
Anglo-Boer War Memorial:
Near the Dutch Reformed Church in the town center is this commemoration of those who lost their lives in the Anglo-Boer War.
Le Goya Village:
The ruins of a settlement of the area’s early inhabitants, dating to around 1400.
San Rock Artwork:
These fascinating pieces of history adorn the walls of many surrounding caves and shelters.
Paul Kruger Bridge:
Upon its construction in 1897, at 124m it was the largest bridge in the Transvaal. Now a national monument over the Vaal River.
Dams:
Many dams in the area are now equipped with recreational and accommodation facilities. These include the Willem Brummer and Pet dams.
http://www.places.co.za/html/ermelo.html
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Ermelo is one of the larger towns in Mpumalanga, center for a district where comprehensive mixed farming is practiced and a stop-over en-route to KwaZulu Natal.
Related Link(s)Rainbow Route
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Long before the town was formally established, the site was a much frequented outspan on the transport route between Lydenburg and Natal. Because the area is well watered and dotted with freshwater lakelets it soon attracted settlers.
Today the town is an educational, commercial and industrial center for a district where comprehensive mixed farming is practiced.
The Nooitgedacht research station of the department of Agriculture, 4km from the town, conducts research into crop production and animal husbandry.
There is large-scale afforestation (pine, water and blue gum) in the eastern parts of the district. Several large mines extract coal and the district is the country’s main source of anthracite and torbanite.
Activities
Anglo-Boer War Memorial:
Near the Dutch Reformed Church in the town center is this commemoration of those who lost their lives in the Anglo-Boer War.
Le Goya Village:
The ruins of a settlement of the area’s early inhabitants, dating to around 1400.
San Rock Artwork:
These fascinating pieces of history adorn the walls of many surrounding caves and shelters.
Paul Kruger Bridge:
Upon its construction in 1897, at 124m it was the largest bridge in the Transvaal. Now a national monument over the Vaal River.
Dams:
Many dams in the area are now equipped with recreational and accommodation facilities. These include the Willem Brummer and Pet dams.
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Eppingmark (A 16)
Name: Eppingmark
Google count: 29 for Eppingmark
Date: 8 September 2009
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the war against traders in Sa continue:
Cops raid Epping market stalls
July 16, 2009 Edition 2
BRONWYNNE JOOSTE
LAW ENFORCEMENT confiscated three truckloads of fresh produce from traders at the informal Epping Market this morning, a move which enraged the traders.
The operation was carried out by officials from the city's Metro Police and the SAPS, who said the owner of the goods was contravening city by-laws by stacking and storing crates in a parking lot.
But angry traders said they have been left little other option, as there are no proper storage facilities at the market.
In this morning's operation, police also removed traders' wooden pallets from the pavement and ordered that these be packed inside the stalls.
The biggest haul came when officials loaded three large trucks with produce, which belonged to Warren Jacobs. He was fined R1 000, and R350 for every bin of fruit. Law enforcement officials said Jacobs was contravening city by-laws by storing his goods in the parking area opposite the market.
During the confiscation, Jacobs brought his trucks in to remove the remaining goods. But Jacobs, who is also a spokesman for the Epping Market Trader's Association, said he would be back tomorrow morning.
He said he had applied to rent the area from the city, but had not been successful.
"I earn a living here. I will be back and they will just have to keep ticketing me."
A hawker, who did not want to be named, said the police arrived from about 8am. He said they told them to move their "stuff" but they had nowhere to put it.
Last week the Cape Argus reported that the City of Cape Town was launching a fresh bid at the Cape High Court to evict the traders. The city has accused the traders of breaking several municipal by-laws. It is expected the application will be heard early next year.
In 2007, the city sought an eviction order from the Goodwood Magistrate's Court, but this was not granted.
http://www.capeargus.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=5085926
Where to stay:
Google count: 29 for Eppingmark
Date: 8 September 2009
Historic fact:
Other interesting info:
the war against traders in Sa continue:
Cops raid Epping market stalls
July 16, 2009 Edition 2
BRONWYNNE JOOSTE
LAW ENFORCEMENT confiscated three truckloads of fresh produce from traders at the informal Epping Market this morning, a move which enraged the traders.
The operation was carried out by officials from the city's Metro Police and the SAPS, who said the owner of the goods was contravening city by-laws by stacking and storing crates in a parking lot.
But angry traders said they have been left little other option, as there are no proper storage facilities at the market.
In this morning's operation, police also removed traders' wooden pallets from the pavement and ordered that these be packed inside the stalls.
The biggest haul came when officials loaded three large trucks with produce, which belonged to Warren Jacobs. He was fined R1 000, and R350 for every bin of fruit. Law enforcement officials said Jacobs was contravening city by-laws by storing his goods in the parking area opposite the market.
During the confiscation, Jacobs brought his trucks in to remove the remaining goods. But Jacobs, who is also a spokesman for the Epping Market Trader's Association, said he would be back tomorrow morning.
He said he had applied to rent the area from the city, but had not been successful.
"I earn a living here. I will be back and they will just have to keep ticketing me."
A hawker, who did not want to be named, said the police arrived from about 8am. He said they told them to move their "stuff" but they had nowhere to put it.
Last week the Cape Argus reported that the City of Cape Town was launching a fresh bid at the Cape High Court to evict the traders. The city has accused the traders of breaking several municipal by-laws. It is expected the application will be heard early next year.
In 2007, the city sought an eviction order from the Goodwood Magistrate's Court, but this was not granted.
http://www.capeargus.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=5085926
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Sunday, September 6, 2009
Entreposte de Matola (M 8)
Name: Entreposte de Matola
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Ennersdale (J 12)
Name: Ennersdale
Uthukela DM covers an area of 11,329km², has a population of approximately 630,000 and isdivided into five LMs namely, Emnambithi (KZ233), Indaka (KZ234), Okhahlamba (KZ235) andImbabazane (KZ236). This district constitutes 12% of the provincial area, 6.5% of thepopulation and contributes 3.5% to the province’s gross geographic product (GGP). The regionis predominantly characterized by farmland and dense to scattered rural settlements situated inundulating topography, with 88% of the population living in the rural areas. Emnambithi LM hasthe largest population (230.511) and Umtshezi LM the smallest (48.328). The averagepopulation density is 56 people /km², ranging from 23 people /km² in Umtshezi to 157 people /km² in Imbabazane. The average household size varies within the rural area from 5 to 8persons. Urban areas include Ladysmith, Ezakheni, Colenso, Ekuvukeni, Estcourt, Emesis,Weenen, Berryville and Winterton / Khethani. The area forms part of the Tugela RiverCatchments that extends from the high-lying Okhahlambe-Drakensberg Mountains and FreeState Province in the west of the Indian Ocean in the east. High rainfalls of 700 to 1.200mm perannum are experienced, and numerous strategic water storage dams have been developed.The district economy is based primarily on manufacturing and trade (including tourism), withsecondary support through agriculture. Most commercial farmlands are located in Emnambithi(Klipriver), Umtshezi and Okhahlamba (Bergville), Imbabazane and Indaka are primarilyNgonyama Trust land, with significant underdevelopment and relative isolation from the main N3development corridor. The population within Uthukela is generally poor. Only 36% of thepopulation is potentially economically active (20 to 60 years; Census 1996, with 10% earningless than R500 per month and 66% having no income. Therefore a vast majority of thepopulation is unable to contribute meaningfully towards the provision of basic water services. There is large percentage of youth (55%) and 54% of the population is female, both which couldimpact on future water services requirements and ability to pay. The government has, howevercommitted itself to providing free basic water and sanitation services to all citizens.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW152.6. UMTSHEZI ECONOMIC ANALYSISThe economic analysis undertaken in the Status Quo report indicates that the poverty andunemployment rates in Umtshezi have increased, with employment opportunities not beingcreated quickly enough for the number of people entering the labour force. The DevelopmentBank (2005) has clearly indicated that employment (a job or an income generating activity) isthe best protection against poverty. This means that any strategy must protect and build formalemployment and assist the poor and second economy participants to access opportunities.The balance between the two approaches and the use of available resources isalso important.2.6.1. FORMAL SECTORThe economy experienced a negative growth rate until 1999 – 2000, and even since then hasexhibited a fluctuating growth rate in spite of the national positive growth. In terms of sectors thearea has had mixed success. The three most positive private sectors remain agriculture,manufacturing and trade. These are also the three most important sectors historically. The threesectors differ in their forecast in terms of potential growth, challenges, and the future ofemployment demand.The manufacturing and agri-processing sectors remain important, but have experienced adecline. The Estcourt area has been a key centre for the processing of agricultural products(60% of manufacturing was previously in food processing) – mostly meat and dairy products.There are obvious important backward and forward linkages between agriculture and foodprocessing which can be exploited. The manufacturing sector was well established in the pastbut has experienced a steady decline with a number of large firms closing down. The declinewas partly a result of the national slow down in the sector, but also as a result of industriesmoving to larger centres. The remaining industries are exhibiting growth as the sector as beengrowing in terms of GDP/GVA, but not in employment. The upturn in manufacturing will notnecessarily lead to industries coming back.The agricultural sector is well established and indicates a level of stability in terms ofemployment1. There are two key challenges in the sector. The first is that there is adependency on traditional crops and products with very little innovation or value addition. Thesecond is that the sector appears to be struggling with the possible impacts of land reform.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW16There have been some positive signs as the Estcourt Farmers Association has beeninvestigating the local solution developed at Besters near Ladysmith. At the same time there isalso the area proposed for the Gongolo Game Reserve which has been unable develop acommon vision. The decline in manufacturing employment is notable and a cause for concern. The decline isprobably associated with the closure of some firms, the sensitive nature of the sector to broadertrends (foreign exchange, cost of raw material, transport etc) and an increase in mechanization.The sector as been growing in terms of GDP/GVA, but not in terms of employment. Theincrease in employment in community services is largely linked to the establishment of wall towall local government and the expansion of the public sector. This trend will tend to slow as newgovernment structures have been established. The stability in employment in the agriculturalsector is positive as this sector is a large employer and has experienced a general down turn inemployment at a national level. The construction sector should be showing an improved growthn employment, as should trade. There may have been additional capacity in these sectorswhich meant growth could take place without additional employment. Additional capacity mayalso have been taken on as ‘casuals’ without permanent employment being created. Financehas remained stable, although the sector is growing.2.6.2. INFORMAL SECTORThe most disturbing trend is that unemployment and poverty levels will continueto increase unless a new approach is developed. This is despite a growing economy (see Table1 below). The point is that the economy will not create as many formal sector opportunities asthere are job seekers. Future opportunities need to be generated in more creative ways.Unemployment Rate: 1996 and 2004MaleFemaleTotal199643.6%57.5%50.0%200453.1%73.7%62.7%
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW17The statistics generated in the status quo assessment indicates the total number of peopleinvolved in the informal sector as follows:Manufacturing Construction Trade Transport Finance CommunityServicesTotalInformationEstcourt 3884341,493 84825373,019Weenen 1102150070296Total3984341,708 84826073,315This is probably an under assessment2. It does not clearly identify the number of smallbusinesses as some of the people counted above will in fact be employees in the sector. Tradeobviously dominates the informal sector, with community services following. (A communityservice in this context refers to service providers such as telephone kiosks.) It is unlikely that thesecond economy will disappear; it is a more realistic approach to manage and support thepeople who are involved in the second economy. The LED strategy must investigate ways inwhich the second economy or informal sector can be developed and supported.2.7 GEOGRAPHICAL DATAUmtshezi Municipality is comprised by the former Wembezi / Estcourt and Weenen TLCs. It islocated approximately 165km northwest of Durban and 400km south-east of Johannesburg. The National Road N3 also traverses the Municipality on its western portion linking these twomajor cities i.e. Durban and Johannesburg. Estcourt Town is the main urban center for theMunicipality. Umtshezi Municipality is bordered on its southeastern portion by the MooiMpofana Municipality, Msinga Municipality on its eastern portion, Indaka Municipality on itsnortheastern portion, both by Emnambithi and Okhahlamba Municipalities on its northwesternportion and Imbabazane Municipality on its southwestern portion. (See the map of Umtshezibelow)
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW182.8 CONCLUSIONUmtshezi has identified critical focus areas for the 2008/09 financial year. These priority areaswill be addressed through the identified development strategies within the Municipality. It ishowever, important that Umtshezi gets support from other sectors that are interested in upliftingthe quality of life of the people. The following are the identified priority areas:1. Social and Local Economic Development.2. Infrastructure and Services.3. Institutional Development and Transformation.4. Democracy and Governance.5. Financial Management.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW19PHASE TWO:UMTSHEZI KEY PERFORMANCE AREASSTRATEGIC PLAN
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW20CHAPTER 3SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT3.1 INTRODUCTIONThe municipality aims to improve access to social development services and information withthis chapter. Core to this chapter is the need for social needs analysis and programmes tofacilitate interfaces between different spheres of government charged with social developmentrole.3.2.1. ACCESS TO SOCIAL SERVICES3.2.1.1. EDUCATIONThere is great concern over the distribution of crèche’s, primary and secondary school facilitiesin the municipality. The quality of education in schools is also not satisfactory because of theshortage of teachers and location of schooling facilities in private land (farms). In some clustershigh school learners have to travel long distances because of uneven distribution of schools.The planning of education facilities is complicated by the fact that some parents may choose tosupport schools in other areas because they are perceived as offering a better service. 3.2.1.2. HEALTH FACILITIESFurthermore, the distribution of clinics and other primary health care facilities within themunicipality is uneven with the result that some clusters are left out. There is one hospitals inthe municipality which provides for emergency services and hospital care. They vary in size andthey cater for prams and wheelchairs, i.e. the facilities are user friendly. The impact of HIV /AIDS determines the need for hospitals and clinics. 3.2.1.3. HIV/AIDS There is still a great deal of ignorance about the spread of HIV/AIDS. Access to social welfareservices still poses another challenge on the access to social services. The Department ofWelfare and population Development is working together with the Municipality in ensuring thatsuch services are rendered to the local communities. This is one of the priority areas for theMunicipality.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW21The scourge of AIDS affects all the citizens of this country, mostly the youth. Umtshezi LocalMunicipality has realized that HIV/AIDS pandemic will have a devastating impact on its socio-economic development programs and formulated the HIV/AIDS council that was launched in2007. This has led to the formation of HIV/AIDS development plan, which seeks to ensure thatHIV/AIDS infection rates are lowered and that those who are affected and infected with thepandemic are given a necessary support. The Municipality will embark on HIV/Aidsprogrammes during the 2008/9 financial year that would contribute to the mitigation of thispandemic.3.2.1.4. SPORTS COUNCILThe absence of sport and recreation facilities in the municipality has a direct relationship withcrime and prevalence of HIV/AIDS among the youth. The facilities that exist are located only inurban settlements making them unreachable for the rural communities. There is a huge biastowards soccer and other sporting codes are not catered for. The provision of facilities is amatter of urgency so as to keep the youth engaged and thus reduce crime incidents. The youthneed extra mural activities to keep them busy. The youth can develop their talent and get toprofessional level. The Departments of Education and Sports and Recreation are part of theIDP Forum as well as the service provider’s forum where these priority areas are debated atlength and addressed to a certain extent by the relevant sector department. 3.2.1.5. CEMETERIESSome communities within the Municipality are still practicing on site burials as a culturalphenomenon and there is a general shortage of burial sites in the municipal area. There arenegative environmental implications because of contamination of ground water. The land thathas been used for cemetery purposes and it cannot be used for any other purposes. Thereneeds to be intensive awareness campaigns so as to sensitize people about the importance ofusing clearly demarcated cemeteries as per National Water Act, Act No.36 of 1998 andKwaZulu – Natal Cemeteries and Crematoria Act, Act No.12 of 1996 require that suitablebuffers be put in place as determined by a qualified professional. Uthukela District Municipalityconducted the Cemetery Crematorium Identification Study and the findings are yet to beimplemented.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW22CHAPTER 4SERVICE DELIVERY AND INFRASTRUCTURE 3.1 INTRODUCTIONThis chapter seeks to address the 2006 local government manifesto by acceleratingservice delivery so that:• No community will still be using the bucket system for sanitation by 2007• All communities will have access to clean water by 2008• All houses will have access to electricity by 2012• Formalisation of all informal settlements by 2014• There is a universal provision of free basic services• Improvement of housing provision so that better quality houses closer to economicopportunities is developed.3.2 ENERGY AND ELECTRICITYThe Umtshezi Municipality is divided into Eskom Licensed Area of Supply and the UmtsheziMunicipality licensed area of supply. Currently all households within the Umtshezi MunicipalityLicensed area of supply are electrified. The Municipality is only doing in fills and electrifying thelow cost housing schemes. Therefore there are no electrification backlogs within UmtsheziMunicipality Licensed area of supply. Within Eskom Licensed Area of Supply but within Umtshezi Jurisdiction, there are householdswithout electricity. The table below indicates the progress on that to-date.AREASTAGETOTAL PROJECT COSTEkuthuleni NkwaleniPre - EngineeringR1.500.000ErnsdalePre - EngineeringR1.000.000Frere CornfieldBeing ElectrifiedR3.700.000NhlawePre - EngineeringR8.100.000ThembalihleBeing ElectrifiedR2.900.000All households that reside within the Municipal Boundary are within the electricity national grid;therefore it will be cost effective to provide the grid energy than the use of the renewable energy
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW23sources. The current plan is to connect all the people to the national grid as soon as the fundsare made available. When the REDS were first initiated there was a political will to participate, however the issue offunding the processes to make the Municipality ready for the reds was a constraint. There is notevidence that the Municipality signed the cooperative agreement with EDI Holdings. With theREDS loosing momentum in the last few years, the momentum was lost too. The Municipalityhas however done the Electricity Asset Valuation in preparation of REDS. This will need to beupdated when the processes are revived. Also the Municipality in partnership with EDI Holdingswill need to conduct workshops to ensure that the decision makers are refreshed on the matter.The Municipality is conducting an assessment into its tariffs as it was found to be below theNERSA benchmarks. A tariff harmonization plan will be established that will see the Municipalitybridging the gap between the NERSA benchmarks as well as the existing tariffs. This hasresulted in the Municipality being strained financially in terms of resources to keep the electricitydepartment going. The Municipality is currently doing Skills assessment on its electricity staff to identify the skillsgap as well capacity. This will inform the organizational structure review, the skills developmentas well as the optimum capacity required. This will be completed in first six months of 2008/09. The Municipality does have an Electricity Master Plan, but it is has not been updated. ThisMaster Plan also deals with the electricity issues within the Umtshezi Municipality licensed areaof supply. 3.3 ROADS AND TRANSPORTThe Municipality relies heavily on MIG funding for infrastructure development. The Municipalityis working closely with the Department of Transport, through the Rural Transport Forums, inidentifying roads that need funding and upgrading within the Municipality. A Transport Plan hasalso been developed which stipulates clearly their plans for the building of new roads andmaintaining in the next five years. The O&M of old roads is funded to a total of R1.2 millionbudgeted for the next financial year; these projects are included in the Project Schedule:
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW24Infrastructure and Services. The Municipality also has a Storm Water Drainage Budget and Planto manage and maintain storm water drainage, hence, it needs updating for future use.3.4. FREE BASIC SERVICESThe Municipality is also focusing on the provision of free basic services to the indigent. Theindigent policy is in place and the register is updated regularly for this purpose. However, thereare still some challenges that are experienced in this area due to lack of human resources thatcould focus entirely on this function. Regarding free basic electricity, the Municipality hassigned a service level agreement with ESKOM to provide free basic electricity to those areaslisted in the agreement. At the moment there are backlogs reported in those areas that need tobe addressed by ESKOM. The Municipality is also providing alternative sources of energy inthose communities where there is no electricity. On Free Basic Water, Uthukela DistrictMunicipality has also entered into an agreement with the Local Municipality on this function. Regarding Free waste removal, there are no programmes in place for this service. There is afunding which is provided by National Treasury to manage the Indigent policy.3.5. REFUSE REMOVAL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT There is no municipal wide waste disposal site with the result that dumping is uncontrolled andlitter bears testimony to this. Only Estcourt, Weenen and Wembezi experience some measureof waste management although there is a need for the identification of a new waste disposalsite. The majority of people, especially in the farming areas, dispose of their waste on-site anddiseases emerge because they do not have information on how to manage the situation. As aresult, diseases are spread and animals are also exposed to hazardous conditions because ofplastics. Awareness campaigns on the importance of proper waste management in attractinginvestment. Currently, funds are inadequate to provide formal waste disposal sites, hence, aWaste Management Plan is underway 3.6. HOUSING PROVISIONThe majority of the population resides in urban settlements of Weenen, Escourt and Wembezi.This is informed by the historic growth pattern of the municipality. The two main nodes ofWeenen and Escourt evolved as agricultural service centres. While Wembezi complex on theother hand served the residential area of Wembezi, The municipal population of 59 822residents distributed across seven municipal wards represents a range of predominantlyurban, farming communities and rural settlements. Development intensity and housing need
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW25particularly is in the urban areas of Estcourt and Weenen and Wembezi with a population of 29934 residents (49%) of municipal population. These settlements are located on the majoractivity routes.The second largest population density with a population of 19 950 (33%) of municipal residentsis located on privately owned commercial farmlands. The tribal areas make up 10 038 (16%) ofthe residents of the municipality. According to Census 2001 there are 13 961 households in the municipality profiled as follows:6 506 (47%) are formal houses or structures4 929 (35%) are traditional huts583 are flat-lets443 are rooms in backyards93 are informal dwellings or shacksTaking into account the composition of settlements that is, urban population (49.9%) whilefarmlands and tribal settlements comprise 33% and 16 % respectively. It is evident that the35% of traditional huts are in farmlands and communal areas. The municipal IDP (2007/2008)states that the houses in these areas are in a bad state of repair. They are subjected to periodiccollapse during the rainy season or windy times. In terms of Section 9 (1) of the NationalHousing Act the municipality through its planning takes all reasonable and necessary steps toensure that, conditions that are not conducive to health and safety of its residents areprevented and removed. It is therefore without doubt that the greatest areas of housing need in the Umtshezi Municipalityare the farmlands and tribal areas. This correlates to the housing development projects plannedby the municipality as the majority of them are in rural settlements (see Table 5). The lack ofhousing development in the rural areas and farm areas can be ascribed to a number of factors,the most important of these being security of tenure on Ingonyama Land and lack of landownership by farm dwellers. The project linked subsidy which requires beneficiaries to have outright ownership of the site towhich the subsidy relates has been until recently the preferred Housing subsidy Scheme. As aresult thereof, housing development has taken place in urban areas as all the current housing
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW26developments are in urban settlements. The foreseen challenge in the housing development infarmlands is access to tenure as this land is privately owned. Consequently, there has been no development on Ingonyama Land and farmlands resulting inless than adequate housing standards. Almost half of the municipal population resides in theseareas. The introduction of the Institutional subsidy now provides a mechanism for developmenton Ingonyama Land which provides the beneficiary with a long term-lease. For farm dwellersaccess to housing opportunities is reliant on tenure reform.3.7. WATER AND SANITATIONAccess to water within 200m of one’s home is an acceptable minimum standard irrespective ofwhether the water comes from a hand pump, borehole, a reticulation system supplied from ahigh yielding borehole or a reticulation system from a bulk line or reservoir. In the UmtsheziMunicipality the water services backlog is at 7% (UTDM IDP 2007/2008) while the sanitationbacklog is estimated at 8%. The planned housing projects are guaranteed access to water through CMIP funding. Thushousing development provides opportunities for households to access water and sanitation.This is a district competency and therefore housing projects have to be aligned to the districtinfrastructure plan to ensure that they the bulk infrastructure component of the development issupplied. 3.8 SPATIAL INTEGRATIONFrom a development planning point of view, the key issue is to promote the social, economicand spatial integration of the Municipality. The description of land uses in the Municipality clearlyoutlines the spatial configuration of the Municipality based first on the primary economic activityand past racial planning. While the ideal outcome is to change the past planning legacyhowever the Municipality can neither socially or economically afford to relocate long-establishedcommunities. The strategic response to spatial integration particularly to the tribal settlements inthe periphery encompasses two major planning interventions, that is,To ensure access to social and economic services.To promote mixed use that includes economic activities based on skills that already exist inthe community.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW27Housing Development provides a platform for the delivery for other basic services such aselectricity, water, road infrastructure amongst others. Furthermore it is critical that the identifiedland for housing development promotes spatial integration and access to social services (withbasic amenities, sports and recreation, clinics, libraries, shopping malls, cemeteries, schoolsand other social services), economic (access to employment opportunities, trade and industry).There are service delivery backlog, with respect to water, electricity, roads and others, in manyof the municipal areas especially the identified land that is in the communal or commercial land.This section is premised on the vision for settlements in both urban and rural settlements. Thisvision envisages urban settlements that would be centers of vibrant urban governance, centersof economic, environmental and social opportunity where people live and work in a closeenvironment while the rural settlements must ensure much greater access for rural people togovernment support and to commercial services with a more logical spatial networks of towns,services, roads and transport system serving both market traders and customers. Furthermore,rural settlements must ensure close availability of water, sanitation and fuel sources, givingeveryone more time for economic productivity and better health.In identifying land for housing development the following has to be taken into account andensure the dignity, safety and security of access for all, especially women and youth, to usefulemployment, housing and land, with people able to exercise control over their society,community and personal lives, and to invest in the future.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW28CHAPTER 5INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFORMATIONThe Municipality has a Human Resource Strategy Document which responds to the long-termdevelopment plans which reflect on recruitment, retention, succession plan, scarce skills, skillsdevelopment plan, etc, and an adopted organogram, with 325 current posts, 45 vacant postsand 16 frozen posts. There is one frozen post in the Section 57 staff but all other positions inthis category are filled (Refer to the Organogram). There is a budget allocated for the review of the Performance Management System for theMunicipality. This will be implemented in the 2007/8 financial year. The Municipality hasestablished a Special Programmes Units that will ensure there is effective implementation of theEquity Plan in order to address the issues relating to HIV / AIDS, youth, gender, pensioners andpeople with disabilities. Policies to address the foregoing Special Programmes have beendeveloped.Of importance also is the involvement of the both internal and external stakeholders in thedecision making processes on Umtshezi. The Municipality has devised clear roles andresponsibilities for each structure. For example, the internal role players include the councilors,officials, IDP steering committee and the representative forum (RF). The external role-playersinclude the District Municipality, the ward committees as well as the sector departments. TheRF provides a platform for all role players to take part in the decision making process to ensurethe effectiveness of the IDP Review Phase. The Municipality has approved the Skills Development Plan which also includes the WorkplaceSkills plan. This plan promotes education and training in the Municipality and to empower allemployees as per the Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act and the Basic Conditionsof Employment Act.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW29CHAPTER 6LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT6.1 INTRODUCTIONThe economic analysis undertaken in Umtshezi indicates that the poverty and unemploymentrates have increased, with employment opportunities not being created quickly enough for thenumber of people entering the labor force age group. The Development Bank (2005) has clearlyindicated that employment (a job or an income generating activity) is the best protection againstpoverty. This means that any strategy must protect and build formal employment and assist thepoor and second economy participants to access opportunities. The balance between the twoapproaches and the use of available resources is also important. The formal economyexperienced a negative growth rate until 1999 – 2000, and even since then has exhibited afluctuating growth rate in spite of the national positive growth.6.2 TOURISM PARTICIPATIONThe Bushman’s River Tourism Association in partnership with the Umtshezi Municipality havefor the past two years been developing a Tourism Route through the area which is known as the“The Drakensburg Experience”, which will be ready to launch during 2008. This venture willassist in boosting the economy and will create job opportunities in the Umtshezi area.6.3 LED STRATEGY & PLANThe Umtshezi Mission and Vision provides the context for the LED Plan. The LED Plan supportsthe municipality in achieving the goals as set out in the IDP. The Umtshezi LED plan is driven bythe following strategies: 6.3.1. Strategy 1: Municipal – Multi StakeholderThe previous LED policies have emphasized the need for partnerships and forums forinteraction and communication. The Umtshezi Municipality and the business community havean inconsistent relationship to date. The municipality and the business community also need anenvironment where issues relate to Municipal functions and programme focus areas – land usemanagement, economic infrastructure provision, business service provision, etc. Therelationship between the broader economic community (including trade unions, the informaltraders, and youth groups) can meet the municipality’s need to be established. These types of
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW30forums are essential as they enable broader platforms for integration between thesestakeholders, is not usually shared.6.3.2 Strategy 2: Municipal FunctionsThe 2006 LED policy reflects on the ‘Market and Public Confidence’, which emphasizes the rolethat the municipality has in creating the environment that promotes business development. These areas include local policies and by-laws, which reflect on: -2.1. Municipal by-laws (including enforcement).2.2. Land Use Management Systems or Land Use Schemes.2.3. Rates and levies.2.4. Budget preparation and reporting.2.5. Integrated Development Plan.2.6. Procurement policies.2.7. Policies dealing with the indigent, youth, woman, disabled, etc2.8. Business support institutions (Community Tourism Organization, Business SupportCenters, etc).In terms of service delivery, municipalities are urged to review the level of integration of theirsystems. Referring to the policy document reflects, “Infrastructure development, servicedelivery, municipal financial viability and local economic development are not mutually exclusiveconcepts.6.3.3 Strategy 3: Sector Support and Strategy The sector support approach is based on the assumption that economic growth can be drivenby interventions in specific markets and sectors. The analysis typically makes use of an analysisof sector stakeholders, product development and selection, supply and value chains, marketareas and international trends. The strategy should begin by making use of the resourcesavailable to undertake sector interventions. A sector strategy would provide the basis for shortand medium interventions. The strategy should begin by making use of the resources availableto undertake sector specific interventions. A sector strategy would provide the basis for shortand medium term interventions.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW31The Provincial Spatial Economic Development Strategy is the key development which driveseconomic development thinking at present and identifies four key sectors as drivers of economicgrowth in the province. The following sectors were identified:-1. The Agricultural Sector (inclusion of agri-processing) and land reform2. The Industrial Sector3. The Tourism Sector4. The Service Sector (inclusion of government services)6.3.4 Strategy 4: Enterprise SupportThis strategy emphasizes enterprise support to co-operatives and other small businesses. Theinstruments to implement the strategy include the establishment of enterprise InformationCenters, skills development and a Mentoring Programme Center is a central intervention beingintervened within the ASGISA Initiative, The National LED strategy and within ProvincialInterventions. The need is to assist those “who are presently economically trapped in the non –functioning local township and rural marginalized economies of the Second Economy”. TheASGISA documentation refers to the notion of “eliminating the second economy”. That willprobably not to be possible and in some middle income countries the informal sector providesmore than 50% of the employment and income generating opportunities. The enterprise supportstrategy aims at assisting in the establishment of a centre (Enterprise Information Centre) butalso in ensuring that the center is effective, relevant and targeted.6.3.5 Strategy 5: Support to Land Reform BeneficiariesAs it is suggested in Strategy 3 an Agricultural Plan needs to be prepared. It is important thatsuch a sector plan make clear provision for the inclusion of land reform as transformativeprocess. The experience of land reform in the municipal area has included a high level ofcompetition and conflict. It is important that the strategy make resources available for mediationand stakeholder support.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW32The following table summarizes the current extent of the land reform programmes in Umtshezi.ProgrammeExtentRestitution72 claimsRedistribution23 projectsLand Redistribution for AgriculturalDevelopment(LRAD)3 projectsLabour Tenant14 projectsThe LED aspects of the land reform projects are generally poorly developed. The Framework forLand Reform in KwaZulu Natal (2005) notes that: “Very few land reform projects, except thoseinitiated by the private sector or in partnership with the private sector, facilitate the integration ofbeneficiary groups into commercial agricultural markets or provide opportunities for ruralhouseholds to generate small amounts of income from their agricultural produce or naturalresource products” (71). Land reform projects require not only the same kinds of support thatother emerging farmers do; but additional support in the enterprise transformation process andresettlement process. This is termed ‘post- transfer support’ and requires enterprise, livelihood,infrastructure and social support interventions.6.3.6 Strategy 6: Municipal and State ProcurementThe national LED strategy noted that state expenditure (at all levels) is having a limited impacton development goals. This strategy intervention is based on the use of the municipalprocurement system to undertake targeted and preferential procurement. This should beundertaken as a specific study within the corporate services section. The intervention should notend at this point – but also the Municipality should monitor that any other state agencies areensuring that maximum benefits are accruing to local enterprises and local labour. This wouldinclude infrastructure development such as water systems and road construction.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW33CHAPTER 7FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT7.1 INTRODUCTIONUmtshezi Municipality has recognized that to be successful, the IDP must be linked to aworkable financial plan. The purpose of the five year financial plan is to create the medium andlong term strategic financial framework for allocating resources through the municipal budgetingprocess and to ensure the financial viability and sustainability of the Umtshezi Municipality’sinvestments and operations. Other important reasons for developing the financial plan are:7.2 AUDITOR GENERAL AND AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORTSOn receiving the audit opinion, annually, from the auditor general, uMtshezi municipalitycouncil deliberates on the auditor’s report and provides the response to the auditorgeneral. Over and above these mechanisms are put in place to prevent the sameincidents recurring within the municipality.The municipality has a shared service agreement with uThukela district municipality interms of services of the audit committee. This is in line with the requirements of theInter-Governmental- Relations. The audit committee deliberates on annual performanceof the municipality and reports to Council. Thereafter Umtshezi full Council adopts theannual report.7.3 FINANCIAL PLANThe municipality has put together a financial plan inorder to: • To ensure a close planning and budgeting link;• To inform municipal budgeting over tier;• To facilitate inter-governmental alignment with regard to capital requirements and sources offunding;• Assess financial management arrangement and financial strategy; and• To outline revenue and expenditure forecast.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW34The financial plan is an integral component of the IDP and addresses:• Establishing financial management systems and efficient, effective internal audit systems. • Funding availability over a 3- 5year planning period• The balancing of this limiting factor relating to income with objectives established in terms of the IDP.7.3.1 OPERATING EXPENDITURE BY VOTE2006/07 Current Year 2007/082008/09 Medium Term Revenue & ExpenditureFrameworkDESCRIPTIONAuditedOutcomeOriginalBudgetAdjustedBudgetFull YearForecastBudgetYear2008/09Budget Year+1 2009/10Budget Year +22010/11Office of the Municipal Manager665,5731,391,6881,365,2881,561,711022,86824,469Corporate Services17,269,712 14,661,470 14,796,09116,196,122 13,586,20714,433,33915,243,673Office of the Mayor and Council0000575,000575,000575,000Finance and Administration7,271,0389,700,237 10,013,2627,394,446 23,138,12624,180,89525,565,438Civil Services12,073,9178,557,2568,553,0375,532,3447,790,7388,077,3848,142,801Social Services16,604,004 18,363,215 18,524,12420,905,000 22,349,82923,183,28524,465,661Electrical Services54,924,561 44,348,486 49,466,03648,744,969 60,467,58463,762,72567,241,646TOTAL OPERATINGEXPENDITURE108,808,805 97,022,352 102,717,838 100,334,592 127,907,484134,235,496141,258,688
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW357.3.2 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTSThe following financial management arrangements in the municipality are in place:7.3.2.1 ADMINISTRATIONUmtshezi Municipality has got a reasonable capable finance department although there aresome challenges that need to be addressed, also has an internal audit function responsible formonitoring financial and other controls. In addition, council is committed to sound financialmanagement and the maintenance of a sound economic base. Financial management policiesand procedures for the entire municipality have been developed to address the cash forecastsand cash flow monitoring against forecasts, budgeting methods, management reporting, assetpolicy, investment policy, credit risk management and procurement policies.7.3.2.2 FINANCIAL PROCEDURES AND POLICIESTo-date some policies are properly documented and in place. These policies include supplychain management policy, tariff policy, by-laws (including credit control and debt collectingpolicy) transport policy.7.3.2.3 COUNCIL REPRESENTATIONA portfolio councilor for finance serves on the executive committee and advises the mayor onmatters in the executive committee agenda. The council is responsible for approving the IDP,the operating and capital budgets that are prepared on recommendations of the executivecommittee.The council adopted financial strategy that encompasses the following fundamental issues, afinancial resource mobilization (capital and operational), asset management, revenue baseexpansion, and operational cost effectiveness methods. All aspects of matters relating to thefinancial matters will take into account council’s social responsibilities and these includecouncil’s indigent policy and recognizing that certain sections of the community do not have theability to pay for services. A further aspect of social responsibility will focus on transformationand empowerment as called for in council’s preferential procurement policy.7.3.3 INCOME/ FINANCIAL RESOURCES7.3.3.1 RATES AND GENERAL SERVICES
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW36The municipality has a reasonable good property valuation roll but with a challenge of generalrevaluation. With the introduction of new Municipal Property Rates Act of 2004, the municipalityhas high potential increase on the property rates income. Also municipality needs to strengthencontrols in the implementation of credit control and revenue collection by- laws. This should beclosely coupled with good customer care and community education around area of billing ofrates and services. This will improve the collection rate and ultimately the picture of revenuegeneration. The municipality is currently the second in provincial pilot project on debt collectionand credit control for municipalities with highest debtors. This project is also expected to yieldgood results towards end its second year (2007&8).7.3.3.2 GRANTS AND SUBSIDIESThe Municipality derives most of its income form internal sources to fund its capital andoperational budget. For next three years (07/08, 08/09, 09/10) the total grants and subsidies willaverage at 19% of the total budget. This means that the municipality is mostly dependent on theinternal revenue sources. This is a serious challenge that the municipality has taking intoconsideration high levels of unemployment versus very high infrastructure backlogs in vast ruralareas of the municipality. More serious attention should be given to the Statistics SA censusprocesses as figures currently do not show the correct picture to inform the national governmentequitable share allocation.7.3.3.3 OTHER FUNDING The council has obtained donation funding from SWAME for community related projects. Alsoopportunities of accessing grant funding for capacity building are being explored frominstitutions like DBSA and other capital markets.7.3.4 EXPENDITUREExpenditure is closely monitored and control by the finance department. Expenditure is strictlylinked to approved budget and when it is necessary urgently adjustments within are done andalso adjustments in between votes are done after six months of the financial year. Departmentaldirectors are held responsible and accountability for any over expenditure. With the support ofthe finance department are responsible for analysis of monthly expenditure reports. Themunicipality has had slow spending on capital expenditure due cash flow problems. Only grantsand subsidies funded capital projects were done, specifically electricity and housing projects.The 2008 / 2009 capital expenditure is as follows:
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW377.3.4.1 CAPITAL EXPENDITURE BY VOTE2008/09 Medium Term Revenue &Expenditure FrameworkDESCRIPTIONBudgetYear2008/09BudgetYear +12009/10BudgetYear +22010/11Municipal Manager000Corporate Services51,000535,500316,500Council (Special Projects)31,050,00000Finance211,000157,00071,000Civil Services31,247,000 3,487,000630,000Social Services3,697,000 4,177,000936,000Electrical Services9,550,000 8,001,000 10,669,000TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURE75,806,000 16,357,500 12,622,5007.3.4.2 CAPITAL BUDGET FUNDED AS FOLLOWS:Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG)5,187,000 Department of Minerals & Energy (DME)1,200,000 DBSA Loan9,950,000 `Council Funded5,769,000 Grant (Wembezi Urban Renewal Project) 30,000,000 Management Assistance Programme(MAP)200,000 Hostel Redevelopment & UpgradingGrant23,500,000 (KZN Provincial Government)75,806,000
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW387.3.5. FINANCE POLICIESThe municipality embarked on a process of reviewing the financial environment with a view todetermining which areas required enhancement to ensure overall financial stability. This hasbeen done by reviewing financial policies on the following areas but not limited to:• The IDP and Budgeting process; • Financial procedures and manuals;• Financial accounting and reporting;• Debt Collection and Revenue Management• Resource mobilization;• Management of grants and subsidies;• Raising of other income; andSupply Chain Management and Asset Management67.3.6. FIVE YEAR CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLANUmtshezi municipality is composed of various rural areas where serious challenges ofinfrastructure backlog, high rate of unemployment are evident. Also statistics show high figuresof illiterate in most of the rural areas of the municipality. As an integral component of the IDP themunicipality has developed a five year capital investment plan. This five year capital invest planis aimed in addressing the challenges faced by the communities in the entire municipality aswell as to ensure a close planning and budgeting link, inform municipal budgeting over tier andas a sphere, facilitate inter-governmental alignment with regard to capital requirements andsources of funding, assess financial management arrangements and financial strategy; andoutline revenue and expenditure forecast.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW41CHAPTER 9IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND MONITORINGUMTSHEZI KEY CHALLENGESOBJECTIVESSTRATEGIESKEY OUTCOMETIMEFRAMESLack of SkillsMost of the community members areilliterate because there was no money fortheir education. Therefore Umtshezicommunity is lacking skillsTo create an environmentthat allows training anddevelopmentThe Umtshezi Municipalitymust assist in sourcingbursaries, In-servicetraining, Internships andLearnerships in partnershipwith relevant stakeholders.The community will beeconomically active andthey will be able toparticipate in differentprograms. OngoingCommunicationThere is a communication breakdownbetween the Municipality and thecommunity which therefore result in slowprogress of Municipal DevelopmentProcesses- To ensure full communityparticipationinDevelopment process ofthe Municipality will beensured. - Ensure that there iseffectiveandefficientinternalcommunicationchannelsThe MunicipalCommunication Strategyhas been developed andmust be implementedThe community will becontinuously updated aboutwhat is happening in theirarea through theMunicipality.OngoingLack of InfrastructureThere is no water and electricity in thearea. Even the farmers use boreholesbecause there is lack of Infrastructure forservicesTo facilitate the process forthe District Municipality toprovide bulk Infrastructureto the community for watersupply and ESKOM toaddress electricitybacklogs.The Municipality need toFormulate InfrastructureBusiness Plan to sourcefundsThere will be fully-servicedhouseholds.2014Under-resourced Service Centres(nodes)Banks and shopping centres areconcentrated in Escourt. Communitymembers from Weenen and Wembezihave to travel to Estcourt for theseservice centresTo Improve Socio-economic Development inService CentresAn enabling environmentfor investors in ServiceCentres have to be created.There will be well-resourced Service Centres2012
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW42Inadequate Safety and Security. There is a shortage of Police Stations inthe municipality with the result that manyclusters are not covered. This makeseffective policing virtually non-existentand leads to an increase of criminalelements.. Umtshezi is however servedby SAPS Estcourt; Weenen andWembezi, also Estcourt Stock Theft Unit. The SAPS together with the Departmentof Justice and the South AfricanDemarcation Board are in the process ofre-aligning SAPS, Magisterial andMunicipal boundaries which might bringabout minor changes to the boundariesof the various stations serving theUmtshezi Local Municipality To create a Safer Town andsurroundings where allcitizens enjoy a betterquality of life is in greatneed.The Municipality needs toDevelop the CrimePrevention Strategy andProvide basic householdsneeds.There will be a Safe andSecured environment.OngoingThere is a High Prevalence ofEpidemic and Pandemic diseasesbecause the community is not wellinformed of these diseases such asHIV/Aids, Tuberculosis and KwashiorkorTo minimise the prevalenceof Epidemic and Pandemicdiseases.Consultants need to beappointed to help thecommunity with HealthAwareness ProgramsPrevalence of Epidemicand Pandemic diseases willdefinitely be reduced.2012Low Economic Growth andinvestmentThere is a potential of high economicgrowth because Estcourt is situated inbetween of Durban and Johannesburg,on a main road and railway line.To create an enablingenvironment to EconomicGrowth Sectors andengage potential investors. The Municipality also needto adjust the rates to avoidfactories from leaving thearea.Economic Growth Sectorsand engage potentialinvestors will be identified. Offering of incentives towilling investors andMaintain existing investorsThis will create a VibrantEconomic Growth andInvestment.2014
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Uthukela DM covers an area of 11,329km², has a population of approximately 630,000 and isdivided into five LMs namely, Emnambithi (KZ233), Indaka (KZ234), Okhahlamba (KZ235) andImbabazane (KZ236). This district constitutes 12% of the provincial area, 6.5% of thepopulation and contributes 3.5% to the province’s gross geographic product (GGP). The regionis predominantly characterized by farmland and dense to scattered rural settlements situated inundulating topography, with 88% of the population living in the rural areas. Emnambithi LM hasthe largest population (230.511) and Umtshezi LM the smallest (48.328). The averagepopulation density is 56 people /km², ranging from 23 people /km² in Umtshezi to 157 people /km² in Imbabazane. The average household size varies within the rural area from 5 to 8persons. Urban areas include Ladysmith, Ezakheni, Colenso, Ekuvukeni, Estcourt, Emesis,Weenen, Berryville and Winterton / Khethani. The area forms part of the Tugela RiverCatchments that extends from the high-lying Okhahlambe-Drakensberg Mountains and FreeState Province in the west of the Indian Ocean in the east. High rainfalls of 700 to 1.200mm perannum are experienced, and numerous strategic water storage dams have been developed.The district economy is based primarily on manufacturing and trade (including tourism), withsecondary support through agriculture. Most commercial farmlands are located in Emnambithi(Klipriver), Umtshezi and Okhahlamba (Bergville), Imbabazane and Indaka are primarilyNgonyama Trust land, with significant underdevelopment and relative isolation from the main N3development corridor. The population within Uthukela is generally poor. Only 36% of thepopulation is potentially economically active (20 to 60 years; Census 1996, with 10% earningless than R500 per month and 66% having no income. Therefore a vast majority of thepopulation is unable to contribute meaningfully towards the provision of basic water services. There is large percentage of youth (55%) and 54% of the population is female, both which couldimpact on future water services requirements and ability to pay. The government has, howevercommitted itself to providing free basic water and sanitation services to all citizens.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW152.6. UMTSHEZI ECONOMIC ANALYSISThe economic analysis undertaken in the Status Quo report indicates that the poverty andunemployment rates in Umtshezi have increased, with employment opportunities not beingcreated quickly enough for the number of people entering the labour force. The DevelopmentBank (2005) has clearly indicated that employment (a job or an income generating activity) isthe best protection against poverty. This means that any strategy must protect and build formalemployment and assist the poor and second economy participants to access opportunities.The balance between the two approaches and the use of available resources isalso important.2.6.1. FORMAL SECTORThe economy experienced a negative growth rate until 1999 – 2000, and even since then hasexhibited a fluctuating growth rate in spite of the national positive growth. In terms of sectors thearea has had mixed success. The three most positive private sectors remain agriculture,manufacturing and trade. These are also the three most important sectors historically. The threesectors differ in their forecast in terms of potential growth, challenges, and the future ofemployment demand.The manufacturing and agri-processing sectors remain important, but have experienced adecline. The Estcourt area has been a key centre for the processing of agricultural products(60% of manufacturing was previously in food processing) – mostly meat and dairy products.There are obvious important backward and forward linkages between agriculture and foodprocessing which can be exploited. The manufacturing sector was well established in the pastbut has experienced a steady decline with a number of large firms closing down. The declinewas partly a result of the national slow down in the sector, but also as a result of industriesmoving to larger centres. The remaining industries are exhibiting growth as the sector as beengrowing in terms of GDP/GVA, but not in employment. The upturn in manufacturing will notnecessarily lead to industries coming back.The agricultural sector is well established and indicates a level of stability in terms ofemployment1. There are two key challenges in the sector. The first is that there is adependency on traditional crops and products with very little innovation or value addition. Thesecond is that the sector appears to be struggling with the possible impacts of land reform.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW16There have been some positive signs as the Estcourt Farmers Association has beeninvestigating the local solution developed at Besters near Ladysmith. At the same time there isalso the area proposed for the Gongolo Game Reserve which has been unable develop acommon vision. The decline in manufacturing employment is notable and a cause for concern. The decline isprobably associated with the closure of some firms, the sensitive nature of the sector to broadertrends (foreign exchange, cost of raw material, transport etc) and an increase in mechanization.The sector as been growing in terms of GDP/GVA, but not in terms of employment. Theincrease in employment in community services is largely linked to the establishment of wall towall local government and the expansion of the public sector. This trend will tend to slow as newgovernment structures have been established. The stability in employment in the agriculturalsector is positive as this sector is a large employer and has experienced a general down turn inemployment at a national level. The construction sector should be showing an improved growthn employment, as should trade. There may have been additional capacity in these sectorswhich meant growth could take place without additional employment. Additional capacity mayalso have been taken on as ‘casuals’ without permanent employment being created. Financehas remained stable, although the sector is growing.2.6.2. INFORMAL SECTORThe most disturbing trend is that unemployment and poverty levels will continueto increase unless a new approach is developed. This is despite a growing economy (see Table1 below). The point is that the economy will not create as many formal sector opportunities asthere are job seekers. Future opportunities need to be generated in more creative ways.Unemployment Rate: 1996 and 2004MaleFemaleTotal199643.6%57.5%50.0%200453.1%73.7%62.7%
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW17The statistics generated in the status quo assessment indicates the total number of peopleinvolved in the informal sector as follows:Manufacturing Construction Trade Transport Finance CommunityServicesTotalInformationEstcourt 3884341,493 84825373,019Weenen 1102150070296Total3984341,708 84826073,315This is probably an under assessment2. It does not clearly identify the number of smallbusinesses as some of the people counted above will in fact be employees in the sector. Tradeobviously dominates the informal sector, with community services following. (A communityservice in this context refers to service providers such as telephone kiosks.) It is unlikely that thesecond economy will disappear; it is a more realistic approach to manage and support thepeople who are involved in the second economy. The LED strategy must investigate ways inwhich the second economy or informal sector can be developed and supported.2.7 GEOGRAPHICAL DATAUmtshezi Municipality is comprised by the former Wembezi / Estcourt and Weenen TLCs. It islocated approximately 165km northwest of Durban and 400km south-east of Johannesburg. The National Road N3 also traverses the Municipality on its western portion linking these twomajor cities i.e. Durban and Johannesburg. Estcourt Town is the main urban center for theMunicipality. Umtshezi Municipality is bordered on its southeastern portion by the MooiMpofana Municipality, Msinga Municipality on its eastern portion, Indaka Municipality on itsnortheastern portion, both by Emnambithi and Okhahlamba Municipalities on its northwesternportion and Imbabazane Municipality on its southwestern portion. (See the map of Umtshezibelow)
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW182.8 CONCLUSIONUmtshezi has identified critical focus areas for the 2008/09 financial year. These priority areaswill be addressed through the identified development strategies within the Municipality. It ishowever, important that Umtshezi gets support from other sectors that are interested in upliftingthe quality of life of the people. The following are the identified priority areas:1. Social and Local Economic Development.2. Infrastructure and Services.3. Institutional Development and Transformation.4. Democracy and Governance.5. Financial Management.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW19PHASE TWO:UMTSHEZI KEY PERFORMANCE AREASSTRATEGIC PLAN
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW20CHAPTER 3SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT3.1 INTRODUCTIONThe municipality aims to improve access to social development services and information withthis chapter. Core to this chapter is the need for social needs analysis and programmes tofacilitate interfaces between different spheres of government charged with social developmentrole.3.2.1. ACCESS TO SOCIAL SERVICES3.2.1.1. EDUCATIONThere is great concern over the distribution of crèche’s, primary and secondary school facilitiesin the municipality. The quality of education in schools is also not satisfactory because of theshortage of teachers and location of schooling facilities in private land (farms). In some clustershigh school learners have to travel long distances because of uneven distribution of schools.The planning of education facilities is complicated by the fact that some parents may choose tosupport schools in other areas because they are perceived as offering a better service. 3.2.1.2. HEALTH FACILITIESFurthermore, the distribution of clinics and other primary health care facilities within themunicipality is uneven with the result that some clusters are left out. There is one hospitals inthe municipality which provides for emergency services and hospital care. They vary in size andthey cater for prams and wheelchairs, i.e. the facilities are user friendly. The impact of HIV /AIDS determines the need for hospitals and clinics. 3.2.1.3. HIV/AIDS There is still a great deal of ignorance about the spread of HIV/AIDS. Access to social welfareservices still poses another challenge on the access to social services. The Department ofWelfare and population Development is working together with the Municipality in ensuring thatsuch services are rendered to the local communities. This is one of the priority areas for theMunicipality.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW21The scourge of AIDS affects all the citizens of this country, mostly the youth. Umtshezi LocalMunicipality has realized that HIV/AIDS pandemic will have a devastating impact on its socio-economic development programs and formulated the HIV/AIDS council that was launched in2007. This has led to the formation of HIV/AIDS development plan, which seeks to ensure thatHIV/AIDS infection rates are lowered and that those who are affected and infected with thepandemic are given a necessary support. The Municipality will embark on HIV/Aidsprogrammes during the 2008/9 financial year that would contribute to the mitigation of thispandemic.3.2.1.4. SPORTS COUNCILThe absence of sport and recreation facilities in the municipality has a direct relationship withcrime and prevalence of HIV/AIDS among the youth. The facilities that exist are located only inurban settlements making them unreachable for the rural communities. There is a huge biastowards soccer and other sporting codes are not catered for. The provision of facilities is amatter of urgency so as to keep the youth engaged and thus reduce crime incidents. The youthneed extra mural activities to keep them busy. The youth can develop their talent and get toprofessional level. The Departments of Education and Sports and Recreation are part of theIDP Forum as well as the service provider’s forum where these priority areas are debated atlength and addressed to a certain extent by the relevant sector department. 3.2.1.5. CEMETERIESSome communities within the Municipality are still practicing on site burials as a culturalphenomenon and there is a general shortage of burial sites in the municipal area. There arenegative environmental implications because of contamination of ground water. The land thathas been used for cemetery purposes and it cannot be used for any other purposes. Thereneeds to be intensive awareness campaigns so as to sensitize people about the importance ofusing clearly demarcated cemeteries as per National Water Act, Act No.36 of 1998 andKwaZulu – Natal Cemeteries and Crematoria Act, Act No.12 of 1996 require that suitablebuffers be put in place as determined by a qualified professional. Uthukela District Municipalityconducted the Cemetery Crematorium Identification Study and the findings are yet to beimplemented.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW22CHAPTER 4SERVICE DELIVERY AND INFRASTRUCTURE 3.1 INTRODUCTIONThis chapter seeks to address the 2006 local government manifesto by acceleratingservice delivery so that:• No community will still be using the bucket system for sanitation by 2007• All communities will have access to clean water by 2008• All houses will have access to electricity by 2012• Formalisation of all informal settlements by 2014• There is a universal provision of free basic services• Improvement of housing provision so that better quality houses closer to economicopportunities is developed.3.2 ENERGY AND ELECTRICITYThe Umtshezi Municipality is divided into Eskom Licensed Area of Supply and the UmtsheziMunicipality licensed area of supply. Currently all households within the Umtshezi MunicipalityLicensed area of supply are electrified. The Municipality is only doing in fills and electrifying thelow cost housing schemes. Therefore there are no electrification backlogs within UmtsheziMunicipality Licensed area of supply. Within Eskom Licensed Area of Supply but within Umtshezi Jurisdiction, there are householdswithout electricity. The table below indicates the progress on that to-date.AREASTAGETOTAL PROJECT COSTEkuthuleni NkwaleniPre - EngineeringR1.500.000ErnsdalePre - EngineeringR1.000.000Frere CornfieldBeing ElectrifiedR3.700.000NhlawePre - EngineeringR8.100.000ThembalihleBeing ElectrifiedR2.900.000All households that reside within the Municipal Boundary are within the electricity national grid;therefore it will be cost effective to provide the grid energy than the use of the renewable energy
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW23sources. The current plan is to connect all the people to the national grid as soon as the fundsare made available. When the REDS were first initiated there was a political will to participate, however the issue offunding the processes to make the Municipality ready for the reds was a constraint. There is notevidence that the Municipality signed the cooperative agreement with EDI Holdings. With theREDS loosing momentum in the last few years, the momentum was lost too. The Municipalityhas however done the Electricity Asset Valuation in preparation of REDS. This will need to beupdated when the processes are revived. Also the Municipality in partnership with EDI Holdingswill need to conduct workshops to ensure that the decision makers are refreshed on the matter.The Municipality is conducting an assessment into its tariffs as it was found to be below theNERSA benchmarks. A tariff harmonization plan will be established that will see the Municipalitybridging the gap between the NERSA benchmarks as well as the existing tariffs. This hasresulted in the Municipality being strained financially in terms of resources to keep the electricitydepartment going. The Municipality is currently doing Skills assessment on its electricity staff to identify the skillsgap as well capacity. This will inform the organizational structure review, the skills developmentas well as the optimum capacity required. This will be completed in first six months of 2008/09. The Municipality does have an Electricity Master Plan, but it is has not been updated. ThisMaster Plan also deals with the electricity issues within the Umtshezi Municipality licensed areaof supply. 3.3 ROADS AND TRANSPORTThe Municipality relies heavily on MIG funding for infrastructure development. The Municipalityis working closely with the Department of Transport, through the Rural Transport Forums, inidentifying roads that need funding and upgrading within the Municipality. A Transport Plan hasalso been developed which stipulates clearly their plans for the building of new roads andmaintaining in the next five years. The O&M of old roads is funded to a total of R1.2 millionbudgeted for the next financial year; these projects are included in the Project Schedule:
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW24Infrastructure and Services. The Municipality also has a Storm Water Drainage Budget and Planto manage and maintain storm water drainage, hence, it needs updating for future use.3.4. FREE BASIC SERVICESThe Municipality is also focusing on the provision of free basic services to the indigent. Theindigent policy is in place and the register is updated regularly for this purpose. However, thereare still some challenges that are experienced in this area due to lack of human resources thatcould focus entirely on this function. Regarding free basic electricity, the Municipality hassigned a service level agreement with ESKOM to provide free basic electricity to those areaslisted in the agreement. At the moment there are backlogs reported in those areas that need tobe addressed by ESKOM. The Municipality is also providing alternative sources of energy inthose communities where there is no electricity. On Free Basic Water, Uthukela DistrictMunicipality has also entered into an agreement with the Local Municipality on this function. Regarding Free waste removal, there are no programmes in place for this service. There is afunding which is provided by National Treasury to manage the Indigent policy.3.5. REFUSE REMOVAL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT There is no municipal wide waste disposal site with the result that dumping is uncontrolled andlitter bears testimony to this. Only Estcourt, Weenen and Wembezi experience some measureof waste management although there is a need for the identification of a new waste disposalsite. The majority of people, especially in the farming areas, dispose of their waste on-site anddiseases emerge because they do not have information on how to manage the situation. As aresult, diseases are spread and animals are also exposed to hazardous conditions because ofplastics. Awareness campaigns on the importance of proper waste management in attractinginvestment. Currently, funds are inadequate to provide formal waste disposal sites, hence, aWaste Management Plan is underway 3.6. HOUSING PROVISIONThe majority of the population resides in urban settlements of Weenen, Escourt and Wembezi.This is informed by the historic growth pattern of the municipality. The two main nodes ofWeenen and Escourt evolved as agricultural service centres. While Wembezi complex on theother hand served the residential area of Wembezi, The municipal population of 59 822residents distributed across seven municipal wards represents a range of predominantlyurban, farming communities and rural settlements. Development intensity and housing need
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW25particularly is in the urban areas of Estcourt and Weenen and Wembezi with a population of 29934 residents (49%) of municipal population. These settlements are located on the majoractivity routes.The second largest population density with a population of 19 950 (33%) of municipal residentsis located on privately owned commercial farmlands. The tribal areas make up 10 038 (16%) ofthe residents of the municipality. According to Census 2001 there are 13 961 households in the municipality profiled as follows:6 506 (47%) are formal houses or structures4 929 (35%) are traditional huts583 are flat-lets443 are rooms in backyards93 are informal dwellings or shacksTaking into account the composition of settlements that is, urban population (49.9%) whilefarmlands and tribal settlements comprise 33% and 16 % respectively. It is evident that the35% of traditional huts are in farmlands and communal areas. The municipal IDP (2007/2008)states that the houses in these areas are in a bad state of repair. They are subjected to periodiccollapse during the rainy season or windy times. In terms of Section 9 (1) of the NationalHousing Act the municipality through its planning takes all reasonable and necessary steps toensure that, conditions that are not conducive to health and safety of its residents areprevented and removed. It is therefore without doubt that the greatest areas of housing need in the Umtshezi Municipalityare the farmlands and tribal areas. This correlates to the housing development projects plannedby the municipality as the majority of them are in rural settlements (see Table 5). The lack ofhousing development in the rural areas and farm areas can be ascribed to a number of factors,the most important of these being security of tenure on Ingonyama Land and lack of landownership by farm dwellers. The project linked subsidy which requires beneficiaries to have outright ownership of the site towhich the subsidy relates has been until recently the preferred Housing subsidy Scheme. As aresult thereof, housing development has taken place in urban areas as all the current housing
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW26developments are in urban settlements. The foreseen challenge in the housing development infarmlands is access to tenure as this land is privately owned. Consequently, there has been no development on Ingonyama Land and farmlands resulting inless than adequate housing standards. Almost half of the municipal population resides in theseareas. The introduction of the Institutional subsidy now provides a mechanism for developmenton Ingonyama Land which provides the beneficiary with a long term-lease. For farm dwellersaccess to housing opportunities is reliant on tenure reform.3.7. WATER AND SANITATIONAccess to water within 200m of one’s home is an acceptable minimum standard irrespective ofwhether the water comes from a hand pump, borehole, a reticulation system supplied from ahigh yielding borehole or a reticulation system from a bulk line or reservoir. In the UmtsheziMunicipality the water services backlog is at 7% (UTDM IDP 2007/2008) while the sanitationbacklog is estimated at 8%. The planned housing projects are guaranteed access to water through CMIP funding. Thushousing development provides opportunities for households to access water and sanitation.This is a district competency and therefore housing projects have to be aligned to the districtinfrastructure plan to ensure that they the bulk infrastructure component of the development issupplied. 3.8 SPATIAL INTEGRATIONFrom a development planning point of view, the key issue is to promote the social, economicand spatial integration of the Municipality. The description of land uses in the Municipality clearlyoutlines the spatial configuration of the Municipality based first on the primary economic activityand past racial planning. While the ideal outcome is to change the past planning legacyhowever the Municipality can neither socially or economically afford to relocate long-establishedcommunities. The strategic response to spatial integration particularly to the tribal settlements inthe periphery encompasses two major planning interventions, that is,To ensure access to social and economic services.To promote mixed use that includes economic activities based on skills that already exist inthe community.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW27Housing Development provides a platform for the delivery for other basic services such aselectricity, water, road infrastructure amongst others. Furthermore it is critical that the identifiedland for housing development promotes spatial integration and access to social services (withbasic amenities, sports and recreation, clinics, libraries, shopping malls, cemeteries, schoolsand other social services), economic (access to employment opportunities, trade and industry).There are service delivery backlog, with respect to water, electricity, roads and others, in manyof the municipal areas especially the identified land that is in the communal or commercial land.This section is premised on the vision for settlements in both urban and rural settlements. Thisvision envisages urban settlements that would be centers of vibrant urban governance, centersof economic, environmental and social opportunity where people live and work in a closeenvironment while the rural settlements must ensure much greater access for rural people togovernment support and to commercial services with a more logical spatial networks of towns,services, roads and transport system serving both market traders and customers. Furthermore,rural settlements must ensure close availability of water, sanitation and fuel sources, givingeveryone more time for economic productivity and better health.In identifying land for housing development the following has to be taken into account andensure the dignity, safety and security of access for all, especially women and youth, to usefulemployment, housing and land, with people able to exercise control over their society,community and personal lives, and to invest in the future.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW28CHAPTER 5INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFORMATIONThe Municipality has a Human Resource Strategy Document which responds to the long-termdevelopment plans which reflect on recruitment, retention, succession plan, scarce skills, skillsdevelopment plan, etc, and an adopted organogram, with 325 current posts, 45 vacant postsand 16 frozen posts. There is one frozen post in the Section 57 staff but all other positions inthis category are filled (Refer to the Organogram). There is a budget allocated for the review of the Performance Management System for theMunicipality. This will be implemented in the 2007/8 financial year. The Municipality hasestablished a Special Programmes Units that will ensure there is effective implementation of theEquity Plan in order to address the issues relating to HIV / AIDS, youth, gender, pensioners andpeople with disabilities. Policies to address the foregoing Special Programmes have beendeveloped.Of importance also is the involvement of the both internal and external stakeholders in thedecision making processes on Umtshezi. The Municipality has devised clear roles andresponsibilities for each structure. For example, the internal role players include the councilors,officials, IDP steering committee and the representative forum (RF). The external role-playersinclude the District Municipality, the ward committees as well as the sector departments. TheRF provides a platform for all role players to take part in the decision making process to ensurethe effectiveness of the IDP Review Phase. The Municipality has approved the Skills Development Plan which also includes the WorkplaceSkills plan. This plan promotes education and training in the Municipality and to empower allemployees as per the Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act and the Basic Conditionsof Employment Act.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW29CHAPTER 6LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT6.1 INTRODUCTIONThe economic analysis undertaken in Umtshezi indicates that the poverty and unemploymentrates have increased, with employment opportunities not being created quickly enough for thenumber of people entering the labor force age group. The Development Bank (2005) has clearlyindicated that employment (a job or an income generating activity) is the best protection againstpoverty. This means that any strategy must protect and build formal employment and assist thepoor and second economy participants to access opportunities. The balance between the twoapproaches and the use of available resources is also important. The formal economyexperienced a negative growth rate until 1999 – 2000, and even since then has exhibited afluctuating growth rate in spite of the national positive growth.6.2 TOURISM PARTICIPATIONThe Bushman’s River Tourism Association in partnership with the Umtshezi Municipality havefor the past two years been developing a Tourism Route through the area which is known as the“The Drakensburg Experience”, which will be ready to launch during 2008. This venture willassist in boosting the economy and will create job opportunities in the Umtshezi area.6.3 LED STRATEGY & PLANThe Umtshezi Mission and Vision provides the context for the LED Plan. The LED Plan supportsthe municipality in achieving the goals as set out in the IDP. The Umtshezi LED plan is driven bythe following strategies: 6.3.1. Strategy 1: Municipal – Multi StakeholderThe previous LED policies have emphasized the need for partnerships and forums forinteraction and communication. The Umtshezi Municipality and the business community havean inconsistent relationship to date. The municipality and the business community also need anenvironment where issues relate to Municipal functions and programme focus areas – land usemanagement, economic infrastructure provision, business service provision, etc. Therelationship between the broader economic community (including trade unions, the informaltraders, and youth groups) can meet the municipality’s need to be established. These types of
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW30forums are essential as they enable broader platforms for integration between thesestakeholders, is not usually shared.6.3.2 Strategy 2: Municipal FunctionsThe 2006 LED policy reflects on the ‘Market and Public Confidence’, which emphasizes the rolethat the municipality has in creating the environment that promotes business development. These areas include local policies and by-laws, which reflect on: -2.1. Municipal by-laws (including enforcement).2.2. Land Use Management Systems or Land Use Schemes.2.3. Rates and levies.2.4. Budget preparation and reporting.2.5. Integrated Development Plan.2.6. Procurement policies.2.7. Policies dealing with the indigent, youth, woman, disabled, etc2.8. Business support institutions (Community Tourism Organization, Business SupportCenters, etc).In terms of service delivery, municipalities are urged to review the level of integration of theirsystems. Referring to the policy document reflects, “Infrastructure development, servicedelivery, municipal financial viability and local economic development are not mutually exclusiveconcepts.6.3.3 Strategy 3: Sector Support and Strategy The sector support approach is based on the assumption that economic growth can be drivenby interventions in specific markets and sectors. The analysis typically makes use of an analysisof sector stakeholders, product development and selection, supply and value chains, marketareas and international trends. The strategy should begin by making use of the resourcesavailable to undertake sector interventions. A sector strategy would provide the basis for shortand medium interventions. The strategy should begin by making use of the resources availableto undertake sector specific interventions. A sector strategy would provide the basis for shortand medium term interventions.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW31The Provincial Spatial Economic Development Strategy is the key development which driveseconomic development thinking at present and identifies four key sectors as drivers of economicgrowth in the province. The following sectors were identified:-1. The Agricultural Sector (inclusion of agri-processing) and land reform2. The Industrial Sector3. The Tourism Sector4. The Service Sector (inclusion of government services)6.3.4 Strategy 4: Enterprise SupportThis strategy emphasizes enterprise support to co-operatives and other small businesses. Theinstruments to implement the strategy include the establishment of enterprise InformationCenters, skills development and a Mentoring Programme Center is a central intervention beingintervened within the ASGISA Initiative, The National LED strategy and within ProvincialInterventions. The need is to assist those “who are presently economically trapped in the non –functioning local township and rural marginalized economies of the Second Economy”. TheASGISA documentation refers to the notion of “eliminating the second economy”. That willprobably not to be possible and in some middle income countries the informal sector providesmore than 50% of the employment and income generating opportunities. The enterprise supportstrategy aims at assisting in the establishment of a centre (Enterprise Information Centre) butalso in ensuring that the center is effective, relevant and targeted.6.3.5 Strategy 5: Support to Land Reform BeneficiariesAs it is suggested in Strategy 3 an Agricultural Plan needs to be prepared. It is important thatsuch a sector plan make clear provision for the inclusion of land reform as transformativeprocess. The experience of land reform in the municipal area has included a high level ofcompetition and conflict. It is important that the strategy make resources available for mediationand stakeholder support.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW32The following table summarizes the current extent of the land reform programmes in Umtshezi.ProgrammeExtentRestitution72 claimsRedistribution23 projectsLand Redistribution for AgriculturalDevelopment(LRAD)3 projectsLabour Tenant14 projectsThe LED aspects of the land reform projects are generally poorly developed. The Framework forLand Reform in KwaZulu Natal (2005) notes that: “Very few land reform projects, except thoseinitiated by the private sector or in partnership with the private sector, facilitate the integration ofbeneficiary groups into commercial agricultural markets or provide opportunities for ruralhouseholds to generate small amounts of income from their agricultural produce or naturalresource products” (71). Land reform projects require not only the same kinds of support thatother emerging farmers do; but additional support in the enterprise transformation process andresettlement process. This is termed ‘post- transfer support’ and requires enterprise, livelihood,infrastructure and social support interventions.6.3.6 Strategy 6: Municipal and State ProcurementThe national LED strategy noted that state expenditure (at all levels) is having a limited impacton development goals. This strategy intervention is based on the use of the municipalprocurement system to undertake targeted and preferential procurement. This should beundertaken as a specific study within the corporate services section. The intervention should notend at this point – but also the Municipality should monitor that any other state agencies areensuring that maximum benefits are accruing to local enterprises and local labour. This wouldinclude infrastructure development such as water systems and road construction.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW33CHAPTER 7FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT7.1 INTRODUCTIONUmtshezi Municipality has recognized that to be successful, the IDP must be linked to aworkable financial plan. The purpose of the five year financial plan is to create the medium andlong term strategic financial framework for allocating resources through the municipal budgetingprocess and to ensure the financial viability and sustainability of the Umtshezi Municipality’sinvestments and operations. Other important reasons for developing the financial plan are:7.2 AUDITOR GENERAL AND AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORTSOn receiving the audit opinion, annually, from the auditor general, uMtshezi municipalitycouncil deliberates on the auditor’s report and provides the response to the auditorgeneral. Over and above these mechanisms are put in place to prevent the sameincidents recurring within the municipality.The municipality has a shared service agreement with uThukela district municipality interms of services of the audit committee. This is in line with the requirements of theInter-Governmental- Relations. The audit committee deliberates on annual performanceof the municipality and reports to Council. Thereafter Umtshezi full Council adopts theannual report.7.3 FINANCIAL PLANThe municipality has put together a financial plan inorder to: • To ensure a close planning and budgeting link;• To inform municipal budgeting over tier;• To facilitate inter-governmental alignment with regard to capital requirements and sources offunding;• Assess financial management arrangement and financial strategy; and• To outline revenue and expenditure forecast.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW34The financial plan is an integral component of the IDP and addresses:• Establishing financial management systems and efficient, effective internal audit systems. • Funding availability over a 3- 5year planning period• The balancing of this limiting factor relating to income with objectives established in terms of the IDP.7.3.1 OPERATING EXPENDITURE BY VOTE2006/07 Current Year 2007/082008/09 Medium Term Revenue & ExpenditureFrameworkDESCRIPTIONAuditedOutcomeOriginalBudgetAdjustedBudgetFull YearForecastBudgetYear2008/09Budget Year+1 2009/10Budget Year +22010/11Office of the Municipal Manager665,5731,391,6881,365,2881,561,711022,86824,469Corporate Services17,269,712 14,661,470 14,796,09116,196,122 13,586,20714,433,33915,243,673Office of the Mayor and Council0000575,000575,000575,000Finance and Administration7,271,0389,700,237 10,013,2627,394,446 23,138,12624,180,89525,565,438Civil Services12,073,9178,557,2568,553,0375,532,3447,790,7388,077,3848,142,801Social Services16,604,004 18,363,215 18,524,12420,905,000 22,349,82923,183,28524,465,661Electrical Services54,924,561 44,348,486 49,466,03648,744,969 60,467,58463,762,72567,241,646TOTAL OPERATINGEXPENDITURE108,808,805 97,022,352 102,717,838 100,334,592 127,907,484134,235,496141,258,688
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW357.3.2 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTSThe following financial management arrangements in the municipality are in place:7.3.2.1 ADMINISTRATIONUmtshezi Municipality has got a reasonable capable finance department although there aresome challenges that need to be addressed, also has an internal audit function responsible formonitoring financial and other controls. In addition, council is committed to sound financialmanagement and the maintenance of a sound economic base. Financial management policiesand procedures for the entire municipality have been developed to address the cash forecastsand cash flow monitoring against forecasts, budgeting methods, management reporting, assetpolicy, investment policy, credit risk management and procurement policies.7.3.2.2 FINANCIAL PROCEDURES AND POLICIESTo-date some policies are properly documented and in place. These policies include supplychain management policy, tariff policy, by-laws (including credit control and debt collectingpolicy) transport policy.7.3.2.3 COUNCIL REPRESENTATIONA portfolio councilor for finance serves on the executive committee and advises the mayor onmatters in the executive committee agenda. The council is responsible for approving the IDP,the operating and capital budgets that are prepared on recommendations of the executivecommittee.The council adopted financial strategy that encompasses the following fundamental issues, afinancial resource mobilization (capital and operational), asset management, revenue baseexpansion, and operational cost effectiveness methods. All aspects of matters relating to thefinancial matters will take into account council’s social responsibilities and these includecouncil’s indigent policy and recognizing that certain sections of the community do not have theability to pay for services. A further aspect of social responsibility will focus on transformationand empowerment as called for in council’s preferential procurement policy.7.3.3 INCOME/ FINANCIAL RESOURCES7.3.3.1 RATES AND GENERAL SERVICES
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW36The municipality has a reasonable good property valuation roll but with a challenge of generalrevaluation. With the introduction of new Municipal Property Rates Act of 2004, the municipalityhas high potential increase on the property rates income. Also municipality needs to strengthencontrols in the implementation of credit control and revenue collection by- laws. This should beclosely coupled with good customer care and community education around area of billing ofrates and services. This will improve the collection rate and ultimately the picture of revenuegeneration. The municipality is currently the second in provincial pilot project on debt collectionand credit control for municipalities with highest debtors. This project is also expected to yieldgood results towards end its second year (2007&8).7.3.3.2 GRANTS AND SUBSIDIESThe Municipality derives most of its income form internal sources to fund its capital andoperational budget. For next three years (07/08, 08/09, 09/10) the total grants and subsidies willaverage at 19% of the total budget. This means that the municipality is mostly dependent on theinternal revenue sources. This is a serious challenge that the municipality has taking intoconsideration high levels of unemployment versus very high infrastructure backlogs in vast ruralareas of the municipality. More serious attention should be given to the Statistics SA censusprocesses as figures currently do not show the correct picture to inform the national governmentequitable share allocation.7.3.3.3 OTHER FUNDING The council has obtained donation funding from SWAME for community related projects. Alsoopportunities of accessing grant funding for capacity building are being explored frominstitutions like DBSA and other capital markets.7.3.4 EXPENDITUREExpenditure is closely monitored and control by the finance department. Expenditure is strictlylinked to approved budget and when it is necessary urgently adjustments within are done andalso adjustments in between votes are done after six months of the financial year. Departmentaldirectors are held responsible and accountability for any over expenditure. With the support ofthe finance department are responsible for analysis of monthly expenditure reports. Themunicipality has had slow spending on capital expenditure due cash flow problems. Only grantsand subsidies funded capital projects were done, specifically electricity and housing projects.The 2008 / 2009 capital expenditure is as follows:
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW377.3.4.1 CAPITAL EXPENDITURE BY VOTE2008/09 Medium Term Revenue &Expenditure FrameworkDESCRIPTIONBudgetYear2008/09BudgetYear +12009/10BudgetYear +22010/11Municipal Manager000Corporate Services51,000535,500316,500Council (Special Projects)31,050,00000Finance211,000157,00071,000Civil Services31,247,000 3,487,000630,000Social Services3,697,000 4,177,000936,000Electrical Services9,550,000 8,001,000 10,669,000TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURE75,806,000 16,357,500 12,622,5007.3.4.2 CAPITAL BUDGET FUNDED AS FOLLOWS:Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG)5,187,000 Department of Minerals & Energy (DME)1,200,000 DBSA Loan9,950,000 `Council Funded5,769,000 Grant (Wembezi Urban Renewal Project) 30,000,000 Management Assistance Programme(MAP)200,000 Hostel Redevelopment & UpgradingGrant23,500,000 (KZN Provincial Government)75,806,000
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW387.3.5. FINANCE POLICIESThe municipality embarked on a process of reviewing the financial environment with a view todetermining which areas required enhancement to ensure overall financial stability. This hasbeen done by reviewing financial policies on the following areas but not limited to:• The IDP and Budgeting process; • Financial procedures and manuals;• Financial accounting and reporting;• Debt Collection and Revenue Management• Resource mobilization;• Management of grants and subsidies;• Raising of other income; andSupply Chain Management and Asset Management67.3.6. FIVE YEAR CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLANUmtshezi municipality is composed of various rural areas where serious challenges ofinfrastructure backlog, high rate of unemployment are evident. Also statistics show high figuresof illiterate in most of the rural areas of the municipality. As an integral component of the IDP themunicipality has developed a five year capital investment plan. This five year capital invest planis aimed in addressing the challenges faced by the communities in the entire municipality aswell as to ensure a close planning and budgeting link, inform municipal budgeting over tier andas a sphere, facilitate inter-governmental alignment with regard to capital requirements andsources of funding, assess financial management arrangements and financial strategy; andoutline revenue and expenditure forecast.
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW41CHAPTER 9IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND MONITORINGUMTSHEZI KEY CHALLENGESOBJECTIVESSTRATEGIESKEY OUTCOMETIMEFRAMESLack of SkillsMost of the community members areilliterate because there was no money fortheir education. Therefore Umtshezicommunity is lacking skillsTo create an environmentthat allows training anddevelopmentThe Umtshezi Municipalitymust assist in sourcingbursaries, In-servicetraining, Internships andLearnerships in partnershipwith relevant stakeholders.The community will beeconomically active andthey will be able toparticipate in differentprograms. OngoingCommunicationThere is a communication breakdownbetween the Municipality and thecommunity which therefore result in slowprogress of Municipal DevelopmentProcesses- To ensure full communityparticipationinDevelopment process ofthe Municipality will beensured. - Ensure that there iseffectiveandefficientinternalcommunicationchannelsThe MunicipalCommunication Strategyhas been developed andmust be implementedThe community will becontinuously updated aboutwhat is happening in theirarea through theMunicipality.OngoingLack of InfrastructureThere is no water and electricity in thearea. Even the farmers use boreholesbecause there is lack of Infrastructure forservicesTo facilitate the process forthe District Municipality toprovide bulk Infrastructureto the community for watersupply and ESKOM toaddress electricitybacklogs.The Municipality need toFormulate InfrastructureBusiness Plan to sourcefundsThere will be fully-servicedhouseholds.2014Under-resourced Service Centres(nodes)Banks and shopping centres areconcentrated in Escourt. Communitymembers from Weenen and Wembezihave to travel to Estcourt for theseservice centresTo Improve Socio-economic Development inService CentresAn enabling environmentfor investors in ServiceCentres have to be created.There will be well-resourced Service Centres2012
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UMTSHEZI MUNICIPALITY 2008 / 2009 IDP REVIEW42Inadequate Safety and Security. There is a shortage of Police Stations inthe municipality with the result that manyclusters are not covered. This makeseffective policing virtually non-existentand leads to an increase of criminalelements.. Umtshezi is however servedby SAPS Estcourt; Weenen andWembezi, also Estcourt Stock Theft Unit. The SAPS together with the Departmentof Justice and the South AfricanDemarcation Board are in the process ofre-aligning SAPS, Magisterial andMunicipal boundaries which might bringabout minor changes to the boundariesof the various stations serving theUmtshezi Local Municipality To create a Safer Town andsurroundings where allcitizens enjoy a betterquality of life is in greatneed.The Municipality needs toDevelop the CrimePrevention Strategy andProvide basic householdsneeds.There will be a Safe andSecured environment.OngoingThere is a High Prevalence ofEpidemic and Pandemic diseasesbecause the community is not wellinformed of these diseases such asHIV/Aids, Tuberculosis and KwashiorkorTo minimise the prevalenceof Epidemic and Pandemicdiseases.Consultants need to beappointed to help thecommunity with HealthAwareness ProgramsPrevalence of Epidemicand Pandemic diseases willdefinitely be reduced.2012Low Economic Growth andinvestmentThere is a potential of high economicgrowth because Estcourt is situated inbetween of Durban and Johannesburg,on a main road and railway line.To create an enablingenvironment to EconomicGrowth Sectors andengage potential investors. The Municipality also needto adjust the rates to avoidfactories from leaving thearea.Economic Growth Sectorsand engage potentialinvestors will be identified. Offering of incentives towilling investors andMaintain existing investorsThis will create a VibrantEconomic Growth andInvestment.2014
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The rural settlement pattern in the district is characterized by a large number of small holdings/small farms settlements ranging from 1 – 5 ha properties located around the fringes of the urban areas, especially in the western part of the district, in Midvaal and Emfuleni. Agricultural holding areas in Lesedi are limited to the Vischkuil/Endicott area in the northern part abutting the N17 national road, and some settlements on the edges of Nigel northeast of Heidelberg/Ratanda.
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The rural settlement pattern in the district is characterized by a large number of small holdings/small farms settlements ranging from 1 – 5 ha properties located around the fringes of the urban areas, especially in the western part of the district, in Midvaal and Emfuleni. Agricultural holding areas in Lesedi are limited to the Vischkuil/Endicott area in the northern part abutting the N17 national road, and some settlements on the edges of Nigel northeast of Heidelberg/Ratanda.
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Situated in attractive hilly country side, overlooking a flat coastal plain,90 to 150 metres above sea level with panoramic views of Richards Bay and the Indian Ocean from the higher lyiing suburbs.
In 1851, the Norwegian Missionary Society established a station on the banks of the Mpangeni River. The river was named after the profusion of Mpange trees growing along its banks, and the settlement that formed around the station took the slightly Anglicised name of the river.
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Elliot (G 13)
Name: Elliot
Elliot, a village in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Routes: R56 and R58.
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Elliot At the foothills of the Southern Drakensburg, the busy little towns of Elliot, Ugie and Maclear offer wonderful activities.
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Elliot, a village in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Routes: R56 and R58.
www.routes.co.za/ec/elliot/index.html -
Elliot At the foothills of the Southern Drakensburg, the busy little towns of Elliot, Ugie and Maclear offer wonderful activities.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Elgin (C7)
Name: Elgin
The Elgin Valley is the natural home for lovers of fresh food, cool-climate wines and beautiful country living. A lush garden valley only 45 minutes from Cape Town.
Ringed by mountains, its green rolling hills are a tapestry of orchards, vineyards and olive groves.
The Elgin Valley has been known for almost a century for its famous fresh produce – most notably apples and pears.
More: http://www.elginvalley.co.za/
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The Elgin Valley is the natural home for lovers of fresh food, cool-climate wines and beautiful country living. A lush garden valley only 45 minutes from Cape Town.
Ringed by mountains, its green rolling hills are a tapestry of orchards, vineyards and olive groves.
The Elgin Valley has been known for almost a century for its famous fresh produce – most notably apples and pears.
More: http://www.elginvalley.co.za/
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Saturday, August 29, 2009
Elandslaagte (J11)
Name: Elandslaagte
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Elandslaagte Battlefield and Cemetery:
General Kock occupied the Elandslaagte railway station on the 19 October 1899.
General White was of the view that it was essential to keep the railway line open to Dundee for the retreat of the British forces. General French, with a force of infantry, artillery and cavalry, was dispatched to recapture this station, which he managed to after a fierce battle on the 20 October. The site of this battle is 3 kms east of Elandslaagte station, amongst a horseshoe-shaped series of low hills.
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Carl Landman's House:
An example of houses built by the Voortrekker leader who fought at the Battle of Blood River.
Fort Mistake:
Closely resembling an Indian fort. One of a series of British signaling posts built between Ladysmith and Newcastle during the First War of Independence (1880-1881). The remains of the once sturdy fortress can be reached after a brisk 45 minute climb, starting at Fort Mistake Motel on the Laydysmith / Newcastle Road. An interesting display of clippings relating to the history of the Fort can be found at the motel (the motel now is derelict - I think - CH).
http://www.africantravelexperiences.com/Information/Towns/Glencoe.htm
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Elandslaagte Battlefield and Cemetery:
General Kock occupied the Elandslaagte railway station on the 19 October 1899.
General White was of the view that it was essential to keep the railway line open to Dundee for the retreat of the British forces. General French, with a force of infantry, artillery and cavalry, was dispatched to recapture this station, which he managed to after a fierce battle on the 20 October. The site of this battle is 3 kms east of Elandslaagte station, amongst a horseshoe-shaped series of low hills.
Other Cultural attractions
Carl Landman's House:
An example of houses built by the Voortrekker leader who fought at the Battle of Blood River.
Fort Mistake:
Closely resembling an Indian fort. One of a series of British signaling posts built between Ladysmith and Newcastle during the First War of Independence (1880-1881). The remains of the once sturdy fortress can be reached after a brisk 45 minute climb, starting at Fort Mistake Motel on the Laydysmith / Newcastle Road. An interesting display of clippings relating to the history of the Fort can be found at the motel (the motel now is derelict - I think - CH).
http://www.africantravelexperiences.com/Information/Towns/Glencoe.htm
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Elandskop (K13)
Name: Elandskop
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We are gathered here today on an occasion of great significance. It is no secret that only a few years ago this district of Elandskop was the scene of some of the worst violence and destruction in this province of ours. Often it seemed there was no end to it, the people here were in real despair. Then it was the spear and the gun that seemed to rule people's lives. Yet today we are here to hand over the instruments of peace, the computers which promise to take the people of this district, that has suffered so much, into the modern world where so much that is good can be achieved. It is a sign of the reconciliation that has blessedly descended on this province, a sign that the youth are at last to be given the chance to build a better future for themselves and those around them
From: http://agriculture.kzntl.gov.za/publications/speeches/2000/speech_21_7.htm
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We are gathered here today on an occasion of great significance. It is no secret that only a few years ago this district of Elandskop was the scene of some of the worst violence and destruction in this province of ours. Often it seemed there was no end to it, the people here were in real despair. Then it was the spear and the gun that seemed to rule people's lives. Yet today we are here to hand over the instruments of peace, the computers which promise to take the people of this district, that has suffered so much, into the modern world where so much that is good can be achieved. It is a sign of the reconciliation that has blessedly descended on this province, a sign that the youth are at last to be given the chance to build a better future for themselves and those around them
From: http://agriculture.kzntl.gov.za/publications/speeches/2000/speech_21_7.htm
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Elandskop (K13)
Name: Elandskop
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