Name: Kingsley
Near Glencoe,Kranskop
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The Glencoe Stock Theft Unit, assisted by the Glencoe Dog Unit and the ... The suspects stole 88 sheep from a farm in the Kingsley area
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Kimberley (D 11)
Name:Kimberley
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The Blue Train arrives at Kimberley station. Guests disembark and assemble at the railway museum from where they will be ushered to the bus, which will take them to the centre of Kimberley to join an old tram for a ride down to the mine.
Guests arrive at the Open Mine Museum for a tour of the mine. Guests are first taken to the Diamond Die to try their luck to win a diamond, after which they will several interesting and historical sites as well as taken onto an enclosed ramp on the edge of the Kimberly hole.
Guests depart from the Open Mine Museum for Kimberley station, where they are greeted with a glass of sherry. The Blue Train departs Kimberley station for Cape Town. After this exciting tour, guests are welcome to refresh themselves and enjoy pre-dinner drinks served at any one of the lounges.
http://www.trainsafari.co.za/blue-train-cape-pretoria.html
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The Blue Train arrives at Kimberley station. Guests disembark and assemble at the railway museum from where they will be ushered to the bus, which will take them to the centre of Kimberley to join an old tram for a ride down to the mine.
Guests arrive at the Open Mine Museum for a tour of the mine. Guests are first taken to the Diamond Die to try their luck to win a diamond, after which they will several interesting and historical sites as well as taken onto an enclosed ramp on the edge of the Kimberly hole.
Guests depart from the Open Mine Museum for Kimberley station, where they are greeted with a glass of sherry. The Blue Train departs Kimberley station for Cape Town. After this exciting tour, guests are welcome to refresh themselves and enjoy pre-dinner drinks served at any one of the lounges.
http://www.trainsafari.co.za/blue-train-cape-pretoria.html
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Kenilworth (A 16)(A 16)
Name: Kenilworth
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An attraction which draws visitors to Kenilworth is the Kenilworth Racecourse. The oldest race course in the country, it is home to the J&B Met (held in late January each year), an event which draws more than 50,000 spectators. Numerous other national horse races are held at Kenilworth throughout the year.
Kenilworth is bordered by Wynberg to the south and Claremont to the north. Kenilworth railway station is on the main line from Cape Town to Simon's Town. Main Road (which runs from Central Cape Town through to Simon's Town) runs through Kenilworth, and the suburb can also be accessed from the M5 freeway.
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Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area (KRCA) is an area of approximately 52 ha and is situated in the centre of Kenilworth Racecourse.
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An attraction which draws visitors to Kenilworth is the Kenilworth Racecourse. The oldest race course in the country, it is home to the J&B Met (held in late January each year), an event which draws more than 50,000 spectators. Numerous other national horse races are held at Kenilworth throughout the year.
Kenilworth is bordered by Wynberg to the south and Claremont to the north. Kenilworth railway station is on the main line from Cape Town to Simon's Town. Main Road (which runs from Central Cape Town through to Simon's Town) runs through Kenilworth, and the suburb can also be accessed from the M5 freeway.
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Kenilworth Racecourse Conservation Area (KRCA) is an area of approximately 52 ha and is situated in the centre of Kenilworth Racecourse.
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Kentemade (B 15)
Name: Kentemade
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By Terri-Liza Fortein
Four Cape Town families have issued summonses against Metrorail, claiming about R5-million in damages after a series of tragedies.
Attorneys for Miriam Adolf, Berendina Fuller, Christopher and Renette Hellings and Mzobanzi Maci filed the summonses in the Cape High Court on Tuesday.
On June 18 2001, Adolf and Fuller's husbands - Cornelius Adolf and Marthinus Fuller - boarded a Metrorail commuter train at Bellville station intending to disembark at Unibell station.
While the two builders were travelling home a gang of armed men stormed into the carriage they were travelling in and robbed several passengers of their possessions.
Cornelius Adolf and Marthinus Fuller were beaten, stabbed and both thrown off the moving train between Pentech and Unibell Stations.
Both men died as a result of their injuries.
Miriam Adolf of Belhar is taking action against Metrorail in her personal capacity and on behalf of the couple's three children. She is claiming damages totalling R1-million.
Miriam Adolf's neighbour, Berendina Fuller, is claiming damages in the region of R800 000 for loss of support, general damages and future medical costs.
Three days before the deaths of Cornelius Adolf and Marthinus Fuller, Cape Technikon student Ross Hellings was travelling From Cape Town Station to Monte Vista.
Between Ysterplaat and Kentemade stations Hellings, 20, fell through the open doors of the Metrorail carriage he was travelling in.
He sustained serious head injuries and was airlifted to the Milnerton Medi-Clinic, where he died the next day.
Hellings's family are claiming about R700 000 in damages.
Mzobanzi Maci of Gugulethu fell from a Metrorail commuter train on June 21 while travelling from Cape Town to Heideveld station.
The Metrorail carriage Maci was travelling in when he fell was apparently overcrowded and although the train was in motion, the doors of the carriage allegedly remained open.
He contends that as a result of the extreme overcrowding, commuters in the carriage were pushing and shoving and Maci was pushed out of the open doors.
After the fall his right leg was amputated, his ribs were fractured and he also had a large cut in his back and still suffers from severe backache.
Maci uses a prosthetic limb, but he hopes to acquire a better artificial limb to help facilitate easier movement.
He is claiming about R2,6-million in damages for loss of earnings, pain and suffering, disability and disfigurement and medical costs.
•This article was originally published on page 5 of The Cape Argus on June 16, 2004
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With respect to the route alignment, current planning assessment makes
provision for a proposed initial service from the Blaauwbergsvlei area to
terminate in Cape Town Station. The proposed service will operate on the
current Atlantis rail corridor that links to the Bellville – Monte Vista/Woodstock –
Cape Town lines at a locality between Kentemade and Acacia Park Stations.
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By Terri-Liza Fortein
Four Cape Town families have issued summonses against Metrorail, claiming about R5-million in damages after a series of tragedies.
Attorneys for Miriam Adolf, Berendina Fuller, Christopher and Renette Hellings and Mzobanzi Maci filed the summonses in the Cape High Court on Tuesday.
On June 18 2001, Adolf and Fuller's husbands - Cornelius Adolf and Marthinus Fuller - boarded a Metrorail commuter train at Bellville station intending to disembark at Unibell station.
While the two builders were travelling home a gang of armed men stormed into the carriage they were travelling in and robbed several passengers of their possessions.
Cornelius Adolf and Marthinus Fuller were beaten, stabbed and both thrown off the moving train between Pentech and Unibell Stations.
Both men died as a result of their injuries.
Miriam Adolf of Belhar is taking action against Metrorail in her personal capacity and on behalf of the couple's three children. She is claiming damages totalling R1-million.
Miriam Adolf's neighbour, Berendina Fuller, is claiming damages in the region of R800 000 for loss of support, general damages and future medical costs.
Three days before the deaths of Cornelius Adolf and Marthinus Fuller, Cape Technikon student Ross Hellings was travelling From Cape Town Station to Monte Vista.
Between Ysterplaat and Kentemade stations Hellings, 20, fell through the open doors of the Metrorail carriage he was travelling in.
He sustained serious head injuries and was airlifted to the Milnerton Medi-Clinic, where he died the next day.
Hellings's family are claiming about R700 000 in damages.
Mzobanzi Maci of Gugulethu fell from a Metrorail commuter train on June 21 while travelling from Cape Town to Heideveld station.
The Metrorail carriage Maci was travelling in when he fell was apparently overcrowded and although the train was in motion, the doors of the carriage allegedly remained open.
He contends that as a result of the extreme overcrowding, commuters in the carriage were pushing and shoving and Maci was pushed out of the open doors.
After the fall his right leg was amputated, his ribs were fractured and he also had a large cut in his back and still suffers from severe backache.
Maci uses a prosthetic limb, but he hopes to acquire a better artificial limb to help facilitate easier movement.
He is claiming about R2,6-million in damages for loss of earnings, pain and suffering, disability and disfigurement and medical costs.
•This article was originally published on page 5 of The Cape Argus on June 16, 2004
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With respect to the route alignment, current planning assessment makes
provision for a proposed initial service from the Blaauwbergsvlei area to
terminate in Cape Town Station. The proposed service will operate on the
current Atlantis rail corridor that links to the Bellville – Monte Vista/Woodstock –
Cape Town lines at a locality between Kentemade and Acacia Park Stations.
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Kendal (H 8)
Name: Kendal
Source: http://www.eskom.co.za/live/content.php?Item_ID=170
History: Construction of Kendal began in July 1982 with its last unit coming into operation in 1993. Kendal is currently the largest coal-fired power station in the world and holds several Eskom performance records.
General: Kendal has an indirect dry-cooling system, which means that it uses significantly less water in its cooling processes than the conventional wet cooled power stations. The station's cooling towers are the largest structures of their kind in the world with a height and base diameter of 165m.
Kusile is the name for a new coal fired power station previously known by the working name of Project Bravo: This is a new coal fired power station project located to the West of the R545 between the N4 and N12 freeways near the exisitingKendal Power Station. It comprises of six units rated at approximately 4800 MW installed capacity. The first unit is planned forcommercial operation in 2012 with the last unit in operation by 2015/2016
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Source: http://www.eskom.co.za/live/content.php?Item_ID=170
History: Construction of Kendal began in July 1982 with its last unit coming into operation in 1993. Kendal is currently the largest coal-fired power station in the world and holds several Eskom performance records.
General: Kendal has an indirect dry-cooling system, which means that it uses significantly less water in its cooling processes than the conventional wet cooled power stations. The station's cooling towers are the largest structures of their kind in the world with a height and base diameter of 165m.
Kusile is the name for a new coal fired power station previously known by the working name of Project Bravo: This is a new coal fired power station project located to the West of the R545 between the N4 and N12 freeways near the exisitingKendal Power Station. It comprises of six units rated at approximately 4800 MW installed capacity. The first unit is planned forcommercial operation in 2012 with the last unit in operation by 2015/2016
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Kempton Park (G 9)
Name: Kempton Park
Source: http://www.kemptalk.com/history_of_kempton_park.htm
Prior to the Great Trek of the 1830's, the area on which Kempton Park now stands was known only to hunters and nomad cattle farmers. The first seeds of the Kempton Park story were planted when, on 25 October 1859, the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (Z.A.R.) issued a title deed for part of the farm Zuurfontein on which Kempton Park would develop many years later.
The discovery of gold in 1886 some 50 kilometers west of Zuurfontein stimulated, amongst others, the building of a railway line, which would serve as a link between the Transvaal gold fields and the east coast. On 25 June 1890, the Z.A.R. government granted a concession for the building of a railway line from Pretoria, bypassing Johannesburg on the east and directed to the Vaal River by the shortest route. The main line cut directly through the farm Zuurfontein, thus forging another link in the destiny of the yet unborn township of Kempton Park.
One of the stations established was at Zuurfontein. Zuurfontein station soon became a gathering place for resident farmers in the area where they collected their supplies.
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Source: http://www.kemptalk.com/history_of_kempton_park.htm
Prior to the Great Trek of the 1830's, the area on which Kempton Park now stands was known only to hunters and nomad cattle farmers. The first seeds of the Kempton Park story were planted when, on 25 October 1859, the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (Z.A.R.) issued a title deed for part of the farm Zuurfontein on which Kempton Park would develop many years later.
The discovery of gold in 1886 some 50 kilometers west of Zuurfontein stimulated, amongst others, the building of a railway line, which would serve as a link between the Transvaal gold fields and the east coast. On 25 June 1890, the Z.A.R. government granted a concession for the building of a railway line from Pretoria, bypassing Johannesburg on the east and directed to the Vaal River by the shortest route. The main line cut directly through the farm Zuurfontein, thus forging another link in the destiny of the yet unborn township of Kempton Park.
One of the stations established was at Zuurfontein. Zuurfontein station soon became a gathering place for resident farmers in the area where they collected their supplies.
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Sunday, December 6, 2009
Kemp (J 10)
Name:Kemp
On the line from Overvaal to Vryheid
Overvaal
Panbult
Kemp
Piet Retief
Paul Pietersburg
Mahulumbe
Sikame
Vryheid
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On the line from Overvaal to Vryheid
Overvaal
Panbult
Kemp
Piet Retief
Paul Pietersburg
Mahulumbe
Sikame
Vryheid
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Kelso (L 15)
Name: Kelso
Kelso, South Coast KZN South Africa.
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Sphelele Mhlongo (18) and a 16-year-old youth, both from Umlazi Township in Durban, appeared in the Scottburgh Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 18 November 2008, on two counts of armed robbery in Pennington. Mhlongo also appeared in court for a further charge of attempted armed robbery in Kelso Railway Station. Both cases have been remanded until Tuesday, 25 November 2008, for bail applications. The accused remain in police custody.
It is alleged that on Monday, 17 November 2008, at approximately 14:30, Mr Ashton Schaper (19) of Pennington was traveling from Amanzimtoti to Kelso by train when two unknown men approached him as the train neared the Kelso Railway Station. One of the men pointed a pistol at him and demanded his cellphone. When Mr Schaper stood up to them, they realised that he was no easy target and fled.
On the same day at about 16:00, three suspects allegedly robbed Ms Jabulisile Bonita Myende (31) of a purse and cellphone and Ms Liziwe Lubelwana (37) of a cellphone and cash. They were held at gunpoint. The victims were at the Dolphin Drive bus stop in Pennington for transport to go home from work. The suspects fled when the victims reported the incident to the passengers in a taxi that had driven into the bus stop. The taxi gave chase and apprehended a young person.
Source: http://www.sapsjournalonline.gov.za/dynamic/journal_dynamic.aspx?pageid=414&jid=12603
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Kelso, South Coast KZN South Africa.
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Sphelele Mhlongo (18) and a 16-year-old youth, both from Umlazi Township in Durban, appeared in the Scottburgh Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 18 November 2008, on two counts of armed robbery in Pennington. Mhlongo also appeared in court for a further charge of attempted armed robbery in Kelso Railway Station. Both cases have been remanded until Tuesday, 25 November 2008, for bail applications. The accused remain in police custody.
It is alleged that on Monday, 17 November 2008, at approximately 14:30, Mr Ashton Schaper (19) of Pennington was traveling from Amanzimtoti to Kelso by train when two unknown men approached him as the train neared the Kelso Railway Station. One of the men pointed a pistol at him and demanded his cellphone. When Mr Schaper stood up to them, they realised that he was no easy target and fled.
On the same day at about 16:00, three suspects allegedly robbed Ms Jabulisile Bonita Myende (31) of a purse and cellphone and Ms Liziwe Lubelwana (37) of a cellphone and cash. They were held at gunpoint. The victims were at the Dolphin Drive bus stop in Pennington for transport to go home from work. The suspects fled when the victims reported the incident to the passengers in a taxi that had driven into the bus stop. The taxi gave chase and apprehended a young person.
Source: http://www.sapsjournalonline.gov.za/dynamic/journal_dynamic.aspx?pageid=414&jid=12603
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Kei Road (H 14)
Name: Kei Road
Kei Road was founded as a stop-over to the Kei River.
Kei Road: It is a village situated 27km north-east of King William's Town
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Kei Road was founded as a stop-over to the Kei River.
Kei Road: It is a village situated 27km north-east of King William's Town
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Keimoes (B 11)
Name: Keimoes
Source : http://www.northerncape.org.za/getting_around/towns/Keimoes/
The origin of this little oasis’s name is in dispute. Legend has it that Klaas Lukas, a Koranna river-people leader, established a village on the banks of the Orange River near the Tier Mountains. He called the village Keimoes (mouse nest) after the colonies of mice living there.
A more probable origin lies in the Nama words ‘gei’ (great) and ‘mus’ (fountain or eye). Semantics aside, Keimoes is a picturesque little town often described as a lost piece of the Boland.
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Source : http://www.northerncape.org.za/getting_around/towns/Keimoes/
The origin of this little oasis’s name is in dispute. Legend has it that Klaas Lukas, a Koranna river-people leader, established a village on the banks of the Orange River near the Tier Mountains. He called the village Keimoes (mouse nest) after the colonies of mice living there.
A more probable origin lies in the Nama words ‘gei’ (great) and ‘mus’ (fountain or eye). Semantics aside, Keimoes is a picturesque little town often described as a lost piece of the Boland.
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Keetmanshoop (A 9)
Name:Keetmanshoop
Source: http://www.hunche.com/South_African_Railway_Namibia.htm
the Quiver Tree Forest, situated 14 kilometers outside Keetmanshoop, on the farm Gariganus. These prehistoric-looking trees grow up to 7 meters high and have attractive yellow flowers which appear in June and July.
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Just after the turn off from the main road look out for the original Witputs farmhouse ruins on your left. The owner, Reinier Coetzee, was apparently the last person to ever see Adolf Lüderitz alive. On the right is the police garrison that patrols the area up to the Sendelingsdrift gate. On the hill behind the building there are remnants of old South African World War One trenches and ruins. General Manie Maritz stayed at Witputs for three months to train horses for the Schutztruppe. Maritz was charged with treason in the 1920's for having joined the German forces in South-West Africa in 1914.
The Maritz Rebellion:
The Maritz Rebellion (Boer Revolt) (Five Shilling Rebellion), took place in South Africa in 1914 at the start of World War I, in which men who supported the recreation of the old Boer republics rose up against the government of the Union of South Africa. Many government members were former Boers who had fought with the Maritz rebels against the British in the Second Boer War, which had ended 11 years earlier. The rebellion failed, and the ringleaders received heavy fines and terms of imprisonment.
The outbreak of hostilities in Europe in August 1914 had long been anticipated, and the government of the Union of South Africa was well aware of the significance of the common border South Africa shared with the German colony of South-West Africa. Prime Minister Louis Botha informed London that South Africa could defend itself and that the Imperial Garrison could depart for France. When the British government asked Botha whether his forces would invade German South-West Africa, the reply was that they could and would.
South African troops were mobilised along the border between the two countries under the command of General Henry Lukin and Lt Col Manie Maritz early in September 1914. Shortly afterwards, another force occupied the German port of Lüderitz.
When the South African government offered to invade the German colonies, the commander-in-chief of the Union Defence Force, general Christiaan Beyers resigned, writing, “It is sad that the war is being waged against the ‘barbarism’ of the Germans. We have forgiven but not forgotten all the barbarities committed in our own country during the South African War,” referring to the atrocities committed by the British during the Boer War. A nominated senator, general Koos de la Rey, who had refused to support the government in parliament over this issue, visited Beyers. On September 15 they set off together to visit major JCG Kemp in Potchefstroom, who had a large armoury and a force of 2 000 newly trained men, many of whom were sympathetic to the rebels’ ideas.
Although it is not known what the purpose of their visit was, the South African government believed it to be an attempt to instigate a rebellion, as stated in the Government Blue Book which covers the historic event. According to general Beyers, it was to discuss plans for the simultaneous resignation of leading army officers in protest against the government’s actions, similar to what had happened in Britain two years earlier in the Curragh incident over the Irish Home Rule Bill. On the way to the meeting de la Rey was accidentally shot by a policeman at a road block set up to look for the Foster gang. At his funeral, however, many Nationalist Afrikaners believed and perpetuated the rumour that it was a government assassination, which added fuel to the fire, which was even further inflamed by Siener van Rensburg and his controversial prophecies.
General Maritz, who was head of a commando of Union forces on the border of German South-West Africa, allied himself with the Germans and issued a proclamation on behalf of a provisional government which stated that "the former South African Republic and Orange Free State as well as the Cape Province and Natal are proclaimed free from British control and independent, and every White inhabitant of the mentioned areas, of whatever nationality, are hereby called upon to take their weapons in their hands and realize the long-cherished ideal of a Free and Independent South Africa." It was announced that Generals Beyers, De Wet, Maritz, Kemp and Bezuidenhout were to be the first leaders of this provisional government. Maritz's forces occupied Keimoes in the Upington area. The Lydenburg commando under General De Wet took possession of the town of Heilbron, held up a train and captured government stores and ammunition. Some of the prominent citizens of the area joined him, and by the end of the week he had a force of 3000 men. Beyers also gathered a force in the Magaliesberg; in all, about 12,000 rebels rallied to the cause.
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Source: http://www.hunche.com/South_African_Railway_Namibia.htm
the Quiver Tree Forest, situated 14 kilometers outside Keetmanshoop, on the farm Gariganus. These prehistoric-looking trees grow up to 7 meters high and have attractive yellow flowers which appear in June and July.
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Just after the turn off from the main road look out for the original Witputs farmhouse ruins on your left. The owner, Reinier Coetzee, was apparently the last person to ever see Adolf Lüderitz alive. On the right is the police garrison that patrols the area up to the Sendelingsdrift gate. On the hill behind the building there are remnants of old South African World War One trenches and ruins. General Manie Maritz stayed at Witputs for three months to train horses for the Schutztruppe. Maritz was charged with treason in the 1920's for having joined the German forces in South-West Africa in 1914.
The Maritz Rebellion:
The Maritz Rebellion (Boer Revolt) (Five Shilling Rebellion), took place in South Africa in 1914 at the start of World War I, in which men who supported the recreation of the old Boer republics rose up against the government of the Union of South Africa. Many government members were former Boers who had fought with the Maritz rebels against the British in the Second Boer War, which had ended 11 years earlier. The rebellion failed, and the ringleaders received heavy fines and terms of imprisonment.
The outbreak of hostilities in Europe in August 1914 had long been anticipated, and the government of the Union of South Africa was well aware of the significance of the common border South Africa shared with the German colony of South-West Africa. Prime Minister Louis Botha informed London that South Africa could defend itself and that the Imperial Garrison could depart for France. When the British government asked Botha whether his forces would invade German South-West Africa, the reply was that they could and would.
South African troops were mobilised along the border between the two countries under the command of General Henry Lukin and Lt Col Manie Maritz early in September 1914. Shortly afterwards, another force occupied the German port of Lüderitz.
When the South African government offered to invade the German colonies, the commander-in-chief of the Union Defence Force, general Christiaan Beyers resigned, writing, “It is sad that the war is being waged against the ‘barbarism’ of the Germans. We have forgiven but not forgotten all the barbarities committed in our own country during the South African War,” referring to the atrocities committed by the British during the Boer War. A nominated senator, general Koos de la Rey, who had refused to support the government in parliament over this issue, visited Beyers. On September 15 they set off together to visit major JCG Kemp in Potchefstroom, who had a large armoury and a force of 2 000 newly trained men, many of whom were sympathetic to the rebels’ ideas.
Although it is not known what the purpose of their visit was, the South African government believed it to be an attempt to instigate a rebellion, as stated in the Government Blue Book which covers the historic event. According to general Beyers, it was to discuss plans for the simultaneous resignation of leading army officers in protest against the government’s actions, similar to what had happened in Britain two years earlier in the Curragh incident over the Irish Home Rule Bill. On the way to the meeting de la Rey was accidentally shot by a policeman at a road block set up to look for the Foster gang. At his funeral, however, many Nationalist Afrikaners believed and perpetuated the rumour that it was a government assassination, which added fuel to the fire, which was even further inflamed by Siener van Rensburg and his controversial prophecies.
General Maritz, who was head of a commando of Union forces on the border of German South-West Africa, allied himself with the Germans and issued a proclamation on behalf of a provisional government which stated that "the former South African Republic and Orange Free State as well as the Cape Province and Natal are proclaimed free from British control and independent, and every White inhabitant of the mentioned areas, of whatever nationality, are hereby called upon to take their weapons in their hands and realize the long-cherished ideal of a Free and Independent South Africa." It was announced that Generals Beyers, De Wet, Maritz, Kemp and Bezuidenhout were to be the first leaders of this provisional government. Maritz's forces occupied Keimoes in the Upington area. The Lydenburg commando under General De Wet took possession of the town of Heilbron, held up a train and captured government stores and ammunition. Some of the prominent citizens of the area joined him, and by the end of the week he had a force of 3000 men. Beyers also gathered a force in the Magaliesberg; in all, about 12,000 rebels rallied to the cause.
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Katlehong (G 10)
Name: Katlehong
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Amnesty hearings
The "whites only" bus terminus at Germiston during July
1988 – One (1) count of Malicious damage to property;
The Benoni Wimpy Restaurant on 30 July 1988 – One (1)
count of murder, sixty six (66) counts of attempted murder
and one (1) count of arson;
The South African Police (SAP) barracks, MNISI Section,
in Katlehong in September 1988 – an undetermined number
of counts of attempted murder and one (1) count of arson.
The Railway line near Katlehong during September 1988 –
One (1) count of malicious damage to property;
The Electrical Sub Station near Katlehong during
September 1988 – One (1) count of arson.
The attacks on the Railway line and the Electrical Transformer at Katlehong Railway station and the Sewer Tank at Boksburg were designed to cause damage to these structures, because they were both regarded as strategic mechanisms, the destruction of which was intended to adversely affect the apartheid machinery and cause serious embarrassment and inconvenience. More importantly, it was intended to instil fear within the public and lessen the confidence in the apartheid system. This was not disputed.
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Amnesty hearings
The "whites only" bus terminus at Germiston during July
1988 – One (1) count of Malicious damage to property;
The Benoni Wimpy Restaurant on 30 July 1988 – One (1)
count of murder, sixty six (66) counts of attempted murder
and one (1) count of arson;
The South African Police (SAP) barracks, MNISI Section,
in Katlehong in September 1988 – an undetermined number
of counts of attempted murder and one (1) count of arson.
The Railway line near Katlehong during September 1988 –
One (1) count of malicious damage to property;
The Electrical Sub Station near Katlehong during
September 1988 – One (1) count of arson.
The attacks on the Railway line and the Electrical Transformer at Katlehong Railway station and the Sewer Tank at Boksburg were designed to cause damage to these structures, because they were both regarded as strategic mechanisms, the destruction of which was intended to adversely affect the apartheid machinery and cause serious embarrassment and inconvenience. More importantly, it was intended to instil fear within the public and lessen the confidence in the apartheid system. This was not disputed.
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Kaserne (F 9)
Name: Kaserne
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"The Vickers Road shelter is being constructed on the site of an old railway station in area of Kaserne that is directly adjacent to a hostel. There were reports that hostel dwellers fired shots at the persons who were tasked with setting up the camp over the weekend," it said.
"The international standards of refugee camps are not met," Rachel Cohen, the head of mission for the MSF in South Africa, told the Mail & Guardian Online earlier on Monday.
Bishop Paul Verryn of the Central Methodist Church said: "The place [the shelter] is really next to the hostels which were probably involved in the xenophobia attacks. We also heard that shots were fired from the hostels. And third, the hostels are not being consulted."
M&G June 2008
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SA Railway Maps: http://www.sa-transport.co.za/trains/maps/railway_maps.html
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"The Vickers Road shelter is being constructed on the site of an old railway station in area of Kaserne that is directly adjacent to a hostel. There were reports that hostel dwellers fired shots at the persons who were tasked with setting up the camp over the weekend," it said.
"The international standards of refugee camps are not met," Rachel Cohen, the head of mission for the MSF in South Africa, told the Mail & Guardian Online earlier on Monday.
Bishop Paul Verryn of the Central Methodist Church said: "The place [the shelter] is really next to the hostels which were probably involved in the xenophobia attacks. We also heard that shots were fired from the hostels. And third, the hostels are not being consulted."
M&G June 2008
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Karino (K 8)
Name: Karino
karino is named after an existing train station and is situated some 15 km east of nelspruit at the crocodile river
Karino, a settlement in Mpumalanga
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karino is named after an existing train station and is situated some 15 km east of nelspruit at the crocodile river
Karino, a settlement in Mpumalanga
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Friday, December 4, 2009
Karibib (A 6)
Name: Karibib
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karibib
Early history
The earliest settlers in the Karibib district were missionary Johannes Rath and his family, who arrived in Otjimbingwe on 11 July 1849. Six years later, in 1855, rich copper deposits were found in the Khomas Highlands, and the Walwich Bay Mining Company was founded in Cape Town, with its offices in Otjimbingwe, to exploit the deposits at the Matchless Mine, which then were transported from Otjimbingwe to the port at Walvis Bay. By 1860, the copper deposits were yielding too little for further mining activities, and subsequently the mine closed down and sold its buildings in Otjimbingwe to Charles Andersson for £1500.
Originally, Karibib was nothing but an unknown waterhole belonging to the Hereros. The waterhole and the surrounding 200 square kilometres was later sold by treaty by the Herero headman of Otjimbingwe to Mr Eduard Hälbich of Otjimbingwe. In addition to the settlement of debt, Zeraua received two ox-wagons with 36 oxen and some other compensation in consumable and clothing.
In 1899 Karibib received a second waterhole to cater for increased needs. After the railway reached Jakkalswater, a military outpost of 4 soldiers was opened in Karibib in 1899 to safeguard the approaching railway. In 1900, the town's population was only 10, and further developments occurred at the expense of Otjimbingwe, as the ox-wagons which used to travel via Otjimbingwe to Swakopmund, now travelled via Karibib. By the time the railway from Swakopmund to Windhoek had reached Karibib on 30 May 1900, the government moved the district council from Otjimbingwe to Karibib.
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Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karibib
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The earliest settlers in the Karibib district were missionary Johannes Rath and his family, who arrived in Otjimbingwe on 11 July 1849. Six years later, in 1855, rich copper deposits were found in the Khomas Highlands, and the Walwich Bay Mining Company was founded in Cape Town, with its offices in Otjimbingwe, to exploit the deposits at the Matchless Mine, which then were transported from Otjimbingwe to the port at Walvis Bay. By 1860, the copper deposits were yielding too little for further mining activities, and subsequently the mine closed down and sold its buildings in Otjimbingwe to Charles Andersson for £1500.
Originally, Karibib was nothing but an unknown waterhole belonging to the Hereros. The waterhole and the surrounding 200 square kilometres was later sold by treaty by the Herero headman of Otjimbingwe to Mr Eduard Hälbich of Otjimbingwe. In addition to the settlement of debt, Zeraua received two ox-wagons with 36 oxen and some other compensation in consumable and clothing.
In 1899 Karibib received a second waterhole to cater for increased needs. After the railway reached Jakkalswater, a military outpost of 4 soldiers was opened in Karibib in 1899 to safeguard the approaching railway. In 1900, the town's population was only 10, and further developments occurred at the expense of Otjimbingwe, as the ox-wagons which used to travel via Otjimbingwe to Swakopmund, now travelled via Karibib. By the time the railway from Swakopmund to Windhoek had reached Karibib on 30 May 1900, the government moved the district council from Otjimbingwe to Karibib.
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Karasburg (A 10)
Name: Karasburg
There are three main routes that lead into Karasburg. From Grünau in the West, Onseepkans in the South and the B3 main road that leads to the South African border in the East. The town lies 710km south of Windhoek, 862km North of Cape Town and 110km West of the Ariamsvlei border post. Karasburg is the only relatively large town south of Keetmanshoop in Namibia.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karasburg
via Karasburg and Grunau to Holoog
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Seeheim: A little-known fact is that during the forties and fifties Seeheim was larger and of greater prominence than Keetmanshoop. It had a railway station, several churches and shops, a school, three hotels and a flourishing residential area. Then in the late fifties, the town gradually fell into decline. The school closed down and the residents began to leave. During 1974 the B2 was re-directed and the Seeheim Hotel finally shut shop.
After standing empty for 30 years, Zirkie Kloppers renovated the building and brought it back to life. The furniture(all of which is brand new and made by Zirkie himself), the curtains and other fittings as well as the new outbuildings for additional accommodation have been styled to suite the turn-of-the-century architecture and atmosphere of the original stone building.
For visitors interested in the historical aspects of the surrounding, there are ruins to explore, while the activities of the Schutztruppe are evidenced by an evocative of rusting ammunition scattered in the surrounding foothills. Future plans include the restoration of two historical railway dwellings to accommodate groups and families, and the development of camping facilities.
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There are three main routes that lead into Karasburg. From Grünau in the West, Onseepkans in the South and the B3 main road that leads to the South African border in the East. The town lies 710km south of Windhoek, 862km North of Cape Town and 110km West of the Ariamsvlei border post. Karasburg is the only relatively large town south of Keetmanshoop in Namibia.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karasburg
via Karasburg and Grunau to Holoog
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Seeheim: A little-known fact is that during the forties and fifties Seeheim was larger and of greater prominence than Keetmanshoop. It had a railway station, several churches and shops, a school, three hotels and a flourishing residential area. Then in the late fifties, the town gradually fell into decline. The school closed down and the residents began to leave. During 1974 the B2 was re-directed and the Seeheim Hotel finally shut shop.
After standing empty for 30 years, Zirkie Kloppers renovated the building and brought it back to life. The furniture(all of which is brand new and made by Zirkie himself), the curtains and other fittings as well as the new outbuildings for additional accommodation have been styled to suite the turn-of-the-century architecture and atmosphere of the original stone building.
For visitors interested in the historical aspects of the surrounding, there are ruins to explore, while the activities of the Schutztruppe are evidenced by an evocative of rusting ammunition scattered in the surrounding foothills. Future plans include the restoration of two historical railway dwellings to accommodate groups and families, and the development of camping facilities.
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Kapiri M'poshi (F 3)
Name: Kapiri M'poshi
Kapiri Mposhi is a small town in Zambia. Located north of Lusaka, it stands on the Great North Road and is significant for the railway connection between Zambia Railways line from Kitwe to Lusaka and Livingstone and eastern terminal (New Kapiri Mposhi) of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority from Dar-es-Salaam since 1976.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railway_stations_in_Zambia
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Kapiri Mposhi is a small town in Zambia. Located north of Lusaka, it stands on the Great North Road and is significant for the railway connection between Zambia Railways line from Kitwe to Lusaka and Livingstone and eastern terminal (New Kapiri Mposhi) of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority from Dar-es-Salaam since 1976.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railway_stations_in_Zambia
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Kameel (C 9)
Name: Kameel
Vryburg.
Kameel is situated in the north western part of the Limpopo Province, close to the Botswana border 85km north of Thabazimbi – about 2hr45mins drive from Johannesburg
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Vryburg.
Kameel is situated in the north western part of the Limpopo Province, close to the Botswana border 85km north of Thabazimbi – about 2hr45mins drive from Johannesburg
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Kalomo Junction (E 4)
Name: Kalomo Junction
Zambia
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Kalkrand (A 8)
Name: Kalkrand
Source: http://www.southernnamibia.com/kalkrand.htm
Kalkrand is situated between Rehoboth and Mariental on the B1 national road. In this town you will find a well equipped petrol station and mini supermarket.
It's the perfect place to spend some time meeting the local people and wandering around. A new craft centre will be functioning soon.
http://www.petermerrington.co.za/PJM-Motorcycles-Zambia.shtml
The next day, stopping for a coke at Kalkrand, I found my front engine mounting bar come loose and very nearly lost. A local lent his hydraulic lift and we eased the engine back into position and tapped the bar back. Wired up the thread where a nut had fallen off, and muttered about whoever had left the lock-washer off. Passing north of the Tropic of Capricorn the winter air is at least five degrees warmer than back in the Cape. I rendezvoused with Harvey and Rick at the due time in the light of a full moon beneath the gothic mass of the Kristus-Kirche in Windhoek, and next day found a BMW dealer and the needful special thread nuts and lock-washers.
TransNamib Transport Museum. The museum is situated in the Windhoek Railway Station and was built from 1912 to 1913. In front of the building is the narrow-gauge locomotive (vintage 1900), that used to operate between Swakopmund and Windhoek.
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Source: http://www.southernnamibia.com/kalkrand.htm
Kalkrand is situated between Rehoboth and Mariental on the B1 national road. In this town you will find a well equipped petrol station and mini supermarket.
It's the perfect place to spend some time meeting the local people and wandering around. A new craft centre will be functioning soon.
http://www.petermerrington.co.za/PJM-Motorcycles-Zambia.shtml
The next day, stopping for a coke at Kalkrand, I found my front engine mounting bar come loose and very nearly lost. A local lent his hydraulic lift and we eased the engine back into position and tapped the bar back. Wired up the thread where a nut had fallen off, and muttered about whoever had left the lock-washer off. Passing north of the Tropic of Capricorn the winter air is at least five degrees warmer than back in the Cape. I rendezvoused with Harvey and Rick at the due time in the light of a full moon beneath the gothic mass of the Kristus-Kirche in Windhoek, and next day found a BMW dealer and the needful special thread nuts and lock-washers.
TransNamib Transport Museum. The museum is situated in the Windhoek Railway Station and was built from 1912 to 1913. In front of the building is the narrow-gauge locomotive (vintage 1900), that used to operate between Swakopmund and Windhoek.
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Kalkfeld (A 6)
Name: Kalkfeld
http://www.aato.co.za/namibia/kalkfeld.html
Kalkfeld is a town, west of Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa region.
In Kalkfield, an out of the way place on the railway line north, there is a cluster of small, shallow rock depressions that are footprints from another world.
These dinosaur footprints, on a farm near Kalkfield, are judged to be between 150 and 185 million years old and have been declared a national monument.
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Kalkfeld is a town, west of Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa region.
In Kalkfield, an out of the way place on the railway line north, there is a cluster of small, shallow rock depressions that are footprints from another world.
These dinosaur footprints, on a farm near Kalkfield, are judged to be between 150 and 185 million years old and have been declared a national monument.
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Kalkbaai (A 17)
Name: Kalkbaai
http://www.goodcemeteryguide.com/aboutkalkbay.html
The railway station where Anthony Loxton pondered his options in THE GOOd CEMETERY GUIDE is a real railway station which stands on the edge of the Indian ocean and is very much in use. If you stand on the Kalk Bay platform and look to the left you can see the false bay coastline all the way to Muizenberg where shark monitors are posted on a hill to warn swimmers if a curious white shark comes in too close, and if you look over to the right you can see Simonstown, a picturesque historical village that is home to a naval base and Boulders Beach where you can swim alongside African penguins.
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http://www.goodcemeteryguide.com/aboutkalkbay.html
The railway station where Anthony Loxton pondered his options in THE GOOd CEMETERY GUIDE is a real railway station which stands on the edge of the Indian ocean and is very much in use. If you stand on the Kalk Bay platform and look to the left you can see the false bay coastline all the way to Muizenberg where shark monitors are posted on a hill to warn swimmers if a curious white shark comes in too close, and if you look over to the right you can see Simonstown, a picturesque historical village that is home to a naval base and Boulders Beach where you can swim alongside African penguins.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Kalbaskraal (b15)
Name: Kalbaskraal
Kalbaskraal
Established during 1898 when a railway crossing was erected between Malmesbury and Cape Town on the farm Spes Bona. Kalbaskraal is a small village with an unstructured, rural appearance and a population of about 100 people. Unfortunately, Kalbaskraal is the victim of modern technology and the railway was replaced by road traffic and trucks. Kalbaskraal has a railway line running along the length of the town.
Die Kraaltjie Multi Purpose Centre has a soup kitchen and produce beautiful hammocks and biltong cutters.
Contact number: 022 481 3561.
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Kalbaskraal
Established during 1898 when a railway crossing was erected between Malmesbury and Cape Town on the farm Spes Bona. Kalbaskraal is a small village with an unstructured, rural appearance and a population of about 100 people. Unfortunately, Kalbaskraal is the victim of modern technology and the railway was replaced by road traffic and trucks. Kalbaskraal has a railway line running along the length of the town.
Die Kraaltjie Multi Purpose Centre has a soup kitchen and produce beautiful hammocks and biltong cutters.
Contact number: 022 481 3561.
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Monday, November 30, 2009
Kakamas (B 11)
Name: Kakamas
Originally build by a church and named after the Khoi word for 'poor pasture', the name today reflects poorly on a fertile valley in the lower Orange River, graced with vineyards, cotton and lucerne fields
An unforgettable combination of the mighty Orange (Gariep) River and the desolate barrenness of the Kalahari.
http://www.places.co.za/html/kakamas.html
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The small town of Kakamas was built on the sheer hard work and determination of a couple of impoverished stock farmers at the end of the 19th century.
In 1897, the Dutch Reformed Church started a “colony” on the farms Soetap and Kakamas on the banks of the Orange River for white people who had lost everything as a result of the drought.
Ignoring the criticism of qualified engineers about their building methods, the farmers continued to construct the water canals by hand that are still used to supply the town and surrounding area with water for irrigation. For their efforts they were each awarded the right to one of the irrigation plots. The men worked extremely hard even taking the yoke themselves, rather than wasting precious time in launching a time consuming search for oxen and donkeys grazing somewhere in the veld.
The exceptional dry piling of the stone along rocky slopes can still be seen today. By dry piling instead of excavating through rock, the farmers were able to cut the overall costs of the canals considerably.
The ingenuity of the workers under the leadership of Japie Lutz is aptly demonstrated in the workmanship at the water tunnels in the northern canal.
Mr Piet Burger perfected the water wheel that was widely used in Kakamas. This pumping device almost led to a court case about patent rights, when a blacksmith who used to live in Kakamas registered the patent in 1922.
The Commission that ran the “colony” planned ahead and in 1912 building operations on a hydro-electric power station and turbine in the northern canal were started. Ultimately the power station, built to look like an Egyptian temple, generated so much electricity that the Kakamas town management liased with Upington about the possibility of Kakamas supplying this neighbouring town with electricity too!
Thanks to irrigation from the Orange River farmers from the Kakamas area are now prime exporters of table grapes to Europe and England. The region also exports raisins, oranges and dates.
The name Kakamas was originally given to a drift that was known as Takemas or T’Kakamas since 1779. The name means “place of the raging cow” – probably referring to an incident when a raging cow stormed the Korana while they were herding their cattle through the drift.
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You have to know the story of "kakamas peaches"
Interestingly, one single Kakamas peach tree (the canning variety of peach known as the Collins - a natural mutation found growing here) is the progenitor of 3 quarters of all the trees supplying the South African peach canning industry!
To some the town's name originates from the Khoi word, "gagamas" (brown), referring to the red clay of the area with which women daub their faces. To most, though, Kakamas is a Koranna word meaning "poor pasture" and "vicious, charging ox". Legend has it that grazing in the vicinity was poor and, when cattle were driven through the river's drifts, some consistently turned on their drivers.
Source: http://www.places.co.za/html/kakamas.html
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Originally build by a church and named after the Khoi word for 'poor pasture', the name today reflects poorly on a fertile valley in the lower Orange River, graced with vineyards, cotton and lucerne fields
An unforgettable combination of the mighty Orange (Gariep) River and the desolate barrenness of the Kalahari.
http://www.places.co.za/html/kakamas.html
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The small town of Kakamas was built on the sheer hard work and determination of a couple of impoverished stock farmers at the end of the 19th century.
In 1897, the Dutch Reformed Church started a “colony” on the farms Soetap and Kakamas on the banks of the Orange River for white people who had lost everything as a result of the drought.
Ignoring the criticism of qualified engineers about their building methods, the farmers continued to construct the water canals by hand that are still used to supply the town and surrounding area with water for irrigation. For their efforts they were each awarded the right to one of the irrigation plots. The men worked extremely hard even taking the yoke themselves, rather than wasting precious time in launching a time consuming search for oxen and donkeys grazing somewhere in the veld.
The exceptional dry piling of the stone along rocky slopes can still be seen today. By dry piling instead of excavating through rock, the farmers were able to cut the overall costs of the canals considerably.
The ingenuity of the workers under the leadership of Japie Lutz is aptly demonstrated in the workmanship at the water tunnels in the northern canal.
Mr Piet Burger perfected the water wheel that was widely used in Kakamas. This pumping device almost led to a court case about patent rights, when a blacksmith who used to live in Kakamas registered the patent in 1922.
The Commission that ran the “colony” planned ahead and in 1912 building operations on a hydro-electric power station and turbine in the northern canal were started. Ultimately the power station, built to look like an Egyptian temple, generated so much electricity that the Kakamas town management liased with Upington about the possibility of Kakamas supplying this neighbouring town with electricity too!
Thanks to irrigation from the Orange River farmers from the Kakamas area are now prime exporters of table grapes to Europe and England. The region also exports raisins, oranges and dates.
The name Kakamas was originally given to a drift that was known as Takemas or T’Kakamas since 1779. The name means “place of the raging cow” – probably referring to an incident when a raging cow stormed the Korana while they were herding their cattle through the drift.
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You have to know the story of "kakamas peaches"
Interestingly, one single Kakamas peach tree (the canning variety of peach known as the Collins - a natural mutation found growing here) is the progenitor of 3 quarters of all the trees supplying the South African peach canning industry!
To some the town's name originates from the Khoi word, "gagamas" (brown), referring to the red clay of the area with which women daub their faces. To most, though, Kakamas is a Koranna word meaning "poor pasture" and "vicious, charging ox". Legend has it that grazing in the vicinity was poor and, when cattle were driven through the river's drifts, some consistently turned on their drivers.
Source: http://www.places.co.za/html/kakamas.html
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Kafue (F 4)
Name: Kafue
Kafue is a town in the Lusaka Province of Zambia on the north bank of the Kafue River, after which it is named. It is the southern gateway to the central Zambian plateau on which Lusaka and the mining towns of Kabwe and the Copperbelt are located
Kafue is Zambia's oldest park and by far the largest. It was proclaimed in 1950 and is spread over 22 400 square kilometres - the second largest national
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Kafue is a town in the Lusaka Province of Zambia on the north bank of the Kafue River, after which it is named. It is the southern gateway to the central Zambian plateau on which Lusaka and the mining towns of Kabwe and the Copperbelt are located
Kafue is Zambia's oldest park and by far the largest. It was proclaimed in 1950 and is spread over 22 400 square kilometres - the second largest national
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Ka Dake (L10)
Name: Ka Dake
Ka Dake Station, Swaziland
http://www.geonames.org/935064/ka-dake-station.html
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Ka Dake Station, Swaziland
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Kabwe (F 3)
Name: Kabwe
Kabwe: world's most polluted place
Source: http://www.afrol.com/articles/22087
Kabwe, the second largest city in Zambia, has found itself on the top-ten of a new list of "the world's worst polluted places" due to very high lead concentrations left over from previous mining operations. Average blood levels of lead among children in some townships are five to ten times the level considered dangerous.
Kabwe is one of six towns situated around the Copperbelt, once Zambia's thriving industrial base. In 1902, rich deposits of lead were discovered here, leading to a century-long mining operation that never bothered too much about environmental standards and public health.
As a result, Kabwe this week landed at fourth place on a list published in a report by the New York-based Blacksmith Institute, which describes the ten most polluted places on earth. Most places, the report says, are not even well known within their own country, with Russia providing three out of the ten sites.
The Zambian town is an especially ugly example of how large-scale pollution in a developing country affects the health of thousands of poor families and in particular children. Neither colonial authorities nor the post-independence government bothered to provide security for Kabwe residents.
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Kabwe: world's most polluted place
Source: http://www.afrol.com/articles/22087
Kabwe, the second largest city in Zambia, has found itself on the top-ten of a new list of "the world's worst polluted places" due to very high lead concentrations left over from previous mining operations. Average blood levels of lead among children in some townships are five to ten times the level considered dangerous.
Kabwe is one of six towns situated around the Copperbelt, once Zambia's thriving industrial base. In 1902, rich deposits of lead were discovered here, leading to a century-long mining operation that never bothered too much about environmental standards and public health.
As a result, Kabwe this week landed at fourth place on a list published in a report by the New York-based Blacksmith Institute, which describes the ten most polluted places on earth. Most places, the report says, are not even well known within their own country, with Russia providing three out of the ten sites.
The Zambian town is an especially ugly example of how large-scale pollution in a developing country affects the health of thousands of poor families and in particular children. Neither colonial authorities nor the post-independence government bothered to provide security for Kabwe residents.
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Friday, November 27, 2009
Kaapmuiden (L 8)
Name: Kaapmuiden
Source: http://www.sa-venues.com/attractionsmpl/kaapmuiden.php
The route along the N4 between Nelspruit and Malelane passes a number of uninspiring little towns, few of which are particularly appealing to visitors, although Kaapmuiden (Cape mouth) - essentially a small farming village with little more than a particularly good butcher, if you happen to know the lie of the land from locals, to distinguish it - is worth a stop to sneak a look at some of the beautiful old-style tin roofed houses that line the main street.
A colourful silo, once abandoned but still visible from the N4, has been painted with abandon to attract visitors to the town that once served as a junction on the Pretoria to Delagoa Bay railway line. The area around Kaapmuiden is farm land dedicated to sugarcane, subtropical fruit and vegetables; and local farmers tend to make jovial hosts at accommodation that is ideally placed considering that the Kruger National Park is just 25 kilometres away.
The beautiful De Kaap River provides some excellent fishing opportunities in deep pools, whilst a local mountain reserve - some 20 farms have combined to form an eco reserve that allows the free roaming of game such as rhino, kudu, nyala and buffalo - provides some good local game viewing. Hiking trails and bike routes abound in the area, and there are golf courses at Leopard Creek and Malelane
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Source: http://www.sa-venues.com/attractionsmpl/kaapmuiden.php
The route along the N4 between Nelspruit and Malelane passes a number of uninspiring little towns, few of which are particularly appealing to visitors, although Kaapmuiden (Cape mouth) - essentially a small farming village with little more than a particularly good butcher, if you happen to know the lie of the land from locals, to distinguish it - is worth a stop to sneak a look at some of the beautiful old-style tin roofed houses that line the main street.
A colourful silo, once abandoned but still visible from the N4, has been painted with abandon to attract visitors to the town that once served as a junction on the Pretoria to Delagoa Bay railway line. The area around Kaapmuiden is farm land dedicated to sugarcane, subtropical fruit and vegetables; and local farmers tend to make jovial hosts at accommodation that is ideally placed considering that the Kruger National Park is just 25 kilometres away.
The beautiful De Kaap River provides some excellent fishing opportunities in deep pools, whilst a local mountain reserve - some 20 farms have combined to form an eco reserve that allows the free roaming of game such as rhino, kudu, nyala and buffalo - provides some good local game viewing. Hiking trails and bike routes abound in the area, and there are golf courses at Leopard Creek and Malelane
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Thursday, November 26, 2009
Kaallaagte (G 11)
Name: Kaallaagte
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Kaalfontein (G 8)
Name: Kaalfontein
Two skirmishes took place in Kempton Park during the Anglo-Boer War, both in January1901. The first known as the Battle of Zuurfontein took place next to the ZuurfonteinStation in the morning The second, known as the Battle of Kaalfontein, took place in theafternoon at Kaalfontein Station. Gen Beyers commanded the Boers. CommandantDuvenage, who was wounded at the Battle of Kaalfontein, was involved with bothclashes.
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From: http://www.everitt-kemptonpark.co.za/property-in-kempton-park.shp
Exciting things were happening in the Transvaal. Gold prospecting had been on the go for some years and, in 1886, George Harrison made the first discovery of the gold reef at Langlaagte, some 50 kilometres west of Zuurfontein. Further gold finds were recorded and within months the whole reef to the south of Zuurfontein was alive with activity. This was the start of the Golden City, Johannesburg, and the beginnings of the Witwatersrand. The momentous discovery of gold in vast quantities became the first major event to influence the future development of Kempton Park. The railway line The next important and historic incident which was to have a permanent effect on the shaping of the town was the building of the railway line. It had long been a Voortrekker ideal to build a rail link between the Transvaal and the east coast and with the opening of the goldfields it became a vital priority. On 25th June 1890, the Z.A.R. government granted a concession to the Nederlandsche Zuid-Afrikaansche Spoorwegmaatskappij to build a railway line from Pretoria, bypassing Johannesburg on the east and directed to the Vaal river by the shortest route. It is interesting to note at this point that simply because of the desire to find the shortest geographical route to the sea, the railway line was designed to bypass Johannesburg completely.
A junction linking the Witwatersrand and Johannesburg to the main line was established at Germiston. Significantly, however, the main line passed directly over the farm Zuurfontein, thus forging another link in the destiny of the yet unborn township of Kempton Park. The route of the railway line, decided upon by the concession-holders and the government commissioner, resulted in the establishment of stations at Irene, Kaalfontein and Zuurfontein. This was to eventuate in Zuurfontein becoming a gathering place for the resident farmers in the area and thus local community life had its first origins.
The Kaalfontein/Zuurfontein blockhouse [G] was a hexagonal three-storeyed stone blockhouse, covered by a low-pitched 'umbrella' corrugated roof with a wide eaves projection over the walls. In the photograph, the first floor entrance and access ladder and the loopholes at all three levels are clearly visible, with two officers and four other ranks posing in front, but the exceptional feature of this blockhouse must be the three bell-shaped 'shields with projecting gun barrels' positioned on each visible wall face between the first and second floor loopholes. Were these designed to scare the enemy into believing that the blockhouse was protected by Maxim guns? The site was on the outskirts of present-day Kempton Park.
Summary
The British masonry blockhouses of the South African War are the swansong of a castle and fort-building tradition which stretches back over 1 000 years and embraces a large part of the world. No more stonework fortifications were to be built by the British after this war. In the context of the very sophisticated fortification technology current in Europe and the United States of America during the nineteenth century, these are small and simple structures, designed to counter an enemy armed with rifles and no artillery. They served their purpose and were successful in that, whilst 'the wrecking of the railways reached a maximum in November and December 1900',(19) it has been stated that not a single important railway bridge was demolished by the Boers during Kitchener's command.(20) Together with the more numerous lines of corrugated blockhouses, they were, in a large measure, responsible for restricting the movement of the commandos, which terminated the guerrilla phase of the war.
As examples of stonework construction, these blockhouses are well-built and are fine specimens of the stonemason's art. The use of local stone, often quarried close to the site, produces a wide array of colours in different parts of the country, and these buildings fit in with their surroundings. The survival of so many examples testifies to their solid construction and the considerable variation of design types highlights the ingenuity and the wide degree of latitude given to the Royal Engineer officers who planned these interesting structures. They are an important contribution to the built environment and to our historic heritage and remain a highly visible reminder of the war.
http://samilitaryhistory.org/vol106rt.html
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The varying terrain of Modderfontein's topography proved ideal for training in horsemanship, which was based largely on the best methods of cavalry training used in the British Army and the best methods of horse care and grooming. Instruction was also given in basic veterinary care and in coping with common equine ailments, especially South African horse sickness. Practical training included the shoeing of horses and training was given in gymkhana techniques such as 'tent pegging' with lances. Long distance route marches were undertaken to Dam III, Swanepoel's bridge over the Jukskei River on the road to Johannesburg, to Zourfontein Station (now Kempton Park), Halfway House and to Kaalfontein Station. Night riding was done to Dam III and back. All of this was done to form a bond between rider and mount.
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Two skirmishes took place in Kempton Park during the Anglo-Boer War, both in January1901. The first known as the Battle of Zuurfontein took place next to the ZuurfonteinStation in the morning The second, known as the Battle of Kaalfontein, took place in theafternoon at Kaalfontein Station. Gen Beyers commanded the Boers. CommandantDuvenage, who was wounded at the Battle of Kaalfontein, was involved with bothclashes.
http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:L0eQioilKgMJ:www.deat.gov.za/soer/reports/ekurhuleni/Report/AppendixF%2520Summary%2520of%2520Known%2520Arts,%2520Culture%2520and%2520Heritage%2520Site..pdf+%22Kaalfontein+Railway+station+History%22&cd=6&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=za
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From: http://www.everitt-kemptonpark.co.za/property-in-kempton-park.shp
Exciting things were happening in the Transvaal. Gold prospecting had been on the go for some years and, in 1886, George Harrison made the first discovery of the gold reef at Langlaagte, some 50 kilometres west of Zuurfontein. Further gold finds were recorded and within months the whole reef to the south of Zuurfontein was alive with activity. This was the start of the Golden City, Johannesburg, and the beginnings of the Witwatersrand. The momentous discovery of gold in vast quantities became the first major event to influence the future development of Kempton Park. The railway line The next important and historic incident which was to have a permanent effect on the shaping of the town was the building of the railway line. It had long been a Voortrekker ideal to build a rail link between the Transvaal and the east coast and with the opening of the goldfields it became a vital priority. On 25th June 1890, the Z.A.R. government granted a concession to the Nederlandsche Zuid-Afrikaansche Spoorwegmaatskappij to build a railway line from Pretoria, bypassing Johannesburg on the east and directed to the Vaal river by the shortest route. It is interesting to note at this point that simply because of the desire to find the shortest geographical route to the sea, the railway line was designed to bypass Johannesburg completely.
A junction linking the Witwatersrand and Johannesburg to the main line was established at Germiston. Significantly, however, the main line passed directly over the farm Zuurfontein, thus forging another link in the destiny of the yet unborn township of Kempton Park. The route of the railway line, decided upon by the concession-holders and the government commissioner, resulted in the establishment of stations at Irene, Kaalfontein and Zuurfontein. This was to eventuate in Zuurfontein becoming a gathering place for the resident farmers in the area and thus local community life had its first origins.
The Kaalfontein/Zuurfontein blockhouse [G] was a hexagonal three-storeyed stone blockhouse, covered by a low-pitched 'umbrella' corrugated roof with a wide eaves projection over the walls. In the photograph, the first floor entrance and access ladder and the loopholes at all three levels are clearly visible, with two officers and four other ranks posing in front, but the exceptional feature of this blockhouse must be the three bell-shaped 'shields with projecting gun barrels' positioned on each visible wall face between the first and second floor loopholes. Were these designed to scare the enemy into believing that the blockhouse was protected by Maxim guns? The site was on the outskirts of present-day Kempton Park.
Summary
The British masonry blockhouses of the South African War are the swansong of a castle and fort-building tradition which stretches back over 1 000 years and embraces a large part of the world. No more stonework fortifications were to be built by the British after this war. In the context of the very sophisticated fortification technology current in Europe and the United States of America during the nineteenth century, these are small and simple structures, designed to counter an enemy armed with rifles and no artillery. They served their purpose and were successful in that, whilst 'the wrecking of the railways reached a maximum in November and December 1900',(19) it has been stated that not a single important railway bridge was demolished by the Boers during Kitchener's command.(20) Together with the more numerous lines of corrugated blockhouses, they were, in a large measure, responsible for restricting the movement of the commandos, which terminated the guerrilla phase of the war.
As examples of stonework construction, these blockhouses are well-built and are fine specimens of the stonemason's art. The use of local stone, often quarried close to the site, produces a wide array of colours in different parts of the country, and these buildings fit in with their surroundings. The survival of so many examples testifies to their solid construction and the considerable variation of design types highlights the ingenuity and the wide degree of latitude given to the Royal Engineer officers who planned these interesting structures. They are an important contribution to the built environment and to our historic heritage and remain a highly visible reminder of the war.
http://samilitaryhistory.org/vol106rt.html
Other interesting info:
The varying terrain of Modderfontein's topography proved ideal for training in horsemanship, which was based largely on the best methods of cavalry training used in the British Army and the best methods of horse care and grooming. Instruction was also given in basic veterinary care and in coping with common equine ailments, especially South African horse sickness. Practical training included the shoeing of horses and training was given in gymkhana techniques such as 'tent pegging' with lances. Long distance route marches were undertaken to Dam III, Swanepoel's bridge over the Jukskei River on the road to Johannesburg, to Zourfontein Station (now Kempton Park), Halfway House and to Kaalfontein Station. Night riding was done to Dam III and back. All of this was done to form a bond between rider and mount.
http://samilitaryhistory.org/vol121kk.html
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Jupiter (G 9)
Name: Jupiter
Kitson was re-located to serve at Rosherville power station in 1920. From 1920 until 1966, "Kitty" hauled coal trains between Jupiter railway station and Rosherville power station, a distance of 2,4km. After the closure of Rosherville power station in 1966, Kitty was used to haul light loads at Rosherville central workshop and stores. A dedicated locomotive maintenance team, located at Rosherville central workshops, kept "Kitty" in first-class condition.
In accordance with conditions first stipulated in the Power Act of 1910 and included in the Electricity Act of 1922, all assets of the VFP were expropriated and taken over by ESCOM in 1948. ESKOM was formerly known as the Electricity Supply Commission (ESCOM).
The Natal Government Railways, the Victoria Falls and Transvaal Power Company Limited, and ESCOM made numerous modifications to Kitson.
The rear portion of the frame was extended, the coal bunker moved to the rear of the cab, the custom built toolboxes removed and the discarded coal bunker converted into a toolbox.
The rear portions of the side water tanks were lifted away from the frames and were extended towards the front of the engine. This necessitated some modification to the steam chests.
The vacuum brake ejector was replaced by a Dreadnought ejector
The bottle type lubricator was replaced by a Eureka lubricator.
The oil headlamp, which had been replaced by an electric headlamp, was restored except for the replacement of the wick by an electric globe.
The original bell-type buffers were replaced by standard SAR knuckle couplers. Kitty was re-boilered in 1927, and again in 1952.
In 1979, "Kitty" became the first steam locomotive in South Africa (possibly the world) to have completed a century of continuous service. "Kitty’s" feats are legendary in South African steam locomotive circles. Dave Parson, the foreman of the locomotive maintenance team at Rosherville central workshops, states
"I have been on the footplate when Kitty pulled 20 loaded coal hoppers, more that 50 times her own weight, from Jupiter station to Rosherville power station. Many ten shilling bets were won by ESCOM men when South African Railways drivers bet that Kitty could not pull such loads."
Acting on an ESCOM proposal, the South African National Monuments Commission declared Kitty a national monument on the 29 April 1983. It is the first moveable, working machine to receive this distinction. This locomotive is one of the oldest operating steam locomotives in the world. At the inauguration ceremony, Mr Jan H Smith, then Chairman of ESCOM, said of "Kitty." "To me, "Kitty" has always been a link between the past and the future - an example of how dedicated maintenance and the will to preserve can make a chunk of steel a symbol of inspiration which motivates both the young and not so young."
Kitson is on permanent loan from ESKOM to the South African National Railway and Steam Museum in Krugersdorp. A ride on this steam locomotive is still possible. Enthusiastic volunteers operate the museum. Their efforts ensure that Kitson "steams" for the public approximately twice each year. Despite the numerous modifications made, "Kitty" is still resplendent in ESCOM’s familiar brown and gold colours closely resembling the original design.
"Kitty" has been used in various film productions over the years.
Source: http://heritage.eskom.co.za/heritage/museum.htm
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Kitson was re-located to serve at Rosherville power station in 1920. From 1920 until 1966, "Kitty" hauled coal trains between Jupiter railway station and Rosherville power station, a distance of 2,4km. After the closure of Rosherville power station in 1966, Kitty was used to haul light loads at Rosherville central workshop and stores. A dedicated locomotive maintenance team, located at Rosherville central workshops, kept "Kitty" in first-class condition.
In accordance with conditions first stipulated in the Power Act of 1910 and included in the Electricity Act of 1922, all assets of the VFP were expropriated and taken over by ESCOM in 1948. ESKOM was formerly known as the Electricity Supply Commission (ESCOM).
The Natal Government Railways, the Victoria Falls and Transvaal Power Company Limited, and ESCOM made numerous modifications to Kitson.
The rear portion of the frame was extended, the coal bunker moved to the rear of the cab, the custom built toolboxes removed and the discarded coal bunker converted into a toolbox.
The rear portions of the side water tanks were lifted away from the frames and were extended towards the front of the engine. This necessitated some modification to the steam chests.
The vacuum brake ejector was replaced by a Dreadnought ejector
The bottle type lubricator was replaced by a Eureka lubricator.
The oil headlamp, which had been replaced by an electric headlamp, was restored except for the replacement of the wick by an electric globe.
The original bell-type buffers were replaced by standard SAR knuckle couplers. Kitty was re-boilered in 1927, and again in 1952.
In 1979, "Kitty" became the first steam locomotive in South Africa (possibly the world) to have completed a century of continuous service. "Kitty’s" feats are legendary in South African steam locomotive circles. Dave Parson, the foreman of the locomotive maintenance team at Rosherville central workshops, states
"I have been on the footplate when Kitty pulled 20 loaded coal hoppers, more that 50 times her own weight, from Jupiter station to Rosherville power station. Many ten shilling bets were won by ESCOM men when South African Railways drivers bet that Kitty could not pull such loads."
Acting on an ESCOM proposal, the South African National Monuments Commission declared Kitty a national monument on the 29 April 1983. It is the first moveable, working machine to receive this distinction. This locomotive is one of the oldest operating steam locomotives in the world. At the inauguration ceremony, Mr Jan H Smith, then Chairman of ESCOM, said of "Kitty." "To me, "Kitty" has always been a link between the past and the future - an example of how dedicated maintenance and the will to preserve can make a chunk of steel a symbol of inspiration which motivates both the young and not so young."
Kitson is on permanent loan from ESKOM to the South African National Railway and Steam Museum in Krugersdorp. A ride on this steam locomotive is still possible. Enthusiastic volunteers operate the museum. Their efforts ensure that Kitson "steams" for the public approximately twice each year. Despite the numerous modifications made, "Kitty" is still resplendent in ESCOM’s familiar brown and gold colours closely resembling the original design.
"Kitty" has been used in various film productions over the years.
Source: http://heritage.eskom.co.za/heritage/museum.htm
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Steam Locomotives
http://steam-locomotives-south-africa.blogspot.com/2009/10/ladismith-touws-river-makadas-branch.html
Joubertina (E 16)
Name: Joubertina
Krakeel (Dutch for fighting) is a railway station 12Km to the west of Joubertina.
Haarlem
In 1856 Haarlem was established as a mission station, but first named Anhalt-Schmidt. The first missionary was Friedrich Prietsch, who came from Anhalt in Germany. As the locals struggeld with the pronunciation of the name, it was changed to Haarlem, a Dutch town near Amsterdam. In 1880 a church was built in the Neo-Gothic style. Its building was initiated by Heinrich Howe and Cristoph Markotter.
History
In 1770 a loan farm was awarded in the area to Matthijs Strijdom.
In 1802 a group of Xhosa attacked European settlers on the Waboom River. During the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) British troops camped on the banks of the river.
Joubertina was founded in 1907 on a portion of a farm owned by Daniel Kritzinger, a teetotaller. A condition of sale was that alcohol could not be served within the town borders. The Joubertina was built outside the border to get around this clause.
The town was originally named Joubertsburg, and then Joubertville after the Dutch Reformed minister of Uniondale, WA Joubert (who served from 1879 to 1892), but as there already was a railway station with the latter name, it was changed to Joubertina.
Joubertina became a municipality in 1971.
Before road transport took over from rail transport, a train did the route through the valley between Avontuur and Port Elizabeth. As soft fruits was the dominant goods to be transported, it was known as the Apple Express. Today the Apple Express runs as a tourist attraction, but not through the valley. It runs northward of Port Elizabeth to Patensie.
Source: http://www.routes.co.za/ec/joubertina/index.html
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The valley was inhabited by Bushmen in a previous era. Traces of their presence are reflected in rock art paintings on the walls of many of the rock shelters. 'Hottentot' pastoralists came into the area after the Bushmen, and contributed to many of the place names in the valley, like Gwarina or Querina ('the ravine of the eland'), Kouga ('place of the blue wildebeest'); Traka ('place of the women') and Humtata ('plain where the Hottentot figs grow'). These and other names are reminders of a vanished people, whose absence is largely a result of smallpox epidemics.
Izaak Schryver’s expedition was the first European exploration of the area in 1689. Subsequently, hunters, botanists and explorers followed. The first European settlers came into the area in 1740. These settlers aggrieved the Cape Town authorities as they were pioneers of sorts and were constantly expanding the frontiers in an attempt to stay one step ahead of the tax collectors. The tax gatherers invariably followed them.
Source: http://www.openafrica.org/route/langkloof-route
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Krakeel (Dutch for fighting) is a railway station 12Km to the west of Joubertina.
Haarlem
In 1856 Haarlem was established as a mission station, but first named Anhalt-Schmidt. The first missionary was Friedrich Prietsch, who came from Anhalt in Germany. As the locals struggeld with the pronunciation of the name, it was changed to Haarlem, a Dutch town near Amsterdam. In 1880 a church was built in the Neo-Gothic style. Its building was initiated by Heinrich Howe and Cristoph Markotter.
History
In 1770 a loan farm was awarded in the area to Matthijs Strijdom.
In 1802 a group of Xhosa attacked European settlers on the Waboom River. During the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) British troops camped on the banks of the river.
Joubertina was founded in 1907 on a portion of a farm owned by Daniel Kritzinger, a teetotaller. A condition of sale was that alcohol could not be served within the town borders. The Joubertina was built outside the border to get around this clause.
The town was originally named Joubertsburg, and then Joubertville after the Dutch Reformed minister of Uniondale, WA Joubert (who served from 1879 to 1892), but as there already was a railway station with the latter name, it was changed to Joubertina.
Joubertina became a municipality in 1971.
Before road transport took over from rail transport, a train did the route through the valley between Avontuur and Port Elizabeth. As soft fruits was the dominant goods to be transported, it was known as the Apple Express. Today the Apple Express runs as a tourist attraction, but not through the valley. It runs northward of Port Elizabeth to Patensie.
Source: http://www.routes.co.za/ec/joubertina/index.html
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The valley was inhabited by Bushmen in a previous era. Traces of their presence are reflected in rock art paintings on the walls of many of the rock shelters. 'Hottentot' pastoralists came into the area after the Bushmen, and contributed to many of the place names in the valley, like Gwarina or Querina ('the ravine of the eland'), Kouga ('place of the blue wildebeest'); Traka ('place of the women') and Humtata ('plain where the Hottentot figs grow'). These and other names are reminders of a vanished people, whose absence is largely a result of smallpox epidemics.
Izaak Schryver’s expedition was the first European exploration of the area in 1689. Subsequently, hunters, botanists and explorers followed. The first European settlers came into the area in 1740. These settlers aggrieved the Cape Town authorities as they were pioneers of sorts and were constantly expanding the frontiers in an attempt to stay one step ahead of the tax collectors. The tax gatherers invariably followed them.
Source: http://www.openafrica.org/route/langkloof-route
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Johannesburg (F 9)
Name: Johannesburg
GOLD was discovered in Johannesburg in 1886. The town moved from tent town to wood and iron shacks to bricks and mortar within a decade or two. These stories tell that history, detailing the characters involved, how the city got its name, and the earliest settlers in the region.
Joburg's earliest settlers
Johannesburg's earliest settlers were not the Boers but rather the descendants of Venda people who settled north of the Soutpansberg around 1 000 years ago, on two hills near a small town called Pontdrift
The Struben brothers
The first pioneers to actually find gold - but their luck quickly ran out
Confidence Reef
Johannesburg's first real mine never quite lived up to its name
The Three Georges strike paydirt
Who discovered the main gold reef? There's much controversy, but the claimants are three drifters, all named George
How did the gold get here?
Geologists continue to puzzle over why so much of the world's gold is to be found in one particular spot - the Witwatersrand
"City of Johannesburg website (www.joburg.org.za)" or to "Johannesburg News Agency (www.joburg.org.za)";
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Randjeslaagte only existed because of the rough and ready surveying techniques of rural Transvaal, where land was plentiful but qualified surveyors were rare. A system evolved in which each farmer marked out his property with temporary beacons constructed of piles of whitewashed stones, pending the day when some higher and more qualified authority would mark out permanent boundaries.
In some cases, land claims overlapped. In other cases, there were large gaps between the farm borders, which became known as "uitvalgrond" or surplus land, and which was automatically owned by the state. Randjeslaagte was a classic example, a narrow triangle about one and a half kilometres wide at its base in the south, and extending about five kilometres to its apex in the north, covering some 1 100 acres. None of the local farmers had laid claim to it, because it was unsuitable for agriculture and had no water.
"City of Johannesburg website (www.joburg.org.za)" or to "Johannesburg News Agency (www.joburg.org.za)";
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Gold at http://www.pricedropclub.co.za
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GOLD was discovered in Johannesburg in 1886. The town moved from tent town to wood and iron shacks to bricks and mortar within a decade or two. These stories tell that history, detailing the characters involved, how the city got its name, and the earliest settlers in the region.
Joburg's earliest settlers
Johannesburg's earliest settlers were not the Boers but rather the descendants of Venda people who settled north of the Soutpansberg around 1 000 years ago, on two hills near a small town called Pontdrift
The Struben brothers
The first pioneers to actually find gold - but their luck quickly ran out
Confidence Reef
Johannesburg's first real mine never quite lived up to its name
The Three Georges strike paydirt
Who discovered the main gold reef? There's much controversy, but the claimants are three drifters, all named George
How did the gold get here?
Geologists continue to puzzle over why so much of the world's gold is to be found in one particular spot - the Witwatersrand
"City of Johannesburg website (www.joburg.org.za)" or to "Johannesburg News Agency (www.joburg.org.za)";
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Randjeslaagte only existed because of the rough and ready surveying techniques of rural Transvaal, where land was plentiful but qualified surveyors were rare. A system evolved in which each farmer marked out his property with temporary beacons constructed of piles of whitewashed stones, pending the day when some higher and more qualified authority would mark out permanent boundaries.
In some cases, land claims overlapped. In other cases, there were large gaps between the farm borders, which became known as "uitvalgrond" or surplus land, and which was automatically owned by the state. Randjeslaagte was a classic example, a narrow triangle about one and a half kilometres wide at its base in the south, and extending about five kilometres to its apex in the north, covering some 1 100 acres. None of the local farmers had laid claim to it, because it was unsuitable for agriculture and had no water.
"City of Johannesburg website (www.joburg.org.za)" or to "Johannesburg News Agency (www.joburg.org.za)";
Other interesting info:
Gold at http://www.pricedropclub.co.za
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Jeppe (F 9)
Name:Jeppe
Sir Julius Gottlieb Ferdinand Jeppe was born in Rostock, Mecklenburg- Schwerin, Germany in July 1859. Jeppe and his family immigrated to South Africa in 1870, and settled in Pretoria.
Jeppe took part in President T.F. Burger’s commando operations at Sekhukhune I and also fought in the First Anglo Boer War (1880-1). Jeppe began his career as a mining and property magnate as a clerk in the firm of Schiffman and Company in Pretoria, and quickly rose to a managerial position.
However, with the discovery of gold in the nearby Witwatersrand, he and his elder bother, Carl Jeppe, devoted their time to prospecting and developing land in the Johannesburg area.
The Jeppe’s originally controlled a syndicate that owned land called Randjeslaagte, which when deemed unfit for mining, later became Jeppestown and Fordsburg under Jeppe’s chairmanship.
During the Second Anglo-Boer War, Jeppe served as head of the Transvaal Red Cross. After the war ended, Jeppe entered into a partnership with Sir Abe Bailey in 1905, and merged his company with the Witwatersrand Township Estate and Finance Corporation.
In 1919, this company became known as the South African Townships, Mining and Finance Corporation, with Jeppe as the chairman and managing director up until his death.
In 1891, Jeppe married Grace Cowen, and together they had five children. Jeppe was also highly involved in the Johannesburg town council from 1889, and served on the executive of the Chamber of Mines and the Rand Water Board.
Source: http://www.sahistory.org.za/pages/people/bios/jeppe_j.htm
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The magnificent stone buildings of Jeppe High were built in 1909 on land donated by Sir Julius Jeppe. They were designed by Ralston, a student of Sir Herbert Baker.
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Sir Julius Gottlieb Ferdinand Jeppe was born in Rostock, Mecklenburg- Schwerin, Germany in July 1859. Jeppe and his family immigrated to South Africa in 1870, and settled in Pretoria.
Jeppe took part in President T.F. Burger’s commando operations at Sekhukhune I and also fought in the First Anglo Boer War (1880-1). Jeppe began his career as a mining and property magnate as a clerk in the firm of Schiffman and Company in Pretoria, and quickly rose to a managerial position.
However, with the discovery of gold in the nearby Witwatersrand, he and his elder bother, Carl Jeppe, devoted their time to prospecting and developing land in the Johannesburg area.
The Jeppe’s originally controlled a syndicate that owned land called Randjeslaagte, which when deemed unfit for mining, later became Jeppestown and Fordsburg under Jeppe’s chairmanship.
During the Second Anglo-Boer War, Jeppe served as head of the Transvaal Red Cross. After the war ended, Jeppe entered into a partnership with Sir Abe Bailey in 1905, and merged his company with the Witwatersrand Township Estate and Finance Corporation.
In 1919, this company became known as the South African Townships, Mining and Finance Corporation, with Jeppe as the chairman and managing director up until his death.
In 1891, Jeppe married Grace Cowen, and together they had five children. Jeppe was also highly involved in the Johannesburg town council from 1889, and served on the executive of the Chamber of Mines and the Rand Water Board.
Source: http://www.sahistory.org.za/pages/people/bios/jeppe_j.htm
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The magnificent stone buildings of Jeppe High were built in 1909 on land donated by Sir Julius Jeppe. They were designed by Ralston, a student of Sir Herbert Baker.
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Monday, November 23, 2009
Jan Kempdorp (D 10)
Name: Jan Kempdorp
Source: http://www.sa-meanders.co.za/pubphp/town.php?x_town_id=643
This was originally known as Andalusia named in honour of the Spanish Andalusia donkeys that were worked on the irrigation project. This settlement was the headquarters for the officials involved with the scheme. During the Second World War, the town hosted the site of an internment camp for Nazi sympathisers as well as a vast depot that was constructed to store ammunition in case of a coastal invasion. The settlement was renamed after Jan Kempdorp, the Minister of Agriculture, in 1954.
North of Kimberley, 21km from Warrenton (turn off the N12 onto the R49), part of the Vaalharts Valley
Region: Diamond Fields
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Source: http://www.northerncape.org.za/getting_around/towns/Jan%20Kempdorp/
Burial Sites
The grave sites of German and other soldiers from the Second World War can be found at Jan Kempdorp.
Poplar Lane
The 38 kilometre poplar lane along the road to Hartswater, was planted in 1937 and has often been considered the longest lane of its kind in the world.
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Source: http://www.sa-meanders.co.za/pubphp/town.php?x_town_id=643
This was originally known as Andalusia named in honour of the Spanish Andalusia donkeys that were worked on the irrigation project. This settlement was the headquarters for the officials involved with the scheme. During the Second World War, the town hosted the site of an internment camp for Nazi sympathisers as well as a vast depot that was constructed to store ammunition in case of a coastal invasion. The settlement was renamed after Jan Kempdorp, the Minister of Agriculture, in 1954.
North of Kimberley, 21km from Warrenton (turn off the N12 onto the R49), part of the Vaalharts Valley
Region: Diamond Fields
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Source: http://www.northerncape.org.za/getting_around/towns/Jan%20Kempdorp/
Burial Sites
The grave sites of German and other soldiers from the Second World War can be found at Jan Kempdorp.
Poplar Lane
The 38 kilometre poplar lane along the road to Hartswater, was planted in 1937 and has often been considered the longest lane of its kind in the world.
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Jammerdrif (F 12)
Name: Jammerdrif
Source: http://www.millsofsa.co.za/milltour_fs.htm
By 1890, the Jammerdrif Mill at Wepener was the largest grain mill in Southern Africa. Overlooked by the Jammerberg, which had long been a beacon to travellers, it had been built by the Robertson family, with the help of Scottish stonemasons, around the same time that Charles Newbury was building his mill on the Leeuw River. It attracted up to 100 wagons a day, which patiently waited their turn at the threshing machines, and supplied meal to Kimberley and even Johannesburg. Such roaring trade necessitated the building of a lovely iron bridge over the Jammersdrif in 1891, and Scottish engineers and artisans again thronged the area. Unfortunately, the Free State wasn’t in a position to raise the finance for a comprehensive railway network and cargo transport was reliant upon ox-wagons. When two and half million beasts were felled by Rinderpest, the highly contagious cattle disease that swept through South Africa at the end of the 19th century, the mill wasn’t the only enterprise to suffer; thousands lost their livelihoods. By the time of the Anglo Boer War (1899 – 1902), Jammersdrif Mill had recovered sufficiently to provoke the “Siege of Wepener”, which was General Christiaan de Wet attempting to remove the vital breadbox and it’s iron bridge from British control. Today the British trenches are still visible on the koppie (small hill) above the mill, and even the odd bully beef tin still lurks in the veld. The mill, however, once such a vibrant cornerstone of the community, ground it’s last in the early 1970’s when it was razed by a devastating fire.
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MILLS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA
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As you move further south on the R26 you'll find the little town of Jammerdrif. Here you'll cross over to the R702 and move south-east for about 11km to find the lovely town of Wepener
http://www.freestatetourism.org/tourism-routes/maloti-route/the-maloti-route.html
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By 1890, the Jammerdrif Mill at Wepener was the largest grain mill in Southern Africa. Overlooked by the Jammerberg, which had long been a beacon to travellers, it had been built by the Robertson family, with the help of Scottish stonemasons, around the same time that Charles Newbury was building his mill on the Leeuw River. It attracted up to 100 wagons a day, which patiently waited their turn at the threshing machines, and supplied meal to Kimberley and even Johannesburg. Such roaring trade necessitated the building of a lovely iron bridge over the Jammersdrif in 1891, and Scottish engineers and artisans again thronged the area. Unfortunately, the Free State wasn’t in a position to raise the finance for a comprehensive railway network and cargo transport was reliant upon ox-wagons. When two and half million beasts were felled by Rinderpest, the highly contagious cattle disease that swept through South Africa at the end of the 19th century, the mill wasn’t the only enterprise to suffer; thousands lost their livelihoods. By the time of the Anglo Boer War (1899 – 1902), Jammersdrif Mill had recovered sufficiently to provoke the “Siege of Wepener”, which was General Christiaan de Wet attempting to remove the vital breadbox and it’s iron bridge from British control. Today the British trenches are still visible on the koppie (small hill) above the mill, and even the odd bully beef tin still lurks in the veld. The mill, however, once such a vibrant cornerstone of the community, ground it’s last in the early 1970’s when it was razed by a devastating fire.
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MILLS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA
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As you move further south on the R26 you'll find the little town of Jammerdrif. Here you'll cross over to the R702 and move south-east for about 11km to find the lovely town of Wepener
http://www.freestatetourism.org/tourism-routes/maloti-route/the-maloti-route.html
Jagersfontein (D 12)
Name: Jagersfontein
http://www.places.co.za/html/jagersfontein.html
Founded in a diamond rush, the town still exudes the whiff of the pioneer diggertown. Various attractions, as well as an open mine museum and original mine where the 971-carat Excelsior diamond was found in 1893
Situated on the R706, 110km south-west of Bloemfontein, Jagersfontein can be described as nothing less than `priceless'. Founded in 1871 the town magically retains that pristine individuality of a flourishing mining village of yesteryear.
In 1870 the first diamond was found in Jagersfontein by a farmer with the name of De Klerk. This was about three years before Kimberley started, and it was also the first time a diamond was found in its mother stone - blue ground or as it's now known, Kimberlite.
This mine is actually the oldest diamond mine of its kind in the world. The diamond mining was done by pick, shovel and dynamite and so the miners of yesteryear created the world's biggest vertical handmade hole.
The Jagger jewel diamonds found here are famous for its exceptional quality. Of the ten biggest diamonds ever found in the world, two came from this mine. In 1893 a diamond of 972 carats was discovered and it was described as a stone of the purest water - today known as a blue white diamond. It was called the Excelsior. It is estimated that in present day terms the stone is worth R1.2 billion.
Two years later another stone of 640 carats of similar quality was found and named the Reitz. Later this stone was named the Jubilee.
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Founded in a diamond rush, the town still exudes the whiff of the pioneer diggertown. Various attractions, as well as an open mine museum and original mine where the 971-carat Excelsior diamond was found in 1893
Situated on the R706, 110km south-west of Bloemfontein, Jagersfontein can be described as nothing less than `priceless'. Founded in 1871 the town magically retains that pristine individuality of a flourishing mining village of yesteryear.
In 1870 the first diamond was found in Jagersfontein by a farmer with the name of De Klerk. This was about three years before Kimberley started, and it was also the first time a diamond was found in its mother stone - blue ground or as it's now known, Kimberlite.
This mine is actually the oldest diamond mine of its kind in the world. The diamond mining was done by pick, shovel and dynamite and so the miners of yesteryear created the world's biggest vertical handmade hole.
The Jagger jewel diamonds found here are famous for its exceptional quality. Of the ten biggest diamonds ever found in the world, two came from this mine. In 1893 a diamond of 972 carats was discovered and it was described as a stone of the purest water - today known as a blue white diamond. It was called the Excelsior. It is estimated that in present day terms the stone is worth R1.2 billion.
Two years later another stone of 640 carats of similar quality was found and named the Reitz. Later this stone was named the Jubilee.
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http://karoospace.co.za/karoo/content/view/164/40/
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Sunday, November 22, 2009
Jacobs (M 14)
Name: Jacobs
This is another industrial and manufacturing are which had a rail access line in the past. It has now been removed and it is unlikely that it will be reinstated although the right-of-way, now a road, would allow such a development.
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This is another industrial and manufacturing are which had a rail access line in the past. It has now been removed and it is unlikely that it will be reinstated although the right-of-way, now a road, would allow such a development.
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Saturday, November 21, 2009
Jaagbaan (L12)
Name: Jaagbaan
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.
http://www.kzntransport.gov.za/public_trans/freight_databank/kzn/rail/Other_lines/index.html
Dalton-Jagbaan-Glenside Branch Line
This is a short 19 km branch line, serving the large sugar mill at Jaagbaan and a pulpwood depot at Glenside. It was opened in 1915, and generated wattle bark, timber and firewood, as well as maize and livestock hide traffic for many years. In 1928, it generated 2,300 tons of traffic, down from over 3,700 tons in 1925. In spite of the traffic reduction, the line ran at a profit (including interest on capital at the time). A sugar mill was established at Jaagbaan during the 1950s when new strains of frost- resistant sugarcane were developed, and this greatly increased overall traffic on the branch line.
The line has a 1 in 50 gradient in both directions, and a single Class 35 diesel can take a load of 600 tons although four units are used on block loads of bulk sugar trains. The section from Dalton to Jagbaan is rated an 18,5 ton axle-load, but beyond Jaagbaan to Glenside it is 16 tons. This section of line is in poor condition and its future is uncertain.
Main traffic on the branch consists of bulk sugar from the large sugar mill. During 2005/2006 nearly 80,000 tons of bulk sugar was forwarded to Gauteng, while over 10,000 tons of molasses was dispatched to Durban and other destinations in the Eastern and Western Cape. In addition, another 10,500 tons of roundwood for pulping and chipping originated at Glenside.
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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.
http://www.kzntransport.gov.za/public_trans/freight_databank/kzn/rail/Other_lines/index.html
Dalton-Jagbaan-Glenside Branch Line
This is a short 19 km branch line, serving the large sugar mill at Jaagbaan and a pulpwood depot at Glenside. It was opened in 1915, and generated wattle bark, timber and firewood, as well as maize and livestock hide traffic for many years. In 1928, it generated 2,300 tons of traffic, down from over 3,700 tons in 1925. In spite of the traffic reduction, the line ran at a profit (including interest on capital at the time). A sugar mill was established at Jaagbaan during the 1950s when new strains of frost- resistant sugarcane were developed, and this greatly increased overall traffic on the branch line.
The line has a 1 in 50 gradient in both directions, and a single Class 35 diesel can take a load of 600 tons although four units are used on block loads of bulk sugar trains. The section from Dalton to Jagbaan is rated an 18,5 ton axle-load, but beyond Jaagbaan to Glenside it is 16 tons. This section of line is in poor condition and its future is uncertain.
Main traffic on the branch consists of bulk sugar from the large sugar mill. During 2005/2006 nearly 80,000 tons of bulk sugar was forwarded to Gauteng, while over 10,000 tons of molasses was dispatched to Durban and other destinations in the Eastern and Western Cape. In addition, another 10,500 tons of roundwood for pulping and chipping originated at Glenside.
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Izingelweni (K 15)
Name: Izingelweni
A key element of the “combination route” is the northern leg, identified by Gallagher, from the existing N2 through Izingolweni, crossing the Mtamvuna River at Phunzi Drift and intersecting at Redoubt, south of Mbizana, with the R61.
The second envisaged leg, part of the route identified by Cooper, runs south-west across the top of Mkambati, through the Lundini and Mkamela areas and then either through Mawotsheni or via Holy Cross Hospital to Lusikisiki.
The third leg would pick up on Sanral‘s route, which includes the refurbishment of the R61 down to Port St Johns, and out again to Mthatha.
King said the Izingelweni leg was key in that it would avoid the need to go via Port Edward and would take the road away from the coast and the Pondoland Centre of Endemism, one of only 253 botanical hotspots worldwide, and one of only three in South Africa.
Of the 2 253 plant species which occur in the centre, 196 species occur nowhere else in the world.
Many occur in extremely concentrated areas and any disturbance could lead to extinction, the SWC says.
King said the combination route could meet all the stated objectives of all the parties involved in the debate over the road.
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Ostrich farm on Izingelweni Fishing trips by boat. Whale and dolphin boat excursions. Riverbend crocodile farm. Wild Coast Sun – casino. Water world ...
www.aride.net/engels
The robbery occurred on the premises of a small church, just at the bottom of the Beste Kraal hill, opposite the Izingelweni turn off. ...
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A key element of the “combination route” is the northern leg, identified by Gallagher, from the existing N2 through Izingolweni, crossing the Mtamvuna River at Phunzi Drift and intersecting at Redoubt, south of Mbizana, with the R61.
The second envisaged leg, part of the route identified by Cooper, runs south-west across the top of Mkambati, through the Lundini and Mkamela areas and then either through Mawotsheni or via Holy Cross Hospital to Lusikisiki.
The third leg would pick up on Sanral‘s route, which includes the refurbishment of the R61 down to Port St Johns, and out again to Mthatha.
King said the Izingelweni leg was key in that it would avoid the need to go via Port Edward and would take the road away from the coast and the Pondoland Centre of Endemism, one of only 253 botanical hotspots worldwide, and one of only three in South Africa.
Of the 2 253 plant species which occur in the centre, 196 species occur nowhere else in the world.
Many occur in extremely concentrated areas and any disturbance could lead to extinction, the SWC says.
King said the combination route could meet all the stated objectives of all the parties involved in the debate over the road.
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Ostrich farm on Izingelweni Fishing trips by boat. Whale and dolphin boat excursions. Riverbend crocodile farm. Wild Coast Sun – casino. Water world ...
www.aride.net/engels
The robbery occurred on the premises of a small church, just at the bottom of the Beste Kraal hill, opposite the Izingelweni turn off. ...
www.feveronline.co.za/
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Ixopo (K 14)
Name: Ixopo
Ixopo is a town situated on a tributary of the Mkhomazi River in the midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
www.countryroads.co.za › Kwazulu Natal › Natal Midlands › Ixopo
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The Banana Express Tourism Project The Eshayamoya Express and the GF project
Funders of the Project Geoff Cooke Tour The Paton Express Brochure pg1 pg2
Location Route Followed by the Paton Express Project Beneficiaries The Aloe Trip
Section 21 Company – association not for gain
Registration no. 98 19004/08
The Patons Express Project aims to transform an existing non-utilised asset into a dynamic income generating segment of an overall tourism initiative that will directly involve and contribute to the upliftment the poor and previously disadvantaged rural community.
A tourist focussed steam or diesel hauled train service will convey both foreign and South African tourists from Allwoodburn at Ixopo village to Carisbrooke , Ncalu and return. At the three halts provision will be made for the community members to establish tourism orientated micro-business ventures.
It is intended that the small business initiatives will provide a further link between Patons Express and the local communities through the provision of tours by mini-bus to places of interest incorporating overnight stops.
The marketing of the Paton Express Project will be channeled through well-established and dynamic organisations such as the National Department of Tourism, KwaZulu-Natal Tourism, Two Rivers Tourism Association - the Ixopo Tourism Association and commercial tour operators.
The Patons Express segment of the overall tourism initiative will be managed and operated by the Patons Country Narrow Gauge Railway – PCNGR , a section 21 company, in close co-operation with the Two Rivers Tourism Association, the TLC, and local communities.
http://www.futurenet.co.za/pcngr/
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Buddhist Retreat CentreThe Buddhist Retreat Centre Ixopo, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. enter the brc web site »
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Ixopo is a town situated on a tributary of the Mkhomazi River in the midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
www.countryroads.co.za › Kwazulu Natal › Natal Midlands › Ixopo
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Timetables NGG16 No 116 Steam Festival
The Banana Express Tourism Project The Eshayamoya Express and the GF project
Funders of the Project Geoff Cooke Tour The Paton Express Brochure pg1 pg2
Location Route Followed by the Paton Express Project Beneficiaries The Aloe Trip
Section 21 Company – association not for gain
Registration no. 98 19004/08
The Patons Express Project aims to transform an existing non-utilised asset into a dynamic income generating segment of an overall tourism initiative that will directly involve and contribute to the upliftment the poor and previously disadvantaged rural community.
A tourist focussed steam or diesel hauled train service will convey both foreign and South African tourists from Allwoodburn at Ixopo village to Carisbrooke , Ncalu and return. At the three halts provision will be made for the community members to establish tourism orientated micro-business ventures.
It is intended that the small business initiatives will provide a further link between Patons Express and the local communities through the provision of tours by mini-bus to places of interest incorporating overnight stops.
The marketing of the Paton Express Project will be channeled through well-established and dynamic organisations such as the National Department of Tourism, KwaZulu-Natal Tourism, Two Rivers Tourism Association - the Ixopo Tourism Association and commercial tour operators.
The Patons Express segment of the overall tourism initiative will be managed and operated by the Patons Country Narrow Gauge Railway – PCNGR , a section 21 company, in close co-operation with the Two Rivers Tourism Association, the TLC, and local communities.
http://www.futurenet.co.za/pcngr/
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Buddhist Retreat CentreThe Buddhist Retreat Centre Ixopo, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. enter the brc web site »
www.brcixopo.co.za
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Iswepe (J 10)
Name: Iswepe
ISWEPE. Railway station between Piet Retief and Ermelo, established on the farm Springbokfontein
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ISWEPE. Railway station between Piet Retief and Ermelo, established on the farm Springbokfontein
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Friday, November 20, 2009
Isipingo (L14)
Name: Isipingo
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Isando (G 9)
Name: Isando
http://www.bookaplace.co.za/list.php?town=Kempton%20Park
The establishment of the railway line between Pretoria and Vereeninging, heralded the early beginnings of what is now known as Kempton Park. The railway cut through a farm in the area known as Zuurfontein. A station was built and this became the gathering place for the local farming community.
In 1895, the government planned an explosives factory at Modderfontein on the outskirts of Edenvale, and anew railway line was constructed in order to transport building materials to the factory site. In establishing this link, a triangular piece of land was isolated. Carl Fredrich Wolff, who was the negotiator between the government and the explosives factory, bought the land and had it subdivided. He named it Kempton Park Estates, after the town in Germany where he had come from called Kempton.
Three major factors brought about the growth of Kempton Park: the discovery of gold, the building of the explosives factory at Modderfontein and the building of Zuurfontein railway station. In addition, the building of the railway workshops, the installation of electricity and the availability of labour from the nearby black townships, made their own contributions to this steady growth.
Electricity in particular opened the way for the industrial sites of Isando and Spartan to be established, helped by the availability of the railway to transport raw materials and manufactured goods. A further major impetus for growth came in 1945 when Jan Smuts Airport (now known as Johannesburg International Airport) was proclaimed. The creation of large numbers of jobs prompted black labourers from the rural areas to flow into the area in search of work. This created pressure on the overcrowded townships and informal settlements began to spring up. Planning took place in 1950 to establish a separate town which could accommodate workers from Kempton Park, Germiston, Edenvale and Modderfontein, culminating in the formation of the town of Tembisa in 1956.
In 1994 Tembisa amalgamated with Kempton Park and so began a programme of development by the council. The aim was to establish equity in the facilities available to all of its citizens. In recent years the areas of development have been varied. Roads have been tarred, storm water drains put in, sewerage systems upgraded, anew fire station has been built, taxi rank facilities improved and security cameras installed. In addition new sports facilities, hawker training and gardening projects have helped to alleviate some of the social problems.
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Rhodesfield Station is situated east of Anson Street, south of Valencia Street, west of OR Tambo International Airport and immediately to the south of the Kempton Park CDB. Rhodesfield is close to the R21 and Aero City.
Station platforms are elevated and located approximately one third of the way along Viaduct 15, directly above the existing PRASA (Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa) railway lines running between Isando and Kempton Park.
The station entrance, concourse and parking area will be positioned at ground level on the eastern side of the existing PRASA railway lines. In the longer term, access to the station would also be possible from the western side of the existing PRASA railway lines. This will be dependant on future integrated planning between Gautrain and PRASA.
Airport service train coaches will not be accessible for general passengers at Rhodesfield Station. Therefore, daily commuters using the general passenger services will only be able to embark or disembark at Rhodesfield, Marlboro or Sandton stations. The airport link can only be accessed from Sandton Station or OR Tambo International Airport Station
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http://www.bookaplace.co.za/list.php?town=Kempton%20Park
http://www.bookaplace.co.za/list.php?town=Kempton%20Park
The establishment of the railway line between Pretoria and Vereeninging, heralded the early beginnings of what is now known as Kempton Park. The railway cut through a farm in the area known as Zuurfontein. A station was built and this became the gathering place for the local farming community.
In 1895, the government planned an explosives factory at Modderfontein on the outskirts of Edenvale, and anew railway line was constructed in order to transport building materials to the factory site. In establishing this link, a triangular piece of land was isolated. Carl Fredrich Wolff, who was the negotiator between the government and the explosives factory, bought the land and had it subdivided. He named it Kempton Park Estates, after the town in Germany where he had come from called Kempton.
Three major factors brought about the growth of Kempton Park: the discovery of gold, the building of the explosives factory at Modderfontein and the building of Zuurfontein railway station. In addition, the building of the railway workshops, the installation of electricity and the availability of labour from the nearby black townships, made their own contributions to this steady growth.
Electricity in particular opened the way for the industrial sites of Isando and Spartan to be established, helped by the availability of the railway to transport raw materials and manufactured goods. A further major impetus for growth came in 1945 when Jan Smuts Airport (now known as Johannesburg International Airport) was proclaimed. The creation of large numbers of jobs prompted black labourers from the rural areas to flow into the area in search of work. This created pressure on the overcrowded townships and informal settlements began to spring up. Planning took place in 1950 to establish a separate town which could accommodate workers from Kempton Park, Germiston, Edenvale and Modderfontein, culminating in the formation of the town of Tembisa in 1956.
In 1994 Tembisa amalgamated with Kempton Park and so began a programme of development by the council. The aim was to establish equity in the facilities available to all of its citizens. In recent years the areas of development have been varied. Roads have been tarred, storm water drains put in, sewerage systems upgraded, anew fire station has been built, taxi rank facilities improved and security cameras installed. In addition new sports facilities, hawker training and gardening projects have helped to alleviate some of the social problems.
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Rhodesfield Station is situated east of Anson Street, south of Valencia Street, west of OR Tambo International Airport and immediately to the south of the Kempton Park CDB. Rhodesfield is close to the R21 and Aero City.
Station platforms are elevated and located approximately one third of the way along Viaduct 15, directly above the existing PRASA (Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa) railway lines running between Isando and Kempton Park.
The station entrance, concourse and parking area will be positioned at ground level on the eastern side of the existing PRASA railway lines. In the longer term, access to the station would also be possible from the western side of the existing PRASA railway lines. This will be dependant on future integrated planning between Gautrain and PRASA.
Airport service train coaches will not be accessible for general passengers at Rhodesfield Station. Therefore, daily commuters using the general passenger services will only be able to embark or disembark at Rhodesfield, Marlboro or Sandton stations. The airport link can only be accessed from Sandton Station or OR Tambo International Airport Station
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http://www.bookaplace.co.za/list.php?town=Kempton%20Park
Irene (G 8)
Name: Irene
http://www.capetimes.co.za/index.php?fSectionId=3531&fArticleId=vn20090123031216239C747131
Cyclist attacks: crack SAPS squad set up
23 January 2009, 10:05
Related ArticlesCall for roadblocks to halt cycle deaths
Hit-and-run accident claims cyclist
A specialised task team, put together to track down and catch a gang of armed robbers terrorising cyclists in Pretoria, is hot on the heels of the robbers.
The attacks, which occurred near Irene over the past three weeks, have left Pretoria mother, Mathilda Barnard, 39, fighting for her life in Unitas Hospital after her throat was slashed.
The latest attack occurred on Wednesday evening when a cyclist cycling along a footpath near the train track leading to the Irene railway station, was beaten with a plank before he was hit over the head with a bottle.
It is believed to have occurred metres away from where the attack on Barnard and fellow cyclist, Andries Kingsley, occurred on Saturday.
Wednesday's attack was the fifth to take place in the past three weeks.
All of those attacked were mountain bikers.
In only one of the attacks was a bike taken. In other cases robbers took cellphones, money and hydration packs.
Barnard, who is in an induced coma, was stabbed in the neck with a garden shears two weeks ago.
The blade severed her artery, penetrating her vertebrae and then touching her spinal cord.
It is not known whether her spine was damaged.
Barnard was found by her fiance Grant Williams, who had gone to look for her when she failed to arrive to meet his father, John, for their evening cycle ride.
John Williams said the attack was nothing more than a brutal, barbaric and malicious attack carried out by people who had no regard for human life.
He said the victims were first sprayed with pepper spray before they were either held up at gunpoint, with knives or beaten with rocks, bottles and planks.
Lyttelton police station commissioner Director Andre Wiese said the task team set up to investigate the attacks was close to making arrests.
"We are hot on the heels of these guys and will be making arrests soon," he said, adding that they had just missed arresting the suspects on Wednesday night.
He said most of the attacks were carried out by two people and had taken place in and around the fields near Irene station and railway lines during early morning or evening.
Derek Palmer, Pretoria Mountain Bike Club chairperson, said the attacks were cause for major concern.
He urged people to cycle in pairs and to inform others what route they were taking.
•This article was originally published on page 3 of The Pretoria News on January 23, 2009
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irene village web site
www.irenevillage.com
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http://www.sa-venues.com/things-to-do/gauteng/detail.php?id=267
Address: Jan Smuts Avenue, Irene, Gauteng.
Telephone: +27 (0)12 667-1176
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 09h30 to 16h30; Weekends and public holidays from 09h30 to 17h00.
Kingfisher seen on the SmutsTrailSmuts' Trail is a three-kilometre walk through the pristine grasslands surrounding the Smuts House Museum in Irene. The grasslands are a birdwatcher’s dream and ornithologists have identified no fewer than 300 bird species within a seven-kilometre radius of the nearby Irene railway station.
Special bird-watching outings led by professionals are available to visitors. Species identified in the area include three varieties of starling and four varieties of owl. The banks of the Hennops River are home to Paradise Fly Catchers; Comorants; Darters; four varieties of Kingfisher, as well as Warblers, Hamerkops, Bishop Birds and the Sakabula Widow-bird. Four varieties of migratory cuckoos frequent the grassland and birds of prey in the area include Wahlberg’s Eagle; the Black Sparrowhawk; the Lanner Falcon, Buzzards, the Banded Harrier Hawk; the Little-banded Goshawk, and the Black-shouldered Kite. Garden birds include the Waxbill, Mousebird, Sparrow, Crested and Black-collared Barbet, Cape Robin, Bokmakierie …
http://www.capetimes.co.za/index.php?fSectionId=3531&fArticleId=vn20090123031216239C747131
Cyclist attacks: crack SAPS squad set up
23 January 2009, 10:05
Related ArticlesCall for roadblocks to halt cycle deaths
Hit-and-run accident claims cyclist
A specialised task team, put together to track down and catch a gang of armed robbers terrorising cyclists in Pretoria, is hot on the heels of the robbers.
The attacks, which occurred near Irene over the past three weeks, have left Pretoria mother, Mathilda Barnard, 39, fighting for her life in Unitas Hospital after her throat was slashed.
The latest attack occurred on Wednesday evening when a cyclist cycling along a footpath near the train track leading to the Irene railway station, was beaten with a plank before he was hit over the head with a bottle.
It is believed to have occurred metres away from where the attack on Barnard and fellow cyclist, Andries Kingsley, occurred on Saturday.
Wednesday's attack was the fifth to take place in the past three weeks.
All of those attacked were mountain bikers.
In only one of the attacks was a bike taken. In other cases robbers took cellphones, money and hydration packs.
Barnard, who is in an induced coma, was stabbed in the neck with a garden shears two weeks ago.
The blade severed her artery, penetrating her vertebrae and then touching her spinal cord.
It is not known whether her spine was damaged.
Barnard was found by her fiance Grant Williams, who had gone to look for her when she failed to arrive to meet his father, John, for their evening cycle ride.
John Williams said the attack was nothing more than a brutal, barbaric and malicious attack carried out by people who had no regard for human life.
He said the victims were first sprayed with pepper spray before they were either held up at gunpoint, with knives or beaten with rocks, bottles and planks.
Lyttelton police station commissioner Director Andre Wiese said the task team set up to investigate the attacks was close to making arrests.
"We are hot on the heels of these guys and will be making arrests soon," he said, adding that they had just missed arresting the suspects on Wednesday night.
He said most of the attacks were carried out by two people and had taken place in and around the fields near Irene station and railway lines during early morning or evening.
Derek Palmer, Pretoria Mountain Bike Club chairperson, said the attacks were cause for major concern.
He urged people to cycle in pairs and to inform others what route they were taking.
•This article was originally published on page 3 of The Pretoria News on January 23, 2009
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salbu.co.za/dkoa/ECO_070907_EIA_DraftForPublicReview_2.pdf
irene village web site
www.irenevillage.com
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Birding in the area:
http://www.sa-venues.com/things-to-do/gauteng/detail.php?id=267
Address: Jan Smuts Avenue, Irene, Gauteng.
Telephone: +27 (0)12 667-1176
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 09h30 to 16h30; Weekends and public holidays from 09h30 to 17h00.
Kingfisher seen on the SmutsTrailSmuts' Trail is a three-kilometre walk through the pristine grasslands surrounding the Smuts House Museum in Irene. The grasslands are a birdwatcher’s dream and ornithologists have identified no fewer than 300 bird species within a seven-kilometre radius of the nearby Irene railway station.
Special bird-watching outings led by professionals are available to visitors. Species identified in the area include three varieties of starling and four varieties of owl. The banks of the Hennops River are home to Paradise Fly Catchers; Comorants; Darters; four varieties of Kingfisher, as well as Warblers, Hamerkops, Bishop Birds and the Sakabula Widow-bird. Four varieties of migratory cuckoos frequent the grassland and birds of prey in the area include Wahlberg’s Eagle; the Black Sparrowhawk; the Lanner Falcon, Buzzards, the Banded Harrier Hawk; the Little-banded Goshawk, and the Black-shouldered Kite. Garden birds include the Waxbill, Mousebird, Sparrow, Crested and Black-collared Barbet, Cape Robin, Bokmakierie …
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Inhlazane (F 9)
Name: Inhlazane
03 Aug 1976 Transvaal Police open fire during a demonstration at Inhlazane railway
station in Soweto.
http://khanyacollege.org.za/Documents/journal6-pdfs/j6-50.pdf
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03 Aug 1976 Transvaal Police open fire during a demonstration at Inhlazane railway
station in Soweto.
http://khanyacollege.org.za/Documents/journal6-pdfs/j6-50.pdf
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Indwe (G 13)
Name: Indwe
Indwe is situated on the banks of the Ndwe River at the foothills of the Stormberg Mountains in the Eastern Cape. Indwe is the agricultural centre for this area which is noted for its natural beauty and peaceful surroundings.
http://www.sa-meanders.co.za/pubphp/town.php?x_town_id=621
The name “Indwe” is the Xhosa name for Blue Crane and as these beautiful birds frequent this valley, the settlement was named in honour of this National Icon. The village was founded in 1896 and had its origin in the discovery of coal. Although the coal was a low-grade quality, it was badly needed for the steam locomotives and the rapidly expanding railway network. Mining started in 1895 and the village was established to house the miners. The local coal industry continued until 1917 and then petered out. Small-scale mining continued until late 1946.
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Indwe is situated on the banks of the Ndwe River at the foothills of the Stormberg Mountains in the Eastern Cape. Indwe is the agricultural centre for this area which is noted for its natural beauty and peaceful surroundings.
http://www.sa-meanders.co.za/pubphp/town.php?x_town_id=621
The name “Indwe” is the Xhosa name for Blue Crane and as these beautiful birds frequent this valley, the settlement was named in honour of this National Icon. The village was founded in 1896 and had its origin in the discovery of coal. Although the coal was a low-grade quality, it was badly needed for the steam locomotives and the rapidly expanding railway network. Mining started in 1895 and the village was established to house the miners. The local coal industry continued until 1917 and then petered out. Small-scale mining continued until late 1946.
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Sunday, November 15, 2009
Inchope (K 4)
Name: Inchope
(towards Beira)
Inhassoro to Inchope
Towns and villages along the way: Macovane, Pande, Nova Mambone, Villa Franca do Save, Muxungue, Revue, Mutndiri
Turns along the way: Nova Mambone, Machanga
Roads:
Directions: Leaving Inhassoro to Macovane where you will join the EN1, take the right turn to Inchope, passing through the towns listed above, until you reach Inchope
Distances: Inhassoro to: Macovane 8km, Pande 34km, Nova Mambone 55km, Villa Franca do Save 73km, Muxungue - 188km, Revue - 266km, Mutndiri - 277km, Inchope - 340km
General condition: Good road with a few pot holes when least expected. 28km after Muxungue for 10km only, the road condition becomes badly potholed which are impossible to avoid. Then you'll come across a new surfaced road with good and bad patches all the way to Revue, here there are contractors repairing
Recommended Speed: 60 - 100km/h
Signage: Good
Services:
Mobile Phone Reception: Good in Inhassoro and towards Inchope, otherwise there is none
Petrol Stations: Inhassoro, Nova Mambone, Villa Franca do Save, Muxungue
Types of fuel: Petrol and Diesel
Gas Available: Yes, in Muxungue
Air for tyres: Yes
Car Repairs: In Muxungue
Car Towing: There are many towns and it's the National road so someone will turn up
Stop Offs: Pande has a small café, Nova Mambone - shops and bars, Muxungue - café, bars and restaurants
Comments:
The route will change here from what you have seen on your journey so far, as you start to climb inland, the vegetation changes and the air feels cooler and drier. There are a lot of Pineapple plantations as well we cashew when in season
You will see signs with little broken pieces printed over it, this means Chinese contractors are resurfacing the road, but first they scrape it and turn it into a rugged bumpy ride
Route: Inchope to Beira
Towns and villages along the way: Inhamatand, Mafumbisso, Dondo, Inhammizua, Beira and Savane
Turns along the way: Nova Almaida, Inhamitanga
Roads:
Directions: From the EN1 through Inchope you will come across a major crossroads. Take the right turn and head straight into Beira
Distances: Inchope to Inhamatanda 32km,
General condition: To Inhamatanda there are some rough surfaces but it's a fast road past Inhamatanda there are pot holes
Recommended Speed: 80 - 100km/h
Signage: Good
Services:
Mobile Phone Reception: Full reception all the way
Petrol Stations: In Inhamatanda and Beira
Types of fuel: Super, Diesel. Unleaded in Beira
Gas Available: There is a gas refill center in Beira
Air for tyres: Yes
Car Repairs: Yes in Beira
Car Towing: Yes
Stop Offs: Inhamatanda and Dondo
Comments:
Not a difficult drive but not much for the tourist in this area.
http://www.ofroadandsea.com/sector4/roads_and_services.php
Beira
Chimoio
Chipinge
Chitengo
Gorongosa
Inyanga
Mafussi
Mutare
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(towards Beira)
Inhassoro to Inchope
Towns and villages along the way: Macovane, Pande, Nova Mambone, Villa Franca do Save, Muxungue, Revue, Mutndiri
Turns along the way: Nova Mambone, Machanga
Roads:
Directions: Leaving Inhassoro to Macovane where you will join the EN1, take the right turn to Inchope, passing through the towns listed above, until you reach Inchope
Distances: Inhassoro to: Macovane 8km, Pande 34km, Nova Mambone 55km, Villa Franca do Save 73km, Muxungue - 188km, Revue - 266km, Mutndiri - 277km, Inchope - 340km
General condition: Good road with a few pot holes when least expected. 28km after Muxungue for 10km only, the road condition becomes badly potholed which are impossible to avoid. Then you'll come across a new surfaced road with good and bad patches all the way to Revue, here there are contractors repairing
Recommended Speed: 60 - 100km/h
Signage: Good
Services:
Mobile Phone Reception: Good in Inhassoro and towards Inchope, otherwise there is none
Petrol Stations: Inhassoro, Nova Mambone, Villa Franca do Save, Muxungue
Types of fuel: Petrol and Diesel
Gas Available: Yes, in Muxungue
Air for tyres: Yes
Car Repairs: In Muxungue
Car Towing: There are many towns and it's the National road so someone will turn up
Stop Offs: Pande has a small café, Nova Mambone - shops and bars, Muxungue - café, bars and restaurants
Comments:
The route will change here from what you have seen on your journey so far, as you start to climb inland, the vegetation changes and the air feels cooler and drier. There are a lot of Pineapple plantations as well we cashew when in season
You will see signs with little broken pieces printed over it, this means Chinese contractors are resurfacing the road, but first they scrape it and turn it into a rugged bumpy ride
Route: Inchope to Beira
Towns and villages along the way: Inhamatand, Mafumbisso, Dondo, Inhammizua, Beira and Savane
Turns along the way: Nova Almaida, Inhamitanga
Roads:
Directions: From the EN1 through Inchope you will come across a major crossroads. Take the right turn and head straight into Beira
Distances: Inchope to Inhamatanda 32km,
General condition: To Inhamatanda there are some rough surfaces but it's a fast road past Inhamatanda there are pot holes
Recommended Speed: 80 - 100km/h
Signage: Good
Services:
Mobile Phone Reception: Full reception all the way
Petrol Stations: In Inhamatanda and Beira
Types of fuel: Super, Diesel. Unleaded in Beira
Gas Available: There is a gas refill center in Beira
Air for tyres: Yes
Car Repairs: Yes in Beira
Car Towing: Yes
Stop Offs: Inhamatanda and Dondo
Comments:
Not a difficult drive but not much for the tourist in this area.
http://www.ofroadandsea.com/sector4/roads_and_services.php
Beira
Chimoio
Chipinge
Chitengo
Gorongosa
Inyanga
Mafussi
Mutare
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Inchanga (L 13)
Name: Inchanga
The original Inchanga viaduct opened in March 1880, and routed through Wallacetown. The Inchanga deviation and station opened 24/4/1892.
The Inchanga viaduct was dismantled in 1897. Most of the 6 spans were used elsewhere to provide small bridging facilities across gorges for new lines.
Since those early days the Inchanga Conservancy has taken over the running of the site and provides the craft market and food stalls for every running day of the train. Outside visitors are welcome to join in the fun and the day out in the country-side.
There is an operating HO gauge model railway, situated in the grey building at the craft stalls end of the platform.
Directions for outside visitors:
The morning train arrives at Inchanga at 09h30 and departs at 10h30 and the afternoon train arrives at 13h30 and departs at 15h00. For those of you travelling the route Inchanga-Kloof-Inchanga please be at Inchanga Station to collect your tickets from Robbie by at least 10h00.
http://www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za/Inchanga_Station.php
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The original Inchanga viaduct opened in March 1880, and routed through Wallacetown. The Inchanga deviation and station opened 24/4/1892.
The Inchanga viaduct was dismantled in 1897. Most of the 6 spans were used elsewhere to provide small bridging facilities across gorges for new lines.
Since those early days the Inchanga Conservancy has taken over the running of the site and provides the craft market and food stalls for every running day of the train. Outside visitors are welcome to join in the fun and the day out in the country-side.
There is an operating HO gauge model railway, situated in the grey building at the craft stalls end of the platform.
Directions for outside visitors:
The morning train arrives at Inchanga at 09h30 and departs at 10h30 and the afternoon train arrives at 13h30 and departs at 15h00. For those of you travelling the route Inchanga-Kloof-Inchanga please be at Inchanga Station to collect your tickets from Robbie by at least 10h00.
http://www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za/Inchanga_Station.php
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
"Official" Naming system
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Imvani (G14)
Name: Imvani
Since Evangelist Klibbe depended upon farming for his livelihood, when he landed in Cape Town in 1889, he bought a small-holding at Bellville, but later moved and purchased a farm at Worcester. Because he could only speak German, Evangelist Klibbe's testimony was limited to the sparse population of German immigrants in both Cape Town and Worcester. Unfortunately, Evangelist Klibbe missionary work at this stage bore no fruit. His thoughts therefore turned to those areas in South Africa where there were actual German settlements. When he heard of the settlement in Berlin about 60 km from East London, a town established by German immigrants disbanded from the British-German Army in 1857, he was persuaded to once again uproot and move to East London.
The first congregation in East London: 1892
In East London, Evangelist Klibbe found many German-speaking people who willingly listened to his testimony. In the year 1892 an embryo congregation emerged to become the first New Apostolic congregation in South Africa. So that these and all subsequent members could be sealed – nominated by Apostle Niemeyer in Australia – Carl Klibbe was called to the Apostle ministry by the Apostle College in Europe in a letter dated 8 July 1893. Within a few years the congregation had grown to a figure of 70 members who, from their own means, built a modest chapel in Southernwood, a suburb of East London.
In 1901, a shoemaker by the name of Georg Heinrich Wilhelm Schlaphoff, and his family, also emigrants from Germany, visited the congregation. He was deeply impressed and before long he and his family were adopted. They were sealed by Apostle Klibbe on Pentecost 1902. In the wake of the poverty wrought by the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) raging at the time, Brother Schlaphoff's shoemaking business was reduced to ruin, plunging him into severe financial difficulties. Despite these severe times, on Christmas morning of 1902, Apostle Klibbe ordained him into the Deacon-Evangelist ministry and commisioned him to move to Cape Town, the capital city at the time, to make another attempt to establish the work of God there.
After Evangelist Schlaphoff had left East London, the congregation there declined steadily. Financial difficulties were rife. Many of the original members left the Church and before long the congregation was forced to sell the little chapel they had built with so much dedication. Apostle Klibbe had also suffered severe financial loss. As a result, he, too, was forced to leave East London. He bought a farm in iMvani, a small railway siding about 160 km from East London where, with his experience in farming, he hoped to better his financial position and also establish a congregation among the German immigrant farmers there as well as at the nearby town of Queenstown. Regardless of these difficult circumstances, Apostle Klibbe had laid the foundation for future growth and the Lord was to bless the Work in the years to come and give a guiding hand in the times of crisis that lay ahead.
http://www.nac-sea.org.za/history.html
A Bitter Struggle – Collapse at iMvani
On his arrival back at iMvani, Apostle Klibbe found devastating natural circumstances on his farm. He realised then that the South African farm could not be managed the same as an Australian farm. Crops had failed and deaths of livestock had accumulated to a dangerous level. There was no alternative but to sell the farm. He was left penniless. Priest Kreunen offered him and his family accommodation in his home in Queenstown which the Apostle accepted.
Soon financial stress was also felt in Queenstown. Motivated by this as well as the still fervent desire to spread the Lord's Work, Apostle Klibbe asked the younger brother, Jacobus Kreunen, to move to Indwe, about 100 km away. Here only one family was initially drawn to his testimony: the family Jordaan. But it was here that Brother Jacobus Kreunen found his future wife, and he married Johanna Jordaan in 1910. They had all but settled when Apostle Klibbe felt the urge to move to Johannesburg where he heard the testifying work was making headway.
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Since Evangelist Klibbe depended upon farming for his livelihood, when he landed in Cape Town in 1889, he bought a small-holding at Bellville, but later moved and purchased a farm at Worcester. Because he could only speak German, Evangelist Klibbe's testimony was limited to the sparse population of German immigrants in both Cape Town and Worcester. Unfortunately, Evangelist Klibbe missionary work at this stage bore no fruit. His thoughts therefore turned to those areas in South Africa where there were actual German settlements. When he heard of the settlement in Berlin about 60 km from East London, a town established by German immigrants disbanded from the British-German Army in 1857, he was persuaded to once again uproot and move to East London.
The first congregation in East London: 1892
In East London, Evangelist Klibbe found many German-speaking people who willingly listened to his testimony. In the year 1892 an embryo congregation emerged to become the first New Apostolic congregation in South Africa. So that these and all subsequent members could be sealed – nominated by Apostle Niemeyer in Australia – Carl Klibbe was called to the Apostle ministry by the Apostle College in Europe in a letter dated 8 July 1893. Within a few years the congregation had grown to a figure of 70 members who, from their own means, built a modest chapel in Southernwood, a suburb of East London.
In 1901, a shoemaker by the name of Georg Heinrich Wilhelm Schlaphoff, and his family, also emigrants from Germany, visited the congregation. He was deeply impressed and before long he and his family were adopted. They were sealed by Apostle Klibbe on Pentecost 1902. In the wake of the poverty wrought by the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) raging at the time, Brother Schlaphoff's shoemaking business was reduced to ruin, plunging him into severe financial difficulties. Despite these severe times, on Christmas morning of 1902, Apostle Klibbe ordained him into the Deacon-Evangelist ministry and commisioned him to move to Cape Town, the capital city at the time, to make another attempt to establish the work of God there.
After Evangelist Schlaphoff had left East London, the congregation there declined steadily. Financial difficulties were rife. Many of the original members left the Church and before long the congregation was forced to sell the little chapel they had built with so much dedication. Apostle Klibbe had also suffered severe financial loss. As a result, he, too, was forced to leave East London. He bought a farm in iMvani, a small railway siding about 160 km from East London where, with his experience in farming, he hoped to better his financial position and also establish a congregation among the German immigrant farmers there as well as at the nearby town of Queenstown. Regardless of these difficult circumstances, Apostle Klibbe had laid the foundation for future growth and the Lord was to bless the Work in the years to come and give a guiding hand in the times of crisis that lay ahead.
http://www.nac-sea.org.za/history.html
A Bitter Struggle – Collapse at iMvani
On his arrival back at iMvani, Apostle Klibbe found devastating natural circumstances on his farm. He realised then that the South African farm could not be managed the same as an Australian farm. Crops had failed and deaths of livestock had accumulated to a dangerous level. There was no alternative but to sell the farm. He was left penniless. Priest Kreunen offered him and his family accommodation in his home in Queenstown which the Apostle accepted.
Soon financial stress was also felt in Queenstown. Motivated by this as well as the still fervent desire to spread the Lord's Work, Apostle Klibbe asked the younger brother, Jacobus Kreunen, to move to Indwe, about 100 km away. Here only one family was initially drawn to his testimony: the family Jordaan. But it was here that Brother Jacobus Kreunen found his future wife, and he married Johanna Jordaan in 1910. They had all but settled when Apostle Klibbe felt the urge to move to Johannesburg where he heard the testifying work was making headway.
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Impala (L 8)
Name: Impala
Near Kruger National Park - on the way to Mocambique
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Near Kruger National Park - on the way to Mocambique
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Immigrant (D 11)
Name: Immigrant
Near Kimberley towards Bloemfontein (past Petrusburg)
After about thirty kilometers I pass a set of enormous grain silos, quite the largest I have ever seen. A short while later the reason for the huge grain silos becomes apparent, as we are now entering the mielie fields. Between here and Kimberley there is an astonishing amount of agriculture, mostly looking a little dilapidated at the moment as the weather has been very dry.
The trip went from Bloemfontein to Kimberley along the N8 and did not pass through any towns, but went past Waterkloof, De Brug, Petrusburg and Perdeberg. On the way back I went on the R64, which went through Boshof and Dealesville, with turn-offs to Florisbad, Soutpan, the Krugersdrif Dam and the Soetdoring Nature Reserve.
Ordinance map: Bloemfontein 2924 and Kimberley 2722.
Surprise surprise, no mountains marked on the map at all. Not even the koppies managed a topographical hiccup. The railway line runs the whole way along the road and there are many non-permanent rivers and pans marked. There are several battlesites and a few small dams.
http://blog.travelhub.co.za/nj/?p=98
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Near Kimberley towards Bloemfontein (past Petrusburg)
After about thirty kilometers I pass a set of enormous grain silos, quite the largest I have ever seen. A short while later the reason for the huge grain silos becomes apparent, as we are now entering the mielie fields. Between here and Kimberley there is an astonishing amount of agriculture, mostly looking a little dilapidated at the moment as the weather has been very dry.
The trip went from Bloemfontein to Kimberley along the N8 and did not pass through any towns, but went past Waterkloof, De Brug, Petrusburg and Perdeberg. On the way back I went on the R64, which went through Boshof and Dealesville, with turn-offs to Florisbad, Soutpan, the Krugersdrif Dam and the Soetdoring Nature Reserve.
Ordinance map: Bloemfontein 2924 and Kimberley 2722.
Surprise surprise, no mountains marked on the map at all. Not even the koppies managed a topographical hiccup. The railway line runs the whole way along the road and there are many non-permanent rivers and pans marked. There are several battlesites and a few small dams.
http://blog.travelhub.co.za/nj/?p=98
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Immerpan (J 6)
Name: Immerpan
http://www.ldrt.gov.za/e107_files/downloads/Limpopo_Databank/railfreight/freight_lines/branch_lines/4/index.html
http://www.ldrt.gov.za/e107_files/downloads/Limpopo_Databank/railfreight/industrial_areas/index.html
This branchline is 84 km in length, and was opened to Singlewood in 1924, to serve agricultural development in the Springbok Flats area. It was extended to Zebediela in 1928 to serve a developing irrigation farming community. This eventually became the largest citrus estate in Africa – if not the world.
After transport deregulation, much of the line’s traffic went over to road although a lime operation at Immerpan continued to use rail until early 2003. This too has now closed and the branchline is currently inactive.
Immerpan (64 km east of Mookgophong on the Zebediela branch) A lime works was still loading lime products at this point in the 2003 – 2004 period but this has since ceased, and there is no service on the Zebediela branch.
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http://www.ldrt.gov.za/e107_files/downloads/Limpopo_Databank/railfreight/freight_lines/branch_lines/4/index.html
http://www.ldrt.gov.za/e107_files/downloads/Limpopo_Databank/railfreight/industrial_areas/index.html
This branchline is 84 km in length, and was opened to Singlewood in 1924, to serve agricultural development in the Springbok Flats area. It was extended to Zebediela in 1928 to serve a developing irrigation farming community. This eventually became the largest citrus estate in Africa – if not the world.
After transport deregulation, much of the line’s traffic went over to road although a lime operation at Immerpan continued to use rail until early 2003. This too has now closed and the branchline is currently inactive.
Immerpan (64 km east of Mookgophong on the Zebediela branch) A lime works was still loading lime products at this point in the 2003 – 2004 period but this has since ceased, and there is no service on the Zebediela branch.
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Illovo Beach (L 15)
Name: Illovo Beach
Illovo Beach is a small holiday resort town tucked away on the south coast of ZwaZulu Natal, about thirty kilometers to the south of the province's main city, Durban. Illovo beach falls under the municipal area of Kingsburgh, and it is here that the visitor will find attractions like shopping centers, medical facilities and so on. Illovo Beach gets its name from the Lovu River, at the mouth of which it stands.
http://www.proteahotels.com/illovo-beach.html
ILLOVO BEACH
Named after the Lovu River - “elephant” in Zulu - Illovo Beach’s recorded history stretches back to about 1860 when MacDougal’s riverside store was a welcome watering hole for passing travellers. Then, with the increase of traffic, a Mr. Pearce opened an inn on the southern bank in 1862 and it was his son, William, who eventually started the Illovo Sugar Mill in the year 1890.
http://www.development-projects.co.za/About_the_Area.html
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Illovo Beach is a small holiday resort town tucked away on the south coast of ZwaZulu Natal, about thirty kilometers to the south of the province's main city, Durban. Illovo beach falls under the municipal area of Kingsburgh, and it is here that the visitor will find attractions like shopping centers, medical facilities and so on. Illovo Beach gets its name from the Lovu River, at the mouth of which it stands.
http://www.proteahotels.com/illovo-beach.html
ILLOVO BEACH
Named after the Lovu River - “elephant” in Zulu - Illovo Beach’s recorded history stretches back to about 1860 when MacDougal’s riverside store was a welcome watering hole for passing travellers. Then, with the increase of traffic, a Mr. Pearce opened an inn on the southern bank in 1862 and it was his son, William, who eventually started the Illovo Sugar Mill in the year 1890.
http://www.development-projects.co.za/About_the_Area.html
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Ikwezi (F 9)
Name: Ikwezi
IKWEZI Station, a major transport and informal trading node in Soweto, is to be converted into a modern shopping mecca, complete with a shopping centre, food court and pedestrian boulevard.
Read more of this article by Thomas Thale at:
http://joburgnews.co.za/2004/aug/aug17_ikwezi.stm
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IKWEZI Station, a major transport and informal trading node in Soweto, is to be converted into a modern shopping mecca, complete with a shopping centre, food court and pedestrian boulevard.
Read more of this article by Thomas Thale at:
http://joburgnews.co.za/2004/aug/aug17_ikwezi.stm
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Idutywa (H 14)
Name: Idutywa
Idutywa Location, a village in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Routes: N2
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http://www2.dwaf.gov.za/webapp/Documents/ForestryIndaba2009/Day1/ParallelCommissions/EnterprizeDevelopmentAndSupportMechanisms/Role%20of%20freight%20rail%20in%20forestry%20-%20Mr.%20J.%20Nobanda.pdf
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Idutywa Location, a village in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Routes: N2
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Hutchinson (C 13)
Name: Hutchinson
Hutchinson. Just south of Victoria West Region: Karoo ... This developed into a village and was named after Cape Governor, Sir Walter Hely Hutchinson. ...
www.northerncape.org.za/
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A Class 24 steam locomotive that was used on the Hutchinson-Calvinia line. Now part of the Calvinia Museum.
http://skilder.arkpark.info/album.htm#Church
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Hutchinson. Just south of Victoria West Region: Karoo ... This developed into a village and was named after Cape Governor, Sir Walter Hely Hutchinson. ...
www.northerncape.org.za/
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A Class 24 steam locomotive that was used on the Hutchinson-Calvinia line. Now part of the Calvinia Museum.
http://skilder.arkpark.info/album.htm#Church
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Humansdorp (F 16)
Name: Humansdorp
The commercial centre this section of the Eastern Cape is situated Humansdorp. It is also one of the major stations on the narrow-gauge Apple Express railway on it trip from Port Elizabeth to the Langkloof. Humansdorp was founded in 1849, and named after Johannes and Matthys Human, who were joint founders of the Dutch Reformed Church there. The town is noted for the many trees lining the residential streets; these were planted before the First World War.
http://www.pamgolding.co.za/areas/jeffreys-bay/jeffreys-bay.asp
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The commercial centre this section of the Eastern Cape is situated Humansdorp. It is also one of the major stations on the narrow-gauge Apple Express railway on it trip from Port Elizabeth to the Langkloof. Humansdorp was founded in 1849, and named after Johannes and Matthys Human, who were joint founders of the Dutch Reformed Church there. The town is noted for the many trees lining the residential streets; these were planted before the First World War.
http://www.pamgolding.co.za/areas/jeffreys-bay/jeffreys-bay.asp
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Hugenot (C 16)
Name: Hugenot
2008-07-17
I WAS very disgusted with what I saw at Huguenot train station on Sunday 13 July.
Read the whole story at http://www.paarlpost.com/cgib/article?newsid=11908
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2008-07-17
I WAS very disgusted with what I saw at Huguenot train station on Sunday 13 July.
Read the whole story at http://www.paarlpost.com/cgib/article?newsid=11908
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Howick (K 12)
Name: Howick
Howick lies in the Natal Midlands on the Midlands Meander and its main attraction is the Howick Falls. The Howick falls are easily accessible for everyone.
www.drakensberg-tourism.com/howick.html
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Easily accessible, Howick is a true gem of natural beauty that is wonderfully accommodating. The town of Howick was the very place where former South African president, Nelson Mandela was arrested in August of 1962. Many South Africans are choosing to retire here in this picturesque town.
Sights to see in Howick include:
•The main attraction of this area is the exquisite 100 m high, Howick Falls. Visitors can’t help but notice the spectacular cascade of water, which is located roughly in the very centre of the town.
•At the Howick Museum, the rich colonial history of the Old Howick and Lions River areas can be seen. The Howick Museum displays include an informal settlement dwelling, military badges and period costumes, medical equipment and a brief history of the early settlers. Close by is the Military Cemetery and Anglo / Boer War Military Hospital and Concentration Camp. The Howick Museum is open every Tuesday through to Friday from 09h00 to 12h00, closing for lunch, and re-opening from 14h00 to 15h30. Opening hours for Saturday are between 09h00 and 13h00, and Sunday from 10h00 to 16h00. The Museum is closed on Mondays.
http://2010.zeuzzo.co.za/sa/sa-places-see-natal-midlands
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Howick Tourism - HomeThe official provincial tourism site of Howick Tourism, Midlands, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. - Home.
www.zulu.org.za/
The Karkloof Canopy Tour® is a unique eco-experience that takes people on a 3-hr adventure through the magnificent Karkloof indigenous forest. ...
www.karkloofcanopytour.co.za/
Howick lies in the Natal Midlands on the Midlands Meander and its main attraction is the Howick Falls. The Howick falls are easily accessible for everyone.
www.drakensberg-tourism.com/howick.html
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Easily accessible, Howick is a true gem of natural beauty that is wonderfully accommodating. The town of Howick was the very place where former South African president, Nelson Mandela was arrested in August of 1962. Many South Africans are choosing to retire here in this picturesque town.
Sights to see in Howick include:
•The main attraction of this area is the exquisite 100 m high, Howick Falls. Visitors can’t help but notice the spectacular cascade of water, which is located roughly in the very centre of the town.
•At the Howick Museum, the rich colonial history of the Old Howick and Lions River areas can be seen. The Howick Museum displays include an informal settlement dwelling, military badges and period costumes, medical equipment and a brief history of the early settlers. Close by is the Military Cemetery and Anglo / Boer War Military Hospital and Concentration Camp. The Howick Museum is open every Tuesday through to Friday from 09h00 to 12h00, closing for lunch, and re-opening from 14h00 to 15h30. Opening hours for Saturday are between 09h00 and 13h00, and Sunday from 10h00 to 16h00. The Museum is closed on Mondays.
http://2010.zeuzzo.co.za/sa/sa-places-see-natal-midlands
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http://abahlali.org/node/4286
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Howick Tourism - HomeThe official provincial tourism site of Howick Tourism, Midlands, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. - Home.
www.zulu.org.za/
The Karkloof Canopy Tour® is a unique eco-experience that takes people on a 3-hr adventure through the magnificent Karkloof indigenous forest. ...
www.karkloofcanopytour.co.za/
Houtkraal (D 12)
Name: Houtkraal
In Paaupan, a thief broke into a house in open country, and left his knife at the scene of the crime. Sauer was given the scent and tracked for several miles along the railway line leading to Houtkraal. Eventually he led Kruger away from the railway, ending up outside a shop in Potfontein, where he appeared particularly interested in a certain spot on the stoep. The shop owner confirmed that a stranger had left his bundle lying on the stoep the previous night, in the spot Sauer had indicated. Sauer followed the trail for a further eight miles into the veld, where he discovered the remains of a fire, and finally led Kruger to the station at Houtkraal, twenty-six miles from the start of the trail. Enquiries were made; it appeared that a stranger had caught the train to De Aar. Kruger and Sauer followed suit and caught the next train, and arrested the thief, who had not gone far, on the station at De Aar.
In 1925, Sauer tracked his way into history. Called in on a case of stock theft, he and Kruger tracked the thief, without stopping, for one hundred hot, gruelling miles across the Great Karoo, and caught their man. To this day, over 80 years later, his feat has not been equalled, and Sauer, the dog once believed inadequate for police work, remains the proud holder of the world tracking record.
Sauer died, aged nine, in June 1926 in De Aar. He was buried in a place of honour on police property. His legacy remains as an inspiration to Dobermann lovers everywhere; Dobermanns excel at canine search and rescue, and it is an honour to be able to count Sauer as the finest of their number.
http://www.mcgregor.org.za/articles/columnists/an-unusual-local-hero.html
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In Paaupan, a thief broke into a house in open country, and left his knife at the scene of the crime. Sauer was given the scent and tracked for several miles along the railway line leading to Houtkraal. Eventually he led Kruger away from the railway, ending up outside a shop in Potfontein, where he appeared particularly interested in a certain spot on the stoep. The shop owner confirmed that a stranger had left his bundle lying on the stoep the previous night, in the spot Sauer had indicated. Sauer followed the trail for a further eight miles into the veld, where he discovered the remains of a fire, and finally led Kruger to the station at Houtkraal, twenty-six miles from the start of the trail. Enquiries were made; it appeared that a stranger had caught the train to De Aar. Kruger and Sauer followed suit and caught the next train, and arrested the thief, who had not gone far, on the station at De Aar.
In 1925, Sauer tracked his way into history. Called in on a case of stock theft, he and Kruger tracked the thief, without stopping, for one hundred hot, gruelling miles across the Great Karoo, and caught their man. To this day, over 80 years later, his feat has not been equalled, and Sauer, the dog once believed inadequate for police work, remains the proud holder of the world tracking record.
Sauer died, aged nine, in June 1926 in De Aar. He was buried in a place of honour on police property. His legacy remains as an inspiration to Dobermann lovers everywhere; Dobermanns excel at canine search and rescue, and it is an honour to be able to count Sauer as the finest of their number.
http://www.mcgregor.org.za/articles/columnists/an-unusual-local-hero.html
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Houtheuwel (F 10)
Name: Houtheuwel
Toe ek nog sensus op die treine goedoen het tussen Johannesburg en Vereeniging en VanderBijl was die stasie se naam HOUTKOP...
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Toe ek nog sensus op die treine goedoen het tussen Johannesburg en Vereeniging en VanderBijl was die stasie se naam HOUTKOP...
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
http://steam-locomotives-south-africa.blogspot.com/
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http://steam-locomotives-south-africa.blogspot.com/
Photos & text about mostly plinthed (on static display) and forgotten South African Steam Locomotives found all over South Africa - These pages seek to promote awareness and appreciation for these once living machines - Main source used to supply the text: Locomotives of the South African Railways published by Struik in 1985 - Authors: Leith Paxton & David Bourne.
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) www.prasa.com is the national rail operator. ... You can pick up and pay for the tickets later at any train station. ... History · Place names · Climate · Public Holidays · Tourism Offices ... Recently Added Places. Select a place to explore the interactive map ...
iguide.travel/South_Africa/Getting_Around/By_train
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http://steam-locomotives-south-africa.blogspot.com/
Photos & text about mostly plinthed (on static display) and forgotten South African Steam Locomotives found all over South Africa - These pages seek to promote awareness and appreciation for these once living machines - Main source used to supply the text: Locomotives of the South African Railways published by Struik in 1985 - Authors: Leith Paxton & David Bourne.
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) www.prasa.com is the national rail operator. ... You can pick up and pay for the tickets later at any train station. ... History · Place names · Climate · Public Holidays · Tourism Offices ... Recently Added Places. Select a place to explore the interactive map ...
iguide.travel/South_Africa/Getting_Around/By_train
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Hotazel (B 10)
Name: Hotazel
Set on a bush-covered, featureless plain, Hotazel is home to Samancor’s Mamatwan open-quarry manganese ore mine and sinter plant, and Wessels underground manganese ore mine and railway terminus.
http://www.northerncape.org.za/getting_around/towns/Hotazel/
The village of Hotazel lies near the dry riverbed of the Kuruman Koranaberg. The highest peak of 1230m is about 30Km southwest of the village. About 40Km to the southeast lies the Kuruman Hills.
The closest regional town is Kuruman, about 60Km southeast of the village on the N14 to Upington.
There are very small settlements in the area surrounding Hotazel with names such as Witloop, Black Rock, Sonstraal, Mamathwane, Sutton, Vlermuisvlakte, Wincanton, Dibeng, Tsineng.
History
Between 1915 and 1917 Dirk Roos and Hendrik Wessels surveyed the area. When Dirk Roos surveyed the area near the Gamagara River, he was exhausted by the heat and apparently said "This place is as hot as hell." The surveyors did not realise there was manganese. In the mid-1950s a water diviner noticed black rock beneath the surface. The area was then properly surveyed. A mining company bought the farm, and mining began in 1958. The village built around the mine for the mine workers was called Hotazel. The railway line at Sishen was extended to Hotazel.
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Manganese ore produced at Nchwaning and Gloria mines is transported by private rail to Hotazel where the trucks are transferred to the Hotazel-Port ...
www.assmang.co.za/o/manganese/nchwaning
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Set on a bush-covered, featureless plain, Hotazel is home to Samancor’s Mamatwan open-quarry manganese ore mine and sinter plant, and Wessels underground manganese ore mine and railway terminus.
http://www.northerncape.org.za/getting_around/towns/Hotazel/
The village of Hotazel lies near the dry riverbed of the Kuruman Koranaberg. The highest peak of 1230m is about 30Km southwest of the village. About 40Km to the southeast lies the Kuruman Hills.
The closest regional town is Kuruman, about 60Km southeast of the village on the N14 to Upington.
There are very small settlements in the area surrounding Hotazel with names such as Witloop, Black Rock, Sonstraal, Mamathwane, Sutton, Vlermuisvlakte, Wincanton, Dibeng, Tsineng.
History
Between 1915 and 1917 Dirk Roos and Hendrik Wessels surveyed the area. When Dirk Roos surveyed the area near the Gamagara River, he was exhausted by the heat and apparently said "This place is as hot as hell." The surveyors did not realise there was manganese. In the mid-1950s a water diviner noticed black rock beneath the surface. The area was then properly surveyed. A mining company bought the farm, and mining began in 1958. The village built around the mine for the mine workers was called Hotazel. The railway line at Sishen was extended to Hotazel.
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Manganese ore produced at Nchwaning and Gloria mines is transported by private rail to Hotazel where the trucks are transferred to the Hotazel-Port ...
www.assmang.co.za/o/manganese/nchwaning
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museums
http://www.southerncape.co.za/history/transport/railways/stations/welcome.php
http://www.southerncape.co.za/history/museums/welcome.php
Museums
Albany Museum, Grahamstown
McGregor Museum, Kimberley
Amathole Museum, King William’s Town
C.P. Nel Museum, Oudtshoorn
Queenstown and Frontier Museum
Graaf-Reinet Museum
Oude Pastorie Museum, Paarl
Huguenot Memorial Museum, Franschhoek
Dias Museum, Mossel BayWorcester Museum
Drostdy Museum, Swellendam
Fort Beaufort Historical Museum
Our Heritage Museum, Adelaide
Cango Caves Museum, Oudtshoorn
Bredasdorp Museum
Victoria West Museum
Mary Moffat Museum, Giquatown
George Museum
Wheat Industry Museum, Moorreesburg
Burgersdorp Cultural History Museum
Calvinia Museum
Somerset East Museum
Barkley East Museum
Old Harbour Museum, Hermanus
Caledon Museum
Hartenbos Museum
Uitenhage Historical Museum
Montagu Museum
Sterkstroom Museum
Mafeking Museum
Beaufort-West Museum
Simon’s Town Museum
South African Missionary Museum, Cape Town
Oude Kerk Volksmuseum, Tulbagh
National & Provincial Monuments
Oak Tree, George
V.O.C. Timber shed, Plettenbergbaai
Anglo-Boer Blockhouse, Wellington
Astronomical Relic near Touwsrivier
Old Drostdy, Swellendam
Cango Caves
Heerenlogement, Vredendal district
Old Church Volksmuseum, Tulbagh
Oude Pastorie Museum, Main Street, Paarl
The Old Gaol, Swellendam
Drostdy, Worcester
De Wet House, Tulbagh
Old Post Office, Swellendam
Oak Tree, Swellengrebel Street, Swellendam
Public Library, Tulbagh
Oefeninghuis, Swellendam
Jan Joubertsgat Bridge, Franschhoek, Pass
Church Square, Swellendam
Church Bell and Bell Tower, Mission Station, Genadendal
Bergh Fountain, Klipfontein, Vredendal district
Matjies River Cave
Van de Graaff’s Beacon, George
St. George’s Church, Knysna
St. Andrew’s Church, Redbourne, Plettenbergbaai
Paarl Mountain
Fishermen’s Cottages, Arniston
Suspension Bridge, Oudtshoorn
Zeekoegat Farmhouse near Riversdale
Joostenberg, Muldersvlei
Old Town Hall, Beaufort-West
Doornrivier, Worcester
Blockhouse at Geelbek River near Laingsburg
Old Water Mill, Prince Albert
Tuishuisie, Swellendam
Fishermen’s Cottages, Hotagterklip
The Auld House, Swellendam
The Cottage, Swellendam
Pinehurst, Oudtshoorn
Bovlei Mission Church, Wellington
Dutch Reformed Church (Strooidakkerk), cnr High Street and Main Road, Paarl
Anglican Church and Rectory, Bredasdorp
“Kapstylhuisies”, Puntjie
Twist Niet, Wellington
Mission Station, Mamre
The Gymnasium, Main Street, Paarl
Toll House, Garcia Pass
Groenberg Primary School, Wellington
The Printing Press of the “Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners”
Old Drostdy, Tulbagh
Harbour and sea wall, Hermanus
Dutch Reformed Church, Beaufort-West
Dutch Reformed Church, Malgas
Het Gesticht, 122 Main Street, Paarl
Old Bridge, Montagu Pass
Old Residency, Swellendam
The Old Boys’ School, Swellendam
Ballotina, Tulbagh
Erf 814, Afrikaner Museum and Beck House, Worcester
House, 37 Russel Street, Worcester
Museum cnr Baring and Church Streets, Worcester
Farmhouse, Klipfontein near Tulbagh
Farmhouse, Montpellier near Tulbagh
Farmhouse, Schoonderzicht near Tulbagh
Farmhouse, Wolwefontein near Tulbagh
Jackson house, Drostdy Village near Tulbagh
Bokkerivier Farm, Bokbaai
18 Swellengrebel Street, Swellendam
Clairvaux, Wellington
Charcoal oven on the farm Voorhuis near Swellendam
La Provence, Franschhoek
Mayville, Swellendam
Montagu Pass (including Smithy)
Toll House, Montagu Pass
Meiring House, Erf 232, Tulbagh
Toll House, Michell’s Pass
Dutch Reformed Church, Franschhoek
Stewart’s Water Mill, Uniondale
Dutch Reformed Mother Church, Oudtshoorn
Dutch Reformed Church, Piketberg
Lighthouse, Cape L’Agulhas
Holy Trinity Church, Belvidere
Schoongezicht, Daljosafat
Gideon Malherbe House (Westfalen), Paarl
Rozenfontein, 133 Main Street, Paarl
Water Mill, Mamre
Dutch Reformed Church and ringwall, Philadelphia
23 Houses in Church Street, Tulbagh
6 Houses and Mission Church in Church Street, Tulbagh
6 Church Street, Tulbagh
Schalkenbosch, Tulbagh
Bo-plaas, Ceres
Dr H.F. Verwoerd’s house – “Blaas ’n Bietjie”, Betty’s Bay
3 Houses in Church Street, Tulbagh
Outbuilding at La Provence, Franschhoek
Historic Homestead at Rhebokskraal near McGregor
Bien Donnè Manor House, Groot Drakenstein
Church Square, Worcester
Divisional Council buildings, Worcester
36 Van der Stel Street, Tulbagh
39 Long Street, Montagu
Powder Magazine, Robertson
Birthplace of General Smuts, Malmesbury
Old Mission Church, Long Street, Montagu
Greylands, Oudtshoorn
“Herrieklip”, Meiringspoort
24 Long Street, Montagu
35 Long Street, Montagu
Erf 1406, Knysna Heads
“Die Trein”, McGregor
House on Erf 375, McGregor
Municipal Offices, Voortrek Street, McGregor
Elim Mission Church
Matjiesfontein Village
Erf 1403, Knysna Heads
Parsonage, Montagu
Rhenish Church complex, cnr Adderley and High Street, Worcester
Dutch Reformed Church, McGregor
La Motte, Franschhoek
First Gaol on Erf 5239, Worcester
Baviaanskloof
Farmhouse on Bo-Radyn, Villiersdorp
Mission Church Complex, Pacaltsdorp
Farmhouse “Vrolikheid” near Prince Albert
St. Jude’s Church, Oudtshoorn
Boschendal Homestead, Groot Drakenstein
Old Dutch Reformed Church, Ladismith
Fort, Uniondale
Millwood House, Millwood
Georgian Double-Storey house, Bree Street, McGregor
Bergskadus (Dekkersvlei), Klein Drakenstein
Laborie, Main Street, Paarl
Old Dutch Reformed church, Voortrekker Street, Uniondale
Burgundy, Franschhoek
Corbelled Hut, Vlieëfontein
Dutch Reformed Parsonage, High Street, Oudtshoorn
Water Mill, Rheenendal
Joinery Shop, Mosselbaai
Market Hall, Mosselbaai
Erven 4, 5, 8, 24 & 100 Mill Street including Water Mill, McGregor
Mountain View, Bredasdorp
Dutch Reformed Church, Napier
House on Erf 377, McGregor
House on Erf 378, McGregor
Nooitgedacht, Koue Bokkeveld
Brandy Still on the farm Schoongezicht, Tulbagh
Kersefontein near Hopefield
Lutheran Mission Church, Haarlem
Druid’s Lodge (Museum), Robertson
St. James Church, Worcester
Anglican Church, Prince Alfred Street, Caledon
Kliprivier homestead near Swellendam
Kleinfontein farm near Riversdale
Langrietvlei, Berg River
The Old Bridge, Genadendal
Old Residency, 6 Victoria Street, Uniondale
Welgeluk, Oudtshoorn
Dutch Reformed Church, Church Street, Worcester
Dutch Reformed Church, Clanwilliam
Erven 210 & 211, 58 Van Reenen Street, Robertson
Cape Dutch dwelling-house, 7 De Jongh Avenue, Paarl
Gaol, Clanwilliam
Georgian House, Market Street, Greyton
Huguenot Memorial School on the farm Kleinbosch
Kleinbosch, Daljosafat
Library building, Robertson
Oakdene, Church Street, Ladismith
Old Boys High School, Baron van Rheede Street, Oudtshoorn
Two Vernacular style houses, Lourens Street, Bredasdorp
La Rhone, Groot Drankenstein
Klein Vredenburg, 155 Main Road, Paarl
Labourers Cottages, Erven 317 and portions of Erven 316, 318 & 319, McGregor
Victorian House, 63 Van Reenen Street, Robertson
Cape Dutch dwelling-house, 10 De Jongh Avenue, Paarl
The farm Renosterkop near Bredasdorp
Clyde House, 25 Donkin Street, Beaufort-West
Church building of Swartland Congregation, Malmesbury
Die Erf, Park Street, Clanwilliam
St. Paul’s Chapel School, George
The farm Groote Post, Darling
Cave next to house known as Klamarni, Herolds Bay
Corrugated iron fort and dovecote, Farm Graafwater
Orange Tree on the farm Groot Heksrivier, Citrusdal
Barry Church, Port Beaufort
De Hoop Homestead, Bredasdorp
Irish Settlers Cottage, Clanwilliam
Powder Magazine, Gelderblom Street, Swellendam
Historic Core of Genadendal
The Glen, Swellendam
Two lime kilns on the farms De la Rey and Jacobskraal near Yzerfontein
Old Residency, Clanwilliam
Bainskloof Pass
Erven 56 and 255, Tulbagh
Old Dutch Reformed Mission Church and Parsonage, Beaufort-West
Ostrich Palace, 146 High Street, Oudtshoorn
Malherbe House on the farm Kleinbosch
Nagmaalsput (well) situated in Lewis Store, Malmesbury
The two historic pear trees in Donkin Street, Beaufort-West
Victoria House, 94 Mill Street, Paarl
Cypress Tea Gardens (now Burgundy), Hermanus
Zwartland Survey Beacon on farm Klipvlei, Darling
Amstelhof, Daljosafat
Fishermen’s Cottages, Hotagterklip
Georgian double-storeyed building, 60—62 Mill Street, Paarl
Morgenzon, 16 Van Oudtshoorn Road, Swellendam
Cape Dutch House, Watergat, Groot Drakenstein
Dwellinghouse, 20 Bain Street, Wellington
House “Eensgevonden” on farm Voorzorg near Worcester
Karoopoort Outspan
The Victorian House, facing van der Poel Square and Upper Fish Street, Paarl
Water Mill on farm Deze Hoek near Piketberg
V.O.C. beacon on farm Geelbek, Langebaan
Girls’ Public School, Beaufort-West
House, 108 Main Street, Paarl
Vlakkeland, Daljosafat
Cape Dutch dwelling house, 9 De Jongh Avenue, Paarl
43 Huguenot Street, Franschhoek
Homestead on the farm St. Helenafontein near Piketberg
Old George-Knysna Road including Kaaimans, Silver and Touw River bridges
Onderdal School, Daljosafat
Two double-storeyed semi-detached houses, 4 & 5 Zeederburg Square, Paarl
Bethel, Mill Street, Paarl
Tower Church and Vaults, Hof Street, Paarl
Victorian House, 3 Zeederburg Square, Paarl
Victorian House, 127 Main Street, Paarl
Verlorenvlei near Ceres
34 & 35 Bain Street, Wellington
Cypress Tree, Bird Street, Beaufort-West
Old Library Building, Church Street, Beaufort-West
Dutch Reformed Church, arch and gateway, 11 Voortrek Street, Swellendam
Dwelling house and thatched-roof building on the farm Excelsior near Ceres()
House, 11 Van Oudtshoorn Road, Swellendam
House, 30 Van der Stel Street, Tulbagh
House, 5 Buitekant Street, Swellendam
Lutheran Church Complex, Church Street, Ladismith
Bukkenberg House, Hermanus Steyn Street, Swellendam
Park Villa, 23 Van Oudtshoorn Road, Swellendam
Rose Cottage, 235 Voortrek Street, Swellendam
House, 3 Moolman Street, Swellendam
House, 9 Moolman Street, Swellendam
House, 10 Moolman Street, Swellendam
St. John’s Anglican Church and Rectory, Clanwilliam
Homestead Lismore 5/128, Heidelberg
Dutch Reformed Church and cemetery, ring wall, market hall & clock tower, Wellington
Schoone Oordt, 1 Swellengrebel Street, Swellendam
Victorian house, 14 Drostdy Street, Swellendam
House, 12 Drostdy Street, Swellendam
Versveld House (Julius Gordon Africana Centre), Long Street, Riversdale
House, 10 Hermanus Steyn Street, Swellendam
House, 218 Voortrek Street, Swellendam
House, 27 Berg Street, Swellendam
House, 9 Siebert Street, Swellendam
Main homestead of the farm Rotterdam near Swellendam
Rozenburg House, 2 Rozenburg Street, Paarl
Victorian House, 2 Zeederberg Square, Paarl
Victorian Manor-house, 19 Victoria Street, Paarl
“Eikenbosch”, Slanghoek Valley
De Doorn farm, Hex River Valley
ACVV-dienssentrum, 86 Durban Street, Worcester
Boundary wall and cast iron entrance gates of the old cemetery on Bird Street, Beaufort-West
Victorian House, 14 Faure Street, Malmesbury
Dutch Reformed Church and Pulpit, Oostewal Street, Langebaan
Koopmanskraal Homestead near Piketberg
Oosterwal, Langebaan
Bellingham, Groot Drakenstein
20 Bath Street, Montagu
24 Piet Retief Street, Montagu
6 Long Street, Montagu
25 Long Street, Montagu
33 Long Street, Montagu
17 Long Street, Montagu
1905 School Building, Church Street, Moorreesburg
21 Piet Retief Street, Montagu
26 Long Street, Montagu
58 Long Street, Montagu
Carnegie Library, Church Street, Moorreesburg
De Kleine Konstantie House, Constantia Street, Paarl
New Apostolic Church, cnr Voortrekker Road & Rainer Street, Malmesbury
Divisional Council Building, 194 Main Street, Paarl
70 Main Street, Paarl
72 Main Street, Paarl
74 Main Street, Paarl
78—80 Main Street, Paarl
92 Main Street, Paarl
106 Main Street, Paarl
146—148 Main Street, Paarl
150—152 Main Street, Paarl
172—174 Main Street, Paarl
186 Main Street, Paarl
214 Main Street, Paarl
388—390 Main Street, Paarl
469 Main Street, Paarl
44 Mill Street, Paarl
27—29 Orange Street, Paarl
162 Church Street, Worcester
204 Voortrek Street, Swellendam
24 Porter Street, Worcester
217 Voortrek Street, Swellendam
72 Fairbairn Street, Worcester
Georgian House, 37 Langenhoven Street, George
Dutch Reformed Church and Hall, De Rust
“Seven Arches”, 57 Church Street, Prince Albert
101 Voortrek Street, Swellendam
15 Church Street, Prince Albert
2 Patriot Street, Paarl
46 Long Street, Montagu
91, 95 & 133—135 Main Street, Paarl
Dutch Reformed Church, Church Square, Heidelberg
Hugo Naude House, 115 Russel Street, Worcester
Nooitgedacht, 2 Church Square, Paarl
Old Parsonage, 5 Church Street, Prince Albert
Old Wesleyan Church, Becker Street, Ladismith
Farms: Non Pareille, Roggeland and Goede Rust, Daljosafat
1 & 3 Trappes Street, Worcester
30 Bath Street, Montagu
419 Main Street, Paarl
Dutch Reformed Church, Church Street, Volmoed
Watermill on the farm Voëlgesang near De Rust
Homestead on the Farm Stettyn 531, Worcester
82 Main Street, Paarl
99 Main Street, Paarl
128—130 Main Street, Paarl
195—199 Main Street, Paarl
Homestead of the farm Krombeksrivier near Heidelberg
Eikenhof (Olifantsberg) homestead, Worcester
Glen Heatlie complex, De Wet (Worcester)
Langkraal near Mosselbaai
Anglican Church, Struisbaai
Facade of Barclays Bank Building, cnr Main and Lady Grey Street, Paarl
German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Worcester
Kleinplasie complex near Worcester
Landskroon
Malta House, 9 Glen Barry Road, Swellendam
Ronwe Homestead, Huguenot
Southey’s Arms, Glamorgan 5/137, Heidelberg
40 Main Street, Paarl
66 Mill Street, Paarl
19 Queen Street, Ladismith
22 Fairbairn Street and 43 Church Street, Worcester
28 Church Street, Worcester
58 Church Street, Ladismith
Almarde Homestead, Sonskyn (Worcester)
Fisherman’s Cottages, Waenhuiskrans
Homestead on the farm Hazenjacht near Oudtshoorn
Lady Loch Bridge over Berg River
Palinggat Homestead and fountain, Stilbaai
St. Luke’s Church, 12 Voortrek Street, Swellendam
Georgian dwelling House and outbuilding on the farm Valencia, Daljosafat
Old Huguenot Seminary, campus of the Onderwyskollege Wellington
132A Main Street, Paarl
Dutch Reformed Church Complex, 13 Bath Street, Montagu
486 Main Street, Paarl
9 Huguenot Road, Franschhoek
Farmhouse known as Wolfkloof near Robertson
Memorial Arch at the entrance to the Victoria Jubilee Park, Church Street, Wellington
Schoeman House situated on the farm Rietvalley near De Rust
Vredelus Farmhouse near Oudtshoorn
20 Long Street, Montagu
Osloo House, 120 Voortrek Street, Swellendam
42 Main Street, Paarl
414 Main Street, Paarl
De Kloof, Weltevreden Street, Swellendam
Arbeidsgenot, Jan van Riebeeck Street, Oudtshoorn
Dutch Reformed Church Parsonage, 2 Parsonage Street, Prince Albert
House Bona Vesta, 7 Parsonage Street, Prince Albert
Public Library Building, Main Road, Knysna
De Hoop, Main Street, Paarl
La Concordia, Cecilia Street, Paarl
42A Main Street, Paarl
54—56 Main Street, Paarl
58 Main Street, Paarl
84—86 Main Street, Paarl
98 Main Street, Paarl
101 Main Street, Paarl
103—107 Main Street, Paarl
140 Main Street, Paarl
165 Main Street, Paarl
167 Main Street, Paarl
169 Main Street, Paarl
191 Main Street, Paarl
Dutch Reformed Parsonage, 2 Parsonage Street, Prince Albert
394—396A Main Street, Paarl
Fisherman’s Cottages, Saldanha
House Helmuth, 20 Church Street, Prince Albert
Mill Cottage, 243 Voortrek Street, Swellendam
Nooitgedacht House, 1 Church Square, Paarl
“Kaapsedraai”, 165A High Street, Worcester
JVDS Rothmans House and Cottage, Vootrek Street, Swellendam
Old Congregational Church complex, Voortrekker Street, Uniondale
Zeederberg House, 1 Zeederberg Square, Paarl
Dutch Reformed Church & Church Hall, Church Street, Prince Albert
Oakdene House, 99 Baron van Rheede Street, Oudtshoorn
Town Hall Building, 256 Main Street, Paarl
Mons Ruber Estate Winehouse (Old Town House) Rietvlei, De Rust
Swartberg Pass
Museum Building and cells, Market Street, Porterville
Mill River homestead, Farm Eenzaamheid near George
Mimosa Lodge, 85 Baron van Rheede Street, Oudtshoorn
Old wine-cellar, slave quarters and house, Sarel Cilliers Street, Napier
Swartberg Hotel, 77 Church Street, Prince Albert
Old Buffeljachts River Bridge, Swellendam
Victorian House, 4 Zeederberg Square, Paarl
36 Russel Street, Worcester
Outbuildings on the farm Kersefontein near Hopefield
Georgian House, Donkin Square, Caledon
Railway Station, Matjiesfontein
House, Geelbek farm near Malmesbury
Frere Masonic Lodge, 10 Long Street, Riversdale
52 Church Street, Worcester
66 Church Street, Worcester
69 Porter Street, Worcester
Old Zion Church, Zion Street, Paarl
Oude Kerk Museum, Main Street, Riebeeck-Kasteel
24 Mill Street, Caledon
Dutch Reformed Church, Andries Pretorius Street, Calitzdorp
Hultzer Building (Old St. Luke’s School), 72 Voortrek Street, Swellendam
Dutch Reformed Church, 161 Church Street, Merweville
Rus-in-Urbe, Voortrek Street, Oudtshoorn
Jagersbosch Homestead, Stilbaai
Old Gaol, Queen Street, Knysna
Beacon of Sir Thomas Maclear’s Zwartland survey base-line on the farm Eendrag near Malmesbury
Dutch Reformed Church Complex, Courtenay Street, George
Moravian Church and Parsonage on the farm Goedeverwacht near Piketberg
Fancourt, Montagu Road, Blanco
Gaol at “Die Bult” High School, Langenhoven Street, George
20 Fairbairn Street, Worcester
Forest Hall, The Craggs, Plettenbergbaai
Matoppo House, 7 Bird Street, Beaufort-West
Niewe Plantatie complex known as Grand Roche Hotel, Paarl
40 Long Street, Montagu
42A and 44 Bath Street, Montagu
Bath River Bridge, Mill Street, Caledon
Gottland House, 72 Baron van Rheede Street, Oudtshoorn
Malmesbury Museum, 1 Prospect Street, Malmesbury
Ouma Granny’s House, Fountain Street, Wellington
The Post House, Greyton
White Milkwood Tree on the farm Rhenosterfontein near Bredasdorp
Woburn Lodge and barn, 12 Waterkant Street, Piketberg
Dagbreek Museum, Villiersdorp
Dutch Reformed Church and Church Hall, Voortrekker Street, Laingsburg
Springfield Farm 287 near Bredasdorp
Schoongezicht, 52 Main Road, Paarl
Town Hall, Plein Street, Caledon
26 & 28 Victoria Street, Uniondale
Northern Terminal of Maclear’s Arc of Meridian and threshing floor, Farm Klipfontein
Matjiesfontein Cemetery and memorials on the farm Pieter Meintjiesfontein
78 Stockenstrom Street, Worcester
Old Main Road between George and Knysna including Kaaimans, Silver and Touw River bridges
Attaquaskloof
Belvidere House, Belvidere
St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 58 Marsh Street, Mosselbaai
The Old Magistrate’s Court, 188 Main Street (Vergenoegd), Paarl
26 Church Street, Prince Albert
44 Albert Street, Ladismith
Dutch Reformed Church Cemetery. Franschhoek
Portion of farmyard and structures on the farm Klavervallei, Malmesbury
Bartolomeu Dias Museum and historical buildings thereon, Mosselbaai
Gamkaskloof, including all the buildings
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church and Church hall, Prince Albert
Valley known as Gamkaskloof including all the buildings
Farmhouse and outbuildings, Dennehof near Prince Albert
Old Magistrate’s office, Clanwilliam
Grier Bridge, Breede River
Three properties surrounding the Cape L’Agulhas lighthouse
Fish traps at Noorkapper Point, Still Bay
All Saint’s Anglican Church, Voortekker Street, Uniondale
Boer War fort on the farm 308, Atties near Vanrhynsdorp
Cape St. Blaize Cave, Mosselbaai
Cradock Pass over the Outeniqua Mountains, George
Old G.A. Zahn Church and school, Steinthal
Robberg Nature Reserve, including archaeological sites
Ruins of Anglo-Boer War fort known as Thomson’s Folly near Knysna
http://www.southerncape.co.za/history/museums/welcome.php
Museums
Albany Museum, Grahamstown
McGregor Museum, Kimberley
Amathole Museum, King William’s Town
C.P. Nel Museum, Oudtshoorn
Queenstown and Frontier Museum
Graaf-Reinet Museum
Oude Pastorie Museum, Paarl
Huguenot Memorial Museum, Franschhoek
Dias Museum, Mossel BayWorcester Museum
Drostdy Museum, Swellendam
Fort Beaufort Historical Museum
Our Heritage Museum, Adelaide
Cango Caves Museum, Oudtshoorn
Bredasdorp Museum
Victoria West Museum
Mary Moffat Museum, Giquatown
George Museum
Wheat Industry Museum, Moorreesburg
Burgersdorp Cultural History Museum
Calvinia Museum
Somerset East Museum
Barkley East Museum
Old Harbour Museum, Hermanus
Caledon Museum
Hartenbos Museum
Uitenhage Historical Museum
Montagu Museum
Sterkstroom Museum
Mafeking Museum
Beaufort-West Museum
Simon’s Town Museum
South African Missionary Museum, Cape Town
Oude Kerk Volksmuseum, Tulbagh
National & Provincial Monuments
Oak Tree, George
V.O.C. Timber shed, Plettenbergbaai
Anglo-Boer Blockhouse, Wellington
Astronomical Relic near Touwsrivier
Old Drostdy, Swellendam
Cango Caves
Heerenlogement, Vredendal district
Old Church Volksmuseum, Tulbagh
Oude Pastorie Museum, Main Street, Paarl
The Old Gaol, Swellendam
Drostdy, Worcester
De Wet House, Tulbagh
Old Post Office, Swellendam
Oak Tree, Swellengrebel Street, Swellendam
Public Library, Tulbagh
Oefeninghuis, Swellendam
Jan Joubertsgat Bridge, Franschhoek, Pass
Church Square, Swellendam
Church Bell and Bell Tower, Mission Station, Genadendal
Bergh Fountain, Klipfontein, Vredendal district
Matjies River Cave
Van de Graaff’s Beacon, George
St. George’s Church, Knysna
St. Andrew’s Church, Redbourne, Plettenbergbaai
Paarl Mountain
Fishermen’s Cottages, Arniston
Suspension Bridge, Oudtshoorn
Zeekoegat Farmhouse near Riversdale
Joostenberg, Muldersvlei
Old Town Hall, Beaufort-West
Doornrivier, Worcester
Blockhouse at Geelbek River near Laingsburg
Old Water Mill, Prince Albert
Tuishuisie, Swellendam
Fishermen’s Cottages, Hotagterklip
The Auld House, Swellendam
The Cottage, Swellendam
Pinehurst, Oudtshoorn
Bovlei Mission Church, Wellington
Dutch Reformed Church (Strooidakkerk), cnr High Street and Main Road, Paarl
Anglican Church and Rectory, Bredasdorp
“Kapstylhuisies”, Puntjie
Twist Niet, Wellington
Mission Station, Mamre
The Gymnasium, Main Street, Paarl
Toll House, Garcia Pass
Groenberg Primary School, Wellington
The Printing Press of the “Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners”
Old Drostdy, Tulbagh
Harbour and sea wall, Hermanus
Dutch Reformed Church, Beaufort-West
Dutch Reformed Church, Malgas
Het Gesticht, 122 Main Street, Paarl
Old Bridge, Montagu Pass
Old Residency, Swellendam
The Old Boys’ School, Swellendam
Ballotina, Tulbagh
Erf 814, Afrikaner Museum and Beck House, Worcester
House, 37 Russel Street, Worcester
Museum cnr Baring and Church Streets, Worcester
Farmhouse, Klipfontein near Tulbagh
Farmhouse, Montpellier near Tulbagh
Farmhouse, Schoonderzicht near Tulbagh
Farmhouse, Wolwefontein near Tulbagh
Jackson house, Drostdy Village near Tulbagh
Bokkerivier Farm, Bokbaai
18 Swellengrebel Street, Swellendam
Clairvaux, Wellington
Charcoal oven on the farm Voorhuis near Swellendam
La Provence, Franschhoek
Mayville, Swellendam
Montagu Pass (including Smithy)
Toll House, Montagu Pass
Meiring House, Erf 232, Tulbagh
Toll House, Michell’s Pass
Dutch Reformed Church, Franschhoek
Stewart’s Water Mill, Uniondale
Dutch Reformed Mother Church, Oudtshoorn
Dutch Reformed Church, Piketberg
Lighthouse, Cape L’Agulhas
Holy Trinity Church, Belvidere
Schoongezicht, Daljosafat
Gideon Malherbe House (Westfalen), Paarl
Rozenfontein, 133 Main Street, Paarl
Water Mill, Mamre
Dutch Reformed Church and ringwall, Philadelphia
23 Houses in Church Street, Tulbagh
6 Houses and Mission Church in Church Street, Tulbagh
6 Church Street, Tulbagh
Schalkenbosch, Tulbagh
Bo-plaas, Ceres
Dr H.F. Verwoerd’s house – “Blaas ’n Bietjie”, Betty’s Bay
3 Houses in Church Street, Tulbagh
Outbuilding at La Provence, Franschhoek
Historic Homestead at Rhebokskraal near McGregor
Bien Donnè Manor House, Groot Drakenstein
Church Square, Worcester
Divisional Council buildings, Worcester
36 Van der Stel Street, Tulbagh
39 Long Street, Montagu
Powder Magazine, Robertson
Birthplace of General Smuts, Malmesbury
Old Mission Church, Long Street, Montagu
Greylands, Oudtshoorn
“Herrieklip”, Meiringspoort
24 Long Street, Montagu
35 Long Street, Montagu
Erf 1406, Knysna Heads
“Die Trein”, McGregor
House on Erf 375, McGregor
Municipal Offices, Voortrek Street, McGregor
Elim Mission Church
Matjiesfontein Village
Erf 1403, Knysna Heads
Parsonage, Montagu
Rhenish Church complex, cnr Adderley and High Street, Worcester
Dutch Reformed Church, McGregor
La Motte, Franschhoek
First Gaol on Erf 5239, Worcester
Baviaanskloof
Farmhouse on Bo-Radyn, Villiersdorp
Mission Church Complex, Pacaltsdorp
Farmhouse “Vrolikheid” near Prince Albert
St. Jude’s Church, Oudtshoorn
Boschendal Homestead, Groot Drakenstein
Old Dutch Reformed Church, Ladismith
Fort, Uniondale
Millwood House, Millwood
Georgian Double-Storey house, Bree Street, McGregor
Bergskadus (Dekkersvlei), Klein Drakenstein
Laborie, Main Street, Paarl
Old Dutch Reformed church, Voortrekker Street, Uniondale
Burgundy, Franschhoek
Corbelled Hut, Vlieëfontein
Dutch Reformed Parsonage, High Street, Oudtshoorn
Water Mill, Rheenendal
Joinery Shop, Mosselbaai
Market Hall, Mosselbaai
Erven 4, 5, 8, 24 & 100 Mill Street including Water Mill, McGregor
Mountain View, Bredasdorp
Dutch Reformed Church, Napier
House on Erf 377, McGregor
House on Erf 378, McGregor
Nooitgedacht, Koue Bokkeveld
Brandy Still on the farm Schoongezicht, Tulbagh
Kersefontein near Hopefield
Lutheran Mission Church, Haarlem
Druid’s Lodge (Museum), Robertson
St. James Church, Worcester
Anglican Church, Prince Alfred Street, Caledon
Kliprivier homestead near Swellendam
Kleinfontein farm near Riversdale
Langrietvlei, Berg River
The Old Bridge, Genadendal
Old Residency, 6 Victoria Street, Uniondale
Welgeluk, Oudtshoorn
Dutch Reformed Church, Church Street, Worcester
Dutch Reformed Church, Clanwilliam
Erven 210 & 211, 58 Van Reenen Street, Robertson
Cape Dutch dwelling-house, 7 De Jongh Avenue, Paarl
Gaol, Clanwilliam
Georgian House, Market Street, Greyton
Huguenot Memorial School on the farm Kleinbosch
Kleinbosch, Daljosafat
Library building, Robertson
Oakdene, Church Street, Ladismith
Old Boys High School, Baron van Rheede Street, Oudtshoorn
Two Vernacular style houses, Lourens Street, Bredasdorp
La Rhone, Groot Drankenstein
Klein Vredenburg, 155 Main Road, Paarl
Labourers Cottages, Erven 317 and portions of Erven 316, 318 & 319, McGregor
Victorian House, 63 Van Reenen Street, Robertson
Cape Dutch dwelling-house, 10 De Jongh Avenue, Paarl
The farm Renosterkop near Bredasdorp
Clyde House, 25 Donkin Street, Beaufort-West
Church building of Swartland Congregation, Malmesbury
Die Erf, Park Street, Clanwilliam
St. Paul’s Chapel School, George
The farm Groote Post, Darling
Cave next to house known as Klamarni, Herolds Bay
Corrugated iron fort and dovecote, Farm Graafwater
Orange Tree on the farm Groot Heksrivier, Citrusdal
Barry Church, Port Beaufort
De Hoop Homestead, Bredasdorp
Irish Settlers Cottage, Clanwilliam
Powder Magazine, Gelderblom Street, Swellendam
Historic Core of Genadendal
The Glen, Swellendam
Two lime kilns on the farms De la Rey and Jacobskraal near Yzerfontein
Old Residency, Clanwilliam
Bainskloof Pass
Erven 56 and 255, Tulbagh
Old Dutch Reformed Mission Church and Parsonage, Beaufort-West
Ostrich Palace, 146 High Street, Oudtshoorn
Malherbe House on the farm Kleinbosch
Nagmaalsput (well) situated in Lewis Store, Malmesbury
The two historic pear trees in Donkin Street, Beaufort-West
Victoria House, 94 Mill Street, Paarl
Cypress Tea Gardens (now Burgundy), Hermanus
Zwartland Survey Beacon on farm Klipvlei, Darling
Amstelhof, Daljosafat
Fishermen’s Cottages, Hotagterklip
Georgian double-storeyed building, 60—62 Mill Street, Paarl
Morgenzon, 16 Van Oudtshoorn Road, Swellendam
Cape Dutch House, Watergat, Groot Drakenstein
Dwellinghouse, 20 Bain Street, Wellington
House “Eensgevonden” on farm Voorzorg near Worcester
Karoopoort Outspan
The Victorian House, facing van der Poel Square and Upper Fish Street, Paarl
Water Mill on farm Deze Hoek near Piketberg
V.O.C. beacon on farm Geelbek, Langebaan
Girls’ Public School, Beaufort-West
House, 108 Main Street, Paarl
Vlakkeland, Daljosafat
Cape Dutch dwelling house, 9 De Jongh Avenue, Paarl
43 Huguenot Street, Franschhoek
Homestead on the farm St. Helenafontein near Piketberg
Old George-Knysna Road including Kaaimans, Silver and Touw River bridges
Onderdal School, Daljosafat
Two double-storeyed semi-detached houses, 4 & 5 Zeederburg Square, Paarl
Bethel, Mill Street, Paarl
Tower Church and Vaults, Hof Street, Paarl
Victorian House, 3 Zeederburg Square, Paarl
Victorian House, 127 Main Street, Paarl
Verlorenvlei near Ceres
34 & 35 Bain Street, Wellington
Cypress Tree, Bird Street, Beaufort-West
Old Library Building, Church Street, Beaufort-West
Dutch Reformed Church, arch and gateway, 11 Voortrek Street, Swellendam
Dwelling house and thatched-roof building on the farm Excelsior near Ceres()
House, 11 Van Oudtshoorn Road, Swellendam
House, 30 Van der Stel Street, Tulbagh
House, 5 Buitekant Street, Swellendam
Lutheran Church Complex, Church Street, Ladismith
Bukkenberg House, Hermanus Steyn Street, Swellendam
Park Villa, 23 Van Oudtshoorn Road, Swellendam
Rose Cottage, 235 Voortrek Street, Swellendam
House, 3 Moolman Street, Swellendam
House, 9 Moolman Street, Swellendam
House, 10 Moolman Street, Swellendam
St. John’s Anglican Church and Rectory, Clanwilliam
Homestead Lismore 5/128, Heidelberg
Dutch Reformed Church and cemetery, ring wall, market hall & clock tower, Wellington
Schoone Oordt, 1 Swellengrebel Street, Swellendam
Victorian house, 14 Drostdy Street, Swellendam
House, 12 Drostdy Street, Swellendam
Versveld House (Julius Gordon Africana Centre), Long Street, Riversdale
House, 10 Hermanus Steyn Street, Swellendam
House, 218 Voortrek Street, Swellendam
House, 27 Berg Street, Swellendam
House, 9 Siebert Street, Swellendam
Main homestead of the farm Rotterdam near Swellendam
Rozenburg House, 2 Rozenburg Street, Paarl
Victorian House, 2 Zeederberg Square, Paarl
Victorian Manor-house, 19 Victoria Street, Paarl
“Eikenbosch”, Slanghoek Valley
De Doorn farm, Hex River Valley
ACVV-dienssentrum, 86 Durban Street, Worcester
Boundary wall and cast iron entrance gates of the old cemetery on Bird Street, Beaufort-West
Victorian House, 14 Faure Street, Malmesbury
Dutch Reformed Church and Pulpit, Oostewal Street, Langebaan
Koopmanskraal Homestead near Piketberg
Oosterwal, Langebaan
Bellingham, Groot Drakenstein
20 Bath Street, Montagu
24 Piet Retief Street, Montagu
6 Long Street, Montagu
25 Long Street, Montagu
33 Long Street, Montagu
17 Long Street, Montagu
1905 School Building, Church Street, Moorreesburg
21 Piet Retief Street, Montagu
26 Long Street, Montagu
58 Long Street, Montagu
Carnegie Library, Church Street, Moorreesburg
De Kleine Konstantie House, Constantia Street, Paarl
New Apostolic Church, cnr Voortrekker Road & Rainer Street, Malmesbury
Divisional Council Building, 194 Main Street, Paarl
70 Main Street, Paarl
72 Main Street, Paarl
74 Main Street, Paarl
78—80 Main Street, Paarl
92 Main Street, Paarl
106 Main Street, Paarl
146—148 Main Street, Paarl
150—152 Main Street, Paarl
172—174 Main Street, Paarl
186 Main Street, Paarl
214 Main Street, Paarl
388—390 Main Street, Paarl
469 Main Street, Paarl
44 Mill Street, Paarl
27—29 Orange Street, Paarl
162 Church Street, Worcester
204 Voortrek Street, Swellendam
24 Porter Street, Worcester
217 Voortrek Street, Swellendam
72 Fairbairn Street, Worcester
Georgian House, 37 Langenhoven Street, George
Dutch Reformed Church and Hall, De Rust
“Seven Arches”, 57 Church Street, Prince Albert
101 Voortrek Street, Swellendam
15 Church Street, Prince Albert
2 Patriot Street, Paarl
46 Long Street, Montagu
91, 95 & 133—135 Main Street, Paarl
Dutch Reformed Church, Church Square, Heidelberg
Hugo Naude House, 115 Russel Street, Worcester
Nooitgedacht, 2 Church Square, Paarl
Old Parsonage, 5 Church Street, Prince Albert
Old Wesleyan Church, Becker Street, Ladismith
Farms: Non Pareille, Roggeland and Goede Rust, Daljosafat
1 & 3 Trappes Street, Worcester
30 Bath Street, Montagu
419 Main Street, Paarl
Dutch Reformed Church, Church Street, Volmoed
Watermill on the farm Voëlgesang near De Rust
Homestead on the Farm Stettyn 531, Worcester
82 Main Street, Paarl
99 Main Street, Paarl
128—130 Main Street, Paarl
195—199 Main Street, Paarl
Homestead of the farm Krombeksrivier near Heidelberg
Eikenhof (Olifantsberg) homestead, Worcester
Glen Heatlie complex, De Wet (Worcester)
Langkraal near Mosselbaai
Anglican Church, Struisbaai
Facade of Barclays Bank Building, cnr Main and Lady Grey Street, Paarl
German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Worcester
Kleinplasie complex near Worcester
Landskroon
Malta House, 9 Glen Barry Road, Swellendam
Ronwe Homestead, Huguenot
Southey’s Arms, Glamorgan 5/137, Heidelberg
40 Main Street, Paarl
66 Mill Street, Paarl
19 Queen Street, Ladismith
22 Fairbairn Street and 43 Church Street, Worcester
28 Church Street, Worcester
58 Church Street, Ladismith
Almarde Homestead, Sonskyn (Worcester)
Fisherman’s Cottages, Waenhuiskrans
Homestead on the farm Hazenjacht near Oudtshoorn
Lady Loch Bridge over Berg River
Palinggat Homestead and fountain, Stilbaai
St. Luke’s Church, 12 Voortrek Street, Swellendam
Georgian dwelling House and outbuilding on the farm Valencia, Daljosafat
Old Huguenot Seminary, campus of the Onderwyskollege Wellington
132A Main Street, Paarl
Dutch Reformed Church Complex, 13 Bath Street, Montagu
486 Main Street, Paarl
9 Huguenot Road, Franschhoek
Farmhouse known as Wolfkloof near Robertson
Memorial Arch at the entrance to the Victoria Jubilee Park, Church Street, Wellington
Schoeman House situated on the farm Rietvalley near De Rust
Vredelus Farmhouse near Oudtshoorn
20 Long Street, Montagu
Osloo House, 120 Voortrek Street, Swellendam
42 Main Street, Paarl
414 Main Street, Paarl
De Kloof, Weltevreden Street, Swellendam
Arbeidsgenot, Jan van Riebeeck Street, Oudtshoorn
Dutch Reformed Church Parsonage, 2 Parsonage Street, Prince Albert
House Bona Vesta, 7 Parsonage Street, Prince Albert
Public Library Building, Main Road, Knysna
De Hoop, Main Street, Paarl
La Concordia, Cecilia Street, Paarl
42A Main Street, Paarl
54—56 Main Street, Paarl
58 Main Street, Paarl
84—86 Main Street, Paarl
98 Main Street, Paarl
101 Main Street, Paarl
103—107 Main Street, Paarl
140 Main Street, Paarl
165 Main Street, Paarl
167 Main Street, Paarl
169 Main Street, Paarl
191 Main Street, Paarl
Dutch Reformed Parsonage, 2 Parsonage Street, Prince Albert
394—396A Main Street, Paarl
Fisherman’s Cottages, Saldanha
House Helmuth, 20 Church Street, Prince Albert
Mill Cottage, 243 Voortrek Street, Swellendam
Nooitgedacht House, 1 Church Square, Paarl
“Kaapsedraai”, 165A High Street, Worcester
JVDS Rothmans House and Cottage, Vootrek Street, Swellendam
Old Congregational Church complex, Voortrekker Street, Uniondale
Zeederberg House, 1 Zeederberg Square, Paarl
Dutch Reformed Church & Church Hall, Church Street, Prince Albert
Oakdene House, 99 Baron van Rheede Street, Oudtshoorn
Town Hall Building, 256 Main Street, Paarl
Mons Ruber Estate Winehouse (Old Town House) Rietvlei, De Rust
Swartberg Pass
Museum Building and cells, Market Street, Porterville
Mill River homestead, Farm Eenzaamheid near George
Mimosa Lodge, 85 Baron van Rheede Street, Oudtshoorn
Old wine-cellar, slave quarters and house, Sarel Cilliers Street, Napier
Swartberg Hotel, 77 Church Street, Prince Albert
Old Buffeljachts River Bridge, Swellendam
Victorian House, 4 Zeederberg Square, Paarl
36 Russel Street, Worcester
Outbuildings on the farm Kersefontein near Hopefield
Georgian House, Donkin Square, Caledon
Railway Station, Matjiesfontein
House, Geelbek farm near Malmesbury
Frere Masonic Lodge, 10 Long Street, Riversdale
52 Church Street, Worcester
66 Church Street, Worcester
69 Porter Street, Worcester
Old Zion Church, Zion Street, Paarl
Oude Kerk Museum, Main Street, Riebeeck-Kasteel
24 Mill Street, Caledon
Dutch Reformed Church, Andries Pretorius Street, Calitzdorp
Hultzer Building (Old St. Luke’s School), 72 Voortrek Street, Swellendam
Dutch Reformed Church, 161 Church Street, Merweville
Rus-in-Urbe, Voortrek Street, Oudtshoorn
Jagersbosch Homestead, Stilbaai
Old Gaol, Queen Street, Knysna
Beacon of Sir Thomas Maclear’s Zwartland survey base-line on the farm Eendrag near Malmesbury
Dutch Reformed Church Complex, Courtenay Street, George
Moravian Church and Parsonage on the farm Goedeverwacht near Piketberg
Fancourt, Montagu Road, Blanco
Gaol at “Die Bult” High School, Langenhoven Street, George
20 Fairbairn Street, Worcester
Forest Hall, The Craggs, Plettenbergbaai
Matoppo House, 7 Bird Street, Beaufort-West
Niewe Plantatie complex known as Grand Roche Hotel, Paarl
40 Long Street, Montagu
42A and 44 Bath Street, Montagu
Bath River Bridge, Mill Street, Caledon
Gottland House, 72 Baron van Rheede Street, Oudtshoorn
Malmesbury Museum, 1 Prospect Street, Malmesbury
Ouma Granny’s House, Fountain Street, Wellington
The Post House, Greyton
White Milkwood Tree on the farm Rhenosterfontein near Bredasdorp
Woburn Lodge and barn, 12 Waterkant Street, Piketberg
Dagbreek Museum, Villiersdorp
Dutch Reformed Church and Church Hall, Voortrekker Street, Laingsburg
Springfield Farm 287 near Bredasdorp
Schoongezicht, 52 Main Road, Paarl
Town Hall, Plein Street, Caledon
26 & 28 Victoria Street, Uniondale
Northern Terminal of Maclear’s Arc of Meridian and threshing floor, Farm Klipfontein
Matjiesfontein Cemetery and memorials on the farm Pieter Meintjiesfontein
78 Stockenstrom Street, Worcester
Old Main Road between George and Knysna including Kaaimans, Silver and Touw River bridges
Attaquaskloof
Belvidere House, Belvidere
St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 58 Marsh Street, Mosselbaai
The Old Magistrate’s Court, 188 Main Street (Vergenoegd), Paarl
26 Church Street, Prince Albert
44 Albert Street, Ladismith
Dutch Reformed Church Cemetery. Franschhoek
Portion of farmyard and structures on the farm Klavervallei, Malmesbury
Bartolomeu Dias Museum and historical buildings thereon, Mosselbaai
Gamkaskloof, including all the buildings
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church and Church hall, Prince Albert
Valley known as Gamkaskloof including all the buildings
Farmhouse and outbuildings, Dennehof near Prince Albert
Old Magistrate’s office, Clanwilliam
Grier Bridge, Breede River
Three properties surrounding the Cape L’Agulhas lighthouse
Fish traps at Noorkapper Point, Still Bay
All Saint’s Anglican Church, Voortekker Street, Uniondale
Boer War fort on the farm 308, Atties near Vanrhynsdorp
Cape St. Blaize Cave, Mosselbaai
Cradock Pass over the Outeniqua Mountains, George
Old G.A. Zahn Church and school, Steinthal
Robberg Nature Reserve, including archaeological sites
Ruins of Anglo-Boer War fort known as Thomson’s Folly near Knysna
Hopefield (B 15)
Name: Hopefield
Hopefield lies on the banks of the Zoute River and was founded there in 1853 as a church community. This is mainly a farming community. Recently Fossil deposits have been found on the farm Elandsfontein. Here you can explore the old world farming communities at your leisure as there is no rush in hopefield. Contact info: Tourism Bureau vredenburg@telkomsa.net
The town was started in 1844 on the farm Lange Kuil situated along the Zoutrivier. It’s original name was Zoute Rivier. In 1853 the town’s name was changed to Hopefield, inhonour of two officials who completed the survey for the town. Their names were Field and Hope.
The NG Church was erected in 1879 and is the reason for the town’s existence. The original manse in Tuin Street was built for the first minister in 1854. He lived there for 64 years, until 1923. Another manse was built in 1904 adjacent to the church. Organ performances can be organised.
A long house, known as “the train” is situated in Church Street. According to legend, post was delivered to this house where is was then sorted and sent on for delivery.
Tourist attractions in the area include a replica of an original “hartebeeshuisie” which was inherent to the area. The historical Cape Dutch homesteads, Coenradenburg and Langrietvlei which have been declared national monuments, may be visited by appointment. Elandsfontein, an archaeologists paradise, 13 kilometres from the town, is the famous fossil site where the skull of the “Saldanha” man and the fossils of primordial animals have been found.
The town, 120km from Cape Town, is situated on the R45 and can be reached by either the West Coast R27 or N7 highways.
Today the town serves the grain, dairy, meat, honey and waterblommetjie farmers of the area. It also boasts excellent education facilities and a modern retirement centre.
Hopefield is situated in the heart of Fynbos country with spectacular displays of wild flowers around the town and on the tarred road from Hopefield to Velddrif during August and September. The large wetland area provides the nature lover with prolific bird life and beautiful hiking trails especially in the Berg River area.
The town provides a peaceful and serene environment for its inhabitants whether young or old.
The climate is excellent; the summers are hot while the winters mild with an average of 300mm rain per annum. The price of property and fairly low rates and taxes attract many a city dweller who yearn for a quiet country retreat. It also boasts a modern, fully licenced sports complex with conference and function facilities.
The annual events are the hunting day held in June when hunting parties take to the veld to hunt the game in the area. At the fynbos Show held at the end of August more than 200 species are brought indoors and displayed in their natural environment. The “Commando” horse and tractor trail provides great enjoyment to many visitors who appreciate the breathtaking scenery not readily accessible to the public.
The beautiful flowers, clear air and famous West Coast hospitality are like a never ending symphony!
Contact the Hopefield Tourism Bureau at
Tel. : +27 22 723 0500
Fax : +27 22 723 0617
http://www.saldanhabay.co.za/tourism/hopefield.htm
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Hopefield lies on the banks of the Zoute River and was founded there in 1853 as a church community. This is mainly a farming community. Recently Fossil deposits have been found on the farm Elandsfontein. Here you can explore the old world farming communities at your leisure as there is no rush in hopefield. Contact info: Tourism Bureau vredenburg@telkomsa.net
The town was started in 1844 on the farm Lange Kuil situated along the Zoutrivier. It’s original name was Zoute Rivier. In 1853 the town’s name was changed to Hopefield, inhonour of two officials who completed the survey for the town. Their names were Field and Hope.
The NG Church was erected in 1879 and is the reason for the town’s existence. The original manse in Tuin Street was built for the first minister in 1854. He lived there for 64 years, until 1923. Another manse was built in 1904 adjacent to the church. Organ performances can be organised.
A long house, known as “the train” is situated in Church Street. According to legend, post was delivered to this house where is was then sorted and sent on for delivery.
Tourist attractions in the area include a replica of an original “hartebeeshuisie” which was inherent to the area. The historical Cape Dutch homesteads, Coenradenburg and Langrietvlei which have been declared national monuments, may be visited by appointment. Elandsfontein, an archaeologists paradise, 13 kilometres from the town, is the famous fossil site where the skull of the “Saldanha” man and the fossils of primordial animals have been found.
The town, 120km from Cape Town, is situated on the R45 and can be reached by either the West Coast R27 or N7 highways.
Today the town serves the grain, dairy, meat, honey and waterblommetjie farmers of the area. It also boasts excellent education facilities and a modern retirement centre.
Hopefield is situated in the heart of Fynbos country with spectacular displays of wild flowers around the town and on the tarred road from Hopefield to Velddrif during August and September. The large wetland area provides the nature lover with prolific bird life and beautiful hiking trails especially in the Berg River area.
The town provides a peaceful and serene environment for its inhabitants whether young or old.
The climate is excellent; the summers are hot while the winters mild with an average of 300mm rain per annum. The price of property and fairly low rates and taxes attract many a city dweller who yearn for a quiet country retreat. It also boasts a modern, fully licenced sports complex with conference and function facilities.
The annual events are the hunting day held in June when hunting parties take to the veld to hunt the game in the area. At the fynbos Show held at the end of August more than 200 species are brought indoors and displayed in their natural environment. The “Commando” horse and tractor trail provides great enjoyment to many visitors who appreciate the breathtaking scenery not readily accessible to the public.
The beautiful flowers, clear air and famous West Coast hospitality are like a never ending symphony!
Contact the Hopefield Tourism Bureau at
Tel. : +27 22 723 0500
Fax : +27 22 723 0617
http://www.saldanhabay.co.za/tourism/hopefield.htm
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Holmdene (H 10)
Name: Holmdene
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Holmdene Farmers. Association. P O Box 205. Standerton ...... railway line. [This is a good suggestion but because servitude restrictions for these .... Mr Willie Bredenkamp – station manager for the Perseus Substation – showed the ...
www.eskom.co.za/
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Mining provides opportunities for backward linkage / import replacement given that there are two coal mines located at Thuthukani which is an approximate 50km from Standerton. These opportunities could also be explored in Thuthukani itself.
The Vaal River, one of South Africa’s largest rivers, flows through the District on which, the tenth largest dam in South Africa, namely the Grootdraai Dam has been built. The dam provides sufficient water for all needs in the area and will be able to do so for the foreseeable future, which is a considerable asset to the region. The damis 12 kilometers out of Standerton, and is a major tourist attraction.
Opportunities for economic growth also centre around Grootdraai Dam and could include:
Branding of Grootdraai Dam as an active water sport recreation area which is pollution free;
Weekend getaway within the 2 hour radius from Gauteng;
and Eco-tourism destination.
Opportunities
Lekwa Municipality and in particular Standerton, which is the official seat of the municipality, has a number of advantages regarding infrastructure, offers the opportunity to start a new business or buy an existing business and expand it according to your own choice.
http://www.mputopbusiness.co.za/site/local-municipality-of-lekwa
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Holmdene Farmers. Association. P O Box 205. Standerton ...... railway line. [This is a good suggestion but because servitude restrictions for these .... Mr Willie Bredenkamp – station manager for the Perseus Substation – showed the ...
www.eskom.co.za/
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Mining provides opportunities for backward linkage / import replacement given that there are two coal mines located at Thuthukani which is an approximate 50km from Standerton. These opportunities could also be explored in Thuthukani itself.
The Vaal River, one of South Africa’s largest rivers, flows through the District on which, the tenth largest dam in South Africa, namely the Grootdraai Dam has been built. The dam provides sufficient water for all needs in the area and will be able to do so for the foreseeable future, which is a considerable asset to the region. The damis 12 kilometers out of Standerton, and is a major tourist attraction.
Opportunities for economic growth also centre around Grootdraai Dam and could include:
Branding of Grootdraai Dam as an active water sport recreation area which is pollution free;
Weekend getaway within the 2 hour radius from Gauteng;
and Eco-tourism destination.
Opportunities
Lekwa Municipality and in particular Standerton, which is the official seat of the municipality, has a number of advantages regarding infrastructure, offers the opportunity to start a new business or buy an existing business and expand it according to your own choice.
http://www.mputopbusiness.co.za/site/local-municipality-of-lekwa
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Hofmeyer (E 13)
Name: Hofmeyer
About 70 km north of Cradock
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About 70 km north of Cradock
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Monday, November 9, 2009
Hoedspruit (L 7)
Name: Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit, which lies at the foot of the Klein Drakensberg on the old Selati railway line from Phalaborwa to Kaapmuiden, means “hat creek”. The story involves one of the town’s pioneers who took off his hat, after a particularly arduous trek over the mountains into the heat of the Lowveld, and threw it into the Sandspruit River, making an impulsive decision to stay. Hoedspruit finds itself in an enviable position today because of its access to the private game areas of the Timbavati and Klaserie. Hoedspruit is essentially an agricultural town located a stone’s throw away from the Kruger National Park and is surrounded by game-rich country
http://www.sa-venues.com/attractionslm/hoedspruit.php
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The restaurant at the old railway station in Hoedspruit provides a charming venue for thirsty visitors coming off the main road in search of refreshments. ...
www.kwathabeng.co.za/limpopo-marulaneng-hoedspruit-shops-and-restaurants.html
Sleepers Railway Station Restaurant. hoedspruit Railway Station hoedspruit 1380. Phone 015 7931014.
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Hoedspruit, which lies at the foot of the Klein Drakensberg on the old Selati railway line from Phalaborwa to Kaapmuiden, means “hat creek”. The story involves one of the town’s pioneers who took off his hat, after a particularly arduous trek over the mountains into the heat of the Lowveld, and threw it into the Sandspruit River, making an impulsive decision to stay. Hoedspruit finds itself in an enviable position today because of its access to the private game areas of the Timbavati and Klaserie. Hoedspruit is essentially an agricultural town located a stone’s throw away from the Kruger National Park and is surrounded by game-rich country
http://www.sa-venues.com/attractionslm/hoedspruit.php
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The restaurant at the old railway station in Hoedspruit provides a charming venue for thirsty visitors coming off the main road in search of refreshments. ...
www.kwathabeng.co.za/limpopo-marulaneng-hoedspruit-shops-and-restaurants.html
Sleepers Railway Station Restaurant. hoedspruit Railway Station hoedspruit 1380. Phone 015 7931014.
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Hluhluwe (M 10)
Name: Hluhluwe
Hluhluwe is a small farming community which originated as a railway station serving the local community as a transport depot for their produce. It is today the tourism staging post for the northern regions of KwaZulu-Natal and more importantly the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park and the St Lucia Park - two of the oldest game reserves in Africa.
http://www.threecities.co.za/index.cfm?page=hotels.area&h_id=11&b_id=4
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Hluhluwe is a small farming community which originated as a railway station serving the local community as a transport depot for their produce. It is today the tourism staging post for the northern regions of KwaZulu-Natal and more importantly the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park and the St Lucia Park - two of the oldest game reserves in Africa.
http://www.threecities.co.za/index.cfm?page=hotels.area&h_id=11&b_id=4
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Hlobane (K 10)
Name: Hlobane
Vryheid · Close to Vryheid · Louwsburg · Hlobane · Mineral Spa's
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Hlobane - The Anglo Zulu War of 1879
Cloud and an early morning drizzle slightly marred the visit to Hlobane. The talk was, however, most instructive and the excellent large-scale maps, which Mr. Chadwick had drawn to illustrate his talks, lessened the disappointment of not being able to see the actual mountain and places of interest which could on1y be indicated in a general direction or on the maps. The clouds, did, however, lift as the party travelled back along the road to Vryheid and for a few minutes Hlobane mountain stood out in all its beauty and the members were able to appreciate visually the difficulties and problems its precipitous sides must have presented to fugitives, rescuers and attackers. From Hlobane the group moved to Lancaster Hill which dominates Vryheid and which was the scene of a short but hard-fought battle during the South African War. Here Mr. Wade treated the members to a most interesting talk which included details and anecdotes seldom, if ever, written about and heard only by those previously fortunate enough to have Mr. Wade as a guide to this interesting battle-field.
http://samilitaryhistory.org/vol026gd.html
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Vryheid · Close to Vryheid · Louwsburg · Hlobane · Mineral Spa's
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Hlobane - The Anglo Zulu War of 1879
Cloud and an early morning drizzle slightly marred the visit to Hlobane. The talk was, however, most instructive and the excellent large-scale maps, which Mr. Chadwick had drawn to illustrate his talks, lessened the disappointment of not being able to see the actual mountain and places of interest which could on1y be indicated in a general direction or on the maps. The clouds, did, however, lift as the party travelled back along the road to Vryheid and for a few minutes Hlobane mountain stood out in all its beauty and the members were able to appreciate visually the difficulties and problems its precipitous sides must have presented to fugitives, rescuers and attackers. From Hlobane the group moved to Lancaster Hill which dominates Vryheid and which was the scene of a short but hard-fought battle during the South African War. Here Mr. Wade treated the members to a most interesting talk which included details and anecdotes seldom, if ever, written about and heard only by those previously fortunate enough to have Mr. Wade as a guide to this interesting battle-field.
http://samilitaryhistory.org/vol026gd.html
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Sunday, November 8, 2009
Hilton (K 13)
Name: Hilton
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• 9 am-noon. The Natal Railway Museum at the historical Hilton Railway Station, which was opened in 1884, hosts its next bi-monthly Village Craft Market showcasing indigenous home craft. Factory mass produced and imported goods are strictly excluded. Visitors can inspect the vintage railway material displayed in the museum and the model layouts are a treat for all boys, big and small. Inquires: 082 653 0365
• 9 am-noon. Every week the model trains in HO Gauge run. Come and watch or run your own at the old goods shed, Hilton Station. Phone to ensure the staff are at the station. Inquiries: 033 344 1742 or 082 470 4898.
Hilton College -
Situated in the midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Hilton College is one of Africa's premier independent schools - offering superb academic ...
To Hilton Home Page - School News - Sport News - Calendar
www.hilton.kzn.school.za/
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• 9 am-noon. The Natal Railway Museum at the historical Hilton Railway Station, which was opened in 1884, hosts its next bi-monthly Village Craft Market showcasing indigenous home craft. Factory mass produced and imported goods are strictly excluded. Visitors can inspect the vintage railway material displayed in the museum and the model layouts are a treat for all boys, big and small. Inquires: 082 653 0365
• 9 am-noon. Every week the model trains in HO Gauge run. Come and watch or run your own at the old goods shed, Hilton Station. Phone to ensure the staff are at the station. Inquiries: 033 344 1742 or 082 470 4898.
Hilton College -
Situated in the midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Hilton College is one of Africa's premier independent schools - offering superb academic ...
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www.hilton.kzn.school.za/
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Saturday, November 7, 2009
Hillcrest (L13)
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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/
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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
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.
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
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:
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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.
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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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
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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 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
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
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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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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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 -
Show more results from www.news24.com
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.
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.
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.
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
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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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, ...
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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.
http://www.geoffs-trains.com/reportzimbabwe06.html
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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
http://www.mbendi.com/a_sndmsg/place_view.asp?pid=5933#nearby
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
■Nearest places within 200 Km (20)
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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
Website:
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 ...
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
Website:
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.
www.routes.co.za/nw/hartbeesfontein/index.html
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Travel related info about Hartbeesfontein, a settlement in the North-west Province, South Africa. Routes: R503, R507.
www.routes.co.za/nw/hartbeesfontein/index.html
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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 ...
www.places.co.za/html/harrismith.html
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 ...
www.drakensberg-tourism.com/harrismith.html
Travel related info about Harrismith, a major town in the Free State, South Africa. Routes: N3, N5, R712, R722.
www.routes.co.za/fs/harrismith/index.html
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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 ...
www.places.co.za/html/harrismith.html
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 ...
www.drakensberg-tourism.com/harrismith.html
Travel related info about Harrismith, a major town in the Free State, South Africa. Routes: N3, N5, R712, R722.
www.routes.co.za/fs/harrismith/index.html
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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 ...
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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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 ...
www.iol.co.za/index
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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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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 ...
www.g-i.co.za/clubs/
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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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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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 ...
www.shecape.co.za/.../Scoping%20Report%20Executive%20Summary.pdf - Similar
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 ...
www.shecape.co.za/.../Scoping%20Report%20Executive%20Summary.pdf - Similar
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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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
SECTION II
61
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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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.
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The Post House
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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.
Information
• 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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