Name: Langa
Langa, the sun, was created in 1901 in the wake of the Bubonic Plague where over 500 Africans, identified as a ‘health hazard’, were resettled in Langa, which became the first black township in the Cape. It was to make history in 1960 when over 50 000 people burnt their pass books in defiance of the pass laws, and again in 1976 when students protested against using Afrikaans as a compulsory first Language in all schools.
More: http://www.sa-venues.com/attractionswc/langa.php
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Mr Chairman I now proceed to read the contents of the affidavit of Vusumzi Samuel Ntamo.
"1. I, the undersigned Vusumzi Samuel Ntamo do hereby make oath and state that I am 25 years old and currently serving an 18 year sentence at the Helderstroom Prison for the murder of Amy Biehl.
2. The facts to which I depose are true and correct and within my personal knowledge unless the context indicates otherwise.
3. I am an ordinary member of the PAC, and a supporter of the Pan African Students Organisation commonly known as PASO, and the Azanian Peoples' liberation Army, commonly known as APLA.
4. I turned 22 on 25 August 1993 the day on which Amy Biehl was killed.
5. I only attended school up to standard 4. I have a very low intelligence quotient and I would regard myself as mentally backwards. I was referred for observation at Pollsmoor Hospital during the criminal trial in 1994 for 30 days. I think I do suffer from some mental incapacity. I am not able to properly articulate any political ideology or motivation for my conduct. I am sure, however, given my limited mental capabilities that I am a firm supporter of the Pan African Congress, PASO and APLA.
I have always been a follower and it is in this way that I followed some of my comrades including Mongezi Christopher Manqina into joining the PAC. I have always attended PAC and PASO meetings, rallies and marches. I am not a member of PASO only because I was not a bona fide student.
I confirm that I attended the launch of the Langa High unit of PASO at the Langa High School on 25 August 1993. I attended the meeting together with Manqina. I grew up together with Manqina in Langa and we have been friends for years. I only got to know Nofemela during the criminal trial. And I got to know Peni subsequently after he was convicted and sentenced.
I remember that a lot of political speeches were made at the meeting on 25 August 1993, and that we were toyi-toying and chanting political slogans like One Settler, one bullet, throughout the meeting and after the meeting.
I did not understand much of what was being said during these speeches, but I remember that I was highly motivated during the meeting and after we left the meeting.
The affidavit of Ntombeko Ambrose Peni has been read and explained to me and I confirm the contents thereof insofar as it relates to me and what happened at the re-launch of the Langa High unit of PASO.
In particular I confirm that along Vanguard Drive we had stoned a truck and tried to burn it when the police arrived on the scene, fired shots at us, and we split into two groups. I was in the group with Manqina which ran towards the Langa Station. We were in a group of between 50 and 60 people.
When we got to the Langa Station we had to wait for quite a while before we could board a train because someone had allegedly taken a gun from a policeman and that is why the train was delayed.
When the Khayelitsha train came we changed platforms and boarded that train and got off at Heideveld Station. We got there just before 5 p.m.
9. Whilst in the group and walking along NY110 towards NY1 we were chanting, dancing and singing. At the corner of NY1 and NY132 we saw a truck and threw stones at the truck. At this time Manqina was standing and talking to a girl whose name I do not know. I threw stones at the truck. A car came behind the truck and we also stoned this car.
I now know that Amy Biehl was in this car. I was part of the group that threw many stones at the car. When the car stopped Amy Biehl got out of the car and ran towards the garage. As she ran towards the garage and she was on the grass verge Manqina tripped her and she fell. I saw Manqina stab her with a knife. About seven or eight others also had knives and were stabbing at her.
I, together with others, threw stones at her. I threw many stones at her head from a distance of approximately one metre away. I only stopped when the police approached and the others were running away.
10. Even after Manqina had stabbed Amy I still threw stones at her, at least another four or five stones. I threw stones at her because she was a Settler.
11. I have applied for amnesty in terms of Section 18 of the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, Act no.34 of 1995 because the act which I committed that day was associated with a political objective committed in the course of the conflicts of the past.
I was highly politically motivated that day and I did what other PASO people around me were doing.
http://www.justice.gov.za/trc/amntrans/capetown/capetown_biehl02.htm
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"The black township of Langa had houses like ‘railway carriages’ and generally poor conditions but Langa High had a proud tradition as the foremost school for black students in the Western Cape, for sporting achievements and for producing leaders."
Mr 'Cappy' Mathemba Ndlumbini
Langa High School in the lead
Langa Railway Station: http://granbuild.com/project16.php
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Monday, August 11, 2008
Booysens (F9)
Name: Booysens
The city's main station is Park Station, just north of the central business district, a destination for both local and mainline trains and the largest railway station in Africa. To the east of Park Station are Doornfontein, Ellis Park and Jeppe stations. To the west are Braamfontein, Mayfair, Grosvenor and Langlaagte stations, whilst the south has Faraday, Westgate, Booysens, Crown and Village Main stations.
http://www.joburg.org.za/content/view/64/71/
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The city's main station is Park Station, just north of the central business district, a destination for both local and mainline trains and the largest railway station in Africa. To the east of Park Station are Doornfontein, Ellis Park and Jeppe stations. To the west are Braamfontein, Mayfair, Grosvenor and Langlaagte stations, whilst the south has Faraday, Westgate, Booysens, Crown and Village Main stations.
http://www.joburg.org.za/content/view/64/71/
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Sunday, August 10, 2008
Bonnievale (D16)
Name:Bonnievale
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Bonnievale was founded by Christopher Forest Rigg, who saw the potential of irrigation in this part of the Breede River. He bought the land known as Bosjesmansdrift and started to build irrigation canals. The fertile land was divided and sold, thus forming Bonnievale.
The railway station nearby was built in 1902 and named Vale, which was also the initial name of the town. In 1917 the town changed its name to Bonnievale.
Today it is renowned for the production of superior cheese and Muscadel wines.
http://www.southerncape.co.za/towns/bonnievale/welcome.html
Bonnievale
In 1902 a railway halt was constructed between Robertson and Swellendam and was called 'Vale'. In 1917 the halt received full status as a railway station and was then called Bonnievale. In 1922 a village management board was elected. The town received full municipal status in April 1953.
http://www.breeland.gov.za/cgi-bin/cmsbree-1/software/bre502.htm?ts=29/05/10&artid=1
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Bonnievale is situated on the banks of the Breede River. Surrounded by the Langeberg Mountain Range in the north-east, and the Riviersonderend mountains in the south-west, it is one of the most beautifully situated towns in the Western Cape. The town is approximately 180km from Cape Town and 100km from the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas.
Bonnievale is known as The Valley of Cheese and Wine for a good reason. Here are 4 Co-operative Wine Cellars, 4 Estates and 2 private wine producers in the area. The oldest wine cellar in the Bonnievale area is Nordale Wine Cellar. The Robertson Wine Route, which includes all the wine cellars in the Bonnievale area, has in recent years won great acclaim in South Africa and around the world, for the production of outstanding white and red wines.
https://www.aabtourism.com/area_overberg_polski.php
http://www.robertsonr62.com/info/robertson-accommodation-route62/bonnievale-ttd
Words cannot describe the hospitality that awaits you when visiting Bonnievale - the valley of cheese and wine. Pay us a visit and see for yourself.
www.bonnievale.co.za/
Bonnievale is situated on the banks of the Breede River. Surrounded by the Langeberg Mountain Range in the north-east, and the Riviersonderend mountains in ...
www.bonnievaletourism.com/
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Rail: http://www.sa-transport.co.za/trains/sa_stations/w-cape.html
http://www.southerncape.co.za/history/transport/railways/locomotives/types.html
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Bonnievale was founded by Christopher Forest Rigg, who saw the potential of irrigation in this part of the Breede River. He bought the land known as Bosjesmansdrift and started to build irrigation canals. The fertile land was divided and sold, thus forming Bonnievale.
The railway station nearby was built in 1902 and named Vale, which was also the initial name of the town. In 1917 the town changed its name to Bonnievale.
Today it is renowned for the production of superior cheese and Muscadel wines.
http://www.southerncape.co.za/towns/bonnievale/welcome.html
Bonnievale
In 1902 a railway halt was constructed between Robertson and Swellendam and was called 'Vale'. In 1917 the halt received full status as a railway station and was then called Bonnievale. In 1922 a village management board was elected. The town received full municipal status in April 1953.
http://www.breeland.gov.za/cgi-bin/cmsbree-1/software/bre502.htm?ts=29/05/10&artid=1
Other interesting info:
Bonnievale is situated on the banks of the Breede River. Surrounded by the Langeberg Mountain Range in the north-east, and the Riviersonderend mountains in the south-west, it is one of the most beautifully situated towns in the Western Cape. The town is approximately 180km from Cape Town and 100km from the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas.
Bonnievale is known as The Valley of Cheese and Wine for a good reason. Here are 4 Co-operative Wine Cellars, 4 Estates and 2 private wine producers in the area. The oldest wine cellar in the Bonnievale area is Nordale Wine Cellar. The Robertson Wine Route, which includes all the wine cellars in the Bonnievale area, has in recent years won great acclaim in South Africa and around the world, for the production of outstanding white and red wines.
https://www.aabtourism.com/area_overberg_polski.php
http://www.robertsonr62.com/info/robertson-accommodation-route62/bonnievale-ttd
Words cannot describe the hospitality that awaits you when visiting Bonnievale - the valley of cheese and wine. Pay us a visit and see for yourself.
www.bonnievale.co.za/
Bonnievale is situated on the banks of the Breede River. Surrounded by the Langeberg Mountain Range in the north-east, and the Riviersonderend mountains in ...
www.bonnievaletourism.com/
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Rail: http://www.sa-transport.co.za/trains/sa_stations/w-cape.html
http://www.southerncape.co.za/history/transport/railways/locomotives/types.html
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Bon Accord (G7)
Name:Bon Accord
(Good will; good fellowship; agreement).
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Bon Accord Dam 665Bon Accord Dam fishing and boating area near Onderstepoort.
www.gauteng.com/content.php?page=Bon%20Accord%20Dam
the Bon Accord dam on the old Warmbaths road
Flint and semi-flint types of refractory clay are found near Bon Accord, Hammanskraal,. Nooitgedacht, Witbank, Middelburg, Bronkhorstspruit and Belfast. ...
www.dme.gov.za/pdfs/minerals/r47.pdf
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(Good will; good fellowship; agreement).
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Bon Accord Dam 665Bon Accord Dam fishing and boating area near Onderstepoort.
www.gauteng.com/content.php?page=Bon%20Accord%20Dam
the Bon Accord dam on the old Warmbaths road
Flint and semi-flint types of refractory clay are found near Bon Accord, Hammanskraal,. Nooitgedacht, Witbank, Middelburg, Bronkhorstspruit and Belfast. ...
www.dme.gov.za/pdfs/minerals/r47.pdf
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Monday, July 21, 2008
Bathurst (G15)
Name:Bathurst
Google count: 286,000 for Bathurst
Date: 21 July 2008
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The little 1820 Settler village of Bathurst survivedturbulent times in its infancy, to emerge today as a peaceful haven situatedin the midst of green hills intermingled with patches of natural bush andmagnificent trees, in the centre of a district famous for pineapples andcattle...
It was established by British settlers in May 1820, andwas named after the British Colonial Secretary, Lord Bathurst. Itwas for a brief period the magistracy of the district of Albany with CaptainCharles Trappe of the Seaforth Highlanders (after whom the valley to thenorth of the town is named) was installed as the first magistrate. However, in 1822 the administrative headquarters for Albany was transferredto Grahamstown because of its superior military position.
The Settlers in Bathurst were left to cope with droughts,floods, wheat rust and stock raids by neighbouring tribes. A seriesof Frontier Wars further decimated their families, their homes and theirlivestock, the Wesleyan Chapel and St John?s Church both serving as sanctuariesand forts during attacks.
However, Bathurst survived and is now populated by descendantsof that sturdy Settler stock, as well as daily commuters to Port Alfredor Grahamstown and many retired people who enjoy its English-village atmosphereand quiet charm. The large township on the outskirts of the town is calledNolukhanyo.
http://home.intekom.com/african_lioness/Bathurst.html
In Bathurst you’ll find the world’s biggest pineapple. It stands on Summerhill Estate - one of the district’s many pineapple farms.
Surrounded by the valley bushveld, the region has many malaria free game reserves. Bathurst houses the country’s oldest pub and offers attractions such as an ethnic village, curio and craft shops and Water’s Meeting Nature Reserve with its magnificent ‘Ox-Bow.’ Adventure options include game viewing, hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, horseriding - trails include 4x4 and hiking. Fishing, birding, abseiling and botanical, historical and cultural excursions are also on offer.
http://www.ectourism.co.za/city/21/Bathurst
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In 1970, a small group of people interested in preserving the heritage of agriculture in the Eastern Cape, formed a committee to establish a home for the many valuable items which would otherwise be lost forever
Starting with a mere 30 items, the collection has grown to more than 1400, many of which are both rare and unique and all of which have been donated
There is something of interest for everyone as the collection ranges from ox-wagons, horse drawn vehicles, agricultural implements and tractors, steam engines, dairy and household utensils, veterinary equipment, ostrich incubators to name but a few of the exciting exhibits the Museum has to offer!
http://www.bathurst.co.za/Museum.htm
Bathurst is situated on the fringes of both the Sunshine Coast and Frontier Country, a scenic half hour drive on the R67 from Grahamstown or 10 minutes from Port Alfred, half way between Port Elizabeth and East London on the R72
It is a quiet pastoral village most widely known for its famous (and infamous) pubs! Also in the village centre you will find craft shops, galleries, pottery studios, antiques shops, nurseries and plenty more to keep the day visitor entertained. There’s a growing number of restaurants to choose from
http://www.palamino.co.za/bathurst.html
Railway story:
On April 22 1911, the train left on time. Behind the engine was a coal tender followed by five trucks of stone, from Bathurst, for the completion of the Grahamstown cathedral. A fifth truck carried a loose cargo of pineapples, that crop of lower Albany that spikes the lands with pale sage coloured leaves against mulberry earth. Four passenger coaches and a guard's van were coupled behind this, the black passengers crammed together in the last coach, en route to stock-fair day in Grahamstown. Two-thirds of the way across there was a sudden lifting and lightening of the load. The sound of metal, the flump of steel on steel, smoke and dust rising. The fourth truck had uncoupled. One can only guess at Robinson’s the train driver, horror, at the moment of turning his head, and seeing the fourth truck rail-jump, fall on its side, the grind of steel as the passenger carriages and guard's van plummeted into space, the roof of one detaching, the last coach in which theblack passengers were travelling, somersaulting once before it hit the rocks more than 60m below. The roof of a carriage spiraled down, providing a safer landing place for a passenger, a lampholder caught in the girders, a man's coat fluttering on a spar.
http://www.martinsguesthouse.co.za/portalfred/train/index.html
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Google count: 286,000 for Bathurst
Date: 21 July 2008
Historic fact:
The little 1820 Settler village of Bathurst survivedturbulent times in its infancy, to emerge today as a peaceful haven situatedin the midst of green hills intermingled with patches of natural bush andmagnificent trees, in the centre of a district famous for pineapples andcattle...
It was established by British settlers in May 1820, andwas named after the British Colonial Secretary, Lord Bathurst. Itwas for a brief period the magistracy of the district of Albany with CaptainCharles Trappe of the Seaforth Highlanders (after whom the valley to thenorth of the town is named) was installed as the first magistrate. However, in 1822 the administrative headquarters for Albany was transferredto Grahamstown because of its superior military position.
The Settlers in Bathurst were left to cope with droughts,floods, wheat rust and stock raids by neighbouring tribes. A seriesof Frontier Wars further decimated their families, their homes and theirlivestock, the Wesleyan Chapel and St John?s Church both serving as sanctuariesand forts during attacks.
However, Bathurst survived and is now populated by descendantsof that sturdy Settler stock, as well as daily commuters to Port Alfredor Grahamstown and many retired people who enjoy its English-village atmosphereand quiet charm. The large township on the outskirts of the town is calledNolukhanyo.
http://home.intekom.com/african_lioness/Bathurst.html
In Bathurst you’ll find the world’s biggest pineapple. It stands on Summerhill Estate - one of the district’s many pineapple farms.
Surrounded by the valley bushveld, the region has many malaria free game reserves. Bathurst houses the country’s oldest pub and offers attractions such as an ethnic village, curio and craft shops and Water’s Meeting Nature Reserve with its magnificent ‘Ox-Bow.’ Adventure options include game viewing, hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, horseriding - trails include 4x4 and hiking. Fishing, birding, abseiling and botanical, historical and cultural excursions are also on offer.
http://www.ectourism.co.za/city/21/Bathurst
Other interesting info:
In 1970, a small group of people interested in preserving the heritage of agriculture in the Eastern Cape, formed a committee to establish a home for the many valuable items which would otherwise be lost forever
Starting with a mere 30 items, the collection has grown to more than 1400, many of which are both rare and unique and all of which have been donated
There is something of interest for everyone as the collection ranges from ox-wagons, horse drawn vehicles, agricultural implements and tractors, steam engines, dairy and household utensils, veterinary equipment, ostrich incubators to name but a few of the exciting exhibits the Museum has to offer!
http://www.bathurst.co.za/Museum.htm
Bathurst is situated on the fringes of both the Sunshine Coast and Frontier Country, a scenic half hour drive on the R67 from Grahamstown or 10 minutes from Port Alfred, half way between Port Elizabeth and East London on the R72
It is a quiet pastoral village most widely known for its famous (and infamous) pubs! Also in the village centre you will find craft shops, galleries, pottery studios, antiques shops, nurseries and plenty more to keep the day visitor entertained. There’s a growing number of restaurants to choose from
http://www.palamino.co.za/bathurst.html
Railway story:
On April 22 1911, the train left on time. Behind the engine was a coal tender followed by five trucks of stone, from Bathurst, for the completion of the Grahamstown cathedral. A fifth truck carried a loose cargo of pineapples, that crop of lower Albany that spikes the lands with pale sage coloured leaves against mulberry earth. Four passenger coaches and a guard's van were coupled behind this, the black passengers crammed together in the last coach, en route to stock-fair day in Grahamstown. Two-thirds of the way across there was a sudden lifting and lightening of the load. The sound of metal, the flump of steel on steel, smoke and dust rising. The fourth truck had uncoupled. One can only guess at Robinson’s the train driver, horror, at the moment of turning his head, and seeing the fourth truck rail-jump, fall on its side, the grind of steel as the passenger carriages and guard's van plummeted into space, the roof of one detaching, the last coach in which theblack passengers were travelling, somersaulting once before it hit the rocks more than 60m below. The roof of a carriage spiraled down, providing a safer landing place for a passenger, a lampholder caught in the girders, a man's coat fluttering on a spar.
http://www.martinsguesthouse.co.za/portalfred/train/index.html
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