Name: Rivulets
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The parish consists of the following communities: beginning in the far East in Matsulu Township we have two communities, the community of St Joseph, which is located in Section A of the township and Matsulu B & C community (they worship in a school called Sibusisiwe High School) which cater mainly for Section B and partly Section C.1 We then move to the Greater Kanyamazane area, which consist of the following township or locations: Lekazi, Msogwaba, Daantjie, Mpakeni, Lupisi areas. We have three communities in the greater Kanyamazane area, namely Holy Cross in Lekazi, St Stephen’s in Msogwaba Trust and St Bernard in Daantjie Trust.
We move towards town where at Crocodile Valley there is a community called Mayfern. We have a worshipping community there and they worship in a school building. In Nelspruit town we have the community of St Peter’s which is located in the Sonpark area, not far from the Civic Centre. The priest house is also located in this community. 7 km from town toward the west is another community called Mataffin. The community has a church building in which they worship. Further west about 30km at the Sudwala Cave turn off from the N4 is another farm community called Rivulets. They too are a small community but have a building for worship. On the Schoemanskloof turn off about 10km from the turn off is another farm community called Mashobotho. They worship in a former school class which is now used for church purposes. Further on the N4 west is the last community of the parish called Elandshoek. They worship in a school 2km from the turn off on the N4.
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Day three
I was on the bike at 5.30am and cycled leisurely down the tar road to the N4. I turned left and rode almost 2km towards Nelspruit before turning off to Rivulets Station. The bridge over the Crocodile River is at 720m above sea level -- the lowest altitude on the trip. You turn right on the other side of the railway line -- the main line to Maputu -- and follow the service road for the railway, first on one side of the line, then on the other. Every now and then the railway goes through a tunnel while you pass around the hill. One halt is intriguingly called Reception.
After a stretch next to the N4, the path crosses the railway line and heads for the mountains -- away from the road and the railway. There's a row of asbestos-cement houses and at the end of them a beautiful waterfall and a big sign saying "Starvation Creek Game Reserve" and "No Entry". After wondering for a moment whether there the starvation had anything to do with the row of asbestos cement houses, I ignored the "No Entry" to find a rather overgrown path going off to the right. There's a lot of climbing to be done, but this is beautiful country with all manner of bushveld and natural forest.
Just before 25km from Mankele I made a mistake at a Y junction, following the more obvious road to the right. It was soon clear that this would not bring me to the track I could see on the hillside ahead, and I corrected the error, following a muddy, seldom-travelled path. Just before 30km I went wrong again, turning left on a road along the slope of the mountain. Only after quite a distance did I turn around, ride right through the ruins of what must have been some lookout sitting on a promontory, and follow the correct road, thus losing almost all the height I had gained.
After climbing almost back to the same level, I got to a point with a beautiful view of the Crocodile River and the N4 snaking through the mountains towards Gauteng.
The next 12km is a long climb, mostly through plantations, but very pleasant. Eventually one gets to a grassy plateau surrounding Kaapsehoop, with sandstone formations, and sparse clutches of trees such as Protea, Aloe and Waterberry. The interesting routes I had planned on Google Earth for the last few kilometres to Kaapsehoop came to nothing, and by 1pm I was in town. I booked into the guest house where I had made arrangements and was served some sandwiches. I showered, rested and explored the town. It is small but very touristy and quite attractive. One of the several herds of wild horses in the area had invaded the town and were begging carrots from tourists. There are places to eat pancakes or have a drink, and a footpath to the escarpment leading through a very interesting collection of sandstone formations.
By late afternoon it had started raining heavily. I looked at the weather report, which predicted heavy rain. It was clear that riding would be out the next day. I arranged with Neels, who owns the Kaapschehoop Guesthouse with his wife Ria, to take me to Badplaas the next day, and went to bed.
http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-01-18-cycling-from-ohrigstad-to-chrissiesmeer
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Riverton (D 11)
Name: Riverton
Kimberley
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1921 Riverton Diamond Syndicate Ltd vs Union Government and
Municipality of Windsorton
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As I approached Riverton, a 4x4 with two guys pulled over to chat. The one offered me a place to stay in Riverton - a great option as it was getting dark and there were big thunder clouds on the horizon
http://www.getaway.co.za/article/day-35-walking-continues-kimberley-to-riverton-2010-02-11
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Kimberley
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1921 Riverton Diamond Syndicate Ltd vs Union Government and
Municipality of Windsorton
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As I approached Riverton, a 4x4 with two guys pulled over to chat. The one offered me a place to stay in Riverton - a great option as it was getting dark and there were big thunder clouds on the horizon
http://www.getaway.co.za/article/day-35-walking-continues-kimberley-to-riverton-2010-02-11
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Riverside (J 14)
Name: Riverside
River Side: KOKSTAD. Matatiele. Port Shepstone. Mt Ayliff, Umtata,DONNY BROOK SPRINGVILLE
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River Side: KOKSTAD. Matatiele. Port Shepstone. Mt Ayliff, Umtata,DONNY BROOK SPRINGVILLE
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Riversdale (E 17)
Name: Riversdale
In 1667, a mere 15 years after Jan van Riebeeck landed at the Cape, a young corporal in the service of the Dutch East India Company, Hieronymus Crüse, was sent on an expedition across the Hottentots-Holland Mountains, to explore the country afar a field as possible. He returned two years later on a similar expedition. Twenty years later Izak Schrijver led the next expedition, and made friends with the chief of the Hessequas (Koi tribe) Chief Goukou. Several barter expeditions followed in the ensuing years.
In the meantime the area known as the Overberg was slowly inhabited by farmers. By 1727 five cattle outposts were established in the area. Jurgen Potgieter was the first on the farm “De Plattekloof”. Other farms followed: Assegaaibosch, 1728; Welgevonden, 1730; Hollebak, 1733; Doornkraal and Zeekoegat in 1746. The farm Zeekoegat was a milepost on the road to the East. In 1778 Governor van Plettenberg visited the farm on his trip, while in 1803 Commissioner De Mist and Dr. Lichtenstein also stayed there. In 1815 the Rev. Latrobe described it as one of the most beautiful farms along the Garden Route. It was one of the resting places of Sir Harry Smith in 1815 while on his epic journey to the Eastern Frontier.
When the population of the area increased the need for a church became evident. At this stage the church ceremonies were conducted by Dr. Robertson, minister of the Swellendam Congregation. On 10 June 1837 it was decided by Dr. Robertson to appoint the ”Onafhanklike Godsdienstige Gesticht” (independent church society). At a meeting on 7 July 1837 it was decided to buy the farm Doornkraal, for use as a “church farm”. The old farmhouse was converted into a church and the rest of the farm was divided into plots, and were sold. On 5 February 1838 the church was inaugurated and the need for a name for the community arose. Sir Harry Rivers, Civil Commissioner of Swellendam, was approached for his permission to name the town Riversville after him. He declined and suggested that Riversdale would be a better name for the town. On the 30th August 1838, Riversdale was proclaimed a town.
Riversdale's ideal location gives it the advantage of being within a few
kilometres of seaside towns such as Still Bay and Witsand and also an excellent base for one-day trips
to explore the variety of natural beauty, interesting places, charming 19th century restored houses,
breathtaking hiking trails and exquisite mountain scenery with activities such as 4x4 routes,
abseiling alongside waterfalls, horseback safaris, hang gliding, fishing and water sports.
Nestled at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty mountain peak - a well-loved landmark which never fails
to capture the imagination -Riversdale has earned its name of the Floral Paradise of the Garden Route
because of the abundance of indigenous flora - referred to as Fynbos - which covers the
mountains and surrounding areas. This floral rainbow is in full bloom
throughout the winter months.
http://www.riversdaler.co.za/
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In 1667, a mere 15 years after Jan van Riebeeck landed at the Cape, a young corporal in the service of the Dutch East India Company, Hieronymus Crüse, was sent on an expedition across the Hottentots-Holland Mountains, to explore the country afar a field as possible. He returned two years later on a similar expedition. Twenty years later Izak Schrijver led the next expedition, and made friends with the chief of the Hessequas (Koi tribe) Chief Goukou. Several barter expeditions followed in the ensuing years.
In the meantime the area known as the Overberg was slowly inhabited by farmers. By 1727 five cattle outposts were established in the area. Jurgen Potgieter was the first on the farm “De Plattekloof”. Other farms followed: Assegaaibosch, 1728; Welgevonden, 1730; Hollebak, 1733; Doornkraal and Zeekoegat in 1746. The farm Zeekoegat was a milepost on the road to the East. In 1778 Governor van Plettenberg visited the farm on his trip, while in 1803 Commissioner De Mist and Dr. Lichtenstein also stayed there. In 1815 the Rev. Latrobe described it as one of the most beautiful farms along the Garden Route. It was one of the resting places of Sir Harry Smith in 1815 while on his epic journey to the Eastern Frontier.
When the population of the area increased the need for a church became evident. At this stage the church ceremonies were conducted by Dr. Robertson, minister of the Swellendam Congregation. On 10 June 1837 it was decided by Dr. Robertson to appoint the ”Onafhanklike Godsdienstige Gesticht” (independent church society). At a meeting on 7 July 1837 it was decided to buy the farm Doornkraal, for use as a “church farm”. The old farmhouse was converted into a church and the rest of the farm was divided into plots, and were sold. On 5 February 1838 the church was inaugurated and the need for a name for the community arose. Sir Harry Rivers, Civil Commissioner of Swellendam, was approached for his permission to name the town Riversville after him. He declined and suggested that Riversdale would be a better name for the town. On the 30th August 1838, Riversdale was proclaimed a town.
Riversdale's ideal location gives it the advantage of being within a few
kilometres of seaside towns such as Still Bay and Witsand and also an excellent base for one-day trips
to explore the variety of natural beauty, interesting places, charming 19th century restored houses,
breathtaking hiking trails and exquisite mountain scenery with activities such as 4x4 routes,
abseiling alongside waterfalls, horseback safaris, hang gliding, fishing and water sports.
Nestled at the foot of the Sleeping Beauty mountain peak - a well-loved landmark which never fails
to capture the imagination -Riversdale has earned its name of the Floral Paradise of the Garden Route
because of the abundance of indigenous flora - referred to as Fynbos - which covers the
mountains and surrounding areas. This floral rainbow is in full bloom
throughout the winter months.
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An address might not always be specified, but risk is always limited to a specific address, a country, a region, or a planet. Neil Armstrong’s domestic policy would not have covered loss of personal effects during his walkabout on the moon! Addresses form an important foundation of insurance. Much is dependent thereon whether it is a risk item, an insured event, or the rating factor of a premium.
In South Africa, a postal code is a four-digit number that assists the Post Office with the automated sorting of mail. Each code is linked to a post office, a postal agency, a postal depot or a mail collection point.
In SA, there are more than 58 000 place names, 10 000 postal codes, and an approximate 16 000 place names have postal codes ascribed to them. Moreover, place names change : "Pietersburg" has become "Polokwane", "Messina" became "Musina", "Ellisras" became ""Lephalale". Certain place names have bilingual spelling, for instance: “Die Wilgers” is often referred to as “The Willows”. "Cookhouse" is also known as "Kookhuis". In addition, the same code can be used for multiple place names, and the same place name can have multiple codes associated with it! One must remember that the postal code list subtly changes from time to time - apart from "growing" ever-so-slightly every month - as postal codes were not intended as absolute spatial references.
Allthough a postal code links a placename, sorting centre and province to one another, the provincial demarcation does not correspond with actual boundaries, but postal hub zones. It is not always clear what the "town name" linked to the code constitute, as one finds "Johannesburg" or"Pretoria" on thousands records, however, neither of them being a town.
In addition to the above, the public often do not know what the relevant postal code of an address is. We may mistake our postbox code as our area code, or might assume that we live in Hyde Park whereas we actually live in (next-door) Dunkeld West. Garbage in, garbage out...
However - and despite the above - postal codes are used as a spatial references that are usefull, widely used and quite effective. Even CRESTA (Catastrophe Risk Evaluating and Standardizing Target Accumulations) ZONE codes that describe natural-disaster risk areas, are assigned to postal code demarcation.
What have we done?
A very useful dataset is contained in the South African Magisterial District demarcation, as it forms the basis of:
a) general census data,
b) crime statistics,
c) petrol price zoning.
These districts constitute stable data points, and a wealth of data is available for comparative purposes.
We have tackled the existing list/s head-on, and compiled our own list of place names, with:
a) place name duplications removed i.r.o. Eng / Afr spelling,
b) alternative (old) place names kept intact (for searchability),
c) new place names and/or spelling format included ,
d) new postal codes updated,
e) CRESTA zone codes (primary & secondary) incorporated,
f) CRESTA codes aligned with post - 1994 provinciual demarcations,
g) Post Office hub zones included,
h) postal codes having been resolved to magisterial districts,
i) the Post Office's list's 'town name' references reconstituted as 'area name', having improved on it,
j) referencing " known as" references to placenames (in process).
It simply means that when you select an address, our Ks4 system populates a substantial number of additional fields associated with your selection, which becomes available for report purposes. Potentially you could track claims loss ratio's per magisterial district, and interpolate such data with census statistics ; as an underwriting tool the list is an absolute breath of fresh air! In due course it might become the foundation of all insurance reports. It's - quite probably - simply as "good as it gets".
We believe the RM40 postal code dataset to be the most cost effective spatial dataset tool available, today. It is incorporated into our Ks4 insurance data platform, but is also available as a standalone, software-as-a-service arrangement, whereby the list is made available, and updated (quarterly).
More: http://www.randmark40.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=29&Itemid=50
In South Africa, a postal code is a four-digit number that assists the Post Office with the automated sorting of mail. Each code is linked to a post office, a postal agency, a postal depot or a mail collection point.
In SA, there are more than 58 000 place names, 10 000 postal codes, and an approximate 16 000 place names have postal codes ascribed to them. Moreover, place names change : "Pietersburg" has become "Polokwane", "Messina" became "Musina", "Ellisras" became ""Lephalale". Certain place names have bilingual spelling, for instance: “Die Wilgers” is often referred to as “The Willows”. "Cookhouse" is also known as "Kookhuis". In addition, the same code can be used for multiple place names, and the same place name can have multiple codes associated with it! One must remember that the postal code list subtly changes from time to time - apart from "growing" ever-so-slightly every month - as postal codes were not intended as absolute spatial references.
Allthough a postal code links a placename, sorting centre and province to one another, the provincial demarcation does not correspond with actual boundaries, but postal hub zones. It is not always clear what the "town name" linked to the code constitute, as one finds "Johannesburg" or"Pretoria" on thousands records, however, neither of them being a town.
In addition to the above, the public often do not know what the relevant postal code of an address is. We may mistake our postbox code as our area code, or might assume that we live in Hyde Park whereas we actually live in (next-door) Dunkeld West. Garbage in, garbage out...
However - and despite the above - postal codes are used as a spatial references that are usefull, widely used and quite effective. Even CRESTA (Catastrophe Risk Evaluating and Standardizing Target Accumulations) ZONE codes that describe natural-disaster risk areas, are assigned to postal code demarcation.
What have we done?
A very useful dataset is contained in the South African Magisterial District demarcation, as it forms the basis of:
a) general census data,
b) crime statistics,
c) petrol price zoning.
These districts constitute stable data points, and a wealth of data is available for comparative purposes.
We have tackled the existing list/s head-on, and compiled our own list of place names, with:
a) place name duplications removed i.r.o. Eng / Afr spelling,
b) alternative (old) place names kept intact (for searchability),
c) new place names and/or spelling format included ,
d) new postal codes updated,
e) CRESTA zone codes (primary & secondary) incorporated,
f) CRESTA codes aligned with post - 1994 provinciual demarcations,
g) Post Office hub zones included,
h) postal codes having been resolved to magisterial districts,
i) the Post Office's list's 'town name' references reconstituted as 'area name', having improved on it,
j) referencing " known as" references to placenames (in process).
It simply means that when you select an address, our Ks4 system populates a substantial number of additional fields associated with your selection, which becomes available for report purposes. Potentially you could track claims loss ratio's per magisterial district, and interpolate such data with census statistics ; as an underwriting tool the list is an absolute breath of fresh air! In due course it might become the foundation of all insurance reports. It's - quite probably - simply as "good as it gets".
We believe the RM40 postal code dataset to be the most cost effective spatial dataset tool available, today. It is incorporated into our Ks4 insurance data platform, but is also available as a standalone, software-as-a-service arrangement, whereby the list is made available, and updated (quarterly).
More: http://www.randmark40.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=29&Itemid=50
Rissik (G 8)
Name: Rissik
Rissik Station (Loftus)
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Our HistoryClydesdale boasts a rich heritage with history resonating throughout the village. Key dates in Clydesdale history are listed below.
1890 – Johan Rissik (1857-1928) surveyour-general of the ZAR became engaged to Miemie Leibrandt of Cape Town
1891 – Johan and Miemie Rissik settled into their new home at 655 Park Street (this would be overlooking the Art Museum if still standing). Their home was built on a 20 acre holding, bordered by the present Wessels Street, Minni Street (named after Miemie), the Walker Spruit and named “Linschoten Huis” after the village of Linschoten in Netherlands where Rissik’s father was born.
1898 – The original township of Clydesdale was surveyed by AH Walker who laid out 45 erven (no 742-787), which would currently be situated in the following streets: Park, Minni, Maple Ayton, kirkness and Farenden. It was established on a portion of land of the Elandspoort farm known as Clydesdale that was registered in the name of Ethel Meintjies, nee Ayton, the second wife of Eddie Meintjies.
715 Park Street (entrance now in Minni Street) was the home of WJ Fockens, secretary in the Prime Minister’s Department. Martha Street was named after his daughter Martha who was married to JH Rissik, Johann Rissik, elder brother. The gable of 813 Park Street has “AD1908” inscribed on it. This house belonged to Rev Henry Bindley Sidwell, Archdeacon of Pretoria (1905-10) and Vicar of Christ Church, Arcadia (1909-11). In 1911 he was consecrated Lord Bishop of George.
1902 – Erven 788-936 were laid out in the following streets: Ayton (Left hand side, north facing), Brecher (all excludinglower portion) and Villa (excluding lower portion) north facing on the left hand side.
D Cairncross of the firm “Cairncross and Zillen, Grocers and General Merchants” lived on a large property at 41 Ivy Street (between erven 811 & 817), known as Devonshire Villa in teh spacious Victorian home on the corner of Villa and Ivy Streets that was restored in the 1990s by Prof. Ora Joubert.
10 Ocrtober 1902 – Pretoria High School for Girls was founded by Miss Edith Aitken
1902 – the Harlequins Rugby club and two other clubs were established. Loftus Versfeld, the chairman of the sub-union became the prime mover for getting suitable playing fields for rugby in Pretoria.
1903 – Mr F Penbertyh, Cycle and Motor dealer, built a Victorian home at 415 Kirkness Street. During the hundred years of its existence, this home has only been occupied by two families – the Penberthys and the Helms.
1904 – EC Anderssen, former chair of the CVA, built his house at 38 Minni Street (erf 752)
1906 – Dr Troup and Mr Harm Oost surveyed the Town Lands that had been the site of the British field hospital from the hill where Pretoria Boys High now stands. These lands bisected by the railway line were earmarked by the Pretoria Council for three new educational institutions: the Pretoria High School for Girls, the Transvaal University College (University of Pretoria) and the Pretoria College (now the Pretoria Boys High School).
1908 – The Transvaal University College began in town in a house called Kya Rosa.
15 April 1909 – The new buildings of the Pretoria Boys High School were opened by General JC Smuts, the colonial secretary. He announced that he had allocated 50 thousand pounds for the erection of the university college buildings on the municipal land in Brooklyn. on 17 May 1909 the site was allocated for the proposed college buildings on the high ground in the vicinity of the High School buildings.
26 May 1909 – the Government granted eight morgen 588 square roods of a portion of crown land in Sunnyside of the farm Elandspoort no 193 to the Council of the Municipality of Pretoria. This was used to establish the Eastern Sports Ground, the precursor of the Loftus Stadium. In October 1911 the City Council decided to develop a central sports complex on this piece of land west of Delagoa Bay railway line. On 11 January 1912 the City Council ratified the project and set aside 5000 pounds for the development of the site. There were to be four rugby fields, but later one was given to hockey players. On 18 April 1914 the Eastern Sports Grounds were officially inaugurated with the start of the rugby season.
1915 – The new school building for Pretoria High School for Girls was occupied.
1917 – Death of Edward Phillip Arnold Meintjies, member of the Volksraad and a City Councillor, who had owned the property Clydesdale.
1920 – The Afrikaans High School was started in Visagie Street.
1923 – Johan Rissik sold his estate and Linschoten Township consisting of erven 937 to 1007 was laid out.
Rissik built a new Linschoten House, designed by Gordon Leith and W de Zwaan, on the corner of Park and Minni Streets (erf 955). The property is now known as Rissik House.
October 1924 – The land on which Loftus Stadium is situated, on the corner of College Avenue (now Lynnwood Road) and Kirkness Street, was surveyed by FS Elphinstone and approved by the Surveyor-General for the purpose of a lease.
1924 – Clydesdale no 2 was established. Surveyor FS Elphinstone laid out the 26 erven (1010-1035) bounded by Bond Street, Villa Street, Farenden and Walker Spruit. 13 November 1924 the Township and its name, Clydesdale, were approved by the Administrator of the Transvaal (Administrator’s notice no. 567 in 1924).
1927 – Eastmead township was proclaimed. Thirty-one erven (1036-1076) were laid out in an area of cultivated ground that had belonged to Frederik Hendrik Rissik (Johan’s elder brother). The property, adjoining Clydesdale, was bordered by Martha Street (later changed to Maple Avenue) named after his wife, Martha Fockens and Ayton Street. The land for Myrtle Park (donated by the owner) was laid out adjacent to Walker Spruit on erven 1077-1081.
1927-1928 – Ooskerk, designed by architect Gerhard Moerdyk, was constructed in Kirkness Street.
26 January 1927 – Afrikaans High School moved into new school buildings in Bond Street.
1928 – Johan Rissik dies.
13 December 1929 – Decision announced to split the Afrikaans High School into separate schools for boys and girls.
1932 – Loftus Versfeld dies. In his memory, the name of the Eastern Sports was changed to Loftus Versfeld.
1967 – The City Council announced the proposed Road Transport system for Pretoria. It was planned to route a freeway through the middle of Clydesdale that would have fundamentally changed the suburb.
1977 – Pretoria High School for Girls main building was declared a National Monument.
1978 – Pretoria Boys High School main building declared a National Monument.
1985 – Most of Linchoten Township was expropriated and demolished by the Transvaal Provincial Administration to provide a sports field for the Pretoria Technical High School. The properties on erven 975 – 1007 that survived the demolition are in Linchoten Avenue, Minni Street and Valley Road.
20 March 1989 – The Simon van der Stel Foundation (now Tshwane Building Heritage Association) arranged a meeting at the University of Pretoria to inform the Clydesdale residents of their rights in view of the various threats aimed at the suburb.
30 March 1989 – A group of residents formed the “Clydesdale conservation committee” (which later became the Clydesdale Village Association) at the home of Rai Immelman in Farenden Street.
27 June 1989 – The committee held the first general meeting to get a mandate from residents to have Clydesdale declared worthy of preservation and so prevent its destruction. 26 September 1989 a report on the neighbourhood survey showed that of the 94% of residents who had responded, 95% were against the freeway going through Clydesdale.
1989 year-end – A neighbourbood description prepared by architects of the Clydesdale Village Association was distributed to City Councillors.
1990 – The Clydesdale Village Association drew up a constitution. The committee, together with those of Hatfield and Arcadia, opposed the re-zoning of the area adjacent to Loftus Versfeld Stadium for the erection of a hotel. Ooskerk was proclaimed a National Monument during this time.
1991 – The CVA committee organised an “end of the road” party in Eloff Park at Loftus to celebrate the press announcement that plans for the road have been dropped.
1996 – A residents survey indicated that problems around Loftus Versfeld topped the list of concerns.
7 August 1998 – (Gov Gazette notice no 19109) The site and the old Club House of the Eastern Sports Grounds at Loftus Stadium were granted National historical Monument status.
1999 – The CVA, in coalition with surrounding schools, Pretoria East NG Kerk and other affected parties in the area, opposed the proposed large-scale development of Loftus Park (comprising offices, businesses, a hotel, 4000-bay parking area, sports club, clinic and residential units). The idea of having Clydesdale preserved in the context of a security and heritage village was mooted. An opinion survey of the residents showed that support for the idea was still strong.
November 2000 – a Bobby on the beat bicycle patrol was introduced in Clydesdale.
2002 – A coalition of the CVA, PHSG, Cornerstone Assembly and Pretoria Technical High School successfully opposed the proposed alignment of the Gautrain along Park Street.
2003 – Application by Loftus for the establishment of a township Arcadia Extension was opposed.
2004 – The Clydesdale Village Associaiton marked the suburb’s one hundred years of existence. At the AGM, the CVA committee was given a mandate to investigate the establishment of a City Improvement District in Clydesdale (CID).
18 June 2004 – A delegation from Gauteng Provincial Heritage Resources Authority visited Clydesdale and declared that under the new Heritage legislation the suburb merits proclamation as a site of Heritage significance.
Read more: http://www.clydesdalevillage.co.za/
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On match days, dedicated soccer trains will run from Johannesburg's Park Station and from Germiston Station to Rissik Station in Hatfield and back after the match.
"There will be two trains from each station to allow for expected numbers. They will leave approximately five hours before kick-off. The trip is around one and a half hours," explained Mr Nkwane.
He said soccer fans coming from Johannesburg via train would disembark at Rissik Station in Hatfield. From there it is a 10 minute walk to Loftus along a route manned by security personnel and volunteers.
Some fans, however, would have booked a hospitality package through MATCH which includes being transported via their tour operator to the designated parking area at Loftus Versveld.
Rissik Station (Loftus)
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Our HistoryClydesdale boasts a rich heritage with history resonating throughout the village. Key dates in Clydesdale history are listed below.
1890 – Johan Rissik (1857-1928) surveyour-general of the ZAR became engaged to Miemie Leibrandt of Cape Town
1891 – Johan and Miemie Rissik settled into their new home at 655 Park Street (this would be overlooking the Art Museum if still standing). Their home was built on a 20 acre holding, bordered by the present Wessels Street, Minni Street (named after Miemie), the Walker Spruit and named “Linschoten Huis” after the village of Linschoten in Netherlands where Rissik’s father was born.
1898 – The original township of Clydesdale was surveyed by AH Walker who laid out 45 erven (no 742-787), which would currently be situated in the following streets: Park, Minni, Maple Ayton, kirkness and Farenden. It was established on a portion of land of the Elandspoort farm known as Clydesdale that was registered in the name of Ethel Meintjies, nee Ayton, the second wife of Eddie Meintjies.
715 Park Street (entrance now in Minni Street) was the home of WJ Fockens, secretary in the Prime Minister’s Department. Martha Street was named after his daughter Martha who was married to JH Rissik, Johann Rissik, elder brother. The gable of 813 Park Street has “AD1908” inscribed on it. This house belonged to Rev Henry Bindley Sidwell, Archdeacon of Pretoria (1905-10) and Vicar of Christ Church, Arcadia (1909-11). In 1911 he was consecrated Lord Bishop of George.
1902 – Erven 788-936 were laid out in the following streets: Ayton (Left hand side, north facing), Brecher (all excludinglower portion) and Villa (excluding lower portion) north facing on the left hand side.
D Cairncross of the firm “Cairncross and Zillen, Grocers and General Merchants” lived on a large property at 41 Ivy Street (between erven 811 & 817), known as Devonshire Villa in teh spacious Victorian home on the corner of Villa and Ivy Streets that was restored in the 1990s by Prof. Ora Joubert.
10 Ocrtober 1902 – Pretoria High School for Girls was founded by Miss Edith Aitken
1902 – the Harlequins Rugby club and two other clubs were established. Loftus Versfeld, the chairman of the sub-union became the prime mover for getting suitable playing fields for rugby in Pretoria.
1903 – Mr F Penbertyh, Cycle and Motor dealer, built a Victorian home at 415 Kirkness Street. During the hundred years of its existence, this home has only been occupied by two families – the Penberthys and the Helms.
1904 – EC Anderssen, former chair of the CVA, built his house at 38 Minni Street (erf 752)
1906 – Dr Troup and Mr Harm Oost surveyed the Town Lands that had been the site of the British field hospital from the hill where Pretoria Boys High now stands. These lands bisected by the railway line were earmarked by the Pretoria Council for three new educational institutions: the Pretoria High School for Girls, the Transvaal University College (University of Pretoria) and the Pretoria College (now the Pretoria Boys High School).
1908 – The Transvaal University College began in town in a house called Kya Rosa.
15 April 1909 – The new buildings of the Pretoria Boys High School were opened by General JC Smuts, the colonial secretary. He announced that he had allocated 50 thousand pounds for the erection of the university college buildings on the municipal land in Brooklyn. on 17 May 1909 the site was allocated for the proposed college buildings on the high ground in the vicinity of the High School buildings.
26 May 1909 – the Government granted eight morgen 588 square roods of a portion of crown land in Sunnyside of the farm Elandspoort no 193 to the Council of the Municipality of Pretoria. This was used to establish the Eastern Sports Ground, the precursor of the Loftus Stadium. In October 1911 the City Council decided to develop a central sports complex on this piece of land west of Delagoa Bay railway line. On 11 January 1912 the City Council ratified the project and set aside 5000 pounds for the development of the site. There were to be four rugby fields, but later one was given to hockey players. On 18 April 1914 the Eastern Sports Grounds were officially inaugurated with the start of the rugby season.
1915 – The new school building for Pretoria High School for Girls was occupied.
1917 – Death of Edward Phillip Arnold Meintjies, member of the Volksraad and a City Councillor, who had owned the property Clydesdale.
1920 – The Afrikaans High School was started in Visagie Street.
1923 – Johan Rissik sold his estate and Linschoten Township consisting of erven 937 to 1007 was laid out.
Rissik built a new Linschoten House, designed by Gordon Leith and W de Zwaan, on the corner of Park and Minni Streets (erf 955). The property is now known as Rissik House.
October 1924 – The land on which Loftus Stadium is situated, on the corner of College Avenue (now Lynnwood Road) and Kirkness Street, was surveyed by FS Elphinstone and approved by the Surveyor-General for the purpose of a lease.
1924 – Clydesdale no 2 was established. Surveyor FS Elphinstone laid out the 26 erven (1010-1035) bounded by Bond Street, Villa Street, Farenden and Walker Spruit. 13 November 1924 the Township and its name, Clydesdale, were approved by the Administrator of the Transvaal (Administrator’s notice no. 567 in 1924).
1927 – Eastmead township was proclaimed. Thirty-one erven (1036-1076) were laid out in an area of cultivated ground that had belonged to Frederik Hendrik Rissik (Johan’s elder brother). The property, adjoining Clydesdale, was bordered by Martha Street (later changed to Maple Avenue) named after his wife, Martha Fockens and Ayton Street. The land for Myrtle Park (donated by the owner) was laid out adjacent to Walker Spruit on erven 1077-1081.
1927-1928 – Ooskerk, designed by architect Gerhard Moerdyk, was constructed in Kirkness Street.
26 January 1927 – Afrikaans High School moved into new school buildings in Bond Street.
1928 – Johan Rissik dies.
13 December 1929 – Decision announced to split the Afrikaans High School into separate schools for boys and girls.
1932 – Loftus Versfeld dies. In his memory, the name of the Eastern Sports was changed to Loftus Versfeld.
1967 – The City Council announced the proposed Road Transport system for Pretoria. It was planned to route a freeway through the middle of Clydesdale that would have fundamentally changed the suburb.
1977 – Pretoria High School for Girls main building was declared a National Monument.
1978 – Pretoria Boys High School main building declared a National Monument.
1985 – Most of Linchoten Township was expropriated and demolished by the Transvaal Provincial Administration to provide a sports field for the Pretoria Technical High School. The properties on erven 975 – 1007 that survived the demolition are in Linchoten Avenue, Minni Street and Valley Road.
20 March 1989 – The Simon van der Stel Foundation (now Tshwane Building Heritage Association) arranged a meeting at the University of Pretoria to inform the Clydesdale residents of their rights in view of the various threats aimed at the suburb.
30 March 1989 – A group of residents formed the “Clydesdale conservation committee” (which later became the Clydesdale Village Association) at the home of Rai Immelman in Farenden Street.
27 June 1989 – The committee held the first general meeting to get a mandate from residents to have Clydesdale declared worthy of preservation and so prevent its destruction. 26 September 1989 a report on the neighbourhood survey showed that of the 94% of residents who had responded, 95% were against the freeway going through Clydesdale.
1989 year-end – A neighbourbood description prepared by architects of the Clydesdale Village Association was distributed to City Councillors.
1990 – The Clydesdale Village Association drew up a constitution. The committee, together with those of Hatfield and Arcadia, opposed the re-zoning of the area adjacent to Loftus Versfeld Stadium for the erection of a hotel. Ooskerk was proclaimed a National Monument during this time.
1991 – The CVA committee organised an “end of the road” party in Eloff Park at Loftus to celebrate the press announcement that plans for the road have been dropped.
1996 – A residents survey indicated that problems around Loftus Versfeld topped the list of concerns.
7 August 1998 – (Gov Gazette notice no 19109) The site and the old Club House of the Eastern Sports Grounds at Loftus Stadium were granted National historical Monument status.
1999 – The CVA, in coalition with surrounding schools, Pretoria East NG Kerk and other affected parties in the area, opposed the proposed large-scale development of Loftus Park (comprising offices, businesses, a hotel, 4000-bay parking area, sports club, clinic and residential units). The idea of having Clydesdale preserved in the context of a security and heritage village was mooted. An opinion survey of the residents showed that support for the idea was still strong.
November 2000 – a Bobby on the beat bicycle patrol was introduced in Clydesdale.
2002 – A coalition of the CVA, PHSG, Cornerstone Assembly and Pretoria Technical High School successfully opposed the proposed alignment of the Gautrain along Park Street.
2003 – Application by Loftus for the establishment of a township Arcadia Extension was opposed.
2004 – The Clydesdale Village Associaiton marked the suburb’s one hundred years of existence. At the AGM, the CVA committee was given a mandate to investigate the establishment of a City Improvement District in Clydesdale (CID).
18 June 2004 – A delegation from Gauteng Provincial Heritage Resources Authority visited Clydesdale and declared that under the new Heritage legislation the suburb merits proclamation as a site of Heritage significance.
Read more: http://www.clydesdalevillage.co.za/
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On match days, dedicated soccer trains will run from Johannesburg's Park Station and from Germiston Station to Rissik Station in Hatfield and back after the match.
"There will be two trains from each station to allow for expected numbers. They will leave approximately five hours before kick-off. The trip is around one and a half hours," explained Mr Nkwane.
He said soccer fans coming from Johannesburg via train would disembark at Rissik Station in Hatfield. From there it is a 10 minute walk to Loftus along a route manned by security personnel and volunteers.
Some fans, however, would have booked a hospitality package through MATCH which includes being transported via their tour operator to the designated parking area at Loftus Versveld.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Rietpoel (C 17)
Name: Rietpoel
Location of Rietpoel, Cape Province, South Africa (Latitude: 34° 15' 0 S, Longitude: 19° 45' 0
http://www.geonames.org/3362404/rietpoel.html
Klipdale — Botrivier*
Klipdale
Halfaampieskraal
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Rietpoel
Skildskloof
Jongensklip
Krige
Drayton
Caledon
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Die Vlei
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Location of Rietpoel, Cape Province, South Africa (Latitude: 34° 15' 0 S, Longitude: 19° 45' 0
http://www.geonames.org/3362404/rietpoel.html
Klipdale — Botrivier*
Klipdale
Halfaampieskraal
Soutkuil
Langkuil
Rietpoel
Skildskloof
Jongensklip
Krige
Drayton
Caledon
Mission
Die Vlei
Botrivier
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Riebeek-Wes (C 16)
Name: Riebeeck-Wes
There are two villages on the lower slopes of the mountain. A little further away there is a small settlement built round a railway junction. These are the villages of Riebeek Kasteel, Riebeek West and Hermon which make up the Riebeek Valley.
Riebeek West is a small town situated 5 km from Riebeek Kasteel and about 75 km north-east of Cape Town in the Swartland area of the Western Cape, South Africa. The Riebeek Valley is known for its wheat, wines and more recently olives. The area of Riebeek West was first seen by Cape Dutch scouts in the late 1600s. The first settlers arrived in the area in the early 1700s.
These two towns are small towns just north of Malmesbury in the Riebeek Valley. They are home to Vineyards and wine farms as well as an Olive Oil industry. The area also has wheat farms and is home to a number of artists of world renown. Every weekend is a party in these two towns due to its close proximity to Cape Town and regular crafter's markets are being held in the town squares. This town is also the Birth place of General Jan Smuts and the famous Alsverloren Wine Estate
Contact info: Tourism Bureau swartlandtourism@westc.co.za
External links:
capeinfo.com/destinations/western-cape/west.../riebeek-kasteel-west
Public transport in the area is not good - although the main railway line from Johannesburg to Cape Town runs through Wellington and Hermon and there are coach services from Cape Town to the north via Malmesbury.
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On February 4th Meerhoff wrote: "We journeyed east over the pass next to Riebeeck's Kasteel, which is a mountain, so named by us, when we came in the lovely valley east of the Riebeeck's Kasteel, where we rested. The same day we saw 13 horses (actually quagga), 5 rhinoceros, and thousands of hartebeeste." (Note: the c and 's in Riebeeck's Kasteel were subsequently dropped) Later they were stalked by a lion.
Guided by a Sonqua (bushman) tribesman, the party then travelled further north and made contact with the elusive Namaqua. They were finally forced to turn back (goldless of course) due to lack of supplies.
Meerhoff was subsequently put in charge of Robben Island (a source of building materials for the Company – extracted by convict labour) before being killed during an expedition to buy slaves in Madagascar in 1667.
the early years the Dutch and the indigenous people (mainly pastoral, nomadic Khoikhoi) coexisted fairly peacefully. However the Dutch enclosed more and more land and kept on widening their geographical sphere of influence. In due course this led to trouble. The Company created free burghers (farmers) so that more food might be produced. But the Company insisted that all produce must be sold to them at unrealistically low prices. This meant that the burghers received inadequate returns and were forced to think of other ways of surviving.
One way was hunting. In the 16oo's there were deep pools in the Berg River in which numerous hippo wallowed. They grazed in the long grass by the river where they were shot in large numbers by the burghers. This alarmed the Sonqua who complained to the Khoikhoi (led by a chief called Gonnema) that their food was being removed. The Khoikhoi, who saw that agreements previously made with the Dutch were being broken, confronted hunting parties and destroyed their equipment and belongings.
The conflict escalated. Farms were burnt and hunters killed. Finally a force was sent out from Cape Town in 1673, under Ensign Hieronymus Croese, with instructions to sort out the problem. Progress was very slow due to appalling weather – continuous rain, sometimes torrential, which frequently bought the troop to a complete standstill.
It must have been a miserable, but evidently determined, group of men who eventually camped near Riebeek Kasteel. They travelled on to the Berg River at Sonquasdrift where they were overtaken by a mounted troop of burgher militia. The river was in flood and nearly 100 paces wide. Having crossed by raft, Croese attacked the Khoikhoi, who fled. But Croese's troop rounded up most of their livestock (sheep and cattle) which were then herded back towards the Berg River. The troop was constantly harried by the Khoikhoi who attacked in force at Sonquasdrift. The crossing turned into a thundering melee. Panic stricken animals crashed about in all directions, volleys of musket fire contributed to the din and horses and men were stabbed with assegai. Croese finally got away from the drift and made his way back to Cape Town with the remaining men and animals. Meanwhile many of the Khoikhoi faced starvation, since they had been left in mid-winter with most of their livestock (on which they depended for survival) gone.
In spite of this set back the Khoikhoi continued to harass the Dutch and amassed another herd of sheep and cattle. In 1674 Croese, leading another troop, followed the mountain escarpment as far as Voelvlei. He found the Khoikhoi kraal near to what is now Gouda. Once again the Khoikhoi fled and Croese took most of the animals. But Gonnema acquired more by taking animals, which were being herded towards Cape Town, from other tribes. In so doing he more or less closed down the livestock trade which caused the Dutch considerable problems. The war dragged on, without any real advantage to either side, until 1677 when both sides agreed on peace terms. Gonnema died in 1686. Following this the tribe went into decline. Loss of land was a problem, but the final blow was a devastating smallpox epidemic which coincided with a drought and a bad period for stock disease. Many of the Khoikhoi died. By 1720 – less than 70 years after the Dutch arrived – the people who had inhabited the Riebeek Valley area for hundreds of years – had vanished as a separate entity.
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There are two villages on the lower slopes of the mountain. A little further away there is a small settlement built round a railway junction. These are the villages of Riebeek Kasteel, Riebeek West and Hermon which make up the Riebeek Valley.
Riebeek West is a small town situated 5 km from Riebeek Kasteel and about 75 km north-east of Cape Town in the Swartland area of the Western Cape, South Africa. The Riebeek Valley is known for its wheat, wines and more recently olives. The area of Riebeek West was first seen by Cape Dutch scouts in the late 1600s. The first settlers arrived in the area in the early 1700s.
These two towns are small towns just north of Malmesbury in the Riebeek Valley. They are home to Vineyards and wine farms as well as an Olive Oil industry. The area also has wheat farms and is home to a number of artists of world renown. Every weekend is a party in these two towns due to its close proximity to Cape Town and regular crafter's markets are being held in the town squares. This town is also the Birth place of General Jan Smuts and the famous Alsverloren Wine Estate
Contact info: Tourism Bureau swartlandtourism@westc.co.za
External links:
http://www.riebeekvalley.info/
capeinfo.com/destinations/western-cape/west.../riebeek-kasteel-west
Public transport in the area is not good - although the main railway line from Johannesburg to Cape Town runs through Wellington and Hermon and there are coach services from Cape Town to the north via Malmesbury.
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On February 4th Meerhoff wrote: "We journeyed east over the pass next to Riebeeck's Kasteel, which is a mountain, so named by us, when we came in the lovely valley east of the Riebeeck's Kasteel, where we rested. The same day we saw 13 horses (actually quagga), 5 rhinoceros, and thousands of hartebeeste." (Note: the c and 's in Riebeeck's Kasteel were subsequently dropped) Later they were stalked by a lion.
Guided by a Sonqua (bushman) tribesman, the party then travelled further north and made contact with the elusive Namaqua. They were finally forced to turn back (goldless of course) due to lack of supplies.
Meerhoff was subsequently put in charge of Robben Island (a source of building materials for the Company – extracted by convict labour) before being killed during an expedition to buy slaves in Madagascar in 1667.
the early years the Dutch and the indigenous people (mainly pastoral, nomadic Khoikhoi) coexisted fairly peacefully. However the Dutch enclosed more and more land and kept on widening their geographical sphere of influence. In due course this led to trouble. The Company created free burghers (farmers) so that more food might be produced. But the Company insisted that all produce must be sold to them at unrealistically low prices. This meant that the burghers received inadequate returns and were forced to think of other ways of surviving.
One way was hunting. In the 16oo's there were deep pools in the Berg River in which numerous hippo wallowed. They grazed in the long grass by the river where they were shot in large numbers by the burghers. This alarmed the Sonqua who complained to the Khoikhoi (led by a chief called Gonnema) that their food was being removed. The Khoikhoi, who saw that agreements previously made with the Dutch were being broken, confronted hunting parties and destroyed their equipment and belongings.
The conflict escalated. Farms were burnt and hunters killed. Finally a force was sent out from Cape Town in 1673, under Ensign Hieronymus Croese, with instructions to sort out the problem. Progress was very slow due to appalling weather – continuous rain, sometimes torrential, which frequently bought the troop to a complete standstill.
It must have been a miserable, but evidently determined, group of men who eventually camped near Riebeek Kasteel. They travelled on to the Berg River at Sonquasdrift where they were overtaken by a mounted troop of burgher militia. The river was in flood and nearly 100 paces wide. Having crossed by raft, Croese attacked the Khoikhoi, who fled. But Croese's troop rounded up most of their livestock (sheep and cattle) which were then herded back towards the Berg River. The troop was constantly harried by the Khoikhoi who attacked in force at Sonquasdrift. The crossing turned into a thundering melee. Panic stricken animals crashed about in all directions, volleys of musket fire contributed to the din and horses and men were stabbed with assegai. Croese finally got away from the drift and made his way back to Cape Town with the remaining men and animals. Meanwhile many of the Khoikhoi faced starvation, since they had been left in mid-winter with most of their livestock (on which they depended for survival) gone.
In spite of this set back the Khoikhoi continued to harass the Dutch and amassed another herd of sheep and cattle. In 1674 Croese, leading another troop, followed the mountain escarpment as far as Voelvlei. He found the Khoikhoi kraal near to what is now Gouda. Once again the Khoikhoi fled and Croese took most of the animals. But Gonnema acquired more by taking animals, which were being herded towards Cape Town, from other tribes. In so doing he more or less closed down the livestock trade which caused the Dutch considerable problems. The war dragged on, without any real advantage to either side, until 1677 when both sides agreed on peace terms. Gonnema died in 1686. Following this the tribe went into decline. Loss of land was a problem, but the final blow was a devastating smallpox epidemic which coincided with a drought and a bad period for stock disease. Many of the Khoikhoi died. By 1720 – less than 70 years after the Dutch arrived – the people who had inhabited the Riebeek Valley area for hundreds of years – had vanished as a separate entity.
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Richmond (K 14)
Name: Richmond
The small town of Richmond, Northern Cape, is situated on the N1 roughly half way between Cape Town and Johannesburg and equally half way between the two major Karoo towns of Colesberg and Beaufort West. Placed in the heart of the Great Karoo Desert, which the locals like to describe as the World's best developed desert, Richmond is ideally situated as the perfect stop over but perhaps more as a point of departure to explore the wonders of the Karoo.
http://www.richmondnc.co.za/index_1.html
The quiet, almost genteel air of remote little Richmond with its 19th century architecture was part of world history in the making. A boy born here went on to become the acknowledged father of modern orthopaedic surgery. And then, years later, fierce fighting gained it a niche in the history of the last of the gentlemen's wars.
There is even a strong link with the devastating potato crop failure in Ireland in 1859, when people fled the famine. One of these thousands was an exceedingly able school teacher who created the sound basis for schooling in Richmond. International links extend also to horse-breeding circles in Kentucky in the United States. The local museum is one of only two in the world to honour the saddle horse breed. Also, the town was named in honour of an English duke.
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The small town of Richmond, Northern Cape, is situated on the N1 roughly half way between Cape Town and Johannesburg and equally half way between the two major Karoo towns of Colesberg and Beaufort West. Placed in the heart of the Great Karoo Desert, which the locals like to describe as the World's best developed desert, Richmond is ideally situated as the perfect stop over but perhaps more as a point of departure to explore the wonders of the Karoo.
http://www.richmondnc.co.za/index_1.html
The quiet, almost genteel air of remote little Richmond with its 19th century architecture was part of world history in the making. A boy born here went on to become the acknowledged father of modern orthopaedic surgery. And then, years later, fierce fighting gained it a niche in the history of the last of the gentlemen's wars.
There is even a strong link with the devastating potato crop failure in Ireland in 1859, when people fled the famine. One of these thousands was an exceedingly able school teacher who created the sound basis for schooling in Richmond. International links extend also to horse-breeding circles in Kentucky in the United States. The local museum is one of only two in the world to honour the saddle horse breed. Also, the town was named in honour of an English duke.
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Richards Bay (M 10)
Name: Richards Bay
The Bustling town of Richards Bay began as a makeshift harbour set up by a Commodore of the Cape, Sir Frederick Richards during the Anglo-Boer War of 1879, and settlement sprang up around a port now named after Richards.
The town is vibrant and fast becoming the north coast holiday destination, offering spectacular scenery and unspoilt beaches. It is one of the closest sea destinations from Gauteng and enjoys a summer climate all year round.
Besides rapid industrial expansion, the tourism industry of this region is flourishing. The commercial and industrial development of Richards Bay has been a bonus for the sophisticated tourist and holiday maker. Its bustling business centre has every modern facility and the town boasts excellent recreational facilities for residents and visitors alike.
The town boasts the counrty's largest harbour and some of its most magnificent wetland scenery. "Industrial Tourism" is actively promoted and groups are able to visit industrial plants, mines and other operations.
The town also offers the visitor entrance to Zululand. This once forgotten corner of the African continent is a land of exquisite beauty characterised by incredible diversity. On its eastern boundary its golden shores are gently caressed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
http://www.places.co.za/html/richards_bay.html
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The Bustling town of Richards Bay began as a makeshift harbour set up by a Commodore of the Cape, Sir Frederick Richards during the Anglo-Boer War of 1879, and settlement sprang up around a port now named after Richards.
The town is vibrant and fast becoming the north coast holiday destination, offering spectacular scenery and unspoilt beaches. It is one of the closest sea destinations from Gauteng and enjoys a summer climate all year round.
Besides rapid industrial expansion, the tourism industry of this region is flourishing. The commercial and industrial development of Richards Bay has been a bonus for the sophisticated tourist and holiday maker. Its bustling business centre has every modern facility and the town boasts excellent recreational facilities for residents and visitors alike.
The town boasts the counrty's largest harbour and some of its most magnificent wetland scenery. "Industrial Tourism" is actively promoted and groups are able to visit industrial plants, mines and other operations.
The town also offers the visitor entrance to Zululand. This once forgotten corner of the African continent is a land of exquisite beauty characterised by incredible diversity. On its eastern boundary its golden shores are gently caressed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
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Reunion (L 14)
Name: Reunion
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Durban was mopping up yesterday after heavy thunder storms caused mayhem in the city. Emergency services had to rescue at least 20 trapped motorists, roads were closed, houses flooded and even a major hospital was hit by lightning. One of the surgical wards at St Augustine’s Hospital was struck, and patients had to be moved to another ward. Netcare general manager Augusta Dorning said: “While no great damage was done, the nurses’ calling system started to malfunction, a few minor leaks appeared and some electrical wiring got scorched.” The provincial Health Department spokesperson, Leon Mbangwa, said the out-patients department, pharmacy and the surgical stores at Umlazi’s Prince Mshiyeni Hospital were flooded. The police search-and-rescue unit was scrambled to save 20 people trapped in cars and homes by rising water during the electrical storm. “We used a police boat to move many people away from the Island Hotel in Isipingo and we assisted several others who were stuck in cars due to rising flood water,” said the unit’s commander, Captain Troy Alison. Several Durban roads were closed yesterday after torrential rains caused mudslides and deep pools.
The downpour affected, among others, the suburbs of Merebank, Umlazi, Chatsworth, Pinetown, Isipingo, Yellowwood Park, Amanzimtoti, Prospecton and Durban North. Metrorail also had problems. Spokesperson Thandi Mkhize said several lines in Reunion, Crossmoor, Merebank, the KwaZulu-Natal south coast, Isipingo and Kelso were affected when the communication system went out. Rail services in Isipingo, Crossmoor and Kelso had been suspended until repairs could be done. Buses would be operational in those areas for the next few days. eThekwini Emergency Services head Henry Manzi said four houses in Umlazi collapsed while several shacks were completely washed away. “Those homes and shacks situated near the river banks were worst affected but there were no serious injuries,” he said. Manzi and eThekwini Disaster Management were visiting affected areas to assess flash-flood damages. Metro police Inspector Deveneran Pillay, who lives in Merebank, said the area near the racecourse was completely submerged. “People were helping each other, breaking walls to get people out of houses. The water levels were up to 1.8m. Cars were floating and completely submerged,” he said.
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Durban was mopping up yesterday after heavy thunder storms caused mayhem in the city. Emergency services had to rescue at least 20 trapped motorists, roads were closed, houses flooded and even a major hospital was hit by lightning. One of the surgical wards at St Augustine’s Hospital was struck, and patients had to be moved to another ward. Netcare general manager Augusta Dorning said: “While no great damage was done, the nurses’ calling system started to malfunction, a few minor leaks appeared and some electrical wiring got scorched.” The provincial Health Department spokesperson, Leon Mbangwa, said the out-patients department, pharmacy and the surgical stores at Umlazi’s Prince Mshiyeni Hospital were flooded. The police search-and-rescue unit was scrambled to save 20 people trapped in cars and homes by rising water during the electrical storm. “We used a police boat to move many people away from the Island Hotel in Isipingo and we assisted several others who were stuck in cars due to rising flood water,” said the unit’s commander, Captain Troy Alison. Several Durban roads were closed yesterday after torrential rains caused mudslides and deep pools.
The downpour affected, among others, the suburbs of Merebank, Umlazi, Chatsworth, Pinetown, Isipingo, Yellowwood Park, Amanzimtoti, Prospecton and Durban North. Metrorail also had problems. Spokesperson Thandi Mkhize said several lines in Reunion, Crossmoor, Merebank, the KwaZulu-Natal south coast, Isipingo and Kelso were affected when the communication system went out. Rail services in Isipingo, Crossmoor and Kelso had been suspended until repairs could be done. Buses would be operational in those areas for the next few days. eThekwini Emergency Services head Henry Manzi said four houses in Umlazi collapsed while several shacks were completely washed away. “Those homes and shacks situated near the river banks were worst affected but there were no serious injuries,” he said. Manzi and eThekwini Disaster Management were visiting affected areas to assess flash-flood damages. Metro police Inspector Deveneran Pillay, who lives in Merebank, said the area near the racecourse was completely submerged. “People were helping each other, breaking walls to get people out of houses. The water levels were up to 1.8m. Cars were floating and completely submerged,” he said.
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Retreat (A 17)
Name: Retreat
The rail trip from the central business district of Cape Town all the way through to Simon’s Town takes about an hour and a quarter, and takes you through a fascinating, ever-changing landscape.
From the semi-industrial inner-city areas of Woodstock and Salt River, through to the quirky suburbs of Observatory, Mowbray, Rosebank and Rondebosch, you then head through to Newlands, Claremont, Harfield, Kenilworth, and on to Wynberg, Plumstead and Diep River.
The train ride takes you through Steenberg, Retreat, Lakeside and then, once you pass Muizenberg, you can look out of the train window and you feel like you’re riding on the sea – it’s an amazing juxtaposition, with the Cape Town trains on one side and the beautiful ocean rolling outside the window.
Metrorail’s Hop on Hop Off Ticket (a daily pass) allows train trippers to visit various attractions along the Southern Rail Route – hop off at Newlands to visit the SA Rugby Museum, hop off at Muizenberg for a surfing lesson or Kalk Bay for an ice-cream as you make your way South to the final destination, Simon’s Town.
The Hop On Hop Off ticket operates between 10h00 and 16h00 and is best enjoyed with a bunch of friends (Capetonians are very friendly!) or a Chaperone service. They’ll know all the good spots to stop. The same safety precautions for visitors apply to train travel, so don’t flash those cameras around too much, but do take advantage of the many photo ops along the route.
Contact Cape Town Tourism for a map, great local information, recommended guides and suggested restaurants, beaches and activities.
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Unique budget accommodation in 10 vintage railway coaches. The coaches are original and completed their service with the Rhodesian railway in 1950 and are now fully revamped to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Central to the Cape Town's city centre and great views of the mountain with swimming pool, restaurant, bar, braai/barbecue area, television lounges, pool tables, a travel centre and internet café.
The accommodation is in 2-and 4- berth compartments where you can opt for a choice of single or single and double bed cabins. Bathroom facilities have been built behind and separate from the coaches. They have been designed to be easily accessible and private. We have one cocktail lounge with two flat screen televisions with DSTV (satellite television) a swimming pool, braai / bbq area and pool tables. Our pride and joy is our restaurant situated in one of the coaches. Here you can experience our delicious food from our a la carte menu we are open for breakfast, lunch and supper.
http://www.trainlodge.co.za/
The rail trip from the central business district of Cape Town all the way through to Simon’s Town takes about an hour and a quarter, and takes you through a fascinating, ever-changing landscape.
From the semi-industrial inner-city areas of Woodstock and Salt River, through to the quirky suburbs of Observatory, Mowbray, Rosebank and Rondebosch, you then head through to Newlands, Claremont, Harfield, Kenilworth, and on to Wynberg, Plumstead and Diep River.
The train ride takes you through Steenberg, Retreat, Lakeside and then, once you pass Muizenberg, you can look out of the train window and you feel like you’re riding on the sea – it’s an amazing juxtaposition, with the Cape Town trains on one side and the beautiful ocean rolling outside the window.
Metrorail’s Hop on Hop Off Ticket (a daily pass) allows train trippers to visit various attractions along the Southern Rail Route – hop off at Newlands to visit the SA Rugby Museum, hop off at Muizenberg for a surfing lesson or Kalk Bay for an ice-cream as you make your way South to the final destination, Simon’s Town.
The Hop On Hop Off ticket operates between 10h00 and 16h00 and is best enjoyed with a bunch of friends (Capetonians are very friendly!) or a Chaperone service. They’ll know all the good spots to stop. The same safety precautions for visitors apply to train travel, so don’t flash those cameras around too much, but do take advantage of the many photo ops along the route.
Contact Cape Town Tourism for a map, great local information, recommended guides and suggested restaurants, beaches and activities.
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Unique budget accommodation in 10 vintage railway coaches. The coaches are original and completed their service with the Rhodesian railway in 1950 and are now fully revamped to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Central to the Cape Town's city centre and great views of the mountain with swimming pool, restaurant, bar, braai/barbecue area, television lounges, pool tables, a travel centre and internet café.
The accommodation is in 2-and 4- berth compartments where you can opt for a choice of single or single and double bed cabins. Bathroom facilities have been built behind and separate from the coaches. They have been designed to be easily accessible and private. We have one cocktail lounge with two flat screen televisions with DSTV (satellite television) a swimming pool, braai / bbq area and pool tables. Our pride and joy is our restaurant situated in one of the coaches. Here you can experience our delicious food from our a la carte menu we are open for breakfast, lunch and supper.
http://www.trainlodge.co.za/
Ressano Garcia (L 8)
Name: Ressano Garcia
Ressano Garcia is a town near the border between South Africa and Mozambique.
Both road and rail cross the border here.
In 1500 the Portuguese established a string of forts and trading posts up and down the coast, starting with present day Isla de Mozambique (at that time simply known as Mozambique and where the country gets its modern name), where the Portuguese plied the spice and slave routes from Mozambique up until 1891.
Over the last 1000 years Moçambique has been the focus of interest for many races. The strategic location, rich minerals, gold and ivory made Moçambique, over the centuries, an important trading point
The primitive people of Mozambique were the Bosquimanes, nomadic, hunter-gatherers. Between 200 and 300 AC the Bantu people arriving from the northern big lakes, established themselves along the Moçambique coast line. The Bantus brought in agricultural skills as well as knowledge of iron working
During the 13th Century, the Arab traders settled along the East Coast attracted by the gold mines. They, the Swahili's, introduced the Islamic culture. The Indians and Chinese were also actively trading along this coast line
In February 1497 the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama arrived at Ilha de Moçambique (Moçambique Island, today connected to the main land by a causeway) on his way to India. And in 1507 a permanent settlement started on the Island
During this period Portugal tried to take control of the gold trade
In the 16th Century the Dutch made failed attempts to occupy the Island
Portuguese farmers were encouraged to settle and develop further inland, expanding the occupied territory. By mid 16th century there was an active ivory and gold trade was
In 1752 Moçambique was annexed as a Portuguese colony
Between 1700s and 1800s the slave trade became a major activity, over 1 million slaves were transported to Brazil, Reunion and Mauritius
The "Prazo" system was introduced as an attempt to gain more control over the colony, to promote agricultural and economic development. It consisted on a contract granting land (Prazos) to Portuguese women over three generation (as long as they were married to Portuguese men). The Prazeiros (owners of Prazos) became the elite of the country exerting great control. Currently a similar system is being perpetuated by the Government elite since private property ownership is not allowed - this has an extremely negative effect on the inflow of much needed capital into the country.
In 1871 slavery is abolished and Ilha de Moçambique becomes a depot for free slaves
In 1878 Portugal conceded some of the Northern territory for trading to British and German companies as a way to avoid invasion from those countries. The European companies introduced enforced labour "Chibalo" on construction of roads and farming
One year later the Lourenço Marquez treaty was signed between Britain and Portugal. The construction of the railway linking Lourenço Marquez to Johannesburg was officially completed in January 1895. At this time the Capital was moved from Ilha de Moçambique to Lourenço Marquez, where most political and economic activities are now being carried out
In 1926 Antonio Oliveira Salazar took over Portugal in a fascist coup. For Moçambique this again meant forced labour to build the railways linking the main ports to the main cities as well as mines, and farming activities. Salazar also introduced a strict racist regime, where education was no longer granted to the population, and the Africans were forbidden to initiate any kind of business.
The Catholic Church came in to provide basic education to the African people but under strict conditions, which included abandoning traditional beliefs and culture, this was for many the only way to avoid forced labour (they were called the, 'Assimilados' or non-indigenous). The great majority of the African population were forced into hard labour. Cities and developed areas were reserved for white people and a few privileged, 'Assimilados'
Nationalist feelings were fast developing by the educated few and intellectuals
In June 1960, during a peaceful protest at Mueda in Northern Moçambique, the Portuguese opened fire on the crowd. This event is remembered yearly as "The massacre of Mueda". This was the start of the Moçambique liberation movement
Frelimo Party (Frente de Liberacao Moçambicana - Liberation Front) was created and had Eduardo Chivambu Mondlane as the first president. The purpose was to conquer complete independence from Portugal
In 1969 Eduardo Mondlane was assassinated by a letter bomb. Samora Michel as military commander took over with strong Marxist views. Portugal was struggling to keep hands over the colony and slowly lost control. With the overthrow of Salazar's regime, Portugal gave in, on 7th September 1974 Portugal agreed on a transition of government to Frelimo
The Independent People's republic of Moçambique was then proclaimed
There was no gradual transition, the Portuguese left in a hurry leaving the country in a trap set for disaster. Radical and unrealistic social changes were fast implemented with some external help. By 1983 the country's economy was in a shambles
Renamo (Resistência Nacional de Moçambique - Moçambique National Resistance) was created in the 1970s by external forces. From 1976 onwards its main purpose was the destruction of social economical structures and destabilization of the government. Recruits were forced to join, whilst roads, bridges and railways were destroyed in the process together with schools and hospitals. Mmany were killed and atrocities were committed on both sides of the conflict. Until 1992 the country was caught up in this brutal civil war, that pitted brother against brother
In 1983 drought and famine forced the Frelimo movement to turn to western aid
In 1984 the Nkomati Accord was signed between Mozambique and South Africa(S.A.) The deal was for S.A. to withdraw all support for Renamo and in exchange Moçambique would reject the ANC and allow South African Investment into the country. This Accord was not really successful, as S.A. did not withdraw their support for Renamo as promised .
Two years later Samora Machel died in a plane crash and was replaced by Joaquim Chissano
The collapse of the USSR and the newly elected South African president F.W. DeKlerk turned the situation against Renamo
The peace agreement came in October 1992, followed by the UN monitoring disarmament and demobilization campaign. The first National Elections was held in 1994
Since then Mozambique has greatly developed towards peace and democracy. Showing a much greater political stability with the Frelimo party winning another term in 2004
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Ressano Garcia is a town near the border between South Africa and Mozambique.
Both road and rail cross the border here.
In 1500 the Portuguese established a string of forts and trading posts up and down the coast, starting with present day Isla de Mozambique (at that time simply known as Mozambique and where the country gets its modern name), where the Portuguese plied the spice and slave routes from Mozambique up until 1891.
Over the last 1000 years Moçambique has been the focus of interest for many races. The strategic location, rich minerals, gold and ivory made Moçambique, over the centuries, an important trading point
The primitive people of Mozambique were the Bosquimanes, nomadic, hunter-gatherers. Between 200 and 300 AC the Bantu people arriving from the northern big lakes, established themselves along the Moçambique coast line. The Bantus brought in agricultural skills as well as knowledge of iron working
During the 13th Century, the Arab traders settled along the East Coast attracted by the gold mines. They, the Swahili's, introduced the Islamic culture. The Indians and Chinese were also actively trading along this coast line
In February 1497 the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama arrived at Ilha de Moçambique (Moçambique Island, today connected to the main land by a causeway) on his way to India. And in 1507 a permanent settlement started on the Island
During this period Portugal tried to take control of the gold trade
In the 16th Century the Dutch made failed attempts to occupy the Island
Portuguese farmers were encouraged to settle and develop further inland, expanding the occupied territory. By mid 16th century there was an active ivory and gold trade was
In 1752 Moçambique was annexed as a Portuguese colony
Between 1700s and 1800s the slave trade became a major activity, over 1 million slaves were transported to Brazil, Reunion and Mauritius
The "Prazo" system was introduced as an attempt to gain more control over the colony, to promote agricultural and economic development. It consisted on a contract granting land (Prazos) to Portuguese women over three generation (as long as they were married to Portuguese men). The Prazeiros (owners of Prazos) became the elite of the country exerting great control. Currently a similar system is being perpetuated by the Government elite since private property ownership is not allowed - this has an extremely negative effect on the inflow of much needed capital into the country.
In 1871 slavery is abolished and Ilha de Moçambique becomes a depot for free slaves
In 1878 Portugal conceded some of the Northern territory for trading to British and German companies as a way to avoid invasion from those countries. The European companies introduced enforced labour "Chibalo" on construction of roads and farming
One year later the Lourenço Marquez treaty was signed between Britain and Portugal. The construction of the railway linking Lourenço Marquez to Johannesburg was officially completed in January 1895. At this time the Capital was moved from Ilha de Moçambique to Lourenço Marquez, where most political and economic activities are now being carried out
In 1926 Antonio Oliveira Salazar took over Portugal in a fascist coup. For Moçambique this again meant forced labour to build the railways linking the main ports to the main cities as well as mines, and farming activities. Salazar also introduced a strict racist regime, where education was no longer granted to the population, and the Africans were forbidden to initiate any kind of business.
The Catholic Church came in to provide basic education to the African people but under strict conditions, which included abandoning traditional beliefs and culture, this was for many the only way to avoid forced labour (they were called the, 'Assimilados' or non-indigenous). The great majority of the African population were forced into hard labour. Cities and developed areas were reserved for white people and a few privileged, 'Assimilados'
Nationalist feelings were fast developing by the educated few and intellectuals
In June 1960, during a peaceful protest at Mueda in Northern Moçambique, the Portuguese opened fire on the crowd. This event is remembered yearly as "The massacre of Mueda". This was the start of the Moçambique liberation movement
Frelimo Party (Frente de Liberacao Moçambicana - Liberation Front) was created and had Eduardo Chivambu Mondlane as the first president. The purpose was to conquer complete independence from Portugal
In 1969 Eduardo Mondlane was assassinated by a letter bomb. Samora Michel as military commander took over with strong Marxist views. Portugal was struggling to keep hands over the colony and slowly lost control. With the overthrow of Salazar's regime, Portugal gave in, on 7th September 1974 Portugal agreed on a transition of government to Frelimo
The Independent People's republic of Moçambique was then proclaimed
There was no gradual transition, the Portuguese left in a hurry leaving the country in a trap set for disaster. Radical and unrealistic social changes were fast implemented with some external help. By 1983 the country's economy was in a shambles
Renamo (Resistência Nacional de Moçambique - Moçambique National Resistance) was created in the 1970s by external forces. From 1976 onwards its main purpose was the destruction of social economical structures and destabilization of the government. Recruits were forced to join, whilst roads, bridges and railways were destroyed in the process together with schools and hospitals. Mmany were killed and atrocities were committed on both sides of the conflict. Until 1992 the country was caught up in this brutal civil war, that pitted brother against brother
In 1983 drought and famine forced the Frelimo movement to turn to western aid
In 1984 the Nkomati Accord was signed between Mozambique and South Africa(S.A.) The deal was for S.A. to withdraw all support for Renamo and in exchange Moçambique would reject the ANC and allow South African Investment into the country. This Accord was not really successful, as S.A. did not withdraw their support for Renamo as promised .
Two years later Samora Machel died in a plane crash and was replaced by Joaquim Chissano
The collapse of the USSR and the newly elected South African president F.W. DeKlerk turned the situation against Renamo
The peace agreement came in October 1992, followed by the UN monitoring disarmament and demobilization campaign. The first National Elections was held in 1994
Since then Mozambique has greatly developed towards peace and democracy. Showing a much greater political stability with the Frelimo party winning another term in 2004
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Residensia (F 10)
Name: Residensia
Residensia, Sebokeng/Vanderbijlpark
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Residensia, Sebokeng/Vanderbijlpark
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Renishaw (L 15)
Name: Renishaw
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The Crookes family has established a proud tradition in the South African sugar industry since the 1860’s when Samuel Crookes first planted cane at Renishaw on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. Crookes Brothers Limited was incorporated in 1913 to take over and manage the family interests and in 1948 it was listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Crookes Brothers today produces a range of primary agricultural products, with sugar cane contributing approximately half of both revenue and profits. The company also farms bananas, citrus and deciduous fruit, grain, sheep, cattle and crocodiles on properties located in KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Mpumalanga and Swaziland. The company’s success is derived from its focus on producing quality agricultural products in an efficient and cost effective
manner. This is enhanced by a culture of discipline, integrity and fairness maintained throughout its operations
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The Crookes family has established a proud tradition in the South African sugar industry since the 1860’s when Samuel Crookes first planted cane at Renishaw on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. Crookes Brothers Limited was incorporated in 1913 to take over and manage the family interests and in 1948 it was listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Crookes Brothers today produces a range of primary agricultural products, with sugar cane contributing approximately half of both revenue and profits. The company also farms bananas, citrus and deciduous fruit, grain, sheep, cattle and crocodiles on properties located in KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Mpumalanga and Swaziland. The company’s success is derived from its focus on producing quality agricultural products in an efficient and cost effective
manner. This is enhanced by a culture of discipline, integrity and fairness maintained throughout its operations
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Reitz (G 11)
Name: Reitz
Reitz is a small maize, wheat and cattle farming town located in the east of the Free State province of South Africa.
The town has one of the largest maize silos in the southern hemisphere and is a major maize growing community.[2]
History and Name
Founded in 1889[3], the town was previously known as Singer's Post[4], its name was changed to Amsterdam, and again to its current name Reitz after the Orange Free State president, Francis William Reitz.
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Reitz is a small maize, wheat and cattle farming town located in the east of the Free State province of South Africa.
The town has one of the largest maize silos in the southern hemisphere and is a major maize growing community.[2]
History and Name
Founded in 1889[3], the town was previously known as Singer's Post[4], its name was changed to Amsterdam, and again to its current name Reitz after the Orange Free State president, Francis William Reitz.
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Rehoboth (A 8)
Name: Rehoboth
Rehoboth is a town in central Namibia. Located on the B1 road, 90 kilometres south of the Namibian capital Windhoek, Rehoboth lies on a high elevation plateau with sparse rainfall, but with several natural hot-water springs. In 2005, it had a population of 21,378. Geo-coordinates: 23°19′S 17°05′E / 23.317°S 17.083°E / -23.317; 17.083.
Administration
Administratively, Rehoboth is classified as a town with its own council of 7 elected individuals.
Public amenities include a public hospital, primary and secondary schools and a district court with resident magistrate.
Rehoboth is divided into eight neighbourhoods, called blocks. The oldest part of the town is blocks A, B and C, whereby block B contains most public services and shops. Block D is home to the wealthiest inhabitants of the town. Block E is the poorest neighbourhood and was originally (under Apartheid) designated for blacks. Blocks F,G and H are the newest neighbourhoods.
The Oanob Dam, approximately six kilometres from Rehoboth, supplies the town with fresh water. The majority of the population consists of "Basters" (bastards)
About 55 000 basters live in Namibia, they are the offspring of Nama and Dutch Settlers. these children were called coloured or basters. In the late 1860's with mounting pressure from the Boers a group of about 90 families trekked to Namibia. They initially settled near Warmbad in southern Namibia, but in 1880 the settled in the area of Rehoboth. At that time this are was home to the Bondelswart, a group of Namas.
The home language of the basters is Afrikaans, a language they share with many white Namibians. The Basters are proud of their name and history, even though the word baster is means bastard. They feel they are different from other coloureds due to their unique history and the fact they have been settled in their own area for more than 100 years.
The majority of basters still live in the Rehoboth Gebied (area) but many work in Windhoek were they often work in the building trade.
History
In prehistoric times the area of the present day Rehoboth town was inhabited by Nama (Khoikhoi) groups who called it !Anis meaning smoke; referring to the cloud of condensed water vapour hanging over the hot springs in the morning.
The missionary Heinrich Kleinschmidt of the German Rhenish Missionary Society named the place Rehoboth in 1845, when a mission was established among the resident Nama (Khoikhoi). In 1864, the Nama, as a result of war, abandoned the area.
In 1870, the Basters, who had migrated out of the Cape Colony in 1868 moved into the territory and were granted permission to settle at Rehoboth by the participants of the peace conference of Okahandja on 23 September 1870. In a few years, the Basters were closely linked to the town of Rehoboth and became identified as Rehoboth Basters or Rehobothers. The population increased rapidly from an initial number of 333 in 1870, 800 in 1874 and 1500 by 1885. The growing Baster population settled in the surrounding areas, which would become known as the Rehoboth Gebiet (meaning ‘area’).
In 1885, Baster kaptein Hermanus van Wyk signed a 'Treaty of Protection and Friendship' with the German Empire which permitted him to retain a degree of autonomy in exchange for recognising colonial rule. Relations between Rehoboth and Germany remained close for more than twenty years but in 1914, following the outbreak of World War One, Germany's use of Baster soldiers to guard South African prisoners - contrary to the terms of their enlistment - led to armed revolt. German forces then attacked Rehoboth, committed atrocities against Baster civilians and attacked refugees encamped upon the mountain of Sam Khubis, but, despite repeated attacks and the use of superior weaponry, were unable to destroy the Basters' position. Next day, the Germans retreated and Rehoboth's Baster community was reprieved.
Namibia was occupied by South Africa in 1915 and, ten years later a second rebellion broke out at Rehoboth, the Basters had a small uprising as they decided it was time for their own independence. This revolt was not taken extremely seriously, as it amounted to a few men barricading themselves in a house. And after a few weeks the situation was settled without any violence. This revolt collapsed, however, when colonial forces - armed with machine-guns and supported by two warplanes - marched into the town and arrested more than 600 people.
This information has been obtained from Wikipeadia (20/03/2010) and other sources such as: http://www.namibian.org/travel/namibia/population/basters.htm.
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Rehoboth is a town in central Namibia. Located on the B1 road, 90 kilometres south of the Namibian capital Windhoek, Rehoboth lies on a high elevation plateau with sparse rainfall, but with several natural hot-water springs. In 2005, it had a population of 21,378. Geo-coordinates: 23°19′S 17°05′E / 23.317°S 17.083°E / -23.317; 17.083.
Administration
Administratively, Rehoboth is classified as a town with its own council of 7 elected individuals.
Public amenities include a public hospital, primary and secondary schools and a district court with resident magistrate.
Rehoboth is divided into eight neighbourhoods, called blocks. The oldest part of the town is blocks A, B and C, whereby block B contains most public services and shops. Block D is home to the wealthiest inhabitants of the town. Block E is the poorest neighbourhood and was originally (under Apartheid) designated for blacks. Blocks F,G and H are the newest neighbourhoods.
The Oanob Dam, approximately six kilometres from Rehoboth, supplies the town with fresh water. The majority of the population consists of "Basters" (bastards)
About 55 000 basters live in Namibia, they are the offspring of Nama and Dutch Settlers. these children were called coloured or basters. In the late 1860's with mounting pressure from the Boers a group of about 90 families trekked to Namibia. They initially settled near Warmbad in southern Namibia, but in 1880 the settled in the area of Rehoboth. At that time this are was home to the Bondelswart, a group of Namas.
The home language of the basters is Afrikaans, a language they share with many white Namibians. The Basters are proud of their name and history, even though the word baster is means bastard. They feel they are different from other coloureds due to their unique history and the fact they have been settled in their own area for more than 100 years.
The majority of basters still live in the Rehoboth Gebied (area) but many work in Windhoek were they often work in the building trade.
History
In prehistoric times the area of the present day Rehoboth town was inhabited by Nama (Khoikhoi) groups who called it !Anis meaning smoke; referring to the cloud of condensed water vapour hanging over the hot springs in the morning.
The missionary Heinrich Kleinschmidt of the German Rhenish Missionary Society named the place Rehoboth in 1845, when a mission was established among the resident Nama (Khoikhoi). In 1864, the Nama, as a result of war, abandoned the area.
In 1870, the Basters, who had migrated out of the Cape Colony in 1868 moved into the territory and were granted permission to settle at Rehoboth by the participants of the peace conference of Okahandja on 23 September 1870. In a few years, the Basters were closely linked to the town of Rehoboth and became identified as Rehoboth Basters or Rehobothers. The population increased rapidly from an initial number of 333 in 1870, 800 in 1874 and 1500 by 1885. The growing Baster population settled in the surrounding areas, which would become known as the Rehoboth Gebiet (meaning ‘area’).
In 1885, Baster kaptein Hermanus van Wyk signed a 'Treaty of Protection and Friendship' with the German Empire which permitted him to retain a degree of autonomy in exchange for recognising colonial rule. Relations between Rehoboth and Germany remained close for more than twenty years but in 1914, following the outbreak of World War One, Germany's use of Baster soldiers to guard South African prisoners - contrary to the terms of their enlistment - led to armed revolt. German forces then attacked Rehoboth, committed atrocities against Baster civilians and attacked refugees encamped upon the mountain of Sam Khubis, but, despite repeated attacks and the use of superior weaponry, were unable to destroy the Basters' position. Next day, the Germans retreated and Rehoboth's Baster community was reprieved.
Namibia was occupied by South Africa in 1915 and, ten years later a second rebellion broke out at Rehoboth, the Basters had a small uprising as they decided it was time for their own independence. This revolt was not taken extremely seriously, as it amounted to a few men barricading themselves in a house. And after a few weeks the situation was settled without any violence. This revolt collapsed, however, when colonial forces - armed with machine-guns and supported by two warplanes - marched into the town and arrested more than 600 people.
This information has been obtained from Wikipeadia (20/03/2010) and other sources such as: http://www.namibian.org/travel/namibia/population/basters.htm.
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Red House (F 16)
Name: Red House
Bluewater Bay, Swartkops, St George's Strand, Amsterdamhoek & Redhouse - all part of the Nelson Mandela Metro, have combined their efforts to offer holiday makers and tourists a natural destination alternative supported by a wide range of accommodation establishments and service providers, who have committed themselves to providing personal service, beautiful scenery, marine splendour, estuary wonders, diverse leisure activities and surrounding tour packages to suit all tastes.
Endorsed and support by Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism and the Eastern Cape Tourism Board, we are only 15 minutes from the city centre, shopping malls and airport - so browse this brochure and discover a new destination, new friends, what's available and really good contacts for your stay with us.
http://www.bluewaterbay.co.za/
The picturesque little village of Redhouse - the epitome of tranquillity - lies positioned right on the edge of the Swartkops River, about 15 minutes drive from Port Elizabeth. Life here is all about the river, its estuary and its adjacent saltpans - one of the best places in the country for sightings of the less common estuarine waders and terns, and, despite its urban setting, a ‘must see’ birding spot for fanatics and bird lovers.
Over 10 000 water birds come here in summer - the dense succulent thicket vegetation to the north protected by the Zwartkops Valley and Aloe Nature reserves – birding specialists recommend at least 3 hours to ‘bird’ the estuary and saltpans at low tide. You’ll catch more than a glimpse of flamingos, African black oystercatchers, sand plovers, sandpipers and little terns.
The nicest nearby beach is Bluewater Bay, but you’ll find that life on the Swartkops River is such that the sea needn’t feature in your holiday. The constant call of birds, river sailing and boating, swimming, skiing and river cruises mean that days easily slide into a happy water-filled existence that only needs the odd foray to a supermarket for supplies, or hiking and mountain biking in the Aloe or Zwartkops Valley reserves, to complete the picture of serenity.
But if living the colonial lifestyle in Redhouse - all that sailing and rowing - becomes a little tedious, then Amsterdamhoek, right on the Swartkops River estuary, is a wonderful place to catch a magnificent sunset, drink in hand.
More info go to: http://www.sa-venues.com/attractionsec/redhouse.php
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Bluewater Bay, Swartkops, St George's Strand, Amsterdamhoek & Redhouse - all part of the Nelson Mandela Metro, have combined their efforts to offer holiday makers and tourists a natural destination alternative supported by a wide range of accommodation establishments and service providers, who have committed themselves to providing personal service, beautiful scenery, marine splendour, estuary wonders, diverse leisure activities and surrounding tour packages to suit all tastes.
Endorsed and support by Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism and the Eastern Cape Tourism Board, we are only 15 minutes from the city centre, shopping malls and airport - so browse this brochure and discover a new destination, new friends, what's available and really good contacts for your stay with us.
http://www.bluewaterbay.co.za/
The picturesque little village of Redhouse - the epitome of tranquillity - lies positioned right on the edge of the Swartkops River, about 15 minutes drive from Port Elizabeth. Life here is all about the river, its estuary and its adjacent saltpans - one of the best places in the country for sightings of the less common estuarine waders and terns, and, despite its urban setting, a ‘must see’ birding spot for fanatics and bird lovers.
Over 10 000 water birds come here in summer - the dense succulent thicket vegetation to the north protected by the Zwartkops Valley and Aloe Nature reserves – birding specialists recommend at least 3 hours to ‘bird’ the estuary and saltpans at low tide. You’ll catch more than a glimpse of flamingos, African black oystercatchers, sand plovers, sandpipers and little terns.
The nicest nearby beach is Bluewater Bay, but you’ll find that life on the Swartkops River is such that the sea needn’t feature in your holiday. The constant call of birds, river sailing and boating, swimming, skiing and river cruises mean that days easily slide into a happy water-filled existence that only needs the odd foray to a supermarket for supplies, or hiking and mountain biking in the Aloe or Zwartkops Valley reserves, to complete the picture of serenity.
But if living the colonial lifestyle in Redhouse - all that sailing and rowing - becomes a little tedious, then Amsterdamhoek, right on the Swartkops River estuary, is a wonderful place to catch a magnificent sunset, drink in hand.
More info go to: http://www.sa-venues.com/attractionsec/redhouse.php
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Red Hill (M 13)
Name: Red Hill
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St Faith’s as a parish depended strongly on thefinancial resources of the Natal Diocese as the people who worshipped there earned verylittle or nothing. Also, in the earlier years the townships of Lamontville, Chesterville,Clermont and Kwamashu/Ntuzuma did not have Anglican Churches for black people. Theylargely depended on the services of visiting priests from St Faith’s and other churches untilthe parishes of St Simon’s, St Barnabas, St Andrews and Ekuvukeni were established. These township parishes are still considered to be the “off-spring” of St Faith. It isheartwarming to see that the parish of St Faith has never stopped its evangelical mission aswe still have outstations such as St Barnabas/Cato Crest, Red Hill, Westville even today
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Thora worked at Fulton School for the Deaf in Hillcrest and would often spend weekends at 39 Ben Nevis Road, Red Hill, Durban, with RAW and Bobby. At that stage Alex and Cilla (his wife) were living at Botha’s Hill, where Cilla was in charge of the jointly owned Anglican, Methodist and Presbyterian churches conference centre called “Koinonia”. Alex had his regular job as a plumber and was responsible for running repairs on the property. They could thus give Thora a lift back to Fulton on their way home. Alex recalls that Aunt Thora would always pull you up if you were slouching, declaring: ”Sit up straight, shoulders back!”
http://www.griquas.com/walker.htm
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St Faith’s as a parish depended strongly on thefinancial resources of the Natal Diocese as the people who worshipped there earned verylittle or nothing. Also, in the earlier years the townships of Lamontville, Chesterville,Clermont and Kwamashu/Ntuzuma did not have Anglican Churches for black people. Theylargely depended on the services of visiting priests from St Faith’s and other churches untilthe parishes of St Simon’s, St Barnabas, St Andrews and Ekuvukeni were established. These township parishes are still considered to be the “off-spring” of St Faith. It isheartwarming to see that the parish of St Faith has never stopped its evangelical mission aswe still have outstations such as St Barnabas/Cato Crest, Red Hill, Westville even today
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Thora worked at Fulton School for the Deaf in Hillcrest and would often spend weekends at 39 Ben Nevis Road, Red Hill, Durban, with RAW and Bobby. At that stage Alex and Cilla (his wife) were living at Botha’s Hill, where Cilla was in charge of the jointly owned Anglican, Methodist and Presbyterian churches conference centre called “Koinonia”. Alex had his regular job as a plumber and was responsible for running repairs on the property. They could thus give Thora a lift back to Fulton on their way home. Alex recalls that Aunt Thora would always pull you up if you were slouching, declaring: ”Sit up straight, shoulders back!”
http://www.griquas.com/walker.htm
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Redan (F 10)
Name: Redan
Vereeniging is another town in Southern Gauteng that does not owe its origin to the discovery of gold. It has its origins in the discovery of coal in the area in 1878. With some of the largest coal deposits in South Africa the town has become one of the country�s largest producers of electricity. Also on the banks of the Vaal River, Vereeniging is also close to the Vaal Dam which has become a very popular sailing venue for Gauteng. Close to the town at Redan is the site of the Redan Rock Engravings, where there are hundreds of paintings and drawings on the sandstone cliffs. Both Stone Age and Iron Age implements have also been found in the area. At the Leeukuil Palaeontological Site are fossils of Glossoptoris, a plant species over 300 million years old.
http://www.wheretostay.co.za/information/g/southern_gauteng
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Vereeniging is another town in Southern Gauteng that does not owe its origin to the discovery of gold. It has its origins in the discovery of coal in the area in 1878. With some of the largest coal deposits in South Africa the town has become one of the country�s largest producers of electricity. Also on the banks of the Vaal River, Vereeniging is also close to the Vaal Dam which has become a very popular sailing venue for Gauteng. Close to the town at Redan is the site of the Redan Rock Engravings, where there are hundreds of paintings and drawings on the sandstone cliffs. Both Stone Age and Iron Age implements have also been found in the area. At the Leeukuil Palaeontological Site are fossils of Glossoptoris, a plant species over 300 million years old.
http://www.wheretostay.co.za/information/g/southern_gauteng
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