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The Big Hole is situated in Kimberley, Northern Cape Province. It is the biggest man-made structure in South Africa. Kimberley was known for diamonds and that is the reason we have the Big Hole, it was the biggest mining activity in South Africa
This mining activity happended some 120 years ago and today the Big Hole is a Tourist attraction in Kimberley.
The Kimberley Mine site started on or about 16 July 1871 and by 14 August 1914 all mining activities ceased. By that time it had yielded 2 722 kilograms of diamonds extracted from 22,5 million tons of excavated earth. Today the Big Hole is surrounded by original old buildings from days gone by, relocated from their earlier sites to form a magnificent open air museum.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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Cape Town Accommodation
Cape Town has a wide variety of accommodations Establisments that suite every pocket. Accommodation range from different star gradings, and few days ago I came across this website which is about a group of guest house in one area that came together and they came up with the idea of being able to help people that might be travelling in groups and maybe not being able to be accommodated in one Establishment
For further information, you are welcome to check them them out on http://www.capetown-connections.com/
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Soccer fever grips South Africa
For the next two weeks the eyes of the world will be on South Africa as it plays host to the ‘litmus test’ of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, says South African Tourism (SAT).
“South African Tourism welcomes players and fans to South Africa. We’re excited about the tournament, not only because it offers our industry a truly incredible opportunity to showcase our destination, but also because it gives us a chance to show off our infrastructure and to have our visitors witness the effort that we have put into preparing for this world-class event,” says South African Tourism COO and acting CEO, Didi Moyle.
Moyle said the championship would finally put an end to all speculation regarding South Africa’s capability and ability to host some of the greatest tournaments in sporting history. “We are beyond ready. People now need to come and celebrate with us, this magnificent feat of being able to host these sporting events,” she said.
The 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup takes place from June 14 to 28. Host cities are Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Rustenburg.
“South African Tourism welcomes players and fans to South Africa. We’re excited about the tournament, not only because it offers our industry a truly incredible opportunity to showcase our destination, but also because it gives us a chance to show off our infrastructure and to have our visitors witness the effort that we have put into preparing for this world-class event,” says South African Tourism COO and acting CEO, Didi Moyle.
Moyle said the championship would finally put an end to all speculation regarding South Africa’s capability and ability to host some of the greatest tournaments in sporting history. “We are beyond ready. People now need to come and celebrate with us, this magnificent feat of being able to host these sporting events,” she said.
The 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup takes place from June 14 to 28. Host cities are Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Rustenburg.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Rustenburg The Platinum Area in South Africa
RUSTENBURG
Rustenburg is the third oldest town of the former Transvaal Province and offers numerous places of interest. Its jacaranda tree-lined streets are the hub of a thriving agricultural and mining industry. Rustenburg has a population of about 1 000 000 people.
The Royal Bafokeng Nation Of Rustenburg
The Royal Bafokeng comprise a population of about 310 000 people. The Royal Bafokeng are members of the Setswana-speaking indigenous community and rose to some prominence during the 1980s when they demanded compensation and royalties from mining companies who were mining platinum in the area.
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Attractions
Attractions include the Anglican Church (1871); the Dutch Reformed Church (1898 -1903); the statue of the Voortrekker girl; Paul Bodenstein Park; a tour of the Tabacco Research Institute at Kroondal; a visit President Kruger's farm Boekenhoutfontein; a circular game-viewing tour of the Rustenburg Nature Reserve; the Rustenburg Ramble which includes craft galleries, farm stalls and eating venues.
Rustenburg is the third oldest town of the former Transvaal Province and offers numerous places of interest. Its jacaranda tree-lined streets are the hub of a thriving agricultural and mining industry. Rustenburg has a population of about 1 000 000 people.
The Royal Bafokeng Nation Of Rustenburg
The Royal Bafokeng comprise a population of about 310 000 people. The Royal Bafokeng are members of the Setswana-speaking indigenous community and rose to some prominence during the 1980s when they demanded compensation and royalties from mining companies who were mining platinum in the area.
more ...
Attractions
Attractions include the Anglican Church (1871); the Dutch Reformed Church (1898 -1903); the statue of the Voortrekker girl; Paul Bodenstein Park; a tour of the Tabacco Research Institute at Kroondal; a visit President Kruger's farm Boekenhoutfontein; a circular game-viewing tour of the Rustenburg Nature Reserve; the Rustenburg Ramble which includes craft galleries, farm stalls and eating venues.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
The Northern Cape History
The Northern Cape has been politically dominated by African National Congress since 1994. The Northern Cape has an Afrikaans speaking majority giving rise to many ethnic issues in the politics of the Northern Cape. One of the widely publized issues is the site of the controversial Orania settlement, whose leaders have called for a Volkstaat for the Afrikaner people in the Northern Cape province.
The Northern Cape is also the home of over 1,000 San who immigrated from Namibia following the independence of the country; they had served as trackers and scouts for the South African government during the war, and feared reprisals from their former foes. They were awarded a settlement in Platfontein in 1999 by the Mandela government.
Today the Northern Cape is the largest province in South Africa (Almost 3 times the size of Germany) and it is also the most sparsely populated South African province. The Northern Cape is well known for it's grapes from Upington, Iron from Sishen and diamonds from Kimberley.
The Northern Cape is also the home of over 1,000 San who immigrated from Namibia following the independence of the country; they had served as trackers and scouts for the South African government during the war, and feared reprisals from their former foes. They were awarded a settlement in Platfontein in 1999 by the Mandela government.
Today the Northern Cape is the largest province in South Africa (Almost 3 times the size of Germany) and it is also the most sparsely populated South African province. The Northern Cape is well known for it's grapes from Upington, Iron from Sishen and diamonds from Kimberley.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
South African Natural Heritage Sites
The natural World Heritage Sites in South Africa have been shaped by forces we barely understand. But we can admire their wondrous handiwork – a vast estuarine system, a rich legacy of plant life, a gallery of sculpture man cannot imitate, and a natural disaster of a magnitude hard to conceptualise.
Fynbos, part of South Africa's floral heritage
© South African Tourism
DID YOU KNOW?
....the force of impact of the Vredefort meteorite forced gold to the earh's surface?
South Africa's four natural heritage sites each foreground the planet's natural elements - water, air, earth and fire - in some way.
The iSimangaliso Wetland Park may feature a surprising range of habitats and eco-systems, but the overpowering theme here is water. Trailing up 280 km of KwaZulu-Natal coastline, it includes Africa's largest estuary at Lake St Lucia, a 60 km-long river mouth parallel to the coast yet separated by forested sand dunes. Drawn to this water world are hundreds of bird species and some interesting amphibians, while in the wild Indian Ocean waters off shore, the passing sea traffic includes whales and sharks.
Air or, more precisely wind, has been a force in the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, shaping the spectacular mountain scenery. Carving breathtaking precipices and soaring peaks, the wind has left South Africa with a natural world heritage site not only for the eyes to marvel at, but to challenge the body with rock climbing, abseiling and hiking. In the winter, when snow dusts these wind-hewn monuments, the stunning visual effect is doubled.
In the Cape Floral Region, a South African natural heritage site that stretches from the Peninsula to the Eastern Cape, Mother Earth has given birth to a plant life so rich, it includes 3% of all the species to found in the world. A good share can only be seen in this corner of the globe.
In the formation of the fourth Natural World Heritage Site in South Africa, the Vredefort Dome that traverses the Free State and North West border, fire played a key role. This vast crater was shaped billions of years ago, when a meteorite the size of Table Mountains slammed into the earth. As it passed through the earth's atmosphere it heated up enormously, crashing to earth as a blazing fireball.
Fynbos, part of South Africa's floral heritage
© South African Tourism
DID YOU KNOW?
....the force of impact of the Vredefort meteorite forced gold to the earh's surface?
South Africa's four natural heritage sites each foreground the planet's natural elements - water, air, earth and fire - in some way.
The iSimangaliso Wetland Park may feature a surprising range of habitats and eco-systems, but the overpowering theme here is water. Trailing up 280 km of KwaZulu-Natal coastline, it includes Africa's largest estuary at Lake St Lucia, a 60 km-long river mouth parallel to the coast yet separated by forested sand dunes. Drawn to this water world are hundreds of bird species and some interesting amphibians, while in the wild Indian Ocean waters off shore, the passing sea traffic includes whales and sharks.
Air or, more precisely wind, has been a force in the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, shaping the spectacular mountain scenery. Carving breathtaking precipices and soaring peaks, the wind has left South Africa with a natural world heritage site not only for the eyes to marvel at, but to challenge the body with rock climbing, abseiling and hiking. In the winter, when snow dusts these wind-hewn monuments, the stunning visual effect is doubled.
In the Cape Floral Region, a South African natural heritage site that stretches from the Peninsula to the Eastern Cape, Mother Earth has given birth to a plant life so rich, it includes 3% of all the species to found in the world. A good share can only be seen in this corner of the globe.
In the formation of the fourth Natural World Heritage Site in South Africa, the Vredefort Dome that traverses the Free State and North West border, fire played a key role. This vast crater was shaped billions of years ago, when a meteorite the size of Table Mountains slammed into the earth. As it passed through the earth's atmosphere it heated up enormously, crashing to earth as a blazing fireball.
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