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<title>Gerald Crawford - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Gerald Crawford was born in South Africa. If you have any questions or comments please e-mail me on. Skype: southafricansafariman or E-mail Address: southafricantravelarticles@12234455.co.za]]></description>
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<title>Western Cape Beaches - South Africa</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Mother City has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and something to offer everyone. It is no surprise that South Africa was one of the first countries outside of Europe to earn blue flag status for some of her beaches - there are three on offer in and around Cape Town.]]></description>
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<title>The Battlefields Route in South Africa is Not a Journey, It is a Rich Experience</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:32:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over a period of about 70 years, the plains, rolling hills and river valleys saw numerous brutal, blood-soaked conflicts over land ownership, political independence and the desire for colonial domination.  The KwaZulu-Natal battlefields have always been very much worth a days trip reliving the past. The Drakensberg and Natal Midlands offer many opportunities to re-discover British, Zulu and Boer clashes on the battlefield. Infact KwaZulu-Natal now hosts the Battlefield Route, an experience that is a South Africa tour highlight.]]></description>
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<title>Don't Provoke South African Bees - Worker Bees Have a Fundamental Instinct to Protect the Hive</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:30:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The swarming season in South Africa lasts generally from September through to February. South African Beekeepers are available to remove all migratory swarms professionally and humanely.]]></description>
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<title>Cape Town Lures Visitors With Spectacular Beauty and a Rich Cultural Diversity</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:06:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cape Town has had a long and turbulent history. With Apartheid still linger in the minds and hearts of its people. Transformation has led to the new 'Rainbow Nation', which can be experienced in the cosmopolitan city centre of Cape Town.]]></description>
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<title>Cities You Need to Visit in the Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth, East London - South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:27:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Eastern Cape [Port Elizabeth, East London] climate varies considerably but has, a year-round holiday climate. The Eastern coastal regions enjoy hot summers and moderate winters and Port Elizabeth experiences a daily average of 7 hours sunshine. Northern regions are much cooler. Certain areas receive rain throughout the year.]]></description>
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<title>Budget Travel in the Eastern Cape South Africa - Malaria-Free</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:56:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Eastern coastal regions enjoy hot summers and moderate winters and Port Elizabeth experiences a daily average of 7 hours sunshine. Northern regions are much cooler. Certain areas receive rain throughout the year albeit erratic.]]></description>
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<title>Experience the Diversity of 2 of South Africa's National Parks in the South East</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:43:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Within the bushveld of the Sundays River valley of the Eastern Cape lies the Addo Elephant National Park. The evenings are filled with howls of the black-backed jackal, and the taranatal. ]]></description>
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<title>Budget Travel in the Free State - Ever Present Windmill in the Agricultural Center</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:00:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The best time to visit this part of South Africa is in the months of April and May.  This Province of South Africa is famous for its boerekos (traditional Afrikaner farm-style cuisine) and decidedly slower-paced lifestyle.]]></description>
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<title>Budget Travel in the Western Cape South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:13:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Western Cape is so different to the rest of South Africa. It's kind of tacked on to the bottom of Africa - the full stop of the exclamation mark that is this amazing continent. Without a doubt, though, the Western Cape is South Africa's most visited province, and it's hardly surprising. With the lovely city of Cape Town and the unbelievably beautiful Garden Route, there is so much to see. Even the relatively Spartan West Coast has its own charm, as does the dry and relatively monochromatic, but dramatic, Karoo. The Cape Floral Region, which is a world heritage site, extends into the Baviaanskloof Protected Area in the Eastern Cape, but otherwise is confined to the Western Cape. ]]></description>
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<title>The Best of What the Western Cape, South Africa Can Offer - See It All in 9 Days</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:47:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Western Cape is one of South Africa's premier tourist attractions, and for good reason. It is home to the famous Table Mountain, vast wine lands, magnificent beaches, world-class restaurants and cosmopolitan entertainment haunts. The Cape boasts exquisite scenery and a myriad of cultures and tourist treasures that are just waiting to be discovered, so get going to the fairest Cape.]]></description>
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<title>Hermanus - The Place To See Whales And More - Western Cape South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:41:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Temperature in summer is 26 degrees C dry and sunny, with extreme heat tempered by sea breeze. Hermanus is one of the best whale watching spots in South Africa, with its own Whale Crier - he announces the sighting of whales with a blow of his kelp horn, calling everyone in the town to come watch the whales. ]]></description>
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<title>Franschhoek - Valley of the Huguenots, One of the Premier Destinations in the World of Wine</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:25:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is the fertile ground is where the French first made wine in South Africa 300 years ago. Today, that noble tradition is carried forward by the members of the Vignerons de Franschhoek. ]]></description>
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<title>Cape Point Is A Tourist Landmark In Cape Town South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:18:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[History of human habitation dates back to the early Stone Age [18 000 years], and San and Khoi lived here. 1500, 1600 European seafarers navigated the Cape of Good Hope coasline such as Bartholomew Dias and Vasco Da Gama. They established the Cape sea route to the East.]]></description>
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<title>South African Bo-Karoo a Place Of Unique Friendliness, Hospitality And Wonderful Game Viewing</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:00:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The name Karoo was given to the area by the Hottentots aptly means [the place of big drought]. The arid landscape is covered with Karoo-bush and a variety of succulents. Because of the sparse vegetation game viewing is wonderful. Red Hartebeest, Black Wildebeest, Klipspringer and springbok are all regularly seen.  Other species are less obvious due to smaller size, nocturnal habits or restriction to the wilderness areas of the Bo-Karoo. Because of its aridity and low shrubby vegetation the Bo-Karoo never supported the diverse array of herbivores found in the African savannas.]]></description>
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<title>Travel in Safety in South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:24:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The following hints to make your stay enjoyable and safe. There are a few basic precautions you should take to ensure that your stay is as pleasant and safe as possible. You could reduce the possibility of becoming a victim of crime.]]></description>
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<title>Shaka the King of the Zulu's Warriors-Amabutho were Truly Legendary in South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:51:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Shaka became king of the Zulus in 1816 when he was about 30. Over the next few years he systematically attacked every independent group in the vicinity, either driving them away or absorbing them in the Zulu nation. The first people he attacked were the eLangeni.]]></description>
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<title>Amatola Hike - Eastern Cape - One Of The Most Scenic Mountain Areas In Southern Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:09:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This Hike is situated in the Amatola Mountain range in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, one of the most scenic mountain areas in Southern Africa. If hiking in the outdoors and, different culture, wildlife is your passion, then this is one of the top hiking trails in South Africa, you can't afford to miss. The Amatola consists of several exciting circular trails and the main six-day trail, which is linear. The Amatola hiking trails offer a wide variety of adventure for people regardless of age. ]]></description>
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<title>Maun In Botswana Is The Gateway To The Okavango Delta - Must See</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 13:20:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Maun, situated at the gateway to the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Maun is the administrative centre of Ngamiland. It is also the headquarters of countless safari and air-charter operations whose signs and offices dot almost every intersection.]]></description>
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<title>Growing Potatoes - Native to the Andes Mountains in Chile Cultivated 5000 BC</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:44:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For new potatoes wait until the flowers have dropped off, I wait about a week after but it depends on the variety. You can sneak a peak by carefully forking back the soil with a small hand fork, but be very careful I have destroyed part of a plant by doing this, I think I disturbed the root. Once ready though stick your fork in and lift out the potatoes into the trench. Ensure that you do get all of the potatoes out when lifting them as you could end up leaving a nasty disease in your soil.]]></description>
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<title>Onions Stink Because Of A Chemical Change From Alliin To Sulphide Compound</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:42:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is thought that bulbs from the onion family have been utilised as a food source for millennia. In Palestinian Bronze Age settlements traces of onion remains were found along side fig and date stones dating back to 5000 BC! It would be pure conjecture to suggest these were cultivated onions. The archaeological and literary evidence suggests cultivation probably took place around two thousand years later in ancient Egypt. This happened alongside the cultivation of leeks and garlic and it is thought that the slaves who built the pyramids were fed radishes and onions.]]></description>
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<title>Rosemary Is A Natural Insect Replant</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:34:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Externally it can be used in hair lotions a few drops of Rosemary oil massaged into the scalp then rinsed with an infusion of nettles can revitalise the hair. Used in this manner it supposed to prevent premature baldness. Rosemary is also supposed to stop dandruff. Hungary water was first invented for a Queen of Hungry to 'renovate vitality of paralysed limbs'. It was used externally and is prepared by mixing 680g (1.5 lbs) of fresh rosemary tops in full flower into 3.75 litres (1gallon) of spirits of wine. Leave to stand for four days then distill. It is also supposed to work as a remedy against gout if rubbed vigoursly on hands and feet. For a tonic against headaches put some sprigs into a teapot add hot water strain and serve.]]></description>
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<title>Beetroot - Treatment For Fevers And Constipation</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:23:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is a popular misconception that the colour of beetroot is due to a pigment known as anthocyanin, the pigment in red cabbage. It is in fact due to the purple pigment betacyanin and a yellow one betaxanthin known collectively as betalins. There are other breeds of beetroot that are not the usual deep red, such as Burpee's Golden' with an orange red skin and yellow flesh and Albina Vereduna which is white. These have a greater or lesser distribution of the two betalin pigments.]]></description>
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<title>South Africa's Top Wines Of Origin</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:57:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The South African winners from Constantia are the Klein Constantia Marlbrook 2005 (Top Red Blend), Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2001 (Top Natural Dessert Wine) and Steenberg Merlot 2005 (Top Merlot). The Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2001 is also the wine that received the highest rating of all the wines entered. The Muscat de Frontignan grapes used for this wine come from the historic vineyards on Klein Constantia.]]></description>
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<title>Tomato Contains High Amounts Of Vitamin C</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:05:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The tomato is not technically a vegetable but the fruit of Lycopersicon Lycopersicum or tomato plant. It is often grouped with vegetables because of its use in the kitchen.   Its name comes from the Aztec word tomatl simply meaning plump fruit. The true Aztec word for tomato is xitomatl but the Spanish on the introduction of the fruit to Europe corrupted this name losing the suffix and thus creating the Spanish tomate or English tomato.]]></description>
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<title>Witsand Is The Whale Nursery Of Southern Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:56:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Witsand's situation lends itself as a base to spend 3 or 4 days and explore the surrounding 200km full of exciting venues. Places of interest include: Arniston/Waenhuiskrans and Agulhas, which is the most southern point of Africa; the Wine Route of Bonnievale, Ashton, Robertson, Montaqu and Barrydale as well as the hot water springs at Montaqu, Barrydale and Calitzdorp. Our claim to fame is that we have the largest concentration of Southern Right Whales on the South African coast, growing at an annual rate of 7%. The official whale count done from a helicopter in October 2002 revealed 117 adults and 49 calves in St Sebastian Bay. On a good day up to 50 are visible from the shore.]]></description>
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<title>South Africa Has Rich Commercial Farmers And Poor Subsistence-Based Farmers</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:52:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Agricultural activities range from intensive crop production and mixed farming in winter rainfall and high summer rainfall areas to cattle ranching in the bushveld and sheep farming in the arid regions. Maize is most widely grown, followed by wheat, oats, sugar cane and sunflowers.]]></description>
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<title>South African Agriculture Livestock Farming</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 17:19:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Livestock is the largest agricultural sector in South Africa, with a population of some 13.8-million cattle and 28.8-million sheep. Stock breeders concentrate on the development of breeds that are well adapted to diverse climatic and environmental conditions.]]></description>
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<title>Black Historical Background of South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2007 20:59:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[During the eighteenth century, Nguni-speaking Zulu warriors earned a reputation as the most fearsome fighters in the region. They sometimes defied tradition and fought in close combat with broken spears, or assegai- in this way, they inflicted unusually large numbers of casualties.]]></description>
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<title>14 Day African Uganda Jungle Safari - The Best</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:31:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We visited all major game and safari parks in Uganda, kibale, semliki, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, lake Mburo. The parks offers a great variety of game including zebra, leopard, various antelope and hippo - as well as prolific bird life. The local guides where great.]]></description>
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<title>The History of Wellington - 45 Minutes Drive from Cape Town</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2007 13:07:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Originally known as Limiet Valley (border or frontier valley), the area became known as Val Du Charron or Wagenmakersvallei (Valley of the Wagonmaker) towards the end of the 17th century when the French Huguenots settled here.]]></description>
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<title>Garlic Thin's The Blood The Same Way As Fish Oils</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:32:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Garlic is thought not to have evolved in the wild but from cultivated Allium longicupis or Wild Garlic, which does grow naturally in central Asia. Cultivated garlic was used in Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt from at least 2000 BC.]]></description>
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<title>Mountain Zebra National Park - South Africa - The Cape mountain Zebra Was Saved From Extinction</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:11:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This National Park is situated about 25 km west of Cradock in South Africa, a sanctuary for the endangered Cape Mountain Zebra, but also home to various antelope species, caracal and over 200 bird-species. ]]></description>
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<title>Families love to visit the Cape Winelands - South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:46:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In South Africa the Stellenbosch wine route alone is made up of 5 sub-routes and 130 wine farms. And the Paarl and Franschhoek wine routes are nearby too - think you can visit them all? Nope? So how do you choose? ]]></description>
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<title>Camdeboo National Park - South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:51:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Camdeboo National Park in South Africa encircles the town of Graaff-Reinet and provides the visitor with insights into the unique landscape and ecosystem of the Karoo as well as awesome scenic beauty.]]></description>
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<title>Karoo National Park - South Africa - 500 km North of Cape Town</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:35:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[500 km north of Cape Town - This Nature Reserve is situated 7 km from Beaufort West in the Great Karoo. It is the best preserved conservation area for Karoo vegetation, including fynbos. Also a braille trail available, hiking and mountainbiking.]]></description>
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<title>Pilanesberg National Park - South Africa - Transition Zone Between the Kalahari and Wetter Lowveld</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jun 2007 19:54:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Situated inside the eroded crater of an extinct volcano in the North West province (adjacent to Sun City). Pilanesberg Game Reserve is a sancuary for various game including the Big Five - rhino, lion, elephant, leopard and buffalo. ]]></description>
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<title>Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park - South Africa - 4,000 Year Old Rock Paintings of the San People</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jun 2007 19:28:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The 243 000 hektars Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park is one of South Africa's prime ecotourist destinations. Here you can savour the ultimate freedom of great open spaces in a world of gigantic peaks and butresses.]]></description>
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<title>The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park - World Heritage Site in South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jun 2007 19:10:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A very special slice of Africa, the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park offers ecotourists some of the most diverse wildlife and outdoor experiences imaginable.]]></description>
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<title>Cork - A Stopper For A Wine Bottle And Much More</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 15:37:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cork grows in the sunny south of Portugal, Spain, and North Africa. Cork needs a sunny climate and special soil types to keep the trees growing. Although cork trees are also grown in some Asian countries, only cork harvested from the Mediterranean region is considered commercial quality.]]></description>
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<title>The Role That Cork Plays And The Problems In The Wine Industry</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 15:11:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The mould on a wine cork is caused by a chemical called trichloroanisole which arises from the action of moulds naturally occurring in the tree bark when they combine with chlorine used in the bleach to bleach and sanitise the corks.]]></description>
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<title>Cape Floral Region South Africa - 9600 Species of Plants</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2007 17:54:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Cape Floral Region is not only remarkable for its diversity. The region's endemism level, at 31, 9%, is the highest on the planet. Of the 9600 species of vascular plants (plants with vessels for bearing sap) found here, some 70% are endemic, occurring nowhere else on earth. ]]></description>
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<title>Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape - South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2007 17:15:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Place of the stone wisdom. - This was South Africa's first kingdom, and developed into the subcontinent's largest realm, lasting for 400 years before it was abandoned in the 14th century. Its highly sophisticated people traded gold and ivory with China, India and Egypt. ]]></description>
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<title>Swaziland Protect Animals, Birds and Flora Throughout the Kingdom</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2007 17:05:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although there is no coastline in Swaziland there are many of Africa's varied terrains found here. From majestic mountain passes with rivers, waterfalls and gorges; historic rock formations which are among some of the oldest on the planet; fertile farmed valleys and the more typical African bush.]]></description>
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<title>Viticulture in the South African Wine Industry</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2007 13:58:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[January in the Cape heralds the beginning of summer and, as the temperatures increase, early grape varieties begin to ripen. The bulk of the harvest takes place in February and the sugar/acid ratio of the grapes is checked daily so that each variety is harvested at optimum ripeness.]]></description>
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<title>Recommended Books About South Africa and its People</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2007 12:33:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Read before you visit South Africa. Become an informed Tourist.]]></description>
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<title>Augrabies Falls National Park - South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2007 12:08:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[From tiny succulents and small reptiles to birds, buck and giraffe, Augrabies Falls National Park hosts a wide variety of wildlife and species within more than fifty-five hectares of ground. You can see Springbok, Gemsbok, Klipspringer, Black Storks, Pygmy Falcons and much more on a visit to this beautiful destination.]]></description>
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<title>White Wine Varieties Grown in South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 20:59:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The whites wines offer typical flavor characteristics for the varietals, but draw elements from both traditional and New World styles, balanced with good acidity. Some widely cultivated variety in the Cape, growers are raising the standard to new levels. Characterised by its versatility, Chenin Blanc produces good natural wines covering the whole spectrum from sweet to dry, as well as sherry and sparkling wine. Its fruitiness finds favour with a wide range of palates. It is also used for distilling brandy and spirits.  
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<title>Wines Varieties of South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 20:49:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[South African vineyards were once dominated by white grape varieties but the predominantly red new plantings shifted that. In the last two years, winegrowers have started planting more whites than reds, a reversal of the 10-year trend to planting more reds. ]]></description>
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<title>Wine Growining Areas in South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 20:42:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Currently around 101 607 ha of vines producing wine grapes are under cultivation over an area some 800 km in length. Under the auspices of the Wine of Origin Scheme, production zones in the Cape winelands are divided into officially demarcated regions, districts and wards. There are four main regions - Breede River Valley, Coastal, Little Karoo and Olifants River, encompassing 22 diverse districts and some 56 smaller wards.]]></description>
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<title>Red-Wine Varieties Grown In South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 20:15:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Red wines is the predominant wine of choice and is used as a celebratory beverage and for toasts at banquets, ceremonies and special occasions. Red wines is a strong bearer and has very versatile varieties - it can be used to blends to produce reasonably priced early drinking wines, or as quality wine for brandy distilling. It is also often used for rose, port and jerepigo wines. Once South Africa's most widely planted red varietal, vineyard area has decreased as it has been replaced by more noble varieties.]]></description>
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<title>Perfect Climate in South Africa for the Wine Industry</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 20:14:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rain falls mainly between May and August, and diminishes in a northerly and northeasterly direction, in the latter case caused by the prominent mountain ranges which follow the coastline, making irrigation essential in these areas. Temperature is probably one of the most important factors affecting the grapevine as it has an effect on almost every aspect of its functioning. Temperatures follow an inverse pattern to rainfall, increasing in a northerly direction and with distance from the sea. ]]></description>
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<title>Reasons to visit Stellenbosch in South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 16:20:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every year on his birthday Simon van der Stel would preside over a fair held in his honor, in those days Stellenbosch was a rough frontier town where hunters traders and adventurers would mingle with the farmers and the celebrations included competitions of hunting and shooting, games, feasting, and no doubt a certain amount of imbibing of the local product.]]></description>
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<title>South African Cederberg Wilderness Area - Unique Landscapes</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 08:38:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Cederberg is so diverse in form and structure, so valuable for its plants and animals and so unique in its landscape, that any nature lover, hiker or mountaineer will find its opportunities and challenges difficult to exhaust.]]></description>
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<title>Addo Elephant National Park - Best Elephant Photo Ever - South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2007 09:54:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The park was first opened to tourists in 1981, when they entered the park they could view the elephants easily as the numbers had grown significantly. Disease free Cape Buffalos were also protected bt the Addo Elephant National Park as were the flightless Dung Beetle. Eland, zebras, warthogs, black rhino and hippos were all introduced to the park over the following years.]]></description>
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<title>uShaka Marine World in Durban South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2007 20:58:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Attractions include dolphin and seal stadia, a penguin habitat and a snorkeling lagoon stocked with coral fish, separated from the shark tank by 20cm thick glass. For those who want to interact there are many interactive activities - in the dive tank, snorkel reef and touch pool. But just to look at is the shark tank - which will house the largest collection of sharks in the Southern Hemisphere!]]></description>
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<title>The Battlefield in KwaZulu-Natal South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2007 20:12:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The British were at the height of their empire-building fervour, the Zulu nation was one of the most powerful in Africa, and the Boers had shaken off the dust of British colonialism, and set off into the interior to take control of their own destiny. If you thought this may sound like a recipe for disaster you'd be right! Not Boer, Brit nor Zulu came away unscathed, as there were scuffles, stand-up battles, sieges and ambushes by all, on all. ]]></description>
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<title>Top Ten Tourist Attractions in the Mpumalanga Province South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2007 20:08:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some 20 of South Africa's 35-odd endemic bird species cab be seen at Wakkerstroom, a little town in Mpumalanga with a mixture of grassland and wetland habitats. Summer is the time to see the grassland species when they are easily identified in their breeding plumage.  Much more...]]></description>
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<title>South Africa Cape Winelands Produce Wonder Filled Wines That are Highly Sought After</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2007 16:09:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A 45-minute drive from Cape Town brings you to this beautiful area, where traditional gabled homesteads can be seen amongst lush vineyards that turn golden-red in autumn. The hospitality, beauty and history that surround Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington and Franschhoek will certainly capture your heart.]]></description>
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<title>Africa Namibia Dunes, Wreck, Skeletons And More</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2007 14:49:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Like Siberia and Antarctica, it is considered one of the world's oldest and last wilderness areas.  Signs of human activity are visible where German prospectors drilled for diamonds decades ago, leaving only a dilapidated wooden hut, a bore hole that did not deliver on its promises and an old Willys engine, polished to a shiny lustre by the wind and sand, with crows nesting in it from time to time. Guided tours from Luderitz takes one to Saddle Hill, an old miners camp, offering spartan accommodation, where the cooking and camp tending is done by resident Ovambos.  Even though getting an average of only 1mm rain a year, a lot of water condenses in the form of mist and dew and one can hear the water dripping from the roofs at night.]]></description>
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<title>Cape Town Cape of Good Hope South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2007 14:28:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Visitors can see a variey of wildlife such as antelopes like bontebok eland and red hartebeest, cheeky chacma baboons, an array of reptiles and a great selection of birds - it literally teems with life. This area of Cape Town's South Peninsula, is also steeped in history, for it is here that the great Portuguese voyagers Bartholomew Dias and Vasco da Gama historically rounded the Cape in the 16th century, and opened up sea trade routes between east and west.]]></description>
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<title>The World Meets At The Water's Edge In Cape Town South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2007 14:10:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Situated in the heart of Cape Town's working harbour against the dramatic backdrop of Table Mountain, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is widely acknowledged as Cape Town's premier shopping and tourst destination and a well known entertainment hotspot.  Here, an innovative fusion of history and modern convenience has resulted a multi-purpose, dockside environment unlike any other in the world.]]></description>
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<title>South Africa's Only True Desert</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 05:50:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Must do's in the Richtersveld includes doing a 4x4 route and driving the Springbok flats, whilst keeping on the lookout for Rock Hyrax, Ground Squirrel, Jackal Buzzard, Hartmann's Mountain Zebra, "halfmens" or half-human (Pachypodium namaquanum), succulent amongst which the rust-red brown aloe (Aloe pearsonii) and the different species of quiver trees, be sure to keep a camera within reach.]]></description>
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<title>South African Cape Town Table Mountain &amp; Cable Car</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 05:49:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Table Mountain provides a magnificent backdrop to Cape Town, and is famous for the tablecloth of clouds that pours down its slopes when the south-easter blows.  This is a mountain of many moods and offers walkers and hikers a range of routes at various hiking levels.  If you want the view without the effort, catch the state-of-the-art revolving cable car to the top, and have lunch or dinner in the table-top restaurant.]]></description>
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<title>Robben Island Cape Town South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 05:40:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Robben Island is known the world over as a place of banishment exile, isolation and imprisonment.  For nearly 400 years, colonial and apartheid rulers banished those they regarded as political troublemakers, social outcasts and the unwanted of society to this 575-hectare rocky outcrop in Table Bay.]]></description>
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<title>Free State is The Agricultural Heartland of South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 05:24:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are lovely mountainous areas in the east, where the dramatic, concave sandstone cliffs and bright green rolling grasslands form the foothills of the Maluti Mountains and the Drakensburg.  The main farming activity here is the growing of cherries, which tends to be a much prettier crop than maize.]]></description>
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<title>Best Beaches in KwaZulu-Natal South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 05:17:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The beaches offer plenty of relaxation and sporting opportunities, including surfing, boating, fishing and whale and dolphin watching, or for the more adventurous take a trip in a microlight to enjoy the spectacular view from above.  It is also a surfer's paradise, offering some of the best waves in the country. There are great waves wherever you go, with warm waters all year around, so that you need little more than a spring wetsuit for warmth, and on hot summer days even this is not a necessity.]]></description>
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<title>Tourist Attractions in the City of Durban South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 05:16:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Durban offers a variety of historical places of interest to visit in between trips to the beach.]]></description>
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<title>Haute Cuisine - South African Durban Style!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 05:01:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Bunny Chow is a very simple affair consisting of a hollowed-out quarter, half or full loaf of bread filled with any available curry including beef, mutton, chicken or beans. The Bunny Chow should be freshly made out of mature curry and the piece of bread, or virgin, which was removed to make room for the curry should be placed on top of the Bunny before it is wrapped. Some chefs add sambals to their Bunnies but many feel that this is an unnecessary elaboration.]]></description>
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<title>Addo Elephant National Park - South African Eastern Cape</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:22:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The original Elephant section of the park was proclaimed in 1931, when only eleven elephants remained in the area - today this finely tuned ecosystem is sanctuary to over 450 elephants, Cape buffalo, black rhino, a variety of antelope species, as well as the unique flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo. But the Addo story has only just begun. Plans to expand the  164 000 ha Addo National Elephant Park into a 360 000 ha mega-park are moving forward at an exciting pace. This expansion is transforming Addo into the ultimate tourism destination. ]]></description>
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<title>Malaria Free Safari in South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:20:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Eastern Cape's cultural heritage is particularly varied and interesting, and thre are so many interpretive tours, museums and monuments, you'll never be bored.  Towns that will particularly appeal to more culturally minded visitors include Graaff-Reinet and Grahamstown. ]]></description>
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<title>Places to See in Sutherland - Northern Cape South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 10:56:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sutherland may be famous as one of the coldest places in South Africa, but it is also home to some spectacular historical sites as well as a Planetary Observatory. Take note of Salpeterkop, the last active volcano south of the equator is to be found close to the observatory. It was active 66 million years ago.]]></description>
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<title>Planning a Self-drive Holiday to Sunny South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 07:26:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is important to note that, in Southern Africa, all vehicles are driven on the left hand side of the road.]]></description>
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<title>The Law in South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:31:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Roman Dutch law is a legal system based on Roman law as applied in the Netherlands in the 17th and 18th century. As such, it is a variety of the European continental Civil law or Ius commune. While Roman Dutch law ceased to be applied in the Netherlands themselves already at the beginning of the 19th century, Roman Dutch law is still being applied today by the courts of South Africa and Sri Lanka.]]></description>
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<title>Zion is the Largest African Initiated Church in Southern Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:17:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The belief that the religious and administrative leader of the church (or bishop) is a mediator between the congregation and God; that, like Christ, he can perform supernatural acts and faith-healing.]]></description>
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<title>Robben Island Became a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1999 - Cape Town South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:42:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[From 1846 Robben Island became a hospital for 'lunatics' lepers and chronically ill people from poorer communities. It soon developed a reputation for poor sanitary conditions. The water was bad and the food poor. There followed a leprosy 'scare' in the 1880s when many leprosy sufferers were rounded up and shipped to Robben Island.]]></description>
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<title>The African Penguin Distinguished by the Black Curve Feathers - Cape Town South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:13:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The African Penguin feeds on fish which it hunts in the upper sea water levels, such as mackerel, anchovies and pilchards. Its diet has become depleted by the fishing industry which has forced it to adapt to eating other sea life such as crustaceans and squid. The fishing range of the penguin is considerable - 30kms+ and it is able to dive to 35 metres to secure its prey. It will consume from 300g - 1kg of fish a day and this intake increases when it is feeding its young. ]]></description>
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<title>Cape Malay Quarter - Slaves were Imported in Order to Build the City of Cape Town South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:06:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Cape Malay Quarter, or 'Bo-Kaap' which sprawls along the slopes of Signal Hill, bordering our city, presents a scenario of enduring historic and cultural significance. It's certainly worth taking the time to explore the area when you come to Cape Town.]]></description>
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<title>History of Westlake Golf Club Cape Town South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:44:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A meeting was held in the hall of the local Kalk Bay Anglican School on the 31st March 1932, at which the members agreed to accept the terms of Mr. Hendricks' lease and form a new golf club, which was named Westlake.]]></description>
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<title>Africa Botswana Travel &amp; Tips Information</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 05:36:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With a population of about 1.5 million people and covering almost 582 000 square kilometres, Botswana is one of the most sparsely populated countries in Africa. Having scarcely been developed under a British colonial administration between 1885 and 1966, the discovery of diamonds, a year after independence, has allowed Botswana to develop rapidly.]]></description>
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<title>Africa Mauritius Travel &amp; Tips Information</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/528195</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 05:36:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The sophisticated tourist destination of Mauritius lies like a rich green emerald in the turquoise velvet of the Indian Ocean. Located 1 100 miles east of the African coast, the island is volcanic in nature, scenically captivating and spiced with a pot-pourri of Creole, Indian, Chinese and French cultures.]]></description>
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<title>Africa Zambia Travel &amp; Tips Information</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/528198</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/528198</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 05:06:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Zambia is often described as the 'real Africa' and it is easy to see why. The country is famed for its huge protected wilderness areas and the South Luangwa National Park is home to arguably the most diverse range of game in Africa. Birds are also found in rich profusion.]]></description>
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<title>Africa Namibia Travel &amp; Tips Information</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/528193</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/528193</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 05:04:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Namibia the desolate Skeleton Coast, monument to by-gone maritime disasters, contrasts with the vibey holiday atmosphere of the quaint German settlement of Swakopmund. Within the precincts of Etosha Pan, the lake of a mother's tears, where perimeter waterholes enclose the salt expanse, great herds of game are on a perpetual pub-crawl. This provides some of the most magnificent gameviewing opportunities anywhere.]]></description>
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<title>Malaria is Alive and Well in the Kruger National Park South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2007 11:22:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Very often (particularly after periods of low rainfall) the malaria risk in Kruger is very low. Many people decide not to take prophylactics and rather try to avoid getting bitten. The most vulnerable times are between dusk and dawn. People are advised to stay indoors during these periods, or cover exposed skin with light clothing or insect repellants. The ankles are the most critical area. Burning anti-mosquito coils and ensuring netted screens are kept closed are other preventative measures.]]></description>
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<title>South African Visas Required When Traveling Overseas</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:26:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A Schengen visa will be issued to South Africans on a temporary passport provided the passenger is travelling within two months of the issue of that temporary passport and if that traveller has a South African identity document. Some Schengen countries do not allow entry on a temporary passport. Check before you travel. ]]></description>
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<title>Scuba Dive Destination In South Africa - Protea Banks</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/524260</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:58:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hammerheads do not follow any seasonal pattern. They are shy and keep their distance. Tiger sharks are a often seen in summer but they tend to keep their distance. The sardine run in June - July brings the copper sharks. They scan the surface for the sardine shoals. Quick but shy, they are the smallest of the 7 species of shark commonly found in this area. ]]></description>
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<title>South African Scuba Dive - Great White Shark Cage Diving</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/524269</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:21:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Daily shark diving/sighting tours (weather permitting) are done off Gansbaai, a mere stone-throw away from the most southern tip of the African Continent. Approx. 12km offshore from Gansbaai (2hrs drive from Cape Town) there are two islands situated next to each other. Due to a number of geographical reasons - one being the shallow and narrow channel that runs between these two islands - Dyer Island has become known as one of only two unique areas in the world, where the chances to view the great white shark, rises exceptionally high. Other wildlife species such as Cape Fur Seals, Cape Gannets, Cape Cormorants, Jackass penguins, whales and dolphins are also likely to be sighted.]]></description>
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<title>Mozambique Scuba Diving Destinations</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:13:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Vibrant coral reefs are scattered all over the sea bottom in the close vicinity of the very protected launching site and varies from only a few meters to over 40 meters deep and therefore cater for the beginner as well as the advanced diver! This is the divers chance to indulge him/herself in coral reef diving "par excellence" and to experience the sight of huge Mata rays, whale sharks, enormous moray eels, vigorous game fish, massive potato basses and more! Nowhere else in Mozambique are Mantas so common and it is no wonder that the Inhambane coast is lately being called, the "Manta Coast"! ]]></description>
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<title>South African - Sodwana Bay Scuba Dive Destination</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:08:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over 1200 species of reef fish have been identified in the area and the reefs are often visited by the animals such Mantas, Whale sharks, Zambezi sharks, Humpback whales and dolphins.]]></description>
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<title>Eastern Cape In South Africa Is Malaria Free With A Wide Variety Of Wildlife</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:30:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Malaria free game and nature reserves including the well known Addo Elephant National Park, Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Mountain Zebra National Park and Tsitsikamma National Park, to name a few. The reserves offer numerous adventure opportunities, hiking and walking trails and big five game viewing.]]></description>
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<title>Scuba Dive Destination In South Africa - Rocky Bay</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:03:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of South Africa's best kept secrets, this group of reefs lies between two and four kilometers offshore and at a depth of twenty to forty meters it is for advanced divers. Only 10 minutes drive south of Umkomaas / Aliwal Shoal.]]></description>
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<title>A Section of the Bill of Rights in South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:04:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Bill of Rights applies to all law, and binds the legislature, the executive, the judiciary and all organs of state. A provision of the Bill of Rights binds a natural or a juristic person if, and to the extent that, it is applicable, taking into account the nature of the right and the nature of any duty imposed by the right. The Bill of Rights applies to all law, and binds the legislature, the executive, the judiciary and all organs of state. ]]></description>
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<title>The Western Cape In South Africa Boasts Almost 1 000 Km Of Unspoilt Beaches</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:36:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is nowhere quite like Cape Town. It is in Africa, and of Africa, but yet so different. Perched between the ocean and the mountain and with a South African National Park as its heart, this cosmopolitan centre is steeped in history, cultural diversity and is fast becoming one of the world's most sought after destinations. As the oldest city in South Africa, it has a cultural heritage spanning more than 300 years and offers beautiful beaches, seaside resorts, panoramic drives, inland wine farms and spectacular scenery.]]></description>
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<title>Our Travels In The North West Province Of South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:22:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the adjacent Pilanesberg Game Reserve there is a variety of luxury lodges and comfortable Parks Board accommodation. Clients can drive themselves around the park or choose a guided drive, walk or hot air balloon safari. The Pilanesberg offers the opportunity to see the 'Big Five' and prolific birdlife.]]></description>
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<title>South African National Anthem - &quot;Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika&quot;</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:56:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika was composed in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a Methodist mission school teacher. The words of the first stanza were originally written in Xhosa as a hymn. Seven additional stanzas in Xhoza were later added by the poet, Samuel Mqhayi. A Sesotho version was published by Moses Mphahlele in 1942. Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika was popularised at concerts held in Johannesburg by Reverend JL Dube's Ohlange Zulu Choir.]]></description>
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<title>South African Leopard Travel Information</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:55:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Leopards have black spots arranged in rosettes, contrasted on a yellow-golden background. They have single black spots on their limbs and head. Their tails are white tipped on the underside. This Cat is larger and stockier built than the Cheetah. Their head and body length is 1.6 - 2.1 m, and the tail is 0.68-1.1 m. ]]></description>
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<title>South African White Rhino Travel Information</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:45:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The White Rhino is the third largest land mammal. Massive, stocky, and with a reputation of being not quite as aggressive as the Black Rhino. The two distinctive horns are in fact very densely packed fibers, and materially not really horns. The record horn length is 1.58 m. Bulls, weighing up to 2 000 kg, are larger than cows which weigh up to 1 800 kg.]]></description>
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<title>South African Coat of Arms</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:41:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A new coat of arms now replaces one that has served South Africa since 17 September 1910. The change reflects the aim of Government to highlight the democratic change in South Africa.]]></description>
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<title>South African Buffalo Travel Information</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:17:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is a large and powerful bovine, the African Buffalo reaches shoulder heights of up to 1.5 m and a mass of 750 kg. Both sexes have horns, those of the bulls are characterised by a heavy boss and upward curved horns. ]]></description>
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<title>Travel Planning &amp; Immunization</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2007 12:15:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Leave plenty of time to get your vaccinations before you set off: some of them require an initial shot followed by a booster, and some vaccinations should not be given together. It is recommended you seek medical advice at least six weeks prior to travel. Record all vaccinations on a International Health Certificate, which is available from your physician or government health department. 
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<title>Aliwal Shoal - Scuba Diveing Safari in South Africa</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2007 15:33:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Aliwal Shoal has been rated one of the top 10 dive sites of the world. Sodwana Bay offers some of the most pristine hard coral diving in the world. It has such a huge variety of hard corals in one area that scientists from around the world visit these reefs to study their ecology. Couple this with blue water, and amazing fish life, and you will have dives you will never forget. Oh yes, you may see manta rays, whale sharks, and at certain times of the year, humpbacked whales.]]></description>
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