This 43-meter high granite monument was inaugurated in 1949. It commemorates the pioneers, called the Voortrekkers, who moved into the interior of South Africa between 1834 and 1854 in search of freedom and self-government. It is the only Afrikaner monument declared to be a Grade 1 National Heritage Site after 1994. The site combines elements..
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Fact flash: the Voortrekker Monument
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WEEKEND REFLECTION: Only ten years to overnight success…
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Last week we paid a visit to the Eastern Free State. Back in the 90’s, my father helped to build the Katse Dam, and we lived in Ficksburg during my university years. It was wonderful to Airbnb on Saxon Park, the beautiful farm of Friedl and Lindie von Maltitz, after more than 13 years. Friedl..
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Out and about with Dirk Scheepers
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Out and about is the column where we chat to people who live or have lived and worked abroad. This week we are talking to Dirk Scheepers, currently living in America. Where do you live and why exactly there? I live in New York and would really like to move further south, to Texas, for..
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Sydney Official Event – Lot.1
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Starts in 5 days Tue 24 Oct 18:30 – 21:00 Address:- Lot.1 18 York Street Sydney Join us in the safe-bar downstairs at Sydney’s newest bar and restaurant, Lot.1 on York St. We’re excited about this new addition! The chic Manhattan-loft-inspired interior is dark and warm, with exposed brickwork, long dark wooden beams across the..
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