Mookgophong, also known by its former name, Naboomspruit, was established in 1910 when tin was discovered here. Later, platinum was also discovered in the vicinity.
Naboomspruit was originally named for the profusion of euphorbia trees (known in Afrikaans as ‘naboom’) growing on the banks of a nearby stream ‘(spruit’, in Afrikaans). The town was officially renamed Mookgophong in 2006.
Giyani is a north-eastern town in the Limpopo province of South Africa and a former capital of the then Gazankulu district. Giyani is situated at the intersection between the R578 and R81 routes. It is located in the heart of Limpopo Bushveld, on the northern bank of the Klein (Little) Letaba River west of the Kruger National Park. Giyani was established in the 1960s as the administrative centre for the Tsonga people and is now the administrative capital of the Mopani District Municipality.
CONSCIOUSLY CARING FOR CREATION - THE HOEDSPRUIT ENDANGERED SPECIES CENTRE (HESC)
The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (hereafter referred to as HESC) is living proof that with a little bit of effort and a lot of love, a difference can be made, a situation can improve, a life or ten can be saved.
Franschhoek ([fransˈɦuk]; Afrikaans for "French Corner", Dutch spelling before 1947 Fransche Hoek) is a small town in the Western Cape Province and one of the oldest towns of the Republic of South Africa. It is about 75 kilometres from Cape Town and has a population of slightly over 15,000 people. Since 2000 it has been incorporated into Stellenbosch Municipality.
Kefir – the ‘free’ probiotic boost!
By Heidi du Preez
Modern society has become reliant on pill-popping to stay healthy, whether it be conventional drugs or natural medicines. Why would you fork out an ‘arm and a leg’ for probiotics if you could instead enjoy a healthy inexpensive home-made drink providing the same benefits? Wholefoods provide us with all the necessary nutrients to maintain good health and by fermenting these foods, the health benefits are further increased.
The saying goes that all roads lead to Rome. Well, not all roads lead to The Hell, but The Donkey Trail does, and it is slow-going. On this two-day, three-night hike over the Swartberg Mountains to Die Hel, hikers enjoy the help of donkeys as travel assistants on the first stretch.
The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (hereafter referred to as HESC) is living proof that with a little bit of effort and a lot of love, a difference can be made, a situation can improve, a life or ten can be saved.
Pop in at Perry’s Bridge Reptile Park
By Bobbi Gerber
Really into reptiles? A visit to Perry’s Bridge Reptile Park in Hazyview will be worth your while, then. Hazyview is at a moderate speed (100km/h) only about 35 minutes’ drive from Mbombela. It is also a short drive from the Kruger National Park (roughly 15km from the Numbi and Phabeni gates).
Mbombela – Gateway to abundance
By Bobbi Gerber
Is it any wonder that the town, Nelspruit (the original name) has earned Mbombela its city status? Over the past few years it has expanded noticeably, not only in size but also in significance. It was one of the selected cities to build a sports stadium to host some exciting matches during the FIFA Soccer World Cup tournament facilitated by South Africa in 2010.
Mookgophong, also known by its former name, Naboomspruit, was established in 1910 when tin was discovered here. Later, platinum was also discovered in the vicinity.
Naboomspruit was originally named for the profusion of euphorbia trees (known in Afrikaans as ‘naboom’) growing on the banks of a nearby stream ‘(spruit’, in Afrikaans). The town was officially renamed Mookgophong in 2006.
