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Background: After the British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in 1806, many of the Dutch settlers (the Boers) trekked north to found their own republics. The discovery of diamonds (1867) and gold (1886) spurred wealth and immigration and intensified the subjugation of the native inhabitants. The Boers resisted British encroachments, but were defeated in the Boer War (1899-1902). The resulting Union of South Africa operated under a policy of apartheid - the separate development of the races. The 1990s brought an end to apartheid politically and ushered in black majority rule.
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Drakensberg Mountains and Little Lesotho where I'm worth 12 cows and ate a mouse
Drakensberg Mountains and Little Lesotho where I'm worth 12 cows and ate a mouse
June 25th 2009 Africa » South Africa
Whether in the middle of South Africa or "on top of it" as they say because it's at a higher altitude, visiting the tiny country of Lesotho with its Sotho speaking Basotho people was a journey worth m ... 42 photos [full story]
Whether in the middle of South Africa or "on top of it" as they say because it's at a higher altitude, visiting the tiny country of Lesotho with its Sotho speaking Basotho people was a journey worth m ... 42 photos [full story]
May 9th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » Pretoria
It’s time to do all the final preparations and make sure that we haven’t forgotten anything! One of the “soon to be tourists” are a little blown-up in the mouth region, ... 7 photos [full story]
It’s time to do all the final preparations and make sure that we haven’t forgotten anything! One of the “soon to be tourists” are a little blown-up in the mouth region, ... 7 photos [full story]
July 1st 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town
Hey hey hey! Verrrry quick one - but I'm in Cape Town and safe and happy! And Leanne's with me yayyyyy! Arrived after a few slight disasters, Durban was awesome but typically on the last day my ... [full story]
Hey hey hey! Verrrry quick one - but I'm in Cape Town and safe and happy! And Leanne's with me yayyyyy! Arrived after a few slight disasters, Durban was awesome but typically on the last day my ... [full story]
July 1st 2009 Africa » South Africa » KwaZulu-Natal » Saint Lucia
So I had to end my last entry in a hurry because my internet time was running out. We just arrived back in South Africa in St. Lucia which is located in an estuary. Not sure exactly what that mean ... [full story]
So I had to end my last entry in a hurry because my internet time was running out. We just arrived back in South Africa in St. Lucia which is located in an estuary. Not sure exactly what that mean ... [full story]
June 30th 2009 Africa » South Africa
Greetings from Cape Town, I hope that everyone is doing well. Just wrapping up my second day in Cape Town and I'm just amazed by the beauty of it. I have never seen a more beautiful city, between Ta ... [full story]
Greetings from Cape Town, I hope that everyone is doing well. Just wrapping up my second day in Cape Town and I'm just amazed by the beauty of it. I have never seen a more beautiful city, between Ta ... [full story]
June 30th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Mpumalanga » Kruger National Park
amazingly we managed to get onto a trip to kruger for the next day for 2 nights and 3 days! amazing. so we got picked up at 5.30 and headed to the national park to do one of my all time top things to ... [full story]
amazingly we managed to get onto a trip to kruger for the next day for 2 nights and 3 days! amazing. so we got picked up at 5.30 and headed to the national park to do one of my all time top things to ... [full story]
June 30th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Eastern Cape » Cintza
Hi Everybody; We've made alot of stops since our last entry. We don't have any pics posted this time because backpackers won't let you download into their computers. We'll have to do it at an inter ... [full story]
Hi Everybody; We've made alot of stops since our last entry. We don't have any pics posted this time because backpackers won't let you download into their computers. We'll have to do it at an inter ... [full story]
June 20th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Free State » Drakensberg
June 20, 21, 22 For the past two days it has been cold and both Chris and I were walking around with closed up noses and feeling a bit off, so we have spent our days tucked under the blankets with ... [full story]
June 20, 21, 22 For the past two days it has been cold and both Chris and I were walking around with closed up noses and feeling a bit off, so we have spent our days tucked under the blankets with ... [full story]
June 18th 2009 Africa » South Africa
South Africa is a prime example of a country divided into 2 worlds. There are those living first world lives we're used to with our cell phones and computers, and those living in tribal villages witho ... 42 photos [full story]
South Africa is a prime example of a country divided into 2 worlds. There are those living first world lives we're used to with our cell phones and computers, and those living in tribal villages witho ... 42 photos [full story]
June 28th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Sedgefield
...and its pouring (again) and cold, poop!! Quite strange being back here. Since last time, I had to say bye to Monkey and Tash, and I'm gunna have to say byes to Flip today!! Most of the worst ones o ... [full story]
...and its pouring (again) and cold, poop!! Quite strange being back here. Since last time, I had to say bye to Monkey and Tash, and I'm gunna have to say byes to Flip today!! Most of the worst ones o ... [full story]
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