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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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By fridaharaldsson
December 15th 2009

On the road... Africa » South Africa » Eastern Cape » Port Elizabeth

horse riding

Hola! This happened back in the beginning of November but I havent had access to the internet so I am adding entrys now... So the last thing i did in Storms River was going on that horse ride. It was good fun apart from when the horses escaped...but luckily we found them again a bit further up the road. I then tried to get myself to Durban as qhick and cheaply as possible..it proved pretty tough. After many phone calls and dramas I managed to get a ride by two dutch girls to Port Elizabeth. We had a pizza (a very [View Full Entry]

By fridaharaldsson
October 31st 2009

Wilderness and Storms River Africa » South Africa » Eastern Cape » Storms River

Souther Right Whale

Hola! So I caught the Intercape bus at 6am from Cape town and many hours and gorgeous scenery later I arrived in Wilderness (well there is no bus that goes there so i had to get off in George and get a taxi..). The weather was beautiful and I stayed in a little backpackers right by the beach. My balcony had the most amazing view and the first time I looked out there were 4 southern right whales basking and playing in the sun right near the beach, brilliant! If anyone is a birdgeek like myself they should go to Wilderness! [View Full Entry]

By CeciliaAlexSouthAfrica
October 24th 2009

Quelques news ... Africa » South Africa » Eastern Cape » Port Elizabeth

Hello everybody, Cela fait un moment que nous n’avons rien posté, mais nous sommes toujours en vie ! Le temps passe simplement toujours trop vite … Alors voici quelques news fraiches et quelques photos dans les postes suivants. Quoi de neuf depuis que nous avons quitté le vieux continent il y a maintenant plus de 3 mois ? Nous sommes bientôt à la fin de notre premier semestre de cours. Il nous reste exactement 4 semaines, incluant les exams à la fin. Le nombre de cours a diminué pour Alex, laissant la place aux révisions. Pour moi, par contre, j’ai cours [View Full Entry]

By CeciliaAlexSouthAfrica
October 24th 2009

Plage ... Africa » South Africa » Eastern Cape » Port Elizabeth

La plage Ã PE

Quelques photos du bord de mer de PE, en attendant de pouvoir vraiment profiter de la plage et de l'océan cet été ... [View Full Entry]

By CeciliaAlexSouthAfrica
October 24th 2009

Concert de jazz Africa » South Africa » Eastern Cape » Port Elizabeth

Concert de jazz à l’opéra de Port Elizabeth. Le décor et la musique, soirée magique. [View Full Entry]

By CeciliaAlexSouthAfrica
October 23rd 2009

Camp dans le Bush Africa » South Africa » Eastern Cape » Port Elizabeth

Cette série de photo vient compléter le poste d’avant (Rencontre avec les lionceaux). C’est donc notre weekend d’intégration, en plein milieu du Bush, avec un groupe électrogène pour l’électricité, de l’eau aux sanitaires (légèrement colorée, puisque puisée dans la rivière !), et plein de fun. Jeux d’équipe la journée, promenades dans les orangeraies, de jour comme de nuit, et veillée autour du feu pour se réchauffer. Et oui, en plein hiver, dans le Bush, … la nuit est fraiche à une douzaine de degrés, sous des tentes en toile (type Décathlon !!!). C& [View Full Entry]

By ThembaThemba
October 16th 2009

Port St Johns, I have fallen in love with this place.. Africa » South Africa » Eastern Cape » Port St Johns

These dogs at the backpackers

Firstly- to everyone who has commented, thank you very much. My clients and friends and family, thanks for the kind words. i hope the blog is enjoyable. I will keep it up as often as possible. take care... my second day in port st Johns was great,, intense...got very dirty and beat up by thorns and rocks..I went walking through the small coastal town for a bit in the morning-- the people are friendly and there is a general laid back vibe..it is so peaceful here.. no loud noises, no taxis speeding around every corner. I went into this museum that [View Full Entry]

By boardfreak
October 15th 2009

Safari and Lesotho and Tsitsikamma Africa » South Africa » Eastern Cape » Cape Saint Francis

bospoepers,u bent gewaarschuwd

Hi all!Hopelijk alles goed in Belgie? Believe it or not, dit is werkelijk de eerste keer dat we een internet cafe vinden dat niet failliet is, of niet werkt na een stroompanne;) Ok veel te vertellen dus, let's start with Jo'Burg; De vlucht viel best goed mee en zelfs nog deftig eten,not bad. Rond 5u sochtens landen we en pikken we bij Europe Car de polo met kont op,komt goed uit om al de bagage in kwijt te geraken Na wat verkeerd rijden zijn we op weg naar het oosten, richting een hoop watervallen langs de panoramaroute en meer van dat [View Full Entry]

By ThembaThemba
October 14th 2009

Mountain Kingdom and beyond... Africa » South Africa » Eastern Cape

Clarens Inn

11 -12 Oct- In Clarens , we had a great breakfast with a family nathan befriended while I was in the store.. they were from Durban, taking holiday in Clarens..as apparently so does Brad Pitt.. They covered the coffee and breakfast and assured us that Lesotho was a not to miss marvel.. they took us to the main road.. where we caught a lift to the border of Lesotho..then after crossing customs, we caught a lift to Butha Buthe.. incredibly lucky really... Lesotho seemed a bit dreary at first, as it is rainy season-- but the mountains are amazing and they [View Full Entry]

By Weatherqueen
October 13th 2009

Week 4 Eastern Cape - part 1 Africa » South Africa » Eastern Cape » Addo Elephant National Park

Poo-players rule OK

Week 4 Eastern Cape Part 1 Warning - this blog will contain loads of animal photos Wed 7 Oct Bloody typical, the day I have to travel is gorgeously sunny and hot. Anyhow, managed to take in the rays all morning before Ady gave me a lovely lunch and I got a lift up to the bus I decided to use Intercape this time and boy was it a cut above the Baz bus. They had wide reclining seats and huge windows, with a conductress on board to get you checked in and also to bring round drinks. I was lucky [View Full Entry]

Taken through the binocular lens - clever eh?

Passing within inches of our truck - magic

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