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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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November 7th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » Johannesburg
Day 1 ====== Arrived in Joe'burg, 6970 kms from Mumbai, covered in around 9 hours. The flight was peaceful, a bit delayed due to 180 km/h headwinds near Joe'burg (and change of runway last minute ... 13 photos [full story]
Day 1 ====== Arrived in Joe'burg, 6970 kms from Mumbai, covered in around 9 hours. The flight was peaceful, a bit delayed due to 180 km/h headwinds near Joe'burg (and change of runway last minute ... 13 photos [full story]
October 24th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » Pretoria
So I have now arrived in my fifth and final continent after nearly 11 months of travelling. My flight from Hong Kong, as all my long haul flights have been, was uneventful however my impression of Ca ... 6 photos [full story]
So I have now arrived in my fifth and final continent after nearly 11 months of travelling. My flight from Hong Kong, as all my long haul flights have been, was uneventful however my impression of Ca ... 6 photos [full story]
November 2nd 2009 Africa » South Africa » Gauteng
awake this morning to a fresh new day feeling a little better damn my toe pains - ran a few errands with Leon after which i was dropped off about 10 kms out side villiers the walk started out ok but t ... [full story]
awake this morning to a fresh new day feeling a little better damn my toe pains - ran a few errands with Leon after which i was dropped off about 10 kms out side villiers the walk started out ok but t ... [full story]
November 1st 2009 Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » Johannesburg
Started Early, Was Dropped off at Heidleburg offramp about 6:30 and walked being unfit takes its toll with a pack at 25 kg such a burden, after about 4 kms i was feeling it already so stopped again fo ... [full story]
Started Early, Was Dropped off at Heidleburg offramp about 6:30 and walked being unfit takes its toll with a pack at 25 kg such a burden, after about 4 kms i was feeling it already so stopped again fo ... [full story]
October 31st 2009 Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » Edenvale
Last minute repack and finalised everything, had hot bath with Deep Heat feeling so relaxed, early bed for early morning, Waist 114 cm weight 112.9 kg ... [full story]
Last minute repack and finalised everything, had hot bath with Deep Heat feeling so relaxed, early bed for early morning, Waist 114 cm weight 112.9 kg ... [full story]
August 16th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Gauteng
It was my last day working at the Lion Park today. Since I spoke to Carolina on behalf of the rest of the group we have arranged a later pick-up tomorrow so we can have more time with the cubs, but to ... 16 photos [full story]
It was my last day working at the Lion Park today. Since I spoke to Carolina on behalf of the rest of the group we have arranged a later pick-up tomorrow so we can have more time with the cubs, but to ... 16 photos [full story]
August 15th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Gauteng
I was back to the usual routine today after my trip away from the Lion Park yesterday. I set off for the early morning shift and got to see the cubs first thing today as I now have enclosure cleaning ... 14 photos [full story]
I was back to the usual routine today after my trip away from the Lion Park yesterday. I set off for the early morning shift and got to see the cubs first thing today as I now have enclosure cleaning ... 14 photos [full story]
October 31st 2009 Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » Edenvale
Hello all, Last minute shopping and selling of a few things before tomorrow morning, early rise and the groot trek begins, wow must say these memory foam inner soles work well seriously feels like wal ... [full story]
Hello all, Last minute shopping and selling of a few things before tomorrow morning, early rise and the groot trek begins, wow must say these memory foam inner soles work well seriously feels like wal ... [full story]
October 30th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » Edenvale
Well time has come for the long and winding road to hit my feet, not much more time and the adventure begins, the next blog will be at the next available power point lol but i will be keeping a diary ... 1 photos [full story]
Well time has come for the long and winding road to hit my feet, not much more time and the adventure begins, the next blog will be at the next available power point lol but i will be keeping a diary ... 1 photos [full story]
October 29th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » Edenvale
Please when you come to the blog please select the Subscribe button probably on the left this will automatically send you an email with my progress , news and happenings during my adventure. Thank ... [full story]
Please when you come to the blog please select the Subscribe button probably on the left this will automatically send you an email with my progress , news and happenings during my adventure. Thank ... [full story]
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