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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 13th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » Pretoria
Portland to Atlanta to Johannesburg to Pretoria to... wait - stop here and turn around while you still can. As it turns out, I can't tolerate antimalarials. Went a bit nutty, I did, on top of the ... [full story]
Portland to Atlanta to Johannesburg to Pretoria to... wait - stop here and turn around while you still can. As it turns out, I can't tolerate antimalarials. Went a bit nutty, I did, on top of the ... [full story]
November 6th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Gauteng
Day 5 Our day of rest. Before leaving Kruger and Mpumalanga for a more urban experience in Pretoria, we stopped to indulge in a true national treasure...Wimpy's! Basically the equivalent of a Ste ... 14 photos [full story]
Day 5 Our day of rest. Before leaving Kruger and Mpumalanga for a more urban experience in Pretoria, we stopped to indulge in a true national treasure...Wimpy's! Basically the equivalent of a Ste ... 14 photos [full story]
November 9th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » Johannesburg
Like Mumbai, Sundays are lazy here as well. But we woke up at 5.30AM to watch the India-Australia match, what a waste of effort it was :(. Lazed after that till early afternoon and then Rusty prepared ... 17 photos [full story]
Like Mumbai, Sundays are lazy here as well. But we woke up at 5.30AM to watch the India-Australia match, what a waste of effort it was :(. Lazed after that till early afternoon and then Rusty prepared ... 17 photos [full story]
August 17th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Gauteng
I actually slept until 7.30 this morning and didn't wander up to the Lion park until later. I wasn't feeling dedicated enough to clean the lion enclosures when I didn't have to! I took the opportunity ... 12 photos [full story]
I actually slept until 7.30 this morning and didn't wander up to the Lion park until later. I wasn't feeling dedicated enough to clean the lion enclosures when I didn't have to! I took the opportunity ... 12 photos [full story]
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]
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