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SOUTH AFRICA & PROVINCES

Grade 10 Term 3: Week 1-4

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES

Afrikaans (60% of whites) + coloureds in Western Cape

English (Language of business)

Ndebele

Sesotho

siSwati

Xitsonga

Setswana

Tshivenda (smallest ethnic group)

isiXhosa

isiZulu (largest ethnic group) + Indians in KZN

Sesotho sa Leboa

CLIMATE OF SOUTH AFRICA:

Generally sunny and warm

Winters usually mild with snow on mountain ranges

Eastern plateau: Has dry sunny climate in winters with crisp nights (rapidly falling temperatures) and mild days Between October and April has late afternoon showers accompanied by spectacular thunder and lightning Heavy hailstorms –cause considerable damage Karoo and far north is very hot in summer

South and Western Cape: Has dry and sunny summers Often windy with a south-easterly wind that can reach gale force strength winds Winters are cold and rainy Sometimes snow falls on the mountains

South coast Weather is temperate East coast becomes progressively tropical the further north you travel Transkei and Natal coast can be hot and unpleasantly humid in the summer Summer rainfall area

Eastern Transvaal Lowveld: Very hot summers and experiences spectacular thunder storms Winter days are sunny and warm

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Valid passport

Valid for 6 months beyond date on which date the visitor will depart from SA

From many countries require a visa for entry

HEALTH REGULATIONS

Yellow fever: Vaccination certificate required from travellers over one year of age arriving from infected areas

Cholera: Certificate not a prerequisite to enter SA High risk in parts of country – rural areas

Malaria: Throughout the year Limpopo Mpumalanga Northern areas of KZN Take anti-malaria tablets before entering these areas

Bilharzia: Northern and eastern areas of the country

Tap water: It is safe to drink in urban areas

Pretoria: Administrative capital

Cape Town: Legislative capital

Bloemfontein: Judicial capital

PROVINCES

PROVINCE CAPITAL

Gauteng Johannesburg

North West Mafikeng/ Mmabatho

Limpopo Polokwane

Mpumalanga Nelspruit / Mbombela

KwaZulu Natal Pietermaritzburg

Free State Bloemfontein

Eastern Cape Bisho

Western Cape Cape Town

Northern Cape Kimberley

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HARBOURS

Cape Town Port Elizabeth (import and exports) Durban Richards Bay (imports and exports)

AIRPORTS

ORTIA (OR Tambo IA) Cape Town IA King Shaka IA Port Elizabeth Airport East London Airport George Airport Bloemfontein Airport Kimberley Airport Upington Airport Nelspruit Airport Pilanesberg Airport

EASTERN CAPE LANGUAGES: Home to the isiXhosa, English and Afrikaans speaking people LOCATION: Borders Western Cape, Northern Cape, Free State, Lesotho, KwaZulu

Natal and Indian Ocean

CAPITAL: Bisho

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN EASTERN CAPE

Addo Elephant NP SANParks manages this park. Home to buffalo, lion, black rhino, antelope and elephants Flightless dung beetle only found here Marine reserve with world’s largest breeding population of Cape gannets and African penguins. Hiking trails, 4X4 trails and game drives Bird watching very popular

National Arts Festival Grahamstown

Grahamstown Festival operates out of the 1820 Settlers National Monument and is organised by the Grahamstown Foundation. Largest art festival in the country

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Yearly over two weeks in June and July. Drama, dance, opera, and music Art exhibitions, flea-markets, historical excursions, lectures and walking tours 2010 more than 185 000 people attending.

Great Fish River (canoeing)

644km long river in the west of EC Fish River canoe marathon takes place over two days in September or October every year. One of the largest canoe marathons in the world. From Grassridge Dam to Cradock.

Bloukrans bungee jump

Tsitsikamma region of the Garden Route

216m high bridge over the river. Highest and largest bridge in Africa and 3rd highest in the world. Largest single span bridge concrete arch bridge in the world Highest bungee jump bridge in the world.

AIR TRANSPORT

East London, Mthatha, Port Elizabeth

HARBOURS

Port Elizabeth, Ngqura and East London

CLIMATE

Most of the rain falls in March, with heavy rain during spring. Temperatures ranges from 18 - 27°C in summer and from 8°C to 20°C in the winter In the north-east, weather is hot and wet, while in the Karoo summers are hot and winters moderate. Closer to the mountains temperatures are lower

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FREE STATE Bean shaped province – SA’s breadbasket

LANGUAGES: Home to the Batlokwa and Bakwena both of the South Sotho group of

people – Sesotho. Europeans are mostly Afrikaans speaking descendants of Boer

Voortrekkers.

CAPITAL: Bloemfontein

LOCATION:

Borders Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Northern Cape, North West, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu Natal.

AIR TRANSPORT

Bloemfontein – 14 km from city

CLIMATE

Summer rainfall region Lower rainfall in the east than in west Summer months hot but heat is moderate with thunderstorms Winter days are clear and sunny, while nights are bitterly cold – seldom below zero Countryside can be covered with frost or even snow Cold winters, particularly close to mountains, summer rain, semi-desert in west and south.

ATTRACTIONS IN FREE STATE

Vredefort Dome Near Parys Dome was created by a huge meteorite that hit Earth over two billion years ago Meteorite was the size of Table Mountain. Crater is 380 km wide and 16-18 km deep. Oldest and largest meteorite impact site in the world Declared a WHS in 2005 Abseiling, horse riding, mountain biking, hiking and visits to Anglo Boer War sites and a distillery where “witblits” is made. Is shared by Free State and North West province.

Golden Gate Highland NP At the foot of the Maloti mountains. Brandwag rock that looks like a guard that overlooks the camp. Cathedral caves, the vulture restaurant

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and Van Reenen family graveyard can be seen here. Gets it’s name from the gold colour of the park’s sandstone cliffs. Home to black wildebeest, eland, blesbok, springbok, zebra and rare bearded vulture Activities include hiking, game viewing, game drives, horse riding, environmental education courses and recreational activities like bowls, tennis, table tennis and snooker. Dinosaur egg found in park – date 200 million years (large dinosaur with small head that grew up to 5 metres tall)

ACTIVITY

1. The Free State is bordered by: a. Gauteng b. Lesotho c. Northern Cape d. Western Cape

2. Principal rivers in the province are the a. Orange river b. Crocodile river c. Caledon river d. Vaal river

3. The Free State lies between the Orange river and the … a. Tugela b. Vaal river c. Fish river d. Kei river

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GAUTENG Main languages: isiZulu, Ndebele, English and Afrikaans

LOCATION:

Borders Free State, North West, Mpumalanga and Limpopo

CLIMATE

Summer rainfall region December to March – afternoon thunder showers, sometimes hail Summer days very hot with cooler nights Winter days is crisp and winter nights cold Pretoria slightly warmer than Johannesburg Temperature between 26°C and 29°C in the summer and 16°C and 21°C in the winter Hot wet summers and cold, dry winters.

AIR TRANSPORT

OR Tambo IA Major international and domestic airport

Lanseria North of Johannesburg (Charter airlines)

Wonderboom North of Pretoria

Rand Airport Private airline scheduled services and helicopter and charter services

ACTIVITY

STATE WHETHER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ARE TRUE OR FALSE. IF

FALSE RE-WRITE THEM SO THAT THEY WILL BE TRUE

Statement False True

1. Gauteng is bordered in the south by Mpumalanga The Free State

X

2. The Vaal River forms the boundary with the Free State

X

3. Gauteng lies on the plateau known as the lowveld Highveld

X

4. Gauteng is the smallest of the nine provinces X

5. The only Stock Exchange is in Johannesburg X

6. Fanagalo is one of the nine official languages the pidgin language used by mine workers

X

7. OR Tambo is an International airport X

8. Gauteng is the Sesotho word meaning ‘place of gold’ X

9. Gauteng is the poorest province wealthiest

X

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ATTRACTIONS IN GAUTENG

Gold Reef City Johannesburg Theme park made up of amusement parks, hotels and restaurants, shops, a casino and museums. Glimpse of a mining town in the 1880’s Site of the old Crown Mine Underground tour – no. 14 shaft (gold being poured Historic exhibits, shops for curios, vintage steam train, horse-drawn carriage, old time pubs and restaurants Exhibitions of the coins of the Gold Era Victorian Fun Fair Replica of the Theatre Royal Recreation of an early brewery Chinese laundry A newspaper office Old stock exchange Gumboot-dancing displays Gold Reef City Hotel Night club – Rosie O’Grady’s Has a children’s science museum and 4D movie theatre and adults can visit the casino

SOWETO South WEstern TOwnship Shebeens

Johannesburg Once a symbol of poverty and political struggle Now has shopping malls, restaurants, night clubs and historical monuments. Popular nightlife tour – various shebeens and night clubs and listen to jazz music while enjoying a meal, dance and watch football games on big screens Attractions such as Kliptown, Nelson Mandela’s Home, and the Hector Peterson Memorial Site

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Cradle of Humankind

Krugersdorp Sterkfontein caves and Maropeng Visitors Centre Perfect underground lake at 40m Dr Robert Broom of the Transvaal Museum in Pta found Mrs Ples’ skull Early man-ape – lived two million year ago “Little Foot” was 4.17 million year old ape-man skeleton Fossil hominid sites at Sterkfontein, Swartkrans and Kromdraai. 1999 declared as a WHS Activities include scientific exhibition centre and tours to the Sterkfontein caves Top restaurant and conference facilities.

Apartheid Museum Johannesburg Opened in 2001 Shows the history of apartheid from 1948 to 1994. Museum has 22 exhibition areas, which include film footage, photographs and artefacts. Museum is a symbol of hope

Activity

1. Union Buildings are situated on a hill known as … a. Meintjieskop b. Meintjierand c. Lombardkop

2. Pretoria is situated on the banks of the … a. Olifants river b. Crocodile river c. Apies river

3. The Union Buildings were designed by … a. Herbert Baker b. Anton van Wouw c. Gerard Moerdijk

4. Pretoria is the capital of the Republic of South Africa. It is the … a. Judicial b. Legislative c. Administrative

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KWAZULU NATAL Home to the Zulus as part of the Nguni tribe

Most Indians are found here and whites are mostly English speaking – previous British

colony

LOCATION:

Borders Free State, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, Swaziland, Mozambique and Indian

Ocean.

CAPITAL: Pietermaritzburg

AIR TRANSPORT

King Shaka International airport Richard’s Bay, Margate and Pietermaritzburg

HARBOURS

Durban – busiest in South Africa and one of the ten largest in the world Richard’s Bay

CLIMATE

Subtropical climate Summer rainfall region Summer months the coastal regions are oppressively hot and humid Higher areas summer days are warm and nights are cool Winter days are sunny and nights are chilly Mountain areas the nights are very cold Winter has snow on the Drakensberg Winter is the best time to visit the coast and game reserves

ATTRACTIONS IN KZN

iSimangaliso Wetland Park Previously known as St Lucia Wetland Park. Means “miracle” or “a wonder” 1999 was listed as a WHS Largest estuarine (where a river meets the ocean) system in Africa During WWII the lake was used for Catalina flying boats for anti-submarine patrols Today a bird watcher, angler and hikers paradise. Has sub-tropical forests, coral reefs, coastal dunes, swamps, long sandy

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beaches, large papyrus and reed wetlands and lakes. Colony of pink-backed pelicans at False Bay park Eastern shore boasts the highest forested dunes in the world Cape Vidal is popular for underwater spear and surf fishing Tourists can fish, scuba, dive, snorkel, swim, hike, kayak, go bird watching, game viewing and horse riding.

Ukahlamba-Drakensberg Park

Highest mountain range. Mountain has the world’s second-highest waterfall (Tugela Falls0 Many cave and rock shelters with most concentrated group of rock paintings in Africa south of the Sahara (about 40 0000 rock-art paintings – world’s largest rock art collection) WHS site declared in 2000 (mixed site) Attraction popular for rock climbing, hiking trails, 4X4 trails, horse trails and safaris, game viewing, trout and fly fishing, water rafting and viewing rock paintings.

Durban Beachfront (Golden mile – Marine Parade)

Durban 6km beachfront

Main beaches: Blue lagoon, Tekweni, Battery beach, North Beach, South Beach and Addington. Holiday-makers mecca Amusement parks, pavilions, pools, restaurants, night clubs, markets, white beaches and hotels. Attractions like uShaka Marine World, water slides, amusement parks, and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World are located on the Golden Mile. Tourists can go shopping, sunbathing, surfing, swimming and walking along the beach. Rickshaw rides are popular here

uShaka Marine World Entertainment park situated on the southern end of Durban’s Golden Mile. Has three main sections: uShaka Sea World ( an aquarium complex), uShaka Wet ’n Wild (an adventure water park) and uShaka Village Walk (a shopping

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mall) Tourist can watch dolphin shows, visit the aquarium, shop, enjoy a meal at one of the various restaurants, go on water rides and shark dive. Snorkel lagoon – swim among some of the fish species found on KZN coast. Ocean Walker – walk slowly on the ocean floor to see fish, sand sharks and rays.

Comrades Marathon Durban to Pietermaritzburg

Biggest and oldest ultra-marathon Direction of the race alternates each year. The “Big Five” are main hills on the course: Cowies Hill, Field’s Hill, Botha’s Hill, Inchanga and Polly Shorts. In 2011 more than 18 000 runners lined up at the start. Race was started in 1921 by Victor Clapham an ex-soldier of the Comrades of the Great War, hence the name. First race won by 39 year old Arthur Newton who still ran at the age of 72. Wally Haywood, who won the race in 1930, completed the race in 1990 at the age of 81.

Sardine run Occurs between may and July when millions of sardines swim up the KZN coast in search of warmer waters of the Indian Ocean. Attracts other species such as Cape gannets, whales, sharks and dolphins. Attracts special interest tourists and education tourists

ACTIVITY

STATE WHETHER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ARE TRUE OR FALSE. IF

FALSE RE-WRITE THEM SO THAT THEY WILL BE TRUE

STATEMENT TRUE FALSE

1. KwaZulu Natal has a Mediterranean climate X

2. KwaZUlu Natal is bordered in the north by North West Province and in the south by the Eastern Cape Mpumalanga

X

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3. The Atlantic ocean forms the eastern border of the province Indian

X

4. The coast is washed by the warm Agulhas Current Benguela

X

LIMPOPO PROVINCE Province of myths and legends and the rain queen (Queen Modjadji)

Mostly Afrikaner country

LANGUAGES: Sesotho, Xitsonga and Tshivenda

Tswana groups – Setswana is language of people – Venda people

LOCATION

Bordered in the north by Limpopo river with Zimbabwe

East lies Kruger National Park and Mozambique

Mpumalanga lies to the south-east

North-west lies to the south-western border

Part of Kruger NP lies in Limpopo but administration falls in Mpumalanga

Borders Mpumalanga, Gauteng, North West, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique

CLIMATE

Very hot in the summer with high humidity Often thunderstorms In mountainous region around Magoebaskloof it becomes cold and misty

AIR TRANSPORT

Kruger Mpumalanga Internation Airport (White River) Polokwane, Phalaborwa and Musina (Hoedspruit)

ACTIVITY

1 Bela-Bela (Warmbaths)is popular as a tourist destination because of its … a. Big game hunting b. Mineral springs c. Arts and craft route d. Hiking trails

2. The border post between South Africa and Zimbabwe is known as … a. Beit Bridge b. Oshoek c. Limpopo d. Capricorn

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ATTRACTIONS IN LIMPOPO

Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape

“Place of the stone of wisdom” Was a gold and ivory trading centre Trade took place with China, India and Egypt from 1220 to 1300 AD. It became the largest kingdom in Southern Africa before it was abandoned in the 14th century. The site is an example of an Iron Age civilisation. 2003 it was declared a WHS. Game viewing and beautiful scenery is popular.

Kruger National Park

Nelspruit Largest game reserve in SA stretching across Mpumalanga and Limpopo. There are several privately owned game reserves and lodges within the Kruger National Park. Paul Kruger this sanctuary on 26 March 1898 James Stevenson Hamilton was appointed chief game warden – nicknamed siKhhukhuza (he who sweeps clean) – led to name of camp Skukuza – headquarters and main camp Fully booked 6-12 months ahead. All restaurants are outsourced. 1926 became the Kruger National park the first national park of the Union of SA Park has eight public entrance gates: Crocodile Bridge, Malelane, Numbi, Paul Kruger, Orpen, Phalaborwa, Punda Maria and Pafuri. Numbi gate the busiest. Activities in the park include game drives, bird watching, hiking and camping. Run by Mpumalanga province.

African Ivory Route The route extends for about 2 000 km along the eastern, northern and western boundaries of the province

Links a number of lodges, all off-the-beaten-track experience. Part of more than 3,6 million hectares of national parks, nature reserves and game farms stretching across the Limpopo Province. Popular ecotourism destination and offers Big Five game viewing, birding, abseiling, horse trails and hiking trails. Also a 4X4 adventure destination There are five cultural camps based in villages along the route, where tourists can see traditional dances, eat local food and enjoy traditional music and storytelling

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MPUMALANGA (Land of the Rising Sun)

Ndebele country (Part of Nguni tribe)

Land of the Rising Sun

Main languages: siSwati, isiZulu, isiNdebele, Afrikaans and English

CAPITAL: Nelspruit

LOCATION:

Borders Limpopo, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng, Swaziland and Mozambique

AIR TRANSPORT

Kruger Mpumalanga IA Polokwane and Phalaborwa

CLIMATE:

High country winters are cold with occasional snowfall. Summers are warm Mists are a year-round hazard Summers very hot in the Lowveld Winters are pleasant with cool nights and warm days Summer rainfall region Thunderstorms in late afternoon Violent hailstorms frequently occur during summer months

ATTRACTION IN MPUMALANGA

Blyde River Canyon Blyde river confluence – red sandstone gorge Canyon starts at Bourke’s Luck and ends at the Three Rondavels Cliff plunges for nearly a km to the waters below River falls a 1000m in a 20km stretch Water dammed in agorge by a 70m wall called the Swadini dam Third largest canyon in the world and one of South Africa’s scenic wonders. Activities in the area includes hot air ballooning, game drives, hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, abseiling, river rafting and boat trips.

Bourke’s Luck potholes

Near the site of a once profitable gold mine named after Tom Bourke

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is the well known potholes & rock formations in the Treur river Paths and footbridges for view sites Triple peaks known as the Three Rondawels along the edge of the gorge Visitors can go onpicnics and hiking trails, vist museums and shop at road stalls

Panorama Route Circular drive from Graskop to the Blyde River Canyon, Pilgrims Rest and back to Graskop (70km) Highlights of the route is the Pinnacle, Driekop gorge, Lisbon Falls and God’s Window. Berlin Falls (80m waterfall, then the Bourke’s Luck potholes, then Pilgrim’s Creek up to Pilgrim’s Rest back to Graskop.

Pilgrim’s Rest 30 km from Nelspruit Old mining town Royal Hotel onened after iron roofed cottages and canteen was built for prospectors. Mine closed in 1970 In 1974 Transvaal Provincial authorities bought the whole town – living museum Buildings were restored to its former charm Three museums: pilgrim’s rest and Sabie News (print museum), house museum – restored home and Dresden shop-and-house museum (general store) Restored buildings: miners cottages, the Masonic Church, old bank house and Royal Hotel. Cemetry features a robber’s grave facing at right angles – believed criminals should not be buried in the same manner as ordinary folk.

God’s Window An extremely famous scenic view of the Blyde River canyon on the Panorama route. Views on a clear day up to the Mozambique border with cliffs dropping 700 m. From

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here tourists can look down into the indigenous rain forest.

NORTHERN CAPE Main Languages: Afrikaans, Setswana, iSiXhosa CAPITAL: Kimberley LOCATION: Borders North West, Free State, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Namibia and Botswana. CLIMATE

Little rainfall, some winter rain along the coast, semi-arid

AIRPORTS

Kimberley and Upington

HARBOURS

Port Nolloth

NORTHERN CAPE ATTRACTIONS

Kimberley Big hole Largest man-made excavation in the world. First diamond in 1866. Barney Barnato and Cecil Rhodes controlled De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd.

Kimberley hole museum

Situated next to Big Hole which includes a reconstructed street in a Victorian mine town. First diamond “Eureka” can be seen here.

Roaring sand of Witsand NR

Between Kuruman and Upington

The 9 km Pristine white dunes has a roaring sound in the summer when the dunes are disturbed, possibly by ground water. A natural reservoir washes out the red oxide from the dunes and it causes the suns to turn white.

Namaqualand floral beauty

Barren landscape on the western border facing the Atlantic ocean. Fairly uninhabitable, but from July to September wild flowers transform it

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into a colourful landscape. The seeds of the multi-coloured daisies, aloes, gladioli and lilies lie dormant under the soil waiting for rain. About 4 000 floral species are found in the area, a quarter not found anywhere else.

SALT in Sutherland Sutherland Southern point of the Northern Cape is Sutherland. The clear, unpolluted skies and coldest town in SA Scientist study deep space Powerful enough to see one candle if it were to be placed on the moon. Telescopes are housed in huge silver domes.

NORTH WEST PROVINCE Home of the Tshwana people LANGUAGES: Setswana,Xhosa, Afrikaans LOCATION: Borders Limpopo, Gauteng, Northern Cape, Free State and Botswana CAPITAL: Mafikeng AIRPORTS

Mafikeng and Pilanesberg

CLIMATE

Summer rainfall region Summer days hot and winter days are crisp and winter nights are chilly and sometimes bitterly cold. Rain between December and March Further west the drier it becomes Country beyond Rustenburg frequently suffers from drought

ACTIVITY

1. North-West province is bordered in the east by: a. Limpopo b. Mpumalanga c. Gauteng

2. In the North-West the country is bordered by: a. Botswana b. Zimbabwe

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c. Swaziland

3. The major tourist attractions in the province are the sun City complex and … a. Hartbeespoort dam b. Magliesberg c. Pilanesberg national park

4. The language spoken by the African people in the province is a. Setswana b. Sesotho c. Siswati

ATTRACTIONS IN PROVINCE

Pilanesberg National Park Pilanesberg world’s largest examples of alkaline rock Composed of volcanic rock Extremely rare red balloon tree (100 in park and fewer than 10 elsewhere)

Sun City complex Called the Las Vegas of Southern Africa Famous for its annual Nedbank Golf Challenge Creation of Sol Kerzner Elevated train that shuttles between car park, Sun City Hotel, the Cascades and entertainment centre. Entertainment centre aimed primarily at day trippers and gamblers 7000 seat Superbowl – world class concerts held here Sun City Hotel has slot machines and casino area

Lost City Lavish complex opened in 1992 One of the world’s biggest resorts Central ingredient of the Lost city is the Palace Hotel – an ornate design of domes and minarets with 350 luxury rooms and suites 3500 trees Huge swimming pool – artificially created surfing waves, coral reefs and tropical fish, waterfalls and streams Magnificent animal sculptures adorn the entrance to the Palace 18-hole golf course Three years was the home of Miss World pageant

Aardklop Arts Festival Potchefstroom Annual top-quality national art festival.

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(Thlokwe) Last week in September Meant for people who could not afford to go to Oudtshoorn or Grahamstown.

Lesedi Cultural village Established in 1993 and place where tourists can learn about the cultures and traditions of well-known African tribes Members of the tribes live at Lesedi (Ndebele, Zulu, Basotho, Xhosa and the Pedi. The village is in the Cradle of humankind. Tourists can stay overnight or just visit for the day. Traditional singing and dancing and meals featuring African food.

WESTERN CAPE Home to the Cape Malay people (coloureds) Some Xhosa people in the east and Batswana people in the north. LANGUAGES: Afrikaans, isiXhosa and English LOCATION: Borders Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Indian Ocean to the east and Atlantic ocean to the west CAPITAL: Cape Town CLIMATE

Only area that experience a winter rainfall region Mediterranean climate Summers are warm to hot but cooled by the strong south-easterly wind Can be a wild gale in spring Rain falls between June and August From September to November the weather is unpredictable with from bright warm days to howling south-easterly storms with winds up to 120km per hour December to March can become very hot March to May weather remains good and wind is at its gentlest

AIR TRANSPORT

Cape Town International Airport and George

HARBOURS

Cape Town, Simon’s Town and Saldanha Bay

ATTRACTIONS IN WESTERN CAPE

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Table Mountain Flat-topped sandstone mountain overlooking the city of Cape Town. Top to be reached by cable car or hiking trail. Plateau is 3 km from side to side. Mountain forms part of the Table Mountain NP. And Cape Floral Region (WHS) one of the 7 wonders of the World. (2012) Fynbos only to be found in this area in the world. Cable way receives about 800 000 visitors per year

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

V&A Waterfront incorporates much of the historic infrastructure Most visited attractions in SA Nelson Mandela museum here Boat trips to Robben Island leave from here. Prince Albert (Queen Victoria’s son) and Queen Victoria – name V&A Clock Tower – original Port Captain’s office Dragon Tree – planted by a passing sailor (medicine for dysentery) Robben Island embarkation building – where prisoners left for Robben Island.

Robben Island WHS (cultural site) Buildings symbolises the victory of the human spirit, freedom and democracy over oppression 11 km north of Cape Town Tourists can visit Nelson Mandela prison cell. Before becoming a prison it was a hospital for mentally ill people, a leper colony, a training station for soldiers in WWII

Garden Route From Storms river bridge to Mossel Bay

Area between Storms and Groot rivers fall in Eastern Cape From Mossel Bay to Storms River is a necklace of bays, beaches, cliffs and white surfs. 227km coastline Victoria Bay is renowned as one of the world’s best surfing beaches Rivers are navigable by small boats and Knysna lagoon lends itself to swimming, boating and fishing

Wine routes Stellenbosch is the second-oldest town in SA in the heart of the wineland, surrounded by Somerset West, Gordon;s Bay Steenbras Dam, Paarl, Wellington and Franschhoek. World famous chefs and restaurants.

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Wine routes organised by wine estates with wine tasting, restaurants, wedding venues and overnight facilities

Cango caves Entrance was used by the San as a home. There are 28 chambers linked by 2,54 km of passages

Ostrich farms Oudtshoorn Only place in the world where feathers are sold at regular auctions Birds valuable for its meat, eggs and skin. Ostrich derbys held on Safari and Highgate farms. Homestead on Safari (Welgeluk) is one of the most famous and splendid of all feather palaces.

Cape Argus Cycle tour

Cape Town 109 km cycle race in March It is the largest timed cycle event in the world. More than 35 000 cyclists all over the world take part each year. NON-PROFIT EVENT AND MONEY GOES TO CHARITIES

KKNK Klein Karoo National Arts Festival

Oudtshoorn Started as an Afrikaans cultural festival. Has evolved and now offers classical music productions, mass choral performances, lectures and art exhibitions. Artists and crafters exhibit goods here In 2010 over 130 000 tickets sold.

ACTIVITY

1. Ostrich farming is common in the … a. Karoo b. Boland c. Overberg

2. Population groups in the Western Cape include … a. Indians b. Malays c. Zulus