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http://www.aalf.org/wiki/index.php?title=Voortrekker&action=history Revision history for this page on the wiki en MediaWiki 1.13.3 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:51:26 GMT http://www.aalf.org/wiki/index.php?title=Voortrekker&diff=56423&oldid=prev <p>New page: [http://monumentrestaurant.co.za/ Voortrekker Monument] Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa, is also its industrial, financial and commercial hub along with a gateway to south...</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>[http://monumentrestaurant.co.za/ Voortrekker Monument]<br /> Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa, is also its industrial, financial and commercial hub along with a gateway to southern Africa. It was here where the cradle of humankind is found, where gold was discovered, apartheid fell, the modern constitution was written and Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as President. A hefty history for any place, but also in Gauteng anything is possible.<br /> <br /> A sense of pleasure prevails in this technologically advanced, culturally diverse, vibrantly artistic destination which beckons the customer with a multitude of possibilities to discover and experience its precious life spirit.<br /> <br /> CLIMATE:<br /> <br /> Situated at an average altitude of 1500 m above sea level, Gauteng falls inside a summer rainfall area with afternoon thunderstorms an occurrence. Daily temperatures vary from the average midsummer more 26 degrees Celsius for an average winter more 16 degrees Celsius.<br /> <br /> SHOPPING:<br /> <br /> Excellent shopping facilities including exclusive, luxury or trendy items at modern malls to art and craft bargains at 'flea markets' and roadside stalls. Visit Sandton City, Rosebank (Mall, The Zone, galleries, Rooftop Market on Sundays), Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, Oriental Plaza, Market Square Precint (on weekend), Jewel City (for diamonds directly from your cutters) and Michael Mount Organic Market. Special purchases include designer wear and fashion items; jewellery (especially gold and diamonds); decor items and traditional African masks, craft items e.g. bead work and sculpture.<br /> <br /> TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS DESCRIPTION:<br /> <br /> Sterkfontein Caves:<br /> <br /> World Heritage Site, known as the Cradle of Humankind, where our human ancestors walked over 4 million years ago. It could be the richest site inside world for fossils of 'Australopithecus' (a lineage of hominid).<br /> <br /> Soweto:<br /> <br /> South Africa's most famous township and the centre in the Freedom Struggle through the Apartheid years. Visit Nelson Mandela's old home, Freedom Square, the Hector Peterson Memorial along with other Struggle sites. <br /> Johannesburg:<br /> <br /> 'The City of Gold' can be a vibrant, eclectic city having a pulsating heartbeat. The economic powerhouse of the country, 'Joburg' or 'Jozi' offers not only business opportunities, but history, culture, shopping and entertainment. 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Adjacent to Gold Reef City could be the Apartheid Museum having its haunting exhibitions portraying South Africa's turbulent history..<br /> <br /> Lesedi Cultural Village:<br /> <br /> An amazing experience with tribal dancing and traditional African villages showcasing the cultures and crafts with the Zulu, Ndebele, Sotho, Pedi and Xhosa tribes.<br /> <br /> Pretoria:<br /> <br /> Seat of South Africa's administration and foreign missions, Pretoria can be a stately city that bursts right into a profusion of purple Jacaranda blossoms in October. Don't miss the Union Buildings; the National Zoological Gardens, Aquarium and Reptile Park; the National Botanical Gardens; Church Square; Melrose House; Pretoria Art Museum as well as the Voortrekker Monument.<br /> <br /> Hartebeespoort:<br /> <br /> Against the backdrop of the Magaliesberg Ridge, the town and dam of Hartebeespoort provide the visitor water-based leisure options, an aquarium, snake park, roadside stalls, game drives along with a cableway. This region is the last sanctuary with the Cape vulture.<br /> <br /> Cullinan:<br /> <br /> The world's largest diamond was discovered in Cullinan in 1905 worth 3106 carats; visitors can continue a Cullinan Diamond Mine tour and get diamonds with the Cullinan Diamond Market; the town even offers many turn-of-the-century houses.<br /> <br /> Tswaing Crater Site:<br /> <br /> where a tremendous meteorite hit earth more than 220 000 years ago, leaving a crater around 1,13km wide and 200m deep. This area boasts 320 bird species and 420 types of flora.<br /> <br /> [http://monumentrestaurant.co.za/ Voortrekker Monument]</div> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:46:30 GMT Voortrekker http://www.aalf.org/wiki/index.php?title=Talk:Voortrekker