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Maanhaarrand
Province: North West
Region: Bojanala Rustenburg
Description:
The hamlet of Maanhaarrand is in an important archaeological area which takes its name, meaning 'maned ridge', from dikes of diabase rock which, thrusting up through the floor of the Magalies River valley, resemble the mane of a lion. The weathered boulders of the ridge provided material for the Stone Age artists and Iron Age village builders who once inhabited the region. Prehistoric rock engravings have been found in the area, as have, in big ash heaps among the ruins of villages, the remains of the humans, their pottery and the bones of the animals they had slaughtered for food. The outlines of many Iron Age villages can be clearly seen on aerial photographs of the valley.
Directory Listings for Maanhaarrand
Province: North West
Region: Bojanala Rustenburg
Description:
The hamlet of Maanhaarrand is in an important archaeological area which takes its name, meaning 'maned ridge', from dikes of diabase rock which, thrusting up through the floor of the Magalies River valley, resemble the mane of a lion. The weathered boulders of the ridge provided material for the Stone Age artists and Iron Age village builders who once inhabited the region. Prehistoric rock engravings have been found in the area, as have, in big ash heaps among the ruins of villages, the remains of the humans, their pottery and the bones of the animals they had slaughtered for food. The outlines of many Iron Age villages can be clearly seen on aerial photographs of the valley.
Directory Listings for Maanhaarrand
Mafikeng
Province: North West
Region: Central Region
Description:
The historic town of Mafikeng (place of boulders) was founded in the 1880s. It achieved fame for a number of reasons, including the 271-day siege during the South African War, and the founding of the boy scouts movement by Colonel Baden-Powell. Sol T Plaatjies wrote the famous Mafikeng Diary during the siege. Nowadays the city is a hub of enterprise, and functions as the provincial capital and seat of the North West Province Legislature. Tourist attractions: Bop Recording Studios (a state-of-the-art recording studio resort set in an idyllic tropical paradise, tours on request); Botsalano Game Reserve (it supports over 1,600 animals and some 180 bird species); Imperial Reserve (this building acted as administrative office of three successive governments); Kanon Kopje (a forts built on the southeast side of the Molopo River); Lotlamoreng Dam Cultural Reserve (this living museum portrays life in a traditional African village, and borders on a sanctuary for birds); Mafikeng Museum (a small display depicting the Siege of Mafikeng has been augmented to incorporate the history and culture of the area); the Town Hall, which houses the exhibits, was built in 1903); Mafikeng Game Reserve (the reserve has acacia bushveld and bountiful plains); Mega City (the North West's largest shopping mall); Warren's Well (built in 1885 by Royal Engineers, the preserved well is located left of the Bokone Road).
Directory Listings for Mafikeng
Province: North West
Region: Central Region
Description:
The historic town of Mafikeng (place of boulders) was founded in the 1880s. It achieved fame for a number of reasons, including the 271-day siege during the South African War, and the founding of the boy scouts movement by Colonel Baden-Powell. Sol T Plaatjies wrote the famous Mafikeng Diary during the siege. Nowadays the city is a hub of enterprise, and functions as the provincial capital and seat of the North West Province Legislature. Tourist attractions: Bop Recording Studios (a state-of-the-art recording studio resort set in an idyllic tropical paradise, tours on request); Botsalano Game Reserve (it supports over 1,600 animals and some 180 bird species); Imperial Reserve (this building acted as administrative office of three successive governments); Kanon Kopje (a forts built on the southeast side of the Molopo River); Lotlamoreng Dam Cultural Reserve (this living museum portrays life in a traditional African village, and borders on a sanctuary for birds); Mafikeng Museum (a small display depicting the Siege of Mafikeng has been augmented to incorporate the history and culture of the area); the Town Hall, which houses the exhibits, was built in 1903); Mafikeng Game Reserve (the reserve has acacia bushveld and bountiful plains); Mega City (the North West's largest shopping mall); Warren's Well (built in 1885 by Royal Engineers, the preserved well is located left of the Bokone Road).
Directory Listings for Mafikeng
Magoebaskloof
Province: Limpopo Province
Region: Valley of the Olifants
Directory Listings for Magoebaskloof
Province: Limpopo Province
Region: Valley of the Olifants
Directory Listings for Magoebaskloof
Makhado (Louis Trichardt)
Province: Limpopo Province
Region: Soutpansberg/ Limpopo Valley
Directory Listings for Makhado (Louis Trichardt)
Province: Limpopo Province
Region: Soutpansberg/ Limpopo Valley
Directory Listings for Makhado (Louis Trichardt)
Maltahohe in Namibia
Region: Southern Region
Directory Listings for Maltahohe in Namibia
Region: Southern Region
Directory Listings for Maltahohe in Namibia
Mariental in Namibia
Region: Southern Region
Directory Listings for Mariental in Namibia
Region: Southern Region
Directory Listings for Mariental in Namibia
McGregor
Province: Western Cape
Region: Breede River Valley
Description:
This picture-perfect village has a wealth of fascinating, white-washed, thatched cottages and well-preserved Victorian houses. The village is the starting point of the famous Boesmanskloof Trail between McGregor and Greyton. The natural beauty of the area affords avid hikers and casual strollers ample opportunity to enjoy the countryside. Free from noise and air pollution, all the less energetic have to do is relax, revelling in the peace and tranquility of unspoilt nature.
Directory Listings for McGregor
Province: Western Cape
Region: Breede River Valley
Description:
This picture-perfect village has a wealth of fascinating, white-washed, thatched cottages and well-preserved Victorian houses. The village is the starting point of the famous Boesmanskloof Trail between McGregor and Greyton. The natural beauty of the area affords avid hikers and casual strollers ample opportunity to enjoy the countryside. Free from noise and air pollution, all the less energetic have to do is relax, revelling in the peace and tranquility of unspoilt nature.
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Middelburg (Eastern Cape)
Province: Eastern Cape
Region: Karoo Heartland
Directory Listings for Middelburg (Eastern Cape)
Province: Eastern Cape
Region: Karoo Heartland
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Middelburg (Mpumalanga)
Province: Mpumalanga
Region: Cultural Heartland
Directory Listings for Middelburg (Mpumalanga)
Province: Mpumalanga
Region: Cultural Heartland
Directory Listings for Middelburg (Mpumalanga)
Milnerton
Province: Western Cape
Region: Cape Metropole: Cape Town Central
Directory Listings for Milnerton
Province: Western Cape
Region: Cape Metropole: Cape Town Central
Directory Listings for Milnerton
Modimolle (Nylstroom)
Province: Limpopo Province
Region: Bushveld
Directory Listings for Modimolle (Nylstroom)
Province: Limpopo Province
Region: Bushveld
Directory Listings for Modimolle (Nylstroom)
Mogwase
Province: North West
Region: Bojanala Rustenburg
Description:
Mogwase is a rapidly developing town located close to Sun City. Tourist attractions include Sun City and Pilanesberg National Park.
Directory Listings for Mogwase
Province: North West
Region: Bojanala Rustenburg
Description:
Mogwase is a rapidly developing town located close to Sun City. Tourist attractions include Sun City and Pilanesberg National Park.
Directory Listings for Mogwase
Mokopane (Potgietersrus)
Province: Limpopo Province
Region: Bushveld
Directory Listings for Mokopane (Potgietersrus)
Province: Limpopo Province
Region: Bushveld
Directory Listings for Mokopane (Potgietersrus)
Montagu
Province: Western Cape
Region: Breede River Valley
Description:
Set in a fertile valley blessed with a typical Klein Karoo landscape, Montagu is famous for its healing, hot mineral springs, tractor and trailer rides to the summit of the Langeberg Mountains, muscadel wines, exquisite scenery, many well-preserved, historic buildings and its friendly people. It is an important fruit-growing and wine producing region.
Directory Listings for Montagu
Province: Western Cape
Region: Breede River Valley
Description:
Set in a fertile valley blessed with a typical Klein Karoo landscape, Montagu is famous for its healing, hot mineral springs, tractor and trailer rides to the summit of the Langeberg Mountains, muscadel wines, exquisite scenery, many well-preserved, historic buildings and its friendly people. It is an important fruit-growing and wine producing region.
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Mooi River
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Region: Pietermaritzburg Midlands
Directory Listings for Mooi River
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Region: Pietermaritzburg Midlands
Directory Listings for Mooi River
Mount Edgecombe
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Region: Greater Durban
Directory Listings for Mount Edgecombe
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Region: Greater Durban
Directory Listings for Mount Edgecombe
Muizenberg
Province: Western Cape
Region: Cape Metropole: South Peninsula
Directory Listings for Muizenberg
Province: Western Cape
Region: Cape Metropole: South Peninsula
Directory Listings for Muizenberg
Musina (Messina)
Province: Limpopo Province
Region: Soutpansberg/ Limpopo Valley
Directory Listings for Musina (Messina)
Province: Limpopo Province
Region: Soutpansberg/ Limpopo Valley
Directory Listings for Musina (Messina)
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Date of entry: 1 September 1996
Last update:2010/02/22 at 12:05:34
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