Directory of Towns in South and Southern Africa
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Sannieshof
Province: North West
Region: Central Region
Description:
Sannieshof lies in the heart of a large maize producing region. When the first post office opened here in 1920 it was named after the wife of the postmaster of the controlling post office in Lichtenburg. In 1928 the settlement was named Roosville in honour of Tielman Roos, member of parliament for Lichtenburg, but the name did not find favour and the original name was restored in 1952. Sannieshof lies 40 km from Delareyville, 120km from Mafikeng. Attractions include the Barberspan Dam (30 km west of town, the pan is ecologically important since it is a large body of permanent water in an area of seasonal pans and vleis, it is particularly important for waterfowl, many of which moult here. It regularly supports over 20 000 individuals and, together with the surrounding nature reserve, holds over 320 species of birds); De Klipdrift Memorial (commemorating the Anglo-Boer War Battle of Tweebosch); Bird Farms; Nurseries.
Directory Listings for Sannieshof
Province: North West
Region: Central Region
Description:
Sannieshof lies in the heart of a large maize producing region. When the first post office opened here in 1920 it was named after the wife of the postmaster of the controlling post office in Lichtenburg. In 1928 the settlement was named Roosville in honour of Tielman Roos, member of parliament for Lichtenburg, but the name did not find favour and the original name was restored in 1952. Sannieshof lies 40 km from Delareyville, 120km from Mafikeng. Attractions include the Barberspan Dam (30 km west of town, the pan is ecologically important since it is a large body of permanent water in an area of seasonal pans and vleis, it is particularly important for waterfowl, many of which moult here. It regularly supports over 20 000 individuals and, together with the surrounding nature reserve, holds over 320 species of birds); De Klipdrift Memorial (commemorating the Anglo-Boer War Battle of Tweebosch); Bird Farms; Nurseries.
Directory Listings for Sannieshof
Scarborough
Province: Western Cape
Region: Cape Metropole: South Peninsula
Directory Listings for Scarborough
Province: Western Cape
Region: Cape Metropole: South Peninsula
Directory Listings for Scarborough
Schoemansville
Province: North West
Region: Bojanala East
Description:
The village of Schoemansville was founded by Johan Schoeman and named after his father, General Hendrik Jacobus Schoeman, who is commemorated by the stone cross on the hill in Saartjie's Nek. Prominent in public affairs and a member of the former Transvaal Volksraad, General Schoeman invaded the Cape Colony at the head of a republican force in the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) and fought against General John French. He was killed in an accident in Pretoria not long after the end of the War.
Directory Listings for Schoemansville
Province: North West
Region: Bojanala East
Description:
The village of Schoemansville was founded by Johan Schoeman and named after his father, General Hendrik Jacobus Schoeman, who is commemorated by the stone cross on the hill in Saartjie's Nek. Prominent in public affairs and a member of the former Transvaal Volksraad, General Schoeman invaded the Cape Colony at the head of a republican force in the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) and fought against General John French. He was killed in an accident in Pretoria not long after the end of the War.
Directory Listings for Schoemansville
Schweizer-Reneke
Province: North West
Region: Bophirima
Description:
Schweizer-Reneke was named after Captain Schweizer and Field-Cornet Reineke who were killed in a battle against the Korrona in 1885. Surrounded by sunflower and maize fields - an attractive hitorical area to explore. Attractions include the façade of the town's bank which has remained unaltered since it was built in the early 1900s; Kliphuisie Guesthouse, a national monument which was the site of the town's first police station; San Bushman rock paintings (thought to be over 20 000 years old, these artwork can be seen 2km north of the town on the Delareyville Road); Massoukop (remains of the Koranna Kraals).
Directory Listings for Schweizer-Reneke
Province: North West
Region: Bophirima
Description:
Schweizer-Reneke was named after Captain Schweizer and Field-Cornet Reineke who were killed in a battle against the Korrona in 1885. Surrounded by sunflower and maize fields - an attractive hitorical area to explore. Attractions include the façade of the town's bank which has remained unaltered since it was built in the early 1900s; Kliphuisie Guesthouse, a national monument which was the site of the town's first police station; San Bushman rock paintings (thought to be over 20 000 years old, these artwork can be seen 2km north of the town on the Delareyville Road); Massoukop (remains of the Koranna Kraals).
Directory Listings for Schweizer-Reneke
Simon's Town
Province: Western Cape
Region: Cape Metropole: South Peninsula
Directory Listings for Simon's Town
Province: Western Cape
Region: Cape Metropole: South Peninsula
Directory Listings for Simon's Town
Soekmekaar
Province: Limpopo Province
Region: Valley of the Olifants
Directory Listings for Soekmekaar
Province: Limpopo Province
Region: Valley of the Olifants
Directory Listings for Soekmekaar
Somerset West
Province: Western Cape
Region: Cape Metropole: Helderberg
Directory Listings for Somerset West
Province: Western Cape
Region: Cape Metropole: Helderberg
Directory Listings for Somerset West
Sossusvlei in Namibia
Region: Southern Region
Directory Listings for Sossusvlei in Namibia
Region: Southern Region
Directory Listings for Sossusvlei in Namibia
St James
Province: Western Cape
Region: Cape Metropole: South Peninsula
Directory Listings for St James
Province: Western Cape
Region: Cape Metropole: South Peninsula
Directory Listings for St James
St Michael's on Sea
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Region: South Coast
Directory Listings for St Michael's on Sea
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Region: South Coast
Directory Listings for St Michael's on Sea
Stella
Province: North West
Region: Bophirima
Description:
The town of Stella, meaning "star", was named after the daughter of the owner of the farm Biesjesbult, which was often used for church gatherings in the early twenties. Stella is widely known as host of the annual Cattle Festival held in October.
Directory Listings for Stella
Province: North West
Region: Bophirima
Description:
The town of Stella, meaning "star", was named after the daughter of the owner of the farm Biesjesbult, which was often used for church gatherings in the early twenties. Stella is widely known as host of the annual Cattle Festival held in October.
Directory Listings for Stella
Steytlerville
Province: Eastern Cape
Region: Karoo Heartland
Description:
Steytlerville was established on the farm Doorschpoort in 1876. The town is in the centre of the wool and mohair district in the south eastern corner of the Great Karoo. It is well-known for its astonishing variety of semi-desert vegetation which includes dwarf shrubs, tiny succulents, umbrella shaped wild plum trees and ancient cycads. The wide main street was designed to allow ox wagons to turn around. Nowadays it is divided by flower boxes planted with bougainvillas in the centre and the lamp poles are adorned with the coats of arms of families associated with the town and area.
Directory Listings for Steytlerville
Province: Eastern Cape
Region: Karoo Heartland
Description:
Steytlerville was established on the farm Doorschpoort in 1876. The town is in the centre of the wool and mohair district in the south eastern corner of the Great Karoo. It is well-known for its astonishing variety of semi-desert vegetation which includes dwarf shrubs, tiny succulents, umbrella shaped wild plum trees and ancient cycads. The wide main street was designed to allow ox wagons to turn around. Nowadays it is divided by flower boxes planted with bougainvillas in the centre and the lamp poles are adorned with the coats of arms of families associated with the town and area.
Directory Listings for Steytlerville
Stilfontein
Province: North West
Region: Southern Region
Description:
Greater Stilfontein forms part of the KOSH area (Klerksdorp, Orkney, Stilfontein, Hartebeesfontein). It is situated 130km from Johannesburg and 180 km from Mafikeng. The town was established in 1949. The development of gold mines was made possible by the perseverance of Jack Scott who discovered and developed the outcropping gold reef. Stilfontein is renowned for its hospitality and excellent sports facilities, and hosts the annual Rose Festival in spring when the famous Stilfontein roses bloom. Tourist attractions include the Hartebeestfontein Gold Mine: witness a gold pouring session and join a mine tour.
Directory Listings for Stilfontein
Province: North West
Region: Southern Region
Description:
Greater Stilfontein forms part of the KOSH area (Klerksdorp, Orkney, Stilfontein, Hartebeesfontein). It is situated 130km from Johannesburg and 180 km from Mafikeng. The town was established in 1949. The development of gold mines was made possible by the perseverance of Jack Scott who discovered and developed the outcropping gold reef. Stilfontein is renowned for its hospitality and excellent sports facilities, and hosts the annual Rose Festival in spring when the famous Stilfontein roses bloom. Tourist attractions include the Hartebeestfontein Gold Mine: witness a gold pouring session and join a mine tour.
Directory Listings for Stilfontein
Struis Bay (Struisbaai)
Province: Western Cape
Region: Overberg
Directory Listings for Struis Bay (Struisbaai)
Province: Western Cape
Region: Overberg
Directory Listings for Struis Bay (Struisbaai)
Swakopmund in Namibia
Region: Namib
Directory Listings for Swakopmund in Namibia
Region: Namib
Directory Listings for Swakopmund in Namibia
Swartruggens
Province: North West
Region: Bojanala Rustenburg
Description:
Swartruggens is a quaint village established on the farms Brakfontein and Scheepersrus in 1875. The name refers to the series of black ridges (hills) that surround the town. Swartruggens is 55km from Rustenburg and 69km from Zeerust. Attractions include a visit to African Game and Art (an ostrich farm offering tours and rides, and a well-stocked curio shop that also sells refreshments); Diamond Mine (diamonds were discovered north of the town in 1932 and today a few mines and small diamond diggings are still operational); Madikwe Game Resreve, Tulane Game Lodge, Lindleyspoort Dam, Swartgruggens Dam, Elands River Battlefield and Graves (a battle took place in this region during the Anglo-Boer War between 1899 - 1902).
Directory Listings for Swartruggens
Province: North West
Region: Bojanala Rustenburg
Description:
Swartruggens is a quaint village established on the farms Brakfontein and Scheepersrus in 1875. The name refers to the series of black ridges (hills) that surround the town. Swartruggens is 55km from Rustenburg and 69km from Zeerust. Attractions include a visit to African Game and Art (an ostrich farm offering tours and rides, and a well-stocked curio shop that also sells refreshments); Diamond Mine (diamonds were discovered north of the town in 1932 and today a few mines and small diamond diggings are still operational); Madikwe Game Resreve, Tulane Game Lodge, Lindleyspoort Dam, Swartgruggens Dam, Elands River Battlefield and Graves (a battle took place in this region during the Anglo-Boer War between 1899 - 1902).
Directory Listings for Swartruggens
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Date of entry: 1 September 1996
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