LINX AFRICA
INDEX OF TOWNS
Directory of Towns in South and Southern Africa
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Sabie
Province: Mpumalanga Region: The PanoramaDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Saldanha
Province: Western Cape Region: West CoastDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Salt Rock
Province: KwaZulu-Natal Region: Dolphin CoastDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Sandton
Province: Gauteng Region: Central RegionDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Sannieshof
Province: North West Region: Central RegionDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
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.
Sasolburg
Province: Free State Region: Northern Region
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Province: Free State Region: Northern Region
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Scarborough
Province: Western Cape Region: Cape Metropole: South PeninsulaDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Info Offices
Schagen
Province: Mpumalanga Region: Lowveld LegogoteDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Schoemansville
Province: North West Region: Bojanala EastDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
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.
Schweizer-Reneke
Province: North West Region: BophirimaDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
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).
Scottburgh
Province: KwaZulu-Natal Region: South CoastDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Secunda
Province: Mpumalanga Region: Cosmos CountryDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Sedgefield
Province: Western Cape Region: Garden RouteDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Senekal
Province: Free State Region: Eastern RegionDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Setlagole
Province: North West Region: BophirimaDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Seymour
Province: Eastern Cape Region: AmatolaDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Shakas Rock
Province: KwaZulu-Natal Region: Dolphin CoastDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Shelley Beach
Province: KwaZulu-Natal Region: South CoastDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Simon's Town
Province: Western Cape Region: Cape Metropole: South PeninsulaDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Sir Lowry's Pass
Province: Western Cape Region: WinelandsDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Skukuza
Province: Mpumalanga Region: Lowveld LegogoteDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Slabberts
Province: Free State Region: Eastern RegionDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Smithfield
Province: Free State Region: TransgariepDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Sodwana Bay
Province: KwaZulu-Natal Region: ZululandDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Soekmekaar
Province: Limpopo Province Region: Valley of the OlifantsDirectory Listings: Accommodation:
Somerset East
Province: Eastern Cape Region: Karoo HeartlandDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Somerset West
Province: Western Cape Region: Cape Metropole: HelderbergDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Southbroom
Province: KwaZulu-Natal Region: South CoastDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Springbok
Province: Northern Cape Region: NamaqualandDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Springfontein
Province: Free State Region: TransgariepDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Springs
Province: Gauteng Region: Eastern RegionDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
St Francis Bay
Province: Eastern Cape Region: CacaduDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
St Helena Bay
Province: Western Cape Region: West CoastDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
St James
Province: Western Cape Region: Cape Metropole: South PeninsulaDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
St Lucia
Province: KwaZulu-Natal Region: ZululandDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Standerton
Province: Mpumalanga Region: Cosmos CountryDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Stanford
Province: Western Cape Region: OverbergDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Stanger
Province: KwaZulu-Natal Region: Dolphin CoastDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Steenbokpan
Province: Limpopo Province Region: BushveldDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Stella
Province: North West Region: BophirimaDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Info Offices
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.
Stellenbosch
Province: Western Cape Region: WinelandsDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Sterkstroom
Province: Eastern Cape Region: Friendly N6Directory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Steynsburg
Province: Eastern Cape Region: Friendly N6Directory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Steynsrus
Province: Free State Region: Eastern RegionDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Steytlerville
Province: Eastern Cape Region: Karoo HeartlandDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Info Offices
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.
Stilfontein
Province: North West Region: Southern RegionDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
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.
Still Bay
Province: Western Cape Region: Garden RouteDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Storms River
Province: Eastern Cape Region: TsitsikammaDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Strand
Province: Western Cape Region: Cape Metropole: OostenbergDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Strandfontein
Province: Western Cape Region: West CoastDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Struis Bay (Struisbaai)
Province: Western Cape Region: OverbergDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Stutterheim
Province: Eastern Cape Region: Friendly N6Directory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Sun City
Province: North West Region: Bojanala RustenburgDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Sutherland
Province: Northern Cape Region: Hantam KarooDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
Swartruggens
Province: North West Region: Bojanala RustenburgDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
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).
Swellendam
Province: Western Cape Region: OverbergDirectory Listings: Accommodation: Camp Sites: Trails: Info Offices
INDEX OF TOWNS
Date of entry: 1 September 1996
Last update:2012/10/25 at 08:57:53
Last update:2012/10/25 at 08:57:53