Allanridge - Forgotten Towns of South Africa
This video is about Dying Towns of South Africa Allanridge. Due to massive urbanisation and other factors the towns die down.
[17] Sand River Height Pass, on the N1, Free State, South Africa (2014-09-11)
I rode the Sand River Height Pass on the N1, between Ventersburg and Winburg, in the Free State, South Africa, on 11 September 2014.
Music: Classique by Francis Preve
Type of road: Tar
Technical Difficulty: 2 of 10
Scenery: 4 of 10
Ep 2 Van life- Visiting the coldest place in South Africa.
Today I hit the road from Ventersburg to Sutherland. I visit a nice camping site, meet a new “friend” and enjoy the nice temperature of Sutherland.
I realise I still need to make quite a few changes to my van, to really make it comfortable and suited for the long road…
Come with me on the next part of my journey...
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Sand River Heights (N1) - Mountain Passes of South Africa
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Nelspoort, Station and Town (With an abandoned mental institution thrown in)
Looking for #PlacesToSee, be sure to include the little town of #Nelspoort. Have a friendly chat to the folks over at the railway station's remaining houses. Just a few km's away is the town. Wander around and you'll find some really interesting stories of days gone by. Pay the abandoned mental illness ward a visit. Some very cool images up for grabs here!
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S1 - Ep 07 - Fraserburg is one of the smallest towns!
Fraserburg is one of the smallest towns I have ever travelled to in the Northern Cape South Africa. It also has a big church. Unbelievable to think how these small places can survive in the modern world. We tried to see Dinosaur footprints! #dustbugs #travel #southafrica #fraserburg #offroad
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S1 – Ep 423 – Venterstad and Oviston!
On our visit to Venterstad and Oviston, the sky painted a stunning backdrop of puffy clouds, enhancing the scenic drive. Venterstad welcomed us with its quaint charm, featuring remarkable old structures steeped in captivating history. Our journey to Oviston was a delight as we traversed the Oviston Nature Reserve, relishing the natural beauty. The Orange-Fish Tunnel, a monumental achievement completed in 1975 and the world's second-longest of its kind at over 86 kilometres, left us in awe. However, our joy was tempered by the sight of the abandoned Lake Gariep Resort, a poignant reminder of bygone memories and good times. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #easterncape #venterstad #oviston
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S1 – Ep 463 – Marquard, Free State!
Marquard, another captivating town in the Free State. Our visit to Marco’s was truly memorable and the rustic charm of the place was delightful. Our stop at the Golf Club was equally enjoyable. Walking through the Clubhouse and strolling along the fairway provided a tranquil experience. We also had the chance to admire the old station, where we were pleased to find the station names still intact. The town itself was tidy, and the locals were genuinely friendly, just like the boards at the entrance to the town proclaim. Our time in Marquard was truly fantastic. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #marquard #freestate
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S1 – Ep 472 – Warden, Free State!
The journey from Kestell to Warden was enjoyable, with a planned detour onto a gravel road which led us to the abandoned Afrikaskop Station. Despite a brief ten-minute rain shower typical of Free State weather, we arrived in Warden and we marvelled at its numerous old sandstone buildings, including what we believe to be the biggest sandstone church in the Southern Hemisphere. While exploring this quaint town we found yet another abandoned station. We took a walk through the impressive Warden Lodge, which date back to 1909, before the town was even established. Before hitting the road again, we couldn't resist indulging in delicious pap-and-wors purchased from a local shop, adding a flavourful highlight to our adventure. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #warden #freestate
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S1 – Ep 462 – Clocolan, Free State!
We were delighted when we chose to take the gravel back road from Ladybrand to Clocolan. Along the way, we came across the intriguing Modderpoort Railway junction which was clearly a hive of activity back in the day, judging by the number of railway lines and houses. Continuing our journey, we encountered roadworks as we entered the town. We marvelled at the many beautiful gabled and sandstone buildings and discovered numerous points of interest such as the showgrounds and the old station. It was a rewarding experience exploring this quaint Free State town. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #clocolan #freestate
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Driving from Pretoria South Africa to Maseru Lesotho Road Trip // Very scenic Route!!!
Driving from Pretoria South Africa to Maseru Lesotho Road Trip // Very scenic Route!!!
Pretoria is South Africa's administrative capital, serving as the seat of the executive branch of government, and as the host to all foreign embassies to South Africa.
The Union Buildings (Afrikaans: Uniegebou) form the official seat of the South African Government and also house the offices of the President of South Africa. The imposing buildings are located in Pretoria, atop Meintjeskop at the northern end of Arcadia, close to historic Church Square. The large gardens of the Buildings are nestled between Government Avenue, Vermeulen Street East, Church Street, the R104 and Blackwood Street. Fairview Avenue is a closed road through which only officials can enter the Union Buildings.[3] Though not in the Centre of Pretoria, the Union Buildings occupy the highest point of Pretoria, and constitute a South African national heritage site.[4][5]
The Buildings are one of the centers of political life in South Africa; The Buildings and Arcadia have become metonyms for the South African government. It has become an iconic landmark of Pretoria and South Africa in general, and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city and an emblem of democracy. The Buildings are the location of presidential inaugurations.
Lesotho (/lɪˈsuːtuː/ ⓘ lih-SOO-too,[6][7] Sotho pronunciation: [lɪˈsʊːtʰʊ]), formally the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. As an enclave of South Africa, with which it shares a 1,106 km border,[8] it is the only sovereign enclave in the world outside of the Italian Peninsula. It is situated in the Maloti Mountains and contains the highest peak in Southern Africa.[9] It has an area of over 30,000 km2 (11,600 sq mi) and has a population of about 2 million. Its capital and largest city is Maseru.
The country is also known by the nickname The Mountain Kingdom.[10]
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S1 – Ep 477 – Petrus Steyn, Free State!
The journey from Reitz to Petrus Steyn in the Free State was a picturesque drive, showcasing stunning scenery along the route. Upon arrival in Petrus Steyn, we were pleasantly surprised to find that the town exceeded our expectations in size. Exploring its streets and arriving at the old station building was a delightful experience. In the town center, at Dirkie Uys Square, we encountered intriguing monuments and learned about the family cemetery of Petrus Steyn himself, prompting us to seek it out. The rich history of this well-kept town left us in awe. #DustBugs #dustbugstravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #petrussteyn #freestate #reitz
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Bedrogfontein 4x4 (Part 10) - Mountain Passes of South Africa
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Putsonderwater, a disappearing ghost town (It leaves you with a sad feeling about days gone by)
The first settlers at #Putsonderwater were the Connans, Scottish immigrants. The railway line built during WW2 provided #Putsonderwater with a lifeline. During the 60’s a proper train station was built, which once upon a time was awarded ‘most attractive station.’
At one point over 100 people bought “on the book” (on credit) from the local store. Even the Boswell Wilkie Circus paid a visit to the town once a year.
How ironic that the very institution that gave life to the town was also its demise. With the collapse of the SA rail freight, the little village became a ghost town.
Sadly today all that remains are abandoned buildings and outhouses. What a tale they could tell.
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mapa de Sudáfrica
Sudáfrica o, en uso minoritario, Suráfrica (oficialmente, República de Sudáfrica), es un país soberano, miembro de la Unión Africana, situado en África austral y cuya forma de gobierno es la república parlamentaria modificada. Su territorio está organizado en nueve provincias. Su capitalidad tiene un estatus especial, pues la componen tres ciudades: Pretoria, sede del poder ejecutivo; Bloemfontein, sede del poder judicial; y Ciudad del Cabo, sede del poder legislativo. Asimismo, la ciudad más poblada del país es Johannesburgo, siendo esta, además, una de las 40 áreas metropolitanas más grandes del mundo.
Posee 2798 kilómetros de costa en los océanos Atlántico e Índico. Limita al norte con Namibia, Botsuana y Zimbabue, al este con Mozambique y Suazilandia, mientras que Lesoto es un país rodeado por el territorio sudafricano.
Sudáfrica es conocido por su diversidad de culturas, idiomas y creencias religiosas, por lo que se la conoce como la nación del arco iris. Once idiomas son reconocidos como oficiales por la Constitución de Sudáfrica. Dos de los once idiomas son de origen europeo: el afrikáans, idioma que proviene directamente del neerlandés y es hablado por la mayoría de la población blanca y mestiza, y el inglés. Aunque el inglés tiene un importante rol en la vida pública y comercial es, sin embargo, el quinto idioma por hablantes nativos.
Sudáfrica es un país étnicamente diverso. El 79,5 % de la población sudafricana es negra, la cual está dividida en diferentes grupos étnicos que hablan diferentes lenguas bantúes, nueve de las cuales son oficiales. Además cuenta con las mayores comunidades de habitantes de procedencia europea e india, así como de comunidades multirraciales del continente.
Sudáfrica es uno de los miembros fundadores de la Unión Africana, y tiene la mayor economía del continente entre todos los miembros. Es también miembro fundador de la ONU y del NEPAD. El país es miembro de la Mancomunidad de Naciones, el Tratado Antártico, el G77, la ZPCAS, la SACU, la OMC, el FMI, el G20, el G8+5, los CIVETS, los BRICS, entre otros.
Sudáfrica es también un país en el que existen grandes desigualdades entre los distintos grupos sociales; mientras existen grandes fortunas y las capitales están entre los principales centros de negocio de África, aproximadamente una cuarta parte de la población sudafricana se encuentra desempleada15 y vive con menos de 1,25 dólares estadounidenses al día.16 El 1 % más rico de la población posee el 70,9 % de la riqueza total del país, mientras que el 60 % con menos recursos concentra solo el 7 %.17
Posee una rica fauna y flora por lo que se encuentra dentro de la lista de países megadiversos map of South Africa Cuando finalizó el apartheid en 1994, el Gobierno integró los bantustanes anteriormente independientes y semindependientes a la estructura política del país. Con este fin, abolió las cuatro antiguas provincias de Sudáfrica (El Cabo, Natal, Estado Libre de Orange y Transvaal) y las remplazó por nueve provincias totalmente integradas. Las nuevas provincias eran mucho más pequeñas que sus antecesoras, lo cual teóricamente daba a los gobiernos locales más recursos para distribuir en áreas de menor tamaño. Las nueve provincias fueron posteriormente subdivididas en 52 distritos, seis metropolitanos y 46 municipales. Los puertos principales de Sudáfrica son: Durban, Ciudad del Cabo, Puerto Elizabeth, East London, Richards Bay, Saldanha Bay y Mossel Bay.
Provincia 43Capital44 Área (km²)44 Población (2016)45
Cabo del Norte Kimberley 372.889 1.193.780
Cabo Occidental Ciudad del Cabo 129.462 6.279.730
Cabo Oriental Bhisho 168.966 6.996.976
Estado Libre Bloemfontein 129.825 2.834.714
Gauteng Johannesburgo 18.178 13.399.724
KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg 94.361 11.065.240
Limpopo Polokwane 125.754 5.799.090
Mpumalanga Mbombela 76.495 4.335.964
Noroeste Mafikeng 104.882 3.748.435
Total 1.219.080 48.502.063
División política del país.
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Imagen satelital de Sudáfrica.
Las montañas Drakensberg, el punto más alto en Sudáfrica.
Artículo principal: Geografía de Sudáfrica
Con una superficie de 1 219 090 km²,2 la República de Sudáfrica se extiende en el extremo sur del continente africano. El país limita con Namibia al Noroeste; al norte con Botsuana y al este con Zimbabue, Mozambique y Suazilandia. El país es rodeado por los océanos Atlántico e Índico. Lesoto, país independiente pero con importantes lazos con Sudáfrica, se encuentra completamente rodeado de territorio sudafricano.46
Debido a la extensión del país, el clima es muy variable en función de las zonas climáticas. En el sur y las zonas altas, el clima es templado, mientras que en el noreste y este el clima es tropical y en la parte occidental del país es semiárido. El promedio anual de precipitaciones es de 464 mm.
Day 7: Sunset Cruise and dinner at Quay Four in Cape Town, South Africa (10/4/23).
Day 7: Sunset Cruise and dinner at Quay Four in Cape Town, South Africa (10/4/23).
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Matjiesfontein Through the Ages
A quaint and self-contained village nestled at the fringe of the great Karoo mountains, Matjiesfontein is rich in history and old-world charm. This gem of a town will take you back to the 1800’s with its splendid historic buildings and stories from the Victorian era, yes still buzzes with life today as a popular destination for families seeking a city escape, couples looking for a romantic wedding location or passers-by on the nearby national highway looking to refresh.
The double-storey Milner Hotel was built in 1899 by James Logan, in the early stages of The South African War. The hotel was used as a military hospital during the conflict with British forces and the hotel turret was then used as a lookout post. Some 10 000 troops were camped around the village during this time. James Logan, founder of Matjiesfontein, passed away in 1920 and is buried in a little cemetery 10 kilometres away. His tomb is located next to the grave of George Lohmann, a famous English cricketer who spent the last years of his life in the superb climatic environment of the Karoo.
In 1968, David Rawdon, hotelier par excellence whose claim to fame includes establishing Rawdon's Hotel at Nottingham Road, the well-known Lanzerac Hotel set in the Stellenbosch vineyards, the Marine Hotel in Hermanus, and The Drostdy Hotel in Graaff-Reinet, purchased Matjiesfontein Village. After performing extensive renovations and utilising the wealth of antiques gathered during his world travels, David reopened the hotel in 1970, renaming it The Lord Milner Hotel. In testament, the entire village of Matjiesfontein was preserved as a National Heritage Site in 1975.
Today, visiting Matjies is like taking a step back in time, with the comfort of modern-day luxuries and an array of exciting activities to explore the wonders of this little town.
Ep. 8: Camping at Bundu River Lodge / Traveling and camping in South Africa - Free State
Welcome to Episode 8.
I continue to travel and camp in South Africa, for now focusing on central SA.
In this episode I visit Bundu River Lodge on the banks of the Sand River.
Bundu River Lodge is next to the N1 between Winburg and Ventersburg.
If you are looking for a quiet camp site with a farm atmosphere I can recommend it.
You can go camping without breaking the bank, because their tariffs are reasonable.