Category Archives: Places

Ancient civilisations, myths & legends

Posted on May 15, 2010 by admin

The N1 starts in Cape Town and ends at Musina near the SA border crossing to Zimbabwe at Beit Bridge — 1,919km later. Is that the longest road in South Africa? If it is, Akela, Kenya and I have driven … Continue reading →

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Muse of Magoebaskloof

Posted on May 14, 2010 by admin

It takes a rather unusual person who — to support the launch of a friend’s new book — will undertake an epic 31-day walk from Inhambe in Mozambique to Schoemansdal near Louis Trichardt in the foothills of the Soutpansberg mountains. … Continue reading →

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Land of the Silver Mist

Posted on May 14, 2010 by admin

Back to Route 71 that links Limpopo’s capital, Polokwane, to Phalaborwa, right on the border of the Kruger National Park — a distance of ±300km.  I explored Magoesbaskloof briefly when I stayed at Bramasole Guest House and met with a … Continue reading →

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