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This opulent Stellenbosch manor is steeped in history
When Sue and Bernard Fontannaz bought a Stellenbosch manor more than 20 years ago, they decided to preserve its unique…
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All you need is love… and chocolate!
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, have you wondered how the connection between love and chocolates was made and…
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60 years and counting
The book Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, has just been released. It recounts the track's 60-year history with photos, stories and profiles…
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What you need to know about Christmas and why we celebrate it
No holiday has a richer and more varied tradition and history than Christmas.
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The rich history of Christmas
No holiday has a richer and, more varied tradition and history than Christmas.
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A 100 years of Japanese excellence
When a young and ambitious Michio Suzuki officially registered the Suzuki Loom Manufacturing Company in 1920, he surely could not…
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Make history a compulsory subject
Make history a compulsory subject at school to educate learners about self-love and respect.
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All things Portuguese at upcoming festival
Emperors Palace is hosting Taste of Portugal in the Red Roman Shed.
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On this day in history: 523 die in Anglo Boer War black concentration camps
On 30 May 1902, 523 people died in the black concentration camps of the second Anglo Boer War.
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On this day in history: Jomo Kenyatta was elected Prime Minister of Kenya
On 27 May 1963, Kenya elected its first Prime Minister, Jomo Kenyatta, after the country gained independence from Britain.
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On this day in history: Shaba war in Zaire comes to an end
On 26 May 1977, the Shaba War ended in what would be renamed the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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On this day in history: The first Comrades Marathon took place
On 24 May 1921, the first Comrades Marathon took place in South Africa on Empire Day.
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