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The town of Bela-Bela is situated in the heart of one of the most beautiful bushveld areas in South Africa. Falling under the jurisdiction of the Waterberg Municipality, Bela-Bela lies in the southern region of the Limpopo Province, with Gauteng, North West and Mpumalanga as neighbors. Bela-Bela literally means “Boiling-Boiling”, a name taken from the hot water springs discovered in the 1800’s which have become a major attraction in the town which was previously known as Warmbaths.
The name Jeremy Clarkson is known by every motoring enthusiast around the globe. His amazing ability to convey information and objective opinions on the vehicles the public love has made him an icon in the fast paced world of luxury, big engines and sleek design. After the massive success of the MPH show last year, Jeremy Clarkson did not think twice to accept the request to be host to the MPH 2008 show.
The three-day Hansa Powerade Dusi is one of the world’s largest canoe marathons, and organizers anticipate a record number of entries in the 2008 event set to take place on 17-19 January. This is the 57th edition of the Dusi canoe marathon and total entries, including local and international participants, are expected to exceed 2,000 – a 10% increase over the 2007 event. This popular sporting event in South Africa enjoys extensive media coverage and generates significant income for the areas along the Dusi route.
Fairview Wine Estate is a 300 hectare farm situated on the south-western slopes of Paarl Mountain in the Cape Winelands of South Africa. Visitors to the Fairview Wine Estate can look forward to strolling through the terraced gardens of the winery with the smell of lavender surrounding them and a beautiful view of the surroundings, including Cape Town’s majestic flat-topped Table Mountain in the distance. Of course, a highlight of a visit to this prosperous estate would be the wine - and what better accompaniment to wine could there be than cheese.
The very first Design Indaba was held in South Africa in the year 2006. Its unprecedented success has led to masses of entries for exhibitors' spaces for the 2008 Design Indaba Expo. Between the 23rd and 26th of February 2008, the Cape Town International Convention Centre will come alive with colorful and creative exhibits, showcasing local and nationwide talent and the latest trends. With over one thousand five hundred stores to explore while discovering new and innovative ideas, the Design Indaba is guaranteed to have something for everyone.
The KZN Philharmonic Orchestra is widely regarded as Africa’s leading orchestra. Their belief in the power of music having the ability to transcend all barriers – social, economic and racial – and unite people, is a driving force behind their success. The orchestra’s inaugural concert on 22 October 1983 in the Pietermaritzburg City Hall was the beginning of a journey that has brought the grandeur of a philharmonic orchestra to many people in South Africa who would never have had this opportunity if it weren’t for the initiative of the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra.
Adrenaline-junkies have an additional reason to visit the lovely North West Province of sunny South Africa. Those that have conquered the bungee jump at Bloukrantz Bridge in South Africa, which is recorded in the Guinness World Records as the highest jump in the world, may think that they have had the ultimate thrill, and they would probably have been right – until now! The exciting new “ProNutro Zip 2000” is the longest zip slide in the world and gives new meaning to the words of the song “I believe I can fly…”.
Beer is an alcoholic beverage that is enjoyed practically world-wide by millions of people. There are many different brands of beer, each with their own distinctive flavor and most beer drinkers have a brand that they are loyal to. The Beer Route of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa offers travelers the opportunity to explore the wonders of brewing beer. The Beer Route is designed to stop off at nine small breweries in the KwaZulu Natal province, allowing travelers to enjoy the scenic splendor of the Zulu Kingdom in their quest for the perfect beer.
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