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Turbine Hall
An icon of the citys rebirth, this massive power station was refurbished in 2007 and now houses the impressive new headquarters of AngloGold Ashanti.
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Sevilla Rock Art Trail
There are nine sites along a relatively easy 3km hike here. Its based at the Traveller’s Rest, 36km from Clanwilliam on the way to Bushmans Kloof.
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Joubert House
Joubert House, a short walk from the Montagu Museum, is the oldest house in Montagu (built in 1853) and has been restored to its Victorian glory.
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Mouille Point Lighthouse
The remains of Mouille Point Lighthouse, built around 1842 and last operated in 1908, are found in the grounds of the Cape Town Hotel School.
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NG Moederkerk
You can see the Celliers statue in the grounds of the impressive NG Moederkerk . Celliers is standing on a gun carriage making the Blood River vow.
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Avalon Cemetery
Here you’ll find the graves of Joe Slovo (plot B35311; the former leader of the South African Communist Party) and Hector Pieterson (plot EC462).
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St James Beach
This small beach, next to St James train station, has colourful bathing chalets and a tidal pool for safe swimming. Its popular with families.
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Former Standard Bank
Home to a branch Standard Bank from 1883 to 2011, this neo-classical style building, designed by Charles Freeman is topped by a statue of Britannia.
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Croc River Reptile Park
Just northwest of Nelspruit and signposted from Rte 40 is the Croc River Reptile Park, where you can meet these prehistoric creatures face to face.
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Kliptown Open Air Museum
The Kliptown Open Air Museum tells the story of how the Freedom Charter came to be drafted through photos, newspaper clippings, art and song.
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Sci
Testament to the remarkable reawakening of downtown Joburg, this well-organised science museum full of interactive exhibitions occupies a former power station.
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Modderpoort Cave Church
Nestled under a huge boulder in scenic surroundings about 12km north of Ladybrand, Modderpoort Cave Church is one of the quaintest churches (c 1869) around.
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De Villiers Reservoir
One of a series of five reservoirs built on the top of Table Mountain towards the end of the 19th and the early 20th centuries. This one was completed in 1907.
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Credo Mutwa Cultural Village
This series of clay sculptures and buildings is inspired by African folklore, and was created in 1974 by Credo Mutwa, a controversial artist and healer.
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Fort
On King St, opposite Settlers Dr, is a wall with loopholes from the original fort, built as a refuge from Zulu attack and now part of the police station.
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Land & Liberty
Prolific street artist Faith47 (www.faith47.com) created this eight-storey tall mother with a baby strapped to her back pointing up towards Lion’s Head.
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Birds of Eden
This is one of the world’s largest free-flight aviaries with a 200-sq-m dome over the forest. A combo ticket with Monkeyland costs R280/140 per adult/child.
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Albany History Museum
Details the history and art of the peoples of the Eastern Cape, including the Xhosa and 1820 Settlers, with some beautiful beadwork and embroidery on display.
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Cape St Blaize Lighthouse
There are wonderful views from the lighthouse. Sadly, the St Blaize Cave, dating back to the Stone Age era, is rather neglected and frequented by vandals.
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Buffels Bay
Within the Cape Point section of Table Mountain National Park, this sheltered bay offers sweeping views across False Bay and a sea pool for safe swimming.
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