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Easy to grow gerbera does double-duty as an elegant and playful perennial. It's one of the cheeriest plants in the garden.

The First Boer War consisted of just three major battles: Laing's Nek, Schuinshoogte, and Majuba. All three proved to be humiliating defeats for the overconfident British

The Anglo Boer War (sometimes known as the South African War) was fought between the Boer Republics of the Orange Free State and Transvaal and the British Empire.

The British government adopted "total war" in their ambition to eradicate the power of the Zulu kingdom in their conquest of South Africa.

At the turn of the 20th century, the British fought a long battle with early immigrants in the region of southern Africa, costing millions in blood in treasure.

Established before the Anglo - Boer War that nearly destroyed the whole town, Dullstroom has in origins deeply rooted in the Netherlands in Europe.

The symbols include the Royal Sceptre, the Sovereign's Sceptre, the Ampulla and Annointing Spoon, and the Sovereign's Orb.

Stretching 350 km north to south, the Kruger National Park is one of the world's oldest reserves where animals roam undisturbed in a variety of habitats.

Coin Meads, voted New Zealand's rugby player of the century, and already the recipient of the New Zealand Order of Merit, has decided to accept a Knighthood.

The British and Irish Lions tour South Africa on May 31st. The 1997 Lions beat the Springboks 2-1, winning in Cape Town and Durban before losing in Johannesburg

In 1905, the Cullinan diamond was found in South Africa. It weighed over 3,000 carats (1.3 pounds), and was cut into the "Star of Africa" and 8 other high carat diamonds.

A prolific author and church pastor, Andrew Murray, was a 19th century missionary. He led many Christians in ministry to the indigenous black populations of South Africa.

Perennials are those plants in the yard or garden bed that can be counted on to return and bloom every year. Here's a list of perennial plants anyone can grow.

The Dutch named her Eva. Among the Khoisan, she was Krotoa. From her marriage to Pieter van Meerhoff, to a lonely end on Robben Island, Colonialism shaped her life.

The Battle of Spion Kop was fought on the 24th of January 1900 in South Africa. It was one of the bloodiest battles of the Second Anglo Boer War.

Zimbabwe's history has British and Portuguese Roots. In the early centuries, labor was extremely popular.

Machadodorp in the Highlands Meander is synonymous with fly-fishing. Few people know the rich history of the town and the myriad of other activities the town offers.

Verticillium wilt lives in the soil and attacks plants, which have stressed roots.

Tourists enjoy live entertainment while sipping excellent coffee or tea, investigate the talent of local artists or drive to the majestic Golden Gate National Park.

Gandhi doggedly fought for India's independence by opposing British law with a philosophy of non-violent non-cooperation.

In 1900 two brothers discovered gold, founding Mafeking, Ladysmith and Spion Cop in the Gampian mountains of Australia. Now all that remains is a commemorative cairn.