Ohrigstad communities and surroundings

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Ohrigstad communities and surroundings

Kirkia Wilmsii

Family: Kirkiaceae
Common names: mountain kirkia, wild pepper tree, mountain seringa (Eng.); bergsering, wildepeperboom (Afr.); Modumela (Northern Sotho)

This medium to large tree has a spreading, irregular canopy that presents a spectacular sight when in full, bright red autumn colours. Any gardener with a medium to large garden will welcome this as a pleasing addition to their garden.

Published in Nature & Surroundings

Maepa Primary School

THUTO KE LESEDI – EDUCATION IS LIGHT

Maepa Primary School: 1939 – 2008

HISTORY
The old building behind the modern structure was built in 1939. Little is known to who was involved in the construction, who designed it, who built it and how long it took.
What is clearly visible, is the primitive method of construction. Rocks were used for bricks, and red mud was used for mortar. The doors and window frames were made from wood and the roof is made out of sheets of corrugated iron.
However, the first days of the school dates back much earlier than 1939 when the old structure was built. Local folklore speculates that the first classes were held in old mud and reet structures as early as the beginning of the 1920’s making Maepa Primary School nearly 90 years old.

Published in Education & Training

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Ohrigstad Laerskool

Onder leiding van Kmdt P B Swart en mnre C van Bouillon, P G van der Merwe en M D de Clerk is daar teen ongeveer 1906 op Ohrigstad ‘n Christelike-Nasionale Onderwys (Privaatskool) geopen met mnr de Jong as onderwyser. Hy was egter nie voldoende gekwalifiseer nie en die skool is na drie maande gesluit.

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Iketla Lodge

Iketla Lodge nestles in the middle of a 540 hectare private nature conservancy on the Panorama Route, approximately 30 minutes’ drive from the famous Blyde River Canyon.
The lodge is surrounded by undulating mountains, valleys and cliffs. Unspoilt African bush and indigenous forests are a haven for more than 200 different bird species and numerous migratory species of wildlife.

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Hannah Lodge

This beautiful Private Nature Reserve embraces more than 8000 hectares of Malaria - free, unspoiled African Bushveld. Hannah offers a Bushveld experience at affordable and realistic rates.

Professional, friendly and down to earth service characterizes this warm and peaceful getaway. Hannah is a reflection of Africa in its entire natural splendor, a captivating tapestry of African sounds, smells and colors.

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