Places
Walk through the histories of some of our cities, and contribute your stories. This map is clickable.
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Nelspruit
Also known as Mbombela, Nelspruit is situated in the north eastern part of South Africa, in the Mmpumalanga Province. Located on the Crocodile River, the city is near to the Mozambican border, ...more
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth is the largest city in the Eastern Cape Province, it is known as 'The Windy City' or the 'Friendly City'. One of the countries largest seaports, the city was originally ...more
Rustenburg
The Magaliesberg range of mountains dominates the landscape that is now known as the Northwest Province. Rustenburg, the largest city in this province, has significance for many groups in South Africa, and ...more
Pretoria
The administrative capital of South Africa, Pretoria, or the 'Jacaranda City' is best known for its annual display of purple flowers in October. Located in the northern part of Gauteng, Pretoria is ...more
Johannesburg
Egoli, or the "City of Gold" is South Africa's most populated city, and the cosmopolitan business centre of the country. The hub of South Africa's most densely populated province, Gauteng, Johannesburg, or ...more
Polokwane
The capital of the Limpopo Province, Polokwane or “Place of Safety” is the largest urban centre in the province. Polokwane is said to have been founded because of the presence of gold ...more
Cape Town
Also known as 'The Mother City', Cape Town is the largest city in the Western Cape Province, and was founded as a resupply stop for the Dutch East India Company. Today, Cape ...more
Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein is the capital of the Free State Province, previously known as the Orange Free State. The city is known as the 'City of Roses', or Manguang, 'the place of cheetahs' and ...more
Durban
Durban is in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Province, once known as the Natal Colony, and the former territory of the Zulu king, Shaka. Well known for its warmer climate, Durban is located along ...more







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