Port Owen Marina, Velddrif
Port Owen Marina is situated in Velddrif on the Cape West Coast. There are a few resorts that offer comfortable self-catering accommodation in cosy well equipped apartments. The Port Owen complexes are situated on the banks of the marina. The resorts offers various accommodation ranging from studios to one and two bedroom apartments, ideal for families and couples. Each apartment has a fully fitted kitchen and comfortable lounge with a TV and private en-suite bathrooms. Modern appliances include a microwave oven, washing machine, fan, tumble dryer and dishwasher are all included.
Sundays River, Mouth and Beach
Sundays River Mouth and the beach that accompanies it are awesome reflections of the beauty of the Eastern Cape. The river itself is spectacular, and the mouth’s waters are calm and warm; ideal for swimming, fishing or just cooling one’s feet.
The Sundays River Mouth is situated on the southern boundary of the world-renowned Addo Elephant National Park.
The beach boasts some of the highest dunes in the country and remains relatively untouched.
Wilderness National Park, Garden Route
In the heart of South Africa's famous Garden Route, a captivating world of lakes, rivers, estuaries and beaches gently unfolds against a backdrop of lush forest and lofty mountains – all elements that characterise the Wilderness Section of the Garden Route National Park.
Nature trails wind through densely wooded forest and along tranquil rivers, affording you the opportunity to encounter the brilliantly coloured Knysna Lourie, or one of the five kingfisher species that occur here.
Brenton-On-Sea, Garden Route
One of the most wonderful beaches on the Garden Route, Brenton on Sea lies just on the other side of the Knysna Western Heads. A long curved bay, the beach is ideal for walks all the way to Buffels Bay where you can enjoy lunch or just an icecream, and stroll back.
Hopefield, Heritage Site in the Western Cape
Hopefield is a town in the Western Cape province, South Africa, north of Cape Town. The town was laid out in 1852 and was named for the two Cape Colony government officials who were responsible, named Hope and Field. Municipal status was granted in 1914. Hopefield is situated in a semiarid agricultural region; wheat is the principal product, but sheep raising and honey production are also important.
Elands Bay Cave
Elands Bay Cave is located near the Mouth of the Verlorenvlei Estuary on the Atlantic coast of South Africa Western Cape Province. Hidden in the caves are the most beautiful cave paintings. These were done by the Bushmen who lived in this area thousands of years ago. The University of Cape Town also has an Archeological Site not far from this spot.
Sifundile Matalazi
Mr Sifundile Matalazi,aged 27 died on 20 December 1980 in Umtata in the Transkei after being held for 112 days.The Act under which he was held was undisclosed.
During the inquest into Mr Matalazi's death it was alleged that he committed suicide.Police evidence was that Mr Malazi had joined his pairs of socks and had tied one end around his neck,the other to the window.He then allegedly lay down on the floor,covered himself with a blanket using the left arm to exert pressure,and thus died of strangulation.
Biography of Simon Thembuyise Mndawe by Taylor Hare

This article was written by Taylor Hare and forms part of the SAHO and Southern Methodist University partnership project
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