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Just a few kilometres northeast of Pretoria (Tshwane) lies the town of Cullinan, an area that sparkles with natural, cultural and historical attractions not to mention the bewitching gems we know as diamonds!
In 1920, Mr. Stoffel Visagie
discovered marble deposits at a "marble hole" while on a hunting trip, thus giving Marble Hall its name. The area is known for its art and craft centres as well as game farms offering interesting game drives.
The historical village of Botshabelo has many restored, historical buildings. The village is surrounded by a beautiful nature reserve, which has many antelope species. There are no predators and visitors can choose from three nature walks through the reserve.
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| From the Editor |
An engaging area of South Africa, the
Cultural Heartland
has been made famous by the incredible artworks of the
Ndebele people.
Villages are filled with artefacts, attracting visitors from all over the world who come here to purchase these captivating crafts. Inviting coffee shops and accommodation establishments are dotted along the route making this diverse and interesting region a place that will awaken your senses, with its fine balance between beauty, art and industry.
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| Yours in Travel |
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| The quaint town of Cullinan is home to the Premier Diamond Mine, where the world's largest diamond, the Cullinan, was found. Today facets of this diamond are found in the British Crown Jewels. |
The village of Botshabelo (place of refuge), has immortalized the Ndebele People - famous for their
colourful geometric art and bead work - preserving this ancient culture. |
Steeped in culture and history, Marble Hall got its name from marble deposits discovered here in the early 20th century. The Marble Lime Company was formed to work the deposit in 1929. |
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Wildlife of Africa |
Plants of Africa |
Birds of Africa |
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Considered to be the most handsome
of the antelope,
Kudu, have acute sight, scent and hearing. Males have long, spiral horns,
growing as long as 1.8 mtr.
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Indigenous and unique to this area, the blossoming Lanatus Cycads transform the countryside into an enchanted garden between September and April. |
Africa's heaviest flying bird,
the
Kori Bustard
can weigh up to 19kgs.
An omnivore, it eats berries, lizards and snakes.
They have a long life span and breed slowly.
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Drinks of Africa |
Foods of Africa |
Culture & Art of Africa |
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Honeybush teas are made from infusions of indigenous flowers and leaves from the local honeybush and are well known for their powerful healing properties.
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A traditional snack in South Africa,
rusks are a sweet type of biscuit, best eaten when dipped in a steaming cup of coffee. They come in a variety of flavours. |
The clothes and beaded jewellery of the Ndebele women are a reflection of the family's social status. Identity is shown by their house decoration. |
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