
	Where results make sense

Topic: Mafikeng

Related Topics

Mafeking

Battle of Mafeking

Mmabatho

Siege of Mafeking

North West Province

Bisho

Bechuanaland Protectorate

Second Boer War

Bechuanaland

Molopo River

Polokwane

Northern Cape Province

Western Cape Province

Ajax Cape Town

Provinces of South Africa

In the News (Sat 5 Dec 09)

Northern Trust

Marvin Harrison

Peter Chernin

Gary Locke

Match Play

Penelope Cruz

Mickey Rourke

AR Rahman

Danny Boyle

Hugh Jackman

	Mafikeng
		Mafikeng is situated next to Mmabatho, the vibrant provincial and commercial capital of the North West Province.
		At the entrance to Mafikeng is a bird sanctuary at Cookes Lake and to the south (on the the Vryburg road) is the Lotlamoreng Cultural Reserve and Montshiwua Dam where there is a cultural village, recreational area and a demarcated waterfall sanctuary.
		The western suburbs of Mafikeng house the provincial parliament and the impressive government offices known as the Garona.
	www.places.co.za /html/mafikeng.html (436 words)

	Mafikeng Accommodation \| Accommodation in Mafikeng
		Mafikeng is the capital of the North West Province, 1400 kilometres North East of Cape Town and 260 km in a direct line W by N of Johannesburg.
		As of 2001 Mafikeng had a population of 49,300 and is built on the open veld at an elevation of 1500 metres, by the banks of the Upper Molopo River, and is 15 miles S of the southern boundary of Botswana.
		Mafikeng served as the capital of the Bechuanaland protectorate (even though it was outside the protectorate's borders) from 1894, until 1965, when Gaborone was made the capital of what was to become Botswana.
	www.africaninvitation.com /towns/Mafikeng (313 words)

	Mafikeng - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mafikeng is the capital of the North West Province, South Africa, 1400 kilometres NE of Cape Town and 790 km SSW of Bulawayo by rail, and 260 km in a direct line W by N of Johannesburg.
		Mafikeng was originally the headquarters of the Barolong tribe of Bechuana.
		Mafikeng served as the capital of the Bechuanaland protectorate (even though it was outside the protectorate's borders) from 1894, until 1965, when Gaborone was made the capital of what was to become Botswana.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mafikeng (368 words)

	Mafikeng - North West Province (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Mafikeng later attracted the attention of the world during the Anglo-Boer War of 1899 - 1902 as the small British garrison under the command of Colonel Baden Powell held out for 217 days against Boer forces who had surrounded the town.
		Today Mafikeng is a vibrant provincial and commercial capital and a major tourism attraction for the aspects of the history, culture and wildlife of this unique region of South Africa.
		Mafikeng is served by excellent hotels, guesthouses and bed and breakfast establishments.
	www.nw-platinumprovince.co.za /mafikeng_page.htm (639 words)

	...:: WELCOME TO MAFIKENG.COM ::...
		Mafikeng, capital of the North West Province of South Africa, is a cultural jewel.
		The old Mafikeng Club which was recently closed, is represented in the museum by a piece of its roof which was hit by shrapnel from a 94 pound shell.
		The beacon, near the corner of Nelson Mandela Drive and North Street, was erected in 1885 by General Sir Charles Warren, to mark the north east corner of the new town of Mafeking.
	www.mafikeng.com /sites_of_interest.htm (4519 words)

	Gliding Magazine \| Features
		Mafikeng, formerly known as Mmabatho, was the capital of the homeland of Bophuthatswana during the apartheid era and, prior to that, Mafeking at the time of the Boer war.
		During the South African summer the weather in the Mafikeng area is influenced by a trough line, which marks the boundary between dry desert air to the south-west and humid air to the north-east.
		Mafikeng is very often on the edge of the trough line, which makes for an excellent start to a long distance flight.
	www.glidingmagazine.com /FeatureArticle.asp?id=144 (1514 words)

	Mafikeng is located in the Northern part of South Africa
		Mafikeng lies along the Northern bank of the Molopo River, 298 km west of Johannesburg, at the altitude of 1 278 meters above sea level.
		The cast herds attracted early man to the area - as evidenced by the pre-Bushman ruins and the many artifacts to be found in the area.
		It was here that the Molema section of the tribe settled in the early 1850's while the senior section of the tribe under Montshiwa remained at Machaneng in the Kanya district.
	library.thinkquest.org /26852/mafeking/mafikeng.html (1273 words)

	AllRefer.com - Mafikeng (South African Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Mafikeng or Mafeking[both: maf´uking] Pronunciation Key, town, North West prov., N central South Africa, near the border of Botswana.
		It is the twin town of the much larger Mmabatho, capital of North West prov., and is the market for the surrounding cattle-raising and dairy-farming area and is an important railroad depot.
		Mafikeng was the extraterritorial capital of the Bechuanaland protectorate until it became independent as Botswana in 1965.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/M/Mafikeng.html (222 words)

	Mafikeng / Mmabatho (South Africa)
		Mafikeng is the capital of the North West Province, and is located approx.
		Mafikeng had the unusual distinction of serving as the capital of the Bechuanaland Protectorate from 1894 until 1965, even though it was outside the protectorate's borders - the only such example in the world.
		Mafikeng and Mmabatho were merged to form the capital of the newly created North West Province under the name Mafikeng.
	flagspot.net /flags/za-nw-mm.html (1048 words)

	ADDRESS BY DEPUTY PRESIDENT JACOB ZUMA AT THE ANGLO BOER/SOUTH AFRICAN WAR LAUNCH MAFIKENG
		Mafikeng, home of the Barolong, had seen many significant battles over many generations, mainly skirmishes for control of this strategic terrain between the Barolong and the Khoisan.
		With this checkered history, Mafikeng was at the centre of a territory of many diverse alliances.
		Mafikeng, during the siege, produced two great innovators, one a pioneer of the scout movement that continues to flourish in South Africa and many other countries today, Colonel Baden-Powell.
	www.anc.org.za /ancdocs/history/zuma/1999/jz1010.htm (1096 words)

	World Gliding Championships in Mafikeng - Travel Writing from Travel Insights
		A succession of tugs landed alongside the gliders, taxied to the head of the queue, waited for crews to attach a towrope, then took off with a crewman holding the glider wing level until it had started to move.
		Four hours later, the first glider pilot to complete his 'task' (a cross-country course with GPS coordinates of the turning points recorded by the pilot on a logger issued to him before takeoff) came swooping in, dumping clouds of water ballast from tanks in his wings.
		After I left Mafikeng, one retrieval team drove 110 miles to reach their man. Another couldn't get closer than half a mile away by road, and needed help from a local farmer to get the glider to the trailer.
	www.travelinsights.org /writing/mafikeng.html (1974 words)

	Mafikeng Mafeking - Anglo-Boereoorlog - Lichtenburg Museum
		Mafikeng, die "plek van klippe", is in die 1880's gestig toe huursoldate en avonturiers hul eie dorp aangelê het op grond aan hulle geskenk deur oorlogvoerende Barolong-hoofmanne ter betaling vir oorlogdiens.
		Established in 1975, this highly informative museum boasts excellent exhibits detailing the Siege of Mafikeng and the history and culture of the surrounding region.
		The chapel destroyed during the siege was replaced by this stately church, featuring exceptional brickwork, built in 1885 by General Warren and the Barolong.
	home.intekom.com /lichtenburg/mafike-a.htm (798 words)

	Mafikeng-Joburg flights reopen - SouthAfrica.info
		Mafikeng airport, which boasts the second-largest commercial airstrip in the world, was stripped of its international status after national carrier South African Airways pulled out of the region in 2000.
		The airport is used by a number of airlines to maintain and repair their fleets as well as to launch cargo aircraft into other African countries.
		North West Premier Popo Molefe said the return of commercial passenger flights boded well for the economic prospects of the province, and committed his government's support to sustaining the route, saying that all MECs and senior officials would use the flight to travel to and from Johannesburg.
	www.southafrica.info /what_happening/news/mafikeng-johannesburgflight_051203.htm (365 words)

	Mafikeng Capital City - North West Province South Africa
		Mafikeng later attracted the attention of the world during the Anglo Boer War/ South African War of 1899 - 1902 as the small British garrison under the command of Colonel Baden Powell held out for 217 days against Boer forces who had surrounded the town.
		For many years the mentality of Empire and Colonialism predominated Mafikeng's place in history and little relevance was placed on the role of fl people in the town's history.
		To the south of the road to Vryburg is the Lotlamoreng Cultural Reserve and Montshiwua Dam where there is a cultural village, recreational area and a demarcated waterfowl sanctuary.
	www.tourismnorthwest.co.za /mafikeng/index.html (854 words)

	History of Mafikeng
		The land around Mafikeng in the Northwest Province of South Africa was inhabited for thousands of years by the Khoisan people.
		In South Africa under Apartheid, Mafikeng became part of Mmabatho (mother of the people), the capital of the supposedly independent "homeland" of Bophuthatswana.
		Today Mafikeng is the capital city of the Northwest Province in South Africa.
	www.scouting.org.za /mafikeng/history.html (322 words)

	The Boer War in Botswana
		The siege of Mafikeng has attracted a considerable historical literature, nearly all of which fails to put the siege in the context of warfare on the north-west frontier between British and Boer territories.
		Mafikeng was, after all, the administrative headquarters of the Bechuanaland Protectorate (Botswana), from 1895 to 1965.
		Just before Mafikeng was relieved, Transvaal forces made a move to divert Plumer, to cut his lines of communication and reinforcement - threatening another invasion across the now gently flowing or dry Limpopo river.
	ubh.tripod.com /afhist/saw/saw01.htm (2281 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Mafikeng
		Boer siege of a British military outpost in the South African War at the town of Mafikeng (until 1980 spelled Mafeking) in northwestern South Africa in 1899–1900.
		The seat of government was transferred there from Mafikeng, S.Af., in 1965, one year before Botswana became independent of Britain.
		South Africa's Mafikeng International Airport to be commercialised.
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Mafikeng (692 words)

	South Africa Family Travel Guide: Mafikeng \| kids can travel
		A stop in Mafikeng or place among the rocks is a must for history buffs traveling in the North West.
		Yet the town is noted for the siege lasting 217 days that occurred here at the outset of the second Anglo-Boer War in 1899 and Sol Plaatje, author of the ‘The Boer War Diary of Sol T Plaatje: an African at Mafikeng’.
		Mafikeng is located about 300km (186 miles) west of Johannesburg.
	www.kidscantravel.com /familyguide/plan/destination/mafikeng/idea/index.html (236 words)

	iafrica.com \| news \| sa news Mafikeng students, staff hopeful
		Students and staff at North West University's beleaguered Mafikeng campus were more confident of a solution to their problems after the Department of Education intervened on Thursday.
		The Mafikeng campus has been unoperational since Monday, when students began their demonstrations and protests.
		Mafikeng's management said on Wednesday it was "surprised" at the actions of the staff and students, as their grievances were "already receiving attention".
	iafrica.com /news/sa/320857.htm (414 words)

	BabakFakhamzadeh.com :: 30yearproject.com :: The lowdown on Mafikeng
		BabakFakhamzadeh.com :: 30yearproject.com :: The lowdown on Mafikeng
		There's three large malls in Mafikeng, and that's pretty much all there is to see in the whole town.
		Mafikeng also used to be the capital of what became Botswana.
	www.babakfakhamzadeh.com /index.asp?cat=12&item=810 (589 words)

	Mafikeng Campus to re-open to students
		Management convened a meeting this week with both the Student Representative Council (SRC) and representatives from the Student Front to discuss issues that were raised by the students and the possible resumption of academic activities on campus.
		After intense deliberations and compromises on all sides, management had decided to re-open the campus tomorrow, May 14,2004 at 12h00 where essential services such as the Library and the computer labs will be opened to students while classes will resume on Monday, May 17, 2004.
		This chain of events marks a new beginning for the process of co-operation and synergy at the Mafikeng Campus of the North-West University and should be seen as an important first benefit of the merger between the two former universities.
	www.nwu.ac.za /news/news5.html (459 words)

	Protea Hotel Mafikeng \| accommodation, north west. Luxury hotels in mafikeng
		Cultural Jewel of the North West Province, Mafikeng has much to offer the visitor in terms of historical attractions and outdoor activities.
		The Protea Hotel Mafikeng is ideally located in an area rich in culture, history and wildlife.
		It is only 10kms from the North West Legislature and Office of the Premier, 15kms from the Mafikeng Airport and a comfortable 3 hour drive from Johannesburg.
	southafricahealthresorts.co.za /pages/protea_mafikeng_info_photo.php (625 words)

	Mafikeng mayor fired : South Africa: Politics: News24
		Johannesburg - The ANC in the North West said on Wednesday it would restructure the leadership of the Mafikeng municipality after allegations of irregularities were levelled against the town's administration.
		"This has necessitated political intervention by the provincial leadership of the ANC," he said in a statement released in Mafikeng, which is also the provincial capital of the North West.
		The investigation, which included a forensic audit, was being conducted under the supervision of the North West MEC for local government and housing, Darkie Africa.
	www.news24.com /News24/South_Africa/Politics/0,,2-7-12_1351051,00.html (325 words)

	Ford Motor Company - Press Release - Ford Racing Looking For A Repeat Performance In Mafikeng
		The O’Hagans / Kopanong Hotel 500, to be held in and around the Mafikeng area, on 13 and 14 June 2001 is expected to be Woolridge and Skjöldhammer’s last race in their current Ranger, and the duo are hoping for a good result.
		Last year’s Mafikeng event was very open and fast, and Woolridge is hoping the organisers slow it down this year.
		This will be the first time that either Schröder or Peckham race in Mafikeng, and while Schröder agrees with Woolridge that the organisers need to put driver safety first, he hopes they don’t slow down the race too much.
	media.ford.com /newsroom/release_display.cfm?release=8841 (856 words)

	Mafikeng definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
		Search for "Mafikeng" in all of MSN Encarta
		Maf·i·keng capital of North West Province, South Africa.
		Its garrison, commanded by Lord Robert Baden-Powell, was besieged by Boer troops between October 1899 and May 1900.
	encarta.msn.com /dictionary_1861678149/Mafikeng.html (93 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)