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	About Potchefstroom - History
		Besides Potchefstroom's claim to being the oldest town in the North West, few other towns are symbolical of South Africa's constitutional, cultural and religious development.
		Potchefstroom is furthermore a historical town as it was the first town north of the Vaal River.
		A noteworthy fact is that the first shots of the First War of Independence were fired in Potchefstroom in 1880 and that the town also played a prominent role during the guerilla phase of the Anglo Boer War (1899 -1902).
	www.potchefstroom.co.za /about_potch/about_potch_history.html (522 words)

	AllRefer.com - Potchefstroom (South African Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		The oldest European town in what was the Transvaal, Potchefstroom was founded in 1838 and served as capital of the Transvaal until 1860.
		The British captured Potchefstroom during the South African War of 1899 to 1902.
		Potchefstroom Univ. for Christian Higher Education, an agricultural college, and a theological seminary are in the town.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/P/Potchefs.html (226 words)

	Potchefstroom - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Potchefstroom, town in eastern North-West Province, South Africa.
		Potchefstroom, University for Christian Higher Education, institution of higher education in Potchefstroom, North-West Province, South Africa....
		The majority are Batswana, a fl group that speaks Setswana (which 65 per cent of the population speak as their principal language); the next most...
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Potchefstroom.html (90 words)

	Star: Aussies give Potch a claim to fame
		Potchefstroom is a city (residents call it a city, but it looks like a town to me) of many contrasts.
		Potchefstroom is highly acclaimed in the sporting world, with the president of the National Olympic Committee of South Africa, Sam Ramsamy, declaring the city the "South African home of sport" last year.
		While the rest of the Potchefstroom district is relatively flat, the Dome area is made up of a valley surrounded by a number of koppies of various shapes and sizes.
	www.thestar.co.za /index.php?fSectionId=225&fArticleId=42804 (1583 words)

	Potchefstroom - North West Province South Africa
		Potchefstroom, the first town and capital of the former Transvaal Republic, has retained much of the charm of its early years, in contrast to the frenetic bustle of Johannesburg and the brashness of other newer centres.
		Potchefstroom has developed into a leading city in the province and the country.The town's industries include South Africa's only chalk factory and one of the largest organ factories in the country.
		Potchefstroom offers a wealth of interesting architectural buildings dating back to the 1850's when the town was a major centre serving the westernTransvaal farmlands and the diamond fields of the Northern Cape.
	www.tourismnorthwest.co.za /southern/potchefstroom.html (530 words)

	Potchefstroom Museum
		The last of the four was Potchefstroom's greatest man of letters, known by the pen name, Totius, whose lasting legacy was the translation of the Bible into Afrikaans.
		Potchefstroom remained a place of political and cultural importance even after Pretoria succeeded it as state capital in 1860.
		Professor du Toit was a theologian of note, as well as a poet who published nine volumes of poetry under the nom de plume Totius and a staunch advocate of the Afrikaans language.
	www.places.co.za /html/potchmuseum.html (922 words)

	Potchefstroom City Council
		The whole tourism sector in Potchefstroom is set to boom, especially in non-traditional tourism sectors such as sports, heritage, educational and cultural tourism.
		Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education (PU vir CHO) was the first university in South Africa to undertake the training of pharmacists (1942).
		Potchefstroom is in the agricultural heartland of South Africa and at the cutting-edge of agricultural RandD and technological innovation in agriculture.
	www.potch.co.za /business/investment_opp.htm (861 words)

	Engel & Völkers real estates, your real estate agent in Potchefstroom for mansion, house, free-hold flat, property and ...
		Potchefstroom, founded in 1838, served as the first capital of the South African Republic.
		Potchefstroom is generally regarded as the North West Home of Sport — the provincial headquarters of 17 high profile sport disciplines.
		Potchefstroom is also host to the annual Aardklop Festival, inherently Afrikaans, but universal in character.
	www.engelvoelkers.co.za /potchefstroom (535 words)

	Potchefstroom
		On the banks of the Mooi River, Potchefstroom combines a strong agricultural economy with a friendly, buzzing community life.
		Situated on the banks of the Potchefstroom Dam in the Mooi River, offers chalets, a caravan park, a variety of facilities and entertainment such as water sports, angling, a swimming pool and supertube, and guarantees a relaxed, holiday atmosphere of high standard for all age groups.
		There is a volleyball court, a bar with DSTV and a pool table, picnic and braai facilities.
	www.places.co.za /html/potchefstroom.html (440 words)

	Potchefstroom Property North West Real Estate
		Potchefstroom, one of the oldest formal towns in South Africa, boasts a rich and varied historical and cultural heritage, including many national monuments.
		Potchefstroom is the hometown of the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Eduacation (PU for CHE) also known as the PUKKE – one of the best Universities in South Africa.
		Potchefstroom is one of only two premier high-altitude training venues in South Africa, which is clearly reflected in the hundreds of foreign athletes who train in our City in their off-season.
	www.seeff.com /north-west/potchefstroom.html (574 words)

	POTCHEFSTROOM: A FIGHTING LOCATION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Citing its experiences in Potchefstroom and the Transkei, the CPSA secretariat commented on the ‘very loose and indefinite basis' of membership and ‘the enrolment of all kinds of socially different elements into the ranks of the Party'.
		By 1932, after the Potchefstroom protests had waned, the vast majority of these members were no longer in the Party (an estimated 25 members were still active in Potchefstroom); and the remaining members were considered ‘a loose group of sympathisers in agreement with the main line of the Party'.
		41 Josie was the daughter of Stephen Bonny Mpama, an interpreter for the Potchefstroom resident magistrate, and Georgina Garson.
	www.sahistory.org.za /pages/sources/mofutsanyana-sacp/chapter-2.htm (4701 words)

	Emory Magazine \| Spring 2003
		A white native of South Africa and member of the Afrikaans community, Van der Vyver was a student at the Christian-based Potchefstroom from 1952 until 1956.
		“Potchefstroom was a Christian university, very Calvinistic, and the university principles were not supportive of the apartheid system,” Van der Vyver says.
		He was offered a position at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, an institution he describes as “very liberal,” where he remained on the law faculty until receiving an invitation from Emory in 1995 to become the I.T. Cohen Professor of International Law and Human Rights.
	www.emory.edu /EMORY_MAGAZINE/spring2003/precis_vander.html (693 words)

	Potchefstroom Motorcycle Tours / Hire, Harp Motorcycle Tours, Potchefstroom North West South Africa
		Potchefstroom is known as a historic town in terms of the former pioneers who came to settle here from the Cape Province.
		Potchefstroom is also a university city; the Potchefstroom campus of the North West University is situated here.
		Potchefstroom has become well known as the home of one of the biggest art festivals in the country.
	www.whattodo.co.za /harptours (563 words)

	Potchefstroom (South Africa) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		In 1875 the vierkleur became official again, and the Burger flag was referred to as the President's flag.
		The village of Potchefstroom was founded on 22 December 1838 by the leader of the Voortrekkers, Andries Hendrik Potgieter.
		Potchefstroom later became the first capital of Transvaal.
	www.crwflags.com /FOTW/flags/za_pc.html (169 words)

	MANDELA TOESPRAAK IN DIE POTCHEFSTROOM UNIVERSITEIT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Potchefstroom is darem 'n bietjie groter as Alice in die Oos-Kaap; maar as een wat my universiteitslewe op daardie Oos-Kaapse dorpie begin het, weet ek hoe 'n blywende indruk 'n klein universiteitsdorp op 'n mens laat, en hoe vormend op 'n mens se karakter die lewe in so universiteitsdorpie kan wees.
		It is my impression that while a number of consultations and forums have already been held, much more needs to be done to truly involve the majority of those who have been disadvantaged under apartheid, and to determine how your university can truly become a part of the whole community of the North-West Province.
		As ek die vrae stel, is dit hoegenaamd nie as 'n aanval teen Christendom of teen Afrikaans nie; met die vrae suggereer ek nie eers enige spesifieke antwoorde nie.
	www.anc.org.za /ancdocs/pr/1996/pr0219f.html (1069 words)

	Speeches - GREENING OF POTCHEFSTROOM—National Arbor Week
		USAID was asked to fund a special project for planting 14,000 trees in the greater Potchefstroom area that is home to nearly a quarter of a million people.
		We were told that the stark absence of trees and other trademarks of a healthy environment have resulted from the legacy of apartheid planning and lack of service delivery and development in these suburbs.
		The planting of 1000 trees today in Potchefstroom is evidence that citizens who weren’t assisted by South Africa’s apartheid government have become eager participants and architects in building a more equitable and functional South Africa.
	www.usaid.gov /missions/sa/speech56.html (723 words)

	Potchefstroom Accommodation / Bed and Breakfast, Guest Houses accommodation in North West Province , South Africa
		Potchefstroom Accommodation / Bed and Breakfast, Guest Houses accommodation in North West Province, South Africa
		Tally Ho - Accommodation in Potchefstroom - Accommodation in North West Province
		Directions to University / Tally Ho in Potchefstroom In Potch there are several roads to the campus but here is the easiest one: Stay on the main road direction Klerksdorp until you reach Kruger street.
	www.sa-accommodation-finder.com /nwe_tallyho.htm (589 words)

	iafrica.com \| news \| sa news Cops smash Potchefstroom drug ring
		Senior Superintendent Pieter du Plessis said a ten-member team began infiltrating the Potchefstroom drug scene from September last year and were able to link certain people with controlled transactions of illegal drugs involving some R19 000.
		Acting on this information a team of 50 officers, including the dog unit, made several arrests at the 'Groove' Club in the city late on Friday night and a quantity of heroin, LSD, cat, ecstasy, cocaine, mandrax and dagga were recovered.
		Du Plessis said all 11 people arrested would appear in the Potchefstroom Magistrate's Court on Monday in connection with charges of dealing in illegal drugs.
	iafrica.com /news/sa/228507.htm (173 words)

	MBA.co.za - Potchefstroom Business School
		The Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education (PU for CHE) was founded in 1869.
		In 1998 the name of the school was changed to the Potchefstroom Business School (PBS) realising that the Potchefstroom Business School is in the business of business schools.
		The Potchefstroom Business School has succesfully served the agricultural, medical, and governmental sectors to name but a few, with its expertise since 1998.
	www.mba.co.za /school.aspx?rootid=7&schoolid=17 (848 words)

	Potchefstroom, North West Photographers - Wedding, Portrait, Commercial, Event and Other Photography Service (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Here are the most recent Potchefstroom, North West photographer vendors that have requested a listing on Marketingtool.com.
		Click here to learn more about why a Marketingtool.com Potchefstroom photography service featured listing is one of the best methods of advertising your business.
		THE best place to find a Potchefstroom photographer for weddings, parties, advertising campaigns, public relations campaigns and marketing initiatives.
	www.marketingtool.com /channel/photo/b.465.g.19058.html (149 words)

	Potchefstroom Accommodation \| Accommodation Potchefstroom, 4 Accommodation Establishments in Potchefstroom
		Akkerlaan Guesthouse is situated in the centre of Potchefstroom.
		The house is in an ideal position to act as a springboard to the University, business centre, sports grounds and all main amenities.
		Adato Guest House is situated in Potchefstroom and offers luxurious en suite bathrooms, TV & DSTV in each room with tea & Coffee facilities as well as a refridgerator.
	www.safarinow.com /destinations/potchefstroom/hub.aspx (243 words)

	Potchefstroom Guest Houses \| Potchefstroom Guesthouse Accommodation
		Potchefstroom Guesthouse Accommodation Guest Houses and Lodges in Potchefstroom, North West
		Potchefstroom Guesthouse Accommodation: Potchefstroom guest houses and lodges are an ideal alternative to staying at the (sometimes more expensive) hotels in the area.
		Many of the services offered at hotels can be expected, such as airport transfers, credit card facilities, laundry service, but you are requested to please check with the Potchefstroom guest house of your choice should any be specifically required.
	www.sa-venues.com /northwest/guesthouses/potchefstroom.php (187 words)

	Potchefstroom Besigheid:: Potch Besigheid Assosiasie / Potch Sakekamer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Potchefstroom Besigheids Assosiasie(PBA) is 'n sentrale vereniging vir alle besigheid in Potchefstroom.
		Potchefstroom Business Association(PBA) is a central institution for all business in Potchefstroom.
		The main aim of the PBA is to look after all the intrests of all its members in regards to business related issues.
	www.potchbesigheid.com (142 words)

	It's Tlokwe, says Potchefstroom city council : Mail & Guardian Online
		Potchefstroom, founded in 1838 by a group of Voortrekkers led by Potgieter, was the capital of the former Transvaal Republic and is seen as the oldest town north of the Vaal River.
		Potchefstroom hosts the yearly Aardklop cultural festival and is home to the North West University's Potchefstroom campus.
		Temane said a motion was submitted in August 2004 for the renaming of street names and public facilities in Potchefstroom.
	www.mg.co.za /articlepage.aspx?area=/breaking_news/breaking_news__national/&articleid=278091 (894 words)

	Potchefstroom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Potchefstroom regional final which took place on Friday 7th September 2001at Potchefstroom University.
		28 schools from Potchefstroom and surrounding areas came to display their unbelievably fascinating inventions of the future.
		Eskom is committed to the development of the rural communities as well as woman in the fields of Mathematics and Science and have therefore included two new prize categories to the event, Best Rural Project and Best Female Project.
	www.eskom.co.za /sponsor/potchefstroom.htm (136 words)

	Car Hire Potchefstroom, Book Now!
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	www.argusrentals.com /Africa/South-Africa/car-rental-car-hire-Potchefstroom.html (275 words)

	PALA XIX in Potchefstroom
		The 19th Annual Conference of the Poetics and Linguistics Association was held in Potchefstroom in the North-West Province of South Africa, 29 March - 1 April 1999.
		The theme was therefore be Poetics, Linguistics and History: Discourses of war and conflict.
		The campus of Potchefstroom University, Potchefstroom, North-West Province, South Africa.
	www.pala.ac.uk /confs/potch/conf.htm (116 words)

	Potchefstroom, North West Copywriters - Copy Writer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Here are the most recent Potchefstroom, North West copywriter vendors that have requested a listing on Marketingtool.com.
		Click here to learn more about why a Marketingtool.com Potchefstroom copy writer featured listing is one of the best methods of advertising your business.
		THE best place to find Potchefstroom copywriters for advertising campaigns, public relations campaigns and marketing initiatives.
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	Potchefstroom Self-catering B&B, South Africa
		Within walking distance from several restaurants, Ster-Kinekor cinemas, the Potchefstroom Country Club (Golf), the Mooi River, Afrikaans churches, a shopping centre with pharmacy, medical centre, superama, liquor store, bar, post office, butchery, petrol station and garage with AVIS facilities.
		Vredefort Dome Bergland with several hiking trails, mountain biking trails, canoeing, mountain climbing, and fishing.
		A friend or child in Potchefstroom at school, university or college?
	www.cosy-cottage.co.za /body_cosycottage.htm (211 words)

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