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	Public Holidays 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010: South African public holidays
		In apartheid South Africa 16 December was known as Day of the Vow, as the Voortrekkers in preparation for the battle took a Vow before God that they would build a church and that they and their descendants would observe the day as a day of thanksgiving should they be granted victory.
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	www.kwathabeng.co.za /travel/calendar/south-african-public-holidays.html (1371 words)

	South Africa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		South Africa is often referred to as The Rainbow Nation - a term coined by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and later elaborated upon by then-President Nelson Mandela as a metaphor to describe the country's newly-developing multicultural diversity in the wake of separatist apartheid ideology.
		South Africa's most prevalent biome is grassland, particularly on the Highveld, where the plant cover is dominated by different grasses, low shrubs, and acacia trees, mainly camel-thorn and whitethorn.
		South Africa is a middle-income country with an abundant supply of resources, well-developed financial, legal, communications, energy, and transport sectors, a stock exchange (the JSE Securities Exchange), that ranks among the 10 largest in the world, and a modern infrastructure supporting an efficient distribution of goods to major urban centres throughout the region.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/South_Africa (6238 words)

	ipedia.com: South Africa Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		South Africa is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in Africa, and has the largest white population on the continent.
		South Africa is one of the oldest nation-states in Africa.
		South Africa is a middle-income, developing country with an abundant supply of resources, well-developed financial, legal, communications, energy, and transport sectors, a stock exchange that ranks among the 10 largest in the world, and a modern infrastructure supporting an efficient distribution of goods to major urban centers throughout the region.
	www.ipedia.com /south_africa.html (1194 words)

	south africa safari holidays & tailor made adventure (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		South Africa lies at the tip of the continent, with the Atlantic Ocean on the west and the Indian Ocean on the east.
		South Africa lies south of the equator; the seasons are the reverse of those in the United Kingdom.
		South Africans tend to take their annual holidays in summer and this causes tourist destinations to be overcrowded from mid-December to late January, as well as during the other school holidays.
	www.safrica.co.uk /ed/escape.cgi?page=traveltips.htm (2767 words)

	South Africa Public Holidays (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Although, in public at least, the international community reacted strongly against apartheid and maintained economic sanctions against South Africa, there was simultaneously extensive and largely clandestine support from the West for the South African government and its economy.
		The economy had been in near-crisis for some time and South Africa’s foreign creditors were demanding wholesale changes in domestic policy to safeguard their investments.
		Abroad, South Africa has pursued an independent foreign policy, dealing with a number of regimes that are out of favour with the West (Cuba, Iran and, until recently, Libya) but whose support for the ANC during apartheid – when the UK, USA and others were supporting the regime – was not forgotten.
	southafrica.embassyhomepage.com /south_african_public_holidays_south_africa_embassy_london_uk.htm (2732 words)

	South Korea: 2005 Calendar of Bank Holidays, Public Holidays, and National Holidays
		This list of 2005 bank holidays, national holidays, legal holidays and public holidays for South Korea, was generated by the Q++ Studio Diary Publishing System, using holidays recurrence rules that were last revised on September 1, 2005.
		This database of bank holidays, national holidays and public holidays can also be viewed sorted by date rather than by country.
		Some of the bank holidays, legal holidays and public holidays for South Korea are based on calendars whose determination is inherently approximate, as described in the footnotes below, which we strongly urge you to read.
	www.qppstudio.net /bankholidays2005/south_korea.htm (574 words)

	South Africa travel guide - Wikitravel
		South Africa is also a good place to get used to travelling in the region (though some would argue that Namibia is better for that).
		The climate in South Africa ranges from desert and semi-desert in the north west of the country to sub-tropical on the eastern coastline.
		South Africa is the Machado plaza on the N4 between Pretoria and Nelspruit, cost is R43 for a normal car.
	wikitravel.org /en/South_Africa (8515 words)

	Heritage Day (South Africa) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Heritage Day, September 24, is a Public Holiday on which South Africans across the spectrum are encouraged to celebrate their cultural heritage and the diversity of their beliefs and traditions, in the wider context of a nation that belongs to all its people.
		In 2005, a media campaign sought to "re-brand" the holiday as "National Braai Day", in recognition of the South African culinary tradition of holding informal backyard barbecues, or "braais".
		This page was last modified 14:28, 18 April 2006.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Heritage_Day_(South_Africa) (117 words)

	South Africa Information - Economy, Geography, Ethnicity, Government, Holidays
		South Africa is a middle-income, emerging market with an abundant supply of natural resources; well-developed financial, legal, communications, energy, and transport sectors; a stock exchange that ranks among the 10 largest in the world; and a modern infrastructure supporting an efficient distribution of goods to major urban centers throughout the region.
		South African economic policy is fiscally conservative, but pragmatic, focusing on targeting inflation and liberalizing trade as means to increase job growth and household income.
		South Africa has placed military along the border to apprehend the thousands of Zimbabweans fleeing economic dysfunction and political persecution.
	www.eyesonafrica.net /south-african-safari/south-africa-info2.htm (1763 words)

	About SA - Public Holidays
		Tuesday, 27 December, is not a public holiday.
		The Constitution further provides for the establishment of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) of which the aim is to promote respect for human rights, promote the protection, development and attainment of human rights, and to monitor and assess the observance of human rights in SA.
		On the recommendation from the Ministry of Finance, the Reserve Bank and the Y2K Centre Government decided that 31 December 1999 and 2 January 2000 should be declared public holidays to allow four non-working days for Y2K system testing, and ensure that the country suffers the minimum possible level of disruption over this transition period.
	www.info.gov.za /aboutsa/holidays.htm (1318 words)

	South Africa Accommodation \| Travel Accommodation in South Africa
		While you could travel around the whole of South Africa in a matter of weeks, a more satisfying approach is to focus your attention on one section of the country.
		Of South Africa's roughly two dozen major parks, the Kruger Park attracts the largest number of first-time visitors, and is unrivalled on the continent for its cross-section of mammal species.
		The long stretch of beaches north and south of Durban is the most developed in the country, but north towards the Mozambique border lies the wildest stretch of coast in South Africa.
	www.stayinsa.co.za (1351 words)

	South Africa - All Seasons Car Rental
		The international dialling code for South Africa is: (27) followed by the area code (minus the 1st zero of the area code) and then the subscriber's number.
		When in South Africa, the international code is dropped and the area code is used with the zero in front.
		Visitors to South Africa are not exempted from paying tax on purchases, but they may claim it back if the total value on items exceeds R250.
	www.allseasonscarrental.com /html/south_africa.html (1927 words)

	Y2K Fears Create Holidays In South Africa
		The African National Congress reports the South African cabinet has agreed in principle to declare December 31 this year and January 2 next year public holidays to ensure a smooth transition to the new millennium.
		A spokesman for the cabinet says the extra holidays is purely a precautionary measure, and not because the government expected problems with adapting computer systems to the new millennium.
		South Africa had decided not to grant senior civil servants leave over the transition to the year 2000.
	www.everything2000.com /news/computer/safricany2kfears.asp (153 words)

	AVIVA - All your South African volunteering questions answered...
		If you are planning a longer stay in South Africa we will happily arrange extra projects for you, just let us know in the space provided on your booking form when you apply.
		Cape Town is also known for being the most open-minded and relaxed city in South Africa and perhaps the safest city in Africa for international visitors That said it is advisable to take sensible precautions when travelling around as you would anywhere in the world.
		The use of public transport after dark is not recommended (use a metered taxi instead) and you should travel first class on the train during the day (very cheap!).
	aviva-sa.com /faq (5307 words)

	South Africa Sports - TravelPuppy.com
		South Africans are passionate sports enthusiasts and the success of national teams has been a source of pride and reconciliation for all sections of the community.
		The South African rugby team are world class, the football team is 1 of the best in Africa, and the cricket team has proved it is the equal of any in the world.
		South Africa is 1 of the few remaining countries where steam locomotives are still largely used.
	travelpuppy.com /south-africa/sports.htm (885 words)

	Public Holidays in South Africa
		Should one of the offical holidays fall on a Sunday, the following Monday is a holiday.
		South Africans make use of their holidays by celebrating "Long Weekends"by going to the countryside for one or two nights.
		In the new South Africa the day got its new name and a reconcilatory meaning in 1995.
	www.southafrica-travel.net /miscellaneous/public_holidays.html (276 words)

	South Africa Tourism, Tourism in South Africa, South Africa Holidays, Holiday in South Africa, Safari Holidays in South ...
		South Africa's commercial metropolis is a remarkable and rather daunting city where high-rise buildings cluster at the city centre and suburbs sprawl outwards, some becoming cities in their own right.
		South Africa's past is recalled in the historic Church Square and the Council Chamber, once the parliament of the old Transvaal.
		Known to South Africans as the "Mother City" Cape Town was the first area to be settled by Europeans in the 17th century and is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
	www.luxuryholidaysonline.com /south-africa/south-africa-places-to-visit.html (1507 words)

	SafariWise (South Africa). Tailor-made Safaris and Tours. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		South Africa's electricity is 220/240 volts at 50 cycles per second.
		The standard of medical care throughout South Africa is excellent, comparing favourably with that provided in Europe.
		The currency is the South African Rand (ZAR), of which one Rand is divided into 100 cents.
	www.birdwatching.co.za /faq.htm (548 words)

	School terms: South African school terms and public holidays for south africa
		South African school terms for 2008, South African school terms for 2007, South African school terms for 2008.
		South Africa School Calendar, South African public holidays 2007,2008,2009, South African School Terms 2007,2008,2009, South African public holidays for 2008.
		South African school holiday calendar for 2008, South African school holiday calendar for 2007, South African school holiday calendar for 2008.
	www.kwathabeng.co.za /travel/calendar/south-african-school-terms-calendar.html (695 words)

	South Africa : Planning a Trip : When to Go \| Frommers.com
		Rainfall -- South Africa is generally considered an arid region, with two-thirds of the country receiving less than 500 millimeters (20 in.) of rain a year.
		Easter holidays (usually the end of Mar to mid-Apr) can also be busy, while the Kruger is almost always packed during the winter vacation (mid-June to mid-July).
		Zimbabwe's climate is similar to that in South Africa's northern provinces, with a summer rainy season and most of the rainfall occurring between December and mid-March.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/southafrica/0239020006.html (1062 words)

	Intercountry Adoption South Africa
		PLEASE NOTE: South African law recognizes two kinds of adoptions by foreigners: 1) those completed by foreign residents of South Africa, and 2) international adoptions where foreigners are given children to adopt in their home country.
		The first category requires the foreigners to be resident for five years in South Africa and the adoptions are handled by an accredited agency and finalized by the Department of Social Development.
		According to South African law, a child born to parents who are not married to each other at the time of birth is illegitimate.
	travel.state.gov /family/adoption/country/country_443.html (1838 words)

	South Africa Public Holidays, Annual Events and Festivals in South Africa
		Public Holidays, Nationwide Annual Events and Festivals in South Africa: The Rainbow Nation has a mind-boggling diversity of treats in store for the adventurous visitor.
		The announcement of the vote by Fifa president Sepp Blatter in Zurich was greeted with delight from the South African bid delegation including Nelson Mandela....
		Car Hire South Africa: Car rental companies hire a wide range of cars from budget to luxury.
	www.sa-venues.com /events/southafrica.htm (365 words)

	South Africa Driving and Travel FAQ
		To see what the weather is like in South Africa today (click on the cities or areas within South Africa that you are interested in for more detailed information and year round historic averages in the History and Almanac section), then copy and paste this address into your navigation bar:
		South Africa Standard Time is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2).
		To see what the current time in South Africa is right now (automatically synchronised with the time on your computer) copy and paste this address into your navigation bar:
	www.seniormotorhomerental.co.za /south_africa_driving_faq.php (956 words)

	Bermuda's Public Holidays 2006-2007
		Many of these public holiday closures may not be convenient to visitors, on cruise ships especially because of their short stays.
		On 2005's Bermuda Day public holiday in Bermuda's 21 square miles in total land area, there were 23 road traffics collisions, 17 reports of loud music, 14 reports of annoying persons, 11 disturbances including fighting in public, 10 marine violations, 9 incidents of domestic assault, 6 assaults and 2 arrests for impaired driving.
		It is a public holiday in Bermuda, as in Britain.
	www.bermuda-online.org /pubhols.htm (5171 words)

	Beachcomber's Africa - Frequently Asked Questions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		South Africa is considered a year round destination with seasons similar to those in Australia.
		Visitors arriving from a yellow fever zone require a valid international yellow fever inoculation certificate (Infants under the age of one are exempt).
		South Africa has excellent medical facilities, with doctors listed under 'Medical Practitioners' in the local telephone directories.
	www.beachcomber.com.au /africa/faq.htm (473 words)

	South Africa Travel Guide \| South Africa Travel Information Guide
		In public, the international community reacted strongly against apartheid and maintained economic sanctions against South Africa, but there was largely clandestine support from the West for the South African government.
		South Africa's foreign creditors were also demanding wholesale changes in domestic policy to safeguard their investments.
		The South Africans are charming hosts; most speak English, and all have a fascinating story to tell.
	www.worldtravelguide.net /country/255/country_guide/Africa/South-Africa.html (475 words)

	South Africa
		The Government allows, but does not require, "religion education" in public schools; however, "religious instruction," or the advocating of tenets of a particular faith, is not permitted in public schools.
		The largest of these is the South African Council of Churches, which represents the Methodist Church, the Church of the Province of South Africa (Anglican), various Lutheran and Presbyterian churches, and the Congregational Church, among others.
		Two Fulbright scholars from South Africa are currently doing Islamic Studies research in the U.S. In May 2005, representatives from the Johannesburg Consulate visited two Muslim radio stations, a Muslim newspaper, and NGOs in Lenasia, a predominantly Muslim area.
	www.state.gov /g/drl/rls/irf/2005/51496.htm (1567 words)

	Accommodation - Guest House - Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa
		In the major cities most cinemas and restaurants are open on public holidays.
		South Africa's long summer months (December to March) coincide with the end of the academic year and the six-week long school summer vacation.
		This is the time when South Africans like to explore and holiday so expect accommodation and attractions to be at their fullest.
	www.villahoneywood.com /Holidays.htm (191 words)

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