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  Worcester, South Africa – Go2Africa’s Guide for Western Cape Vacations
Worcester is the ‘capital’ of the Breede River Valley, a fertile inland area referred to locally as ‘over the mountains’.
As though lost in time, Worcester’s cultural village, Kleinplasie (‘little farm’) is a working agricultural museum with weavers, candle makers and all sorts of traditional activities going on.
Worcester is a town in the Western Cape.
www.go2africa.com /south-africa/western-cape/worcester   (205 words)

  
  Worcester - Western Cape South Africa
The Capital of the Breede River Valley, Worcester lies in the Western Cape of South Africa on the main route to and from Cape Town, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth, with a wide range of services and commercial activities.
Worcester is a town with a particularly impressive cultural heritage, and the museums provide a glimpse of the past, as well as lots of information for the tourist.
The Institute for the blind was established in Worcester in 1881 and is the oldest organisation of its kind in South Africa.
www.drakensberg-tourism.com /worcester.html   (396 words)

  
 Worcester, Western Cape - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Worcester, South Africa is a town situated about 120 km from Cape Town, in the Breede River Valley.
It was formed in 1820 after the joining of two farms, Roodewal and Langerug, and named after the Marquis of Worcester, Lord Charles Somerset's brother.
Coetzee lived in Worcester as a child, and describes growing up there in his book 'Boyhood'.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Worcester,_Western_Cape   (101 words)

  
 Worcester, town, South Africa
It produces wine and liquor and processes the fruits and vegetables of the surrounding farm region.
Worcester's large thermoelectric station powers the electrified railroad that runs through the nearby Hex River Mts.
A technical college and the Drostdy (1825), which is a national monument and the home of the Afrikaner Museum, are in Worcester.
www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0852709.html   (91 words)

  
 www.deafnet.co.za - Second Announcement   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
South Africa is one of the most diverse and enchanting countries in the world.
Worcester is a great wine and brandy-producing district and the heart of the Breede River Valley, while the wine routes of Stellenbosch have been described as the most beautiful in the world and their vintages are acclaimed too.
South Africa is known as "a world in one country" and offers a rich diversity, beautiful scenery, cosmopolitan cities, a pristine coastline, fertile wine lands and outstanding game viewing.
www.deafnet.co.za /misc/31_1   (1620 words)

  
 South Africa Volunteer Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The country is flanked in the west by the Atlantic Ocean, in the south and east by the Indian Ocean, in the north by Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, and in the north-east by Mozambique and Swaziland.
There are mountain ranges all along the coast of South Africa, which break the climb from the sandy beaches of the capes and natal, to the high-lying plateaus of the interior.
South Africa is famous for it's floral heritage which boasts around 20,000 species, of which many are not found anywhere else in the world.
www.volunteering.org.au /south_af_i.html   (1758 words)

  
 Africa Region -- Quinquennial Report   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Africa Region was active during the current Quinquennium and several educational activities at regional and also at country level were undertaken.
Africa News is a forum for sharing information, identification of mutual problems and their possible solutions as well as providing information about coming international and regional events and conferences.
A successful Africa Braille Conference was held at the Institute for the Blind, Worcester in South Africa from 2 - 4 September 1996.
www.icevi.org /publications/icevix/docs/reports/africa.html   (1305 words)

  
 South Africa Accommodation | South Africa Hotels
South Africa occupies the southern tip of Africa, its long coastline stretching more than 2 500km from the desert border with Namibia on the Atlantic coast southwards around the tip of Africa and then north to the border with subtropical Mozambique on the Indian Ocean.
Mpumalanga lies in the east of South Africa, a subtropical Lowveld/Bushveld area with the southern half of the Kruger National Park along its eastern border.
Its capitol Nelspruit, is situated in the heart of the Lowveld citrus area.
www.southafrica-accommodation.com   (592 words)

  
 Worcester, Rawsonville South Africa: Breede River Valley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Worcester is regarded as the capital of the Breede River Valley, being the main economic and service centre of the region.
Worcester is a good place to spend a day or even overnight but there are more suitable weekend places further along the Route 62, towards Montagu.
The focus of the gardens is on arid and semi desert plants with over 400 species of flowering plant in the 140 ha of natural semi-desert vegetation and the 10 ha of landscaped garden.
www.24-8cybertravel.com /destinations/town.asp?tid=10   (742 words)

  
 South African Boer Goat World Championship 2004
Worcester Agricultural Society sponsored this event and it was held in their city in the Breede River Valley, famous for their vineyards.
Izak Voster, president of the South Africa Boer Goat Breeders Society made the comment that the South African breeders are at the peak of their success and wanted to thank all of them for their dedication to the breed.
Lourens Smith, President of the Worcester Agricultural Society, gave a welcome address with one of the most impresive statements, “The South African Boer Goat is the touch of the Master’s Hand”.
www.t4ranch.com /southafrica_2004.html   (396 words)

  
 Timeline South Africa
1816 Saartjie Baartman (~27), taken from S. Africa in 1810, fell sick and died penniless and friendless in France after being exhibited as the "Hottentot Venus." Her body was dissected, her brain and genitals were bottled, and her skeleton was wired and exhibited in the Musee de l’Homme in Paris.
In 1996 South African former police officer Eugene de Kock said that Craig Williamson, a South African spy, was involved in the murder.
In South Africa police chief Johan van der Merwe was instructed to blow up the Johannesburg headquarters of the South African Council of Churches, called Khotso House, for harboring anti-apartheid groups.
timelines.ws /countries/SOUTHAFRICA.HTML   (14921 words)

  
 The history of Worcester, South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Worcester was formed in 1820 by two farms, Roodewal and Langerug, that were joined together to establish a town.
Today Worcester is a large town, and nearly a city.
People from all over South Africa come here to let their visually impaired and hearing impaired children go to our schools, namely De la Bat School for the deaf and Nuwe Hoop Centre, and Pionier School for the blind.
worcesterweb.co.za /about.htm   (215 words)

  
 Worcester: Accommodation Tours Maps Travel info
Worcester, named after Somerset's older brother, was founded in 1820, when the first properties were sold.
Worcester was established as the chief magisterial seat of the district on 9 November 1822 and the Drostdy was completed in 1825.
Worcester has developed a particular character as a result of the co-operation between the town inhabitants, agricultural, business and educational sectors.
www.hotels-tours-safaris.com /south_africa/worcester   (328 words)

  
 My South African Adventure 3_05   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The occasion for this particular journey to South Africa was the International Saddle Seat Equitation Competition, where the countries of South Africa, Namibia and the United States would be competing from January 27-29 in Worcester, South Africa.
Many have a kinship with South Africa because we in the American Saddlebred world have seen an influx of young horsemen and women come to the US from their country below the equator, and about as close as you can get to the South Pole without being there.
With a few strokes of the hair brush and some hair dinglebobbers, they climbed into their jods and team short sleeved shirts and were off for the fairgrounds to ride the second group of horses and to ogle their competition who were riding the horses that they rode the day before.
www.saddleandbridle.com /issues/mar05/southafrica3_05.html   (4068 words)

  
 south africa tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
South Africa Safaris,Travel to South Africa,South Africa Safari, South Afric...
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.
Under the Union of South Africa and after that under the Republic of South Africa, the old Cape Colony became known as the Cape Province.
www.southafricago.info /southafricatourism   (1608 words)

  
 Wines from Worcester
Regions >> South Africa >> Breede River Valley >> Worcester
Worcester has extensive areas under vineyard cultivation, producing around 25% of the national crop.
Du Preez Sauvignon Blanc 2004, South African wine.
www.wine-searcher.com /regions/worcester/1   (819 words)

  
 CBC Radio One - Africa: After the Wars SOUTH AFRICA AFTER THE TRC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Listen to 'South Africa after the TRC' with producer Karin Wells on your RealPlayer (RUNS 24:02 min) It originally aired on The Current on Monday, September 27th.
In 1994, South Africans voted in the first democratic elections in their history and elected Nelson Mandela as their president.
In 1996, the TRC began hearings on human rights crimes committed by former governments and liberation movements during the apartheid era in South Africa.
www.cbc.ca /afterthewars/southafrica.html   (221 words)

  
 Andrew Murray
Individuals and prayer groups in various places across South Africa began to pray specifically for revival.
In April 1860, a conference attended by 374 was convened at Worcester, South Africa.
In Montague, near Worcester, a prayer revival began in the Methodist church.
www.sermonillustrator.org /illustrator/sermon4/andrew_murray.htm   (605 words)

  
 South Africa confirms first outbreak of hog cholera since 1918 - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM
WORCESTER, South Africa (AP) - Agriculture officials yesterday confirmed South Africa's first outbreak of hog cholera since 1918.
The affected farms were placed under quarantine for six weeks, and agriculture officials have culled 1,202 more pigs, he said.
Samples were sent to a British laboratory to confirm the nature of the outbreak, and investigations continue to determine its source.
www.jamaicaobserver.com /news/html/20050719T210000-0500_84459_OBS_SOUTH_AFRICA_CONFIRMS_FIRST_OUTBREAK_OF_HOG_CHOLERA_SINCE_____.asp   (229 words)

  
 SOUTH AFRICAN WINES
South Africa does produce some very good wines.
CONSTANTIA--On the south eastern side of the Cape Peninsula, south of Cape Town, this is a good region for Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet.
Upon their return to South Africa, these people are given vineyard land which they farm for themselves, providing an income for their families on the sale of their grapes to wine producers.
www.weimax.com /south_african_wines.htm   (878 words)

  
 SABCnews.com - south_africa/crime1justice
His turning point came in 1986 when travelling extensively throughout South Africa with the group Pongolo.
Tananas were the supporting band for Sting during his national tour of South Africa in 1994.
South Africa, Mozambique and indeed the world will mourn the loss of this true musical talent whose beginnings were humble.
www.sabcnews.com /south_africa/crime1justice/0,2172,77271,00.html   (300 words)

  
 Worcester Accommodation - 1 Accommodation Listings in Worcester South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Worcester Accommodation in Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa
This 1824 Cape Dutch homestead is a National Monument, set in the heart of the Worcester winelands, 3 km north of Worcester off the N1.
Comfortable farm style rooms in the renovated stables have private entrance, TV with MNet, tea tray and fridge.
www.portfoliocollection.com /destinations/worcester   (112 words)

  
 Debra Aarons home page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Institute for the Deaf, Worcester, South Africa, December 1996.
South African Translators' Institute and Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs, Pretoria.(with Philemon Akach and Ruth Morgan), June 1997.
UNESCO Consultation on inclusion and the Deaf child in South African education (with Philemon Akach), Gauteng, South Africa, February 1999.
www.bu.edu /asllrp/debbie.html   (1778 words)

  
 Worcester, Breede River Valley (South Africa). Visitor Information and Accommodation.
The South African KWV vintner co-operation in Paarl also runs a brandy distillation and cellar in Worcester (9 Church Street), which ranks among the biggest in the world.
It is open for visits and tours start from Monday to Friday at 2 pm and take about an hour.
Address: PO Box 557, Worcester 6849, South Africa.
www.southafrica-travel.net /westcape/ti_worcester.htm   (241 words)

  
 Colin's Family Focus
with the Children of SA orth American parents tell their children not to watch too much television, but teachers at the New Hope Centre, a school for the mute and hearing- impaired in Worcester, South Africa, use television as a source of therapy.
Fredericks and St-Pierre visited the school after helping Zerf Productions South Africa arrange for the NDG community to send clothing, computers and books to the children who are in need.
Fredericks believes that, with South Africa's shift to a truly democratic society, there is hope that hearing-impaired students from various cultural
www.geocities.com /SoHo/6604/zerfmar2.htm   (417 words)

  
 The Prime Spot Guest House / Worcester (South Africa)
The Prime Spot Guest House lies in walking distance from all restaurants and centre of Worcester.
The Victorian buildings are surrounded by a spectacular garden facing the sparkling swimming pool.
Your hosts, André and Anne de Wit and their daughter Adré-Marie, with their friendly staff will assure you of a warm hospitable welcome.
www.suedafrika.net /accommodation/primespot_gh.htm   (143 words)

  
 Comprehensive Guide to South Africa: News and Media
South Africa news headlines from top local, regional, national and international online news sources - updated continuously, 24 hours a day.
News from Worcester, South Africa and the Breede River Valley.
For all the latest South African consumer information, just-out-of-the-lab health news, good food and cocktail recipes, parenting tips, women's issues, fascinating gardening and DIY news; and the newest fashions.
www.esouthafrica.com /News_and_Media   (770 words)

  
 Worcester, South Africa
This capital of the Breede River Valley produces 20% of South Africa’s wine.
As if stepping back in time the town’s cultural village, Kleinplasie (little farm) is a working agricultural museum with weavers, candle makers and all sorts of traditional activities going on.
There is a large blind school in Worcester, and to enable residents to cross the road safely, the traffic lights emit a variety of unusual sounds.
www.go2africa.com /South-Africa/garden-route/worcester   (164 words)

  
 CapeTownMagazine.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The town of Worcester is world famous for its schools and care of the sight and hearing disabled.
A combined project of Consol and the enterprising Worcester Winelands Association, some of the income from the special bottle sales will be donated to Pioneer Printing, a specialist Braille printing outfit.
South Africa wants to become one of the top 10...
www.capetownmagazine.com /articles/Wine-and-dine/Spice-it-up--Gold-for-South-African-curry-paste~37   (757 words)

  
 ywamertom - Read my news   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
After the outreach I was staff at YWAM East London until I went to YWAM Worcester, South Africa to do the GENESIS School.
This was followed by a Field Assignment, which remained in South Africa: Worcester, Media Village, Muizenberg, Jeffreys Bay, Somerset East and East London.
I returned to South Africa in August 2004 to prepare to staff the GENESIS School in Worcester.
www.freewebs.com /ywamertom/news.htm   (380 words)

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