Sweef teen sonop met ‘n Warmlugballon

Ahhhhhh, om rustig te sweef deur die lug terwyl die son opkom in die ooste. Die stilte word net gebreek deur die klank van die vlam wat kort kort meer warm lug in die ballon inblaas. 'n Uitsig soos min met plaaswerkers wat oppad is lande toe doer onder jou and die Hartebeespoortdam wat glinster … Continue reading Sweef teen sonop met ‘n Warmlugballon →

Voortrekkermonument

Die monument wat seker die naaste aan die hart van meeste Afrikaners in Suid-Afrika is is die Voortrekker Monument net buite Pretoria. Die veertig meter hoë monument is in 1949 voltooi en is gebou ter ere van die Voortrekkers wat die Kaapkolonie vanaf 1838 verlaat het en noord na die Vrystaat, die ou Transvaal (vandag … Continue reading Voortrekkermonument →

Sokkerstad

Sokkerstad, ook bekend as die FNB Stadion, in Johannesburg is die grootste stadion in Afrika en kan net minder as 95,000 mense akkommodeer. Die stadion is opgegradeer net voor die 2010 FIFA Wêreldbeker en het die bynaam Kalbas gekry omdat dit soos 'n tradisionele Afrikapot lyk.

First time on the Gautrain

Imagine a bunch of small town children going to Johannesburg and getting to ride on the Gautrain for the first time. Now imagine a bunch of small town adults having fun and really being in the spirit of things riding on the Gautrain for the first time. Well, I don't know what you are imagining, … Continue reading First time on the Gautrain →

Freedom Park Part 2 – Isivivane

The part of Freedom Park that touched me the most was the sacred place of Isivivane. Isivivane is an isiZulu and isiXhosa word and is the spiritual resting place for all those who played a part in the freedom and liberation of South Africa. It is inclusive of all religions and faiths and invites all … Continue reading Freedom Park Part 2 – Isivivane →

Freedom Park Part 1 – S’kumbuto

Freedom Park in Pretoria tells the tale of South Africa in the voice of the South African people. What makes the place even more special is that it urges us to experience our shared history and heritage as brothers and sisters and hopes to dispel the myths and prejudices that has distorted and concealed the … Continue reading Freedom Park Part 1 – S’kumbuto →

Roses at the Union Buildings

Roses in the Union Building Gardens in Pretoria

Union Building Gardens

The Union Buildings are surrounded by beautifully terraced gardens of indigenous plants as well as various monuments and a 9,000 seat amphitheatre. On our visit the roses were in full bloom, the weather nice and warm and people were just relaxing all over the gardens.The lawn in front of the Union Buildings are often the location for … Continue reading Union Building Gardens →

Union Buildings

The Union Buildings on Meintjieskop in Pretoria is the official seat of the South African government and also house the offices of the President of South Africa. The Boer Republics of the ZAR (Transvaal) and the Orange Free State united with the Cape Colony and Natal Colony in 1910 to for the Union of South Africa. Pretoria … Continue reading Union Buildings →

British Troop Train

On the way up the hill to Fort Klapperkop and the SA National Defence Force Memorial outside Pretoria stand an old steam locomotive. This specific locomotive was amongst others used over 100 years ago during the Anglo Boer War (1899 - 1902) to carry British troops and supplies from the coast to where the war was taking … Continue reading British Troop Train →