Meanwhile, in south africa

May 18

Meanwhile, in south africa

The very first two words that came to mind when I saw this was: WHAT!!!, HUH! I mean is it really that difficult to distinguish between South Africa and South America. Get a proper map guys! You can read the full story at: US station’s SA blunder

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Port Elizabeth welcomes the Phoenician Ship

Feb 25

Yesterday 24 February 2010 I had the privilege to join the Rescue 6 Team from the NSRI Port Elizabeth and escort the Phoenician Ship into the Port Elizabeth harbor. The aim of the Ship builder Khalid Hammoud and the Phoenician crew; Attempt to re-create the Phoenicians’ epic voyage around the continent of Africa in a traditionally built replica Phoenician /...

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Potjiekos

Nov 05

Potjiekos is an age old South African tradition that started way before I was even a figment of my parents amagination. To be more specific Potjiekos originated with the Voortrekkers, evolving as a stew made of venison and vegetables (if available), cooked in the potjie. As trekkers hunted wild game, it was added to the pot. The large bones were included to thicken...

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