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Category: Durban
Rhino Run – Get fit and support a great cause!
For those of us in South Africa, it should be common knowledge that rhinos are in grave danger of extinction, hence “The War on Rhino Poaching” phrase. Numerous organisations, governments, and even individuals are stepping up to raise awareness for the plight of these majestic mammals. This is spurring greater efforts to prevent poaching. Conservation […]
Top 5 Delightful Durban Getaways
Are you sick and tired of holding onto your hood, cursing, as you battle through the wind and rain towards your car (that, in hindsight, you parked way too far away?). There are so many frustrations that come along with the cold and wet weather – and sometimes we just need a well-deserved break! If […]
Team South Africa’s Olympic Medallists
The London 2012 Olympics may be over, but this is just the start for the new sporting celebrities who have stolen the hearts of their country. Team South Africa managed to bag 6 medals in total – South Africa’s best Olympic performance since its reinstatement into the games in 1992. Here are our medallists and […]
We are all Mighty – 7 ideas for Women’s Day
In 1956, a peaceful protest march was organised by the Federation of South African Women and supported by 20,000 women who were against a proposed legislation – one that would force non-white Africans to carry an identity document at all times. The group stood for 30 minutes in silence before taking up the chant – Wathint’ […]
Awards for Most Popular Accommodations of 2010
Continuing with the ‘tradition’ that we started last year, we are giving awards to our Most Popular Accommodations of 2010. Selecting the winners When we handed out the 2009 awards, TravelGround.com was less than 6 months old and the TravelGround Awards were based on around a quarter-million page views along with the corresponding enquiries, bookings […]
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