Things ewe never kn'ewe about South African place names

Author: Ann Gadd

Number of pages: 223

Year published: 2015

Edition: 1st

Published by: MapStudio

Softcover

ISBN: 978-1-77026-646-9

MapStudio web site: MapStudio

The Wildebeests Review of Things ewe never kn'ewe about SA place names

“History with humour!” is the first thing printed on the back cover of “Things ewe never kn’ewe about South African place names” and it is a good way to sum up this book.

Those not familiar with author Ann Gadd’s work are probably wondering about the significance of the quirky sheep drawing on the cover. Ann is well known for her sheep drawings amongst other things. She is a Cape Town based artist and author and she has produced a really interesting book.

Hundreds of towns and geographical features are mentioned with some being described in detail and others only covered briefly. There is a lot of history in this book but before someone adopts it as a textbook in schools, be aware that Ann has a wicked sense of humour and many of the descriptions are totally or partially fictitious. That is where the “history with humour” comes in.

Of course, the book features many sheep drawings which are a great addition. Each one is a little work of are and helps brighten up the text.

I really enjoyed this book and use it as a reference when researching places to add to the thewildebeest.co.za website.

Some of the subjects in this publication

Cape Agulhas - Page: 15
Annisfontein - Page: 15
Arniston - Page: 16
Asrivier - Page: 16
Aurora - Page: 17
Avontuur - Page: 17
Badplaas Mineral Springs - Page: 19
Babanango - Page: 19
Baardskeerdersbos - Page: 19
Bakoven - Page: 20
Banghoek - Page: 20
Bantry Bay - Page: 20
Barberton - Page: 21
Bellville - Page: 22
Benoni - Page: 23
Berea, Johannesburg - Page: 23
Bethal - Page: 24
Berea, Durban - Page: 24
Bethany - Page: 24
Bethlehem - Page: 25
Bethulie - Page: 25
Bloemfontein - Page: 26
Blanco - Page: 26
Boesmanskop - Page: 27
Blyde River - Page: 27
Boetsap - Page: 28
Boknesstrand - Page: 28
Boksburg - Page: 29
Brandfort - Page: 30
Bot River - Page: 30
Broederstroom - Page: 31
Buyskop - Page: 31
Buyskop - Page: 32
Buyskop - Page: 33
Camps Bay - Page: 35
Cape Agulhas - Page: 36
Cape Point - Page: 36
Cape Town - Page: 37
Ceres - Page: 39
Cathkin Peak - Page: 39
Champagne Castle - Page: 40
Clarens - Page: 41
Coffee Bay - Page: 41
Pella - Page: 42
Cookhouse - Page: 42
Collywobbles - Page: 42
Crooks Corner - KNP Historical Site - Page: 43
Cove Rock - Page: 43
Danielskuil - Page: 45
Darling - Page: 45
Dassen Island - Page: 46
Despatch - Page: 46
De Doorns - Page: 46
Devils Peak - Page: 47
Doddington Rock - Page: 48
Die Hel, Swartberg - Page: 48
Drakensberg Mountains - Page: 49
Doringbaai - Page: 49
Dronkvlei, near Crichton - Page: 50
KwaDukuza - Page: 51
Dullstroom - Page: 51
Durban - Page: 52
Durbanville - Page: 54
Dyer Island, Gansbaai - Page: 55
East London - Page: 57
Edenburg - Page: 59
Elim - Page: 60
Eendekuil - Page: 60
eMpangeni - Page: 61
Enselsberg - Page: 62
Fish Hoek - Page: 65
False Bay (WC) - Page: 65
Flagstaff - Page: 66
Florisbad - Page: 67
Franschhoek - Page: 67
Free State - Page: 68
Gansbaai - Page: 77
Ga-Rankuwa - Page: 77
Goodhouse - Page: 78
Gauteng - Page: 78
Germiston - Page: 78
Goodwood - Page: 79
Gouda - Page: 80
Gourits River - Page: 81
Goudini - Page: 81
Graafwater - Page: 82
Grabouw - Page: 82
Gudwini - Page: 83
Hawston - Page: 85
Hangklip - Page: 85
Hanover - Page: 86
Hartbeesfontein - Page: 87
Heerenlogement - Page: 88
Hectorspruit - Page: 88
Henley on Klip - Page: 91
Henkries - Page: 91
Hermanus - Page: 92
Hermon - Page: 92
Hex River Mountains - Page: 93
Hex River Valley - Page: 93
Hobhouse - Page: 95
Hodgsons Peaks - Page: 97
Hondeklip Bay - Page: 98
Hogsback - Page: 98
Hopefield - Page: 99
Hopetown - Page: 99
Hoopstad - Page: 99
Hotazel - Page: 100
Humansdorp - Page: 101
Hout Bay - Page: 101
Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve - Page: 101
Jan Kempdorp - Page: 103
Illovo Beach - Page: 103
Jammerberg - Page: 103
Jeffreys Bay - Page: 104
Johannesburg - Page: 105
Jukskei River - Page: 108
Jutten Island - Page: 109
Kakamas - Page: 111
Kaapsehoop - Page: 111
Kalk Bay - Page: 112
Kammanassieberge - Page: 112
Kanoneiland - Page: 113
Karoo - Page: 114
Karkloof River - Page: 114
Kerkenberg - Page: 115
Klapmutskop - Page: 116
Klawer - Page: 117
Klein Mier Nommer Een - Page: 117
Knapdaar - Page: 117
Knysna - Page: 118
Kommadagga - Page: 118
Knap Kop (Marion Island) - Page: 118
Knypgat se Berg - Page: 118
Kraal Bay - Page: 120
Krakeel River - Page: 122
Kromellenboogspruit - Page: 122
Kroonstad - Page: 123
KwaMashu - Page: 123
Ladybrand - Page: 125
Ladismith - Page: 125
Ladysmith - Page: 125
Lady Grey - Page: 125
Lady Frere - Page: 125
Lamberts Bay - Page: 126
Lake Fundudzi - Page: 126
Langebaan - Page: 127
Leandra - Page: 128
Leentjiesklip (Langebaan) - Page: 128
Liesbeek River - Page: 128
Limpopo River - Page: 129
Limpopo - Page: 129
Lindley - Page: 131
Lions Head - Page: 131
Long Tom Pass - Page: 132
Loeriesfontein - Page: 132
Lydenburg - Page: 133
Lootsberg - Page: 133
Mac-Mac Falls and Pools - Page: 135
Macassar Beach - Page: 135
Malgas - Page: 136
Malmesbury - Page: 136
Madolamdaka Mountain - Page: 136
Marseilles - Page: 137
Mamelodi - Page: 137
Marion Island - Page: 137
Matjiesfontein - Page: 138
Melkbosstrand - Page: 139
Mensvretersberg Mountain - Page: 139
Middelburg (E Cape) - Page: 140
Misverstand Dam - Page: 141
Modimolle (Nylstroom) - Page: 142
Mokopane - Page: 143
Mooinooi - Page: 145
Mossel Bay - Page: 146
Mouille Point (Cape Town) - Page: 147
Nkandla - Page: 151
Neuseiland - Page: 151
Nonesis Nek - Page: 152
Norite - Page: 153
Norkem Park (Kempton Park) - Page: 153
Nossob Camp - Page: 154
Nossob River - Page: 154
Ntabakayikhonjwa Mountain - Page: 154
Ntshitshini Forest - Page: 154
North Riding (Randburg) - Page: 154
Nyanga (Cape Flats) - Page: 155
Ohrigstad - Page: 157
Okiep - Page: 157
Ofcolaco - Page: 157
Onseepkans - Page: 158
Ongeluksrivier - Page: 158
Orange River - Page: 159
Oudtshoorn - Page: 161
Orkney - Page: 161
Outeniqua Mountains - Page: 163
Oviston - Page: 163
Paarl - Page: 165
Parow - Page: 165
Pafuri - Page: 165
Papegaaiberg - Page: 165
Paternoster - Page: 167
Paulpietersburg - Page: 167
Pearston - Page: 168
Pelion Peak - Page: 169
Pelindaba - Page: 169
Pella - Page: 171
Philadelphia - Page: 173
Phalaborwa - Page: 173
Perdeberg Trail - Page: 173
Piketburg - Page: 174
Pietermaritzburg - Page: 174
Pilgrims Rest - Page: 175
Plettenberg Bay - Page: 176
Pinetown - Page: 176
Pofadder - Page: 178
Port Elizabeth - Page: 179
Port Nolloth - Page: 180
Prentjiesberg - Page: 180
Prieska - Page: 181
Protem - Page: 181
Pretoria - Page: 181
Randburg - Page: 183
Rebunieberg - Page: 183
Reivilo - Page: 184
Reddersburg - Page: 184
Riversdale (Western Cape) - Page: 185
Robben Island - Page: 185
Roman Rock - Page: 189
St. Helena Bay - Page: 191
St. Francis Bay - Page: 191
St. Helena Bay - Page: 191
Salamander Point - Page: 192
Saldanha Bay - Page: 193
Sannieshof - Page: 194
Sandton - Page: 194
Sasolburg - Page: 194
Seweweekspoort - Page: 194
Sersantsrivier - Page: 194
Signal Hill - Page: 195
Simons Town - Page: 196
Silkaatsnek - Page: 196
Skaapeiland - Page: 197
Skeerpoort - Page: 198
Skipskop - Page: 198
Skoenmakerskop - Page: 198
Slagtersnek Rebellion - Page: 199
Slagtersnek - Page: 199
Soweto - Page: 200
Spektakel Pass - Page: 200
Spekboom River - Page: 200
Stompneusbaai - Page: 201
Steelpoort River - Page: 201
Stellenbosch - Page: 201
Stinkfontein Mountains - Page: 201
Still Bay / Stilbaai - Page: 201
Struisbaai - Page: 202
Sundays River - Page: 204
Strydenburg - Page: 204
Stryrivier - Page: 204
Swaershoek - Page: 205
Swaershoekberge - Page: 205
Swartland - Page: 205
Tandjiesberg - Page: 207
Tietiesbaai - Page: 207
Tsitsikamma - Page: 208
Tweebuffelsmeteenskootmorsdoodgeskietfontein - Page: 208
Tzaneen - Page: 209
Twelve Apostles - Page: 209
Ugie - Page: 211
Uniondale - Page: 211
Vaal River - Page: 213
Vaal Dam - Page: 213
Valley of Peel - Page: 213
Vagevuurskloof - Page: 213
Velddrif - Page: 215
Vanrhynsdorp - Page: 215
Vivo - Page: 216
Verlorenvlei - Page: 216
Vredenburg - Page: 217
Vrede - Page: 217
Wartburg - Page: 219
Wakkerstroom - Page: 219
Wasbank - Page: 220
Willowmore - Page: 220
Westonaria - Page: 220
Westville - Page: 220
Weeskind - Page: 220
Winterton - Page: 221
Witbank (eMalahleni) - Page: 221
Ystervarkpunt - Page: 221
Yzerfontein - Page: 222

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