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Dog on a Leash – Lizzard Lane Reptiles




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Date: 04 Oct 2011
Get to Lizzard Lane and enthrall yourself in the magic of a terrarium. Lizzard Lane in Kokstad is the only outlet within a radius of 150km catering for the extraordinary and exciting world of the terrarium lover in East Griqualand and surrounding areas. The terrarium is without doubt the most important aspect of successful reptile and amphibian keeping. Many species have different requirements, so a versatile...

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Snowing in the Southern Drakensberg 2011




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Date: 25 Jul 2011
After expectations of snow with the warm weather over the past week the cold weather has really returned with a good blanketing of snow in the entire Drakensberg region. The warm weather was broken by welcoming rain overnight which quickly turned to snow by late morning. It has been snowing concomitantly since and about 3cm of snow is evident in the Kokstad region.

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Snow in the Drakensberg




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Date: 06 Jul 2011
With the cold front that has been menacing the Drakensberg region over the past few days, it was inevitable that the bitterly cold weather would eventually bring snow. Kokstad and surrounding areas, as well as Underberg, Matatiele and Mt. Fletcher experienced a light fall overnight (06-07-2011). Temperatures dropped to the minuses with the snowfall. Many people have been overjoyed with the snow as it is fun for the children...

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The History Of Kokstad and East Griqualand




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Date: 17 Jun 2011
Kokstad is the capital of East Griqualand, it lies in the valley of the Umzinhlava River between Mount Currie and the Ingeli Mountains at the height of some 1280m above sea level. Few towns in South Africa can compare in scenic beauty or in picturesque history with this unique little town whitch literally rose from the bare veld just over 100 years ago. (more...)

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