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* http://www.capeinfo.com/CapeGuide/CapeTownHistory.asp
This site provides a time line through Cape Town’s history. It all begins with the bushman and proceeds through the invasion off the Dutch and British settles and ends with the current president, Thabo Mabeki.
* http://www.tourismcapetown.co.za/
Tourism is one of Cape Town’s biggest contributions and this site provides a good source to some of its well known spots.
* http://www.uncoverthecape.co.za/
Another excellent site about tourism in the Western Cape.
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apartheid
Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia gives you an in-depth description of Apartheid and all hardships many South African has to endure. Apartheid was a period of segregation between whites, coloureds, blacks. It is a very interesting article to read about.
* http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaapstad
This is a very informative article about the orgins of Cape Town. Unfortunetly, it is written in Afrikaans and many of you might not be able to translate. It helped me a lot with my project.
* http://www.anc.org.za/misc/nkosi.html#xhosa
The National Anthem is sung in many different languages. The one we currently sing in Cape Town is a combination of all 4, English, Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu. This site breaks down each version for you.
* http://www.pilotguides.com/destination_guide/africa/south_africa_and_lesotho/cape_malays.php
Cape Malays make up a large portion of the Cape population. This site gives you a quick history on the Malays. Who they are and where they came from.
* http://www.places.co.za/cgib/plscripts/mapinfo?city=Cape%20Town
This site gives additional information on tourist attractions around the cape. It has details on the many Nature Reserves and Parks to visit and tour. There is additional information about our Castle located in the Central Town and the V&A Waterfront.
* http://www.bookcapetown.com/city-information/history.html
Here can you read up on the history of Cape Town. Additionally, it provides other resources such as, accommodations in the Cape, tours, safaris, and information about the soccer 2010 which will be held all across South Africa including Cape Town.
* http://www.capesport.co.za/
Cape Town has a variety of sports to offer for all you daredevils. This site gives you a quick reference to finding sports such as kayaking, kite surfing, etc.
*http://www.anc.org.za/people/mandela.html
Nelson Mandela, former South African president was locked up on Robben Island, just off the coast of Cape Town. This site provides a history of his struggle and his long walk to freedom.
*http://www.southafrica.info/
South Africa. Info is the largest tourism and information site available on Cape Town and South Africa.
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