COMPARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ATTRACTIONS: MODULE 3 - goldfields tvet college

COMPARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ATTRACTIONS:
MODULE 3
GAUTENG PROVINCE AND ITS UNIQUE FEATURES
   Gauteng means “place of gold” in Sesotho. The province is the smallest
    in South Africa, accounting for approximately only 1.5% of the land area.
    Nevertheless, it is highly urbanised, including the country’s large city
    Johannesburg which is its administrative capital.

ATTRACTIONS IN AND AROUND JOHANNESBURG
MUSEUM AFRICA
   Formerly known as the Africana Museum is a historical museum in
    Newtown built in 1913, situated in the old fruit and vegetable market
    building next to the Market Theatre.
   Tourists visiting the museum can experience the African material culture
    from across the continent through the variety of collections the museum
    has.

MARKET THEATRE COMPLEX
   The market theatre is based in the downtown bohemian suburb of
    Newtown; it was opened in 1976 which was closed after 60 years.
   The market theatre was renamed John Kani Theatre in 2014 after the
    renowned South African stage actor John Kani.
   The complex has three theatres, namely: an art gallery; pubs including
    restaurants where tourists can dine and get to know more about the
    historical museum.

MELVILLE KOPPIES
   It is a beautiful open space which was once the site of a Stone Age
    village and a primitive forge used for smelting iron.
   Tourists visiting the area can have a view of the plant species that were
    recorded on the Witwatersrand.

GOLDREEF CITY
   Is an amusement park in Johannesburg, located in an old gold mine
    which closed in 1971 and the park is themed around the gold rush.
   Visitors to the tourist attraction can be taken on a trip to a mine shaft
    and watch molten gold being poured. There are also rides that both
    children and adults can enjoy, including a range of outlets for visitors to
    do their shopping.

VAAL RIVER
   Is the third largest river in South Africa after the Orange River, it was
    established as the main source of water for the great Witwatersrand.
   For tourists that are interested in water activities such as boating;
    yachting; water skiing and fishing the Vaal River is an ideal destination

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL HORSEMANSHIP CENTRE
   The centre is located in Kyalami near Johannesburg. Usually a team of
    Lippizaner stallions perform every Sunday at the South African National
    Horsemanship Centre.

APARTHEID MUSEUM AND CONSTITUTIONAL HILL
   The constitutional Hill is located in Braamfontein, Johannesburg and the
    Apartheid Museum is part of the Gold Reef City complex.
   The two attractions are popular for attracting large numbers of tourists
    that are interested in history of South Africa.

SOWETO
   Is a township of the city of Johannesburg, its name is an English syllabic
    abbreviation for South Western Townships.
   Soweto is one of the major tourist attractions in South Africa with
    homes ranging from makeshift shacks to affluent mansions.

 An estimation of approximately 1 700 foreign tourists visit Soweto daily,
    home of numerous politicians can be seen in the area as well as the
    Hector Peterson Memorial.
   The two- bedroom house where former President Nelson Mandela lived
    before incarceration has been converted into a museum. Nearby, also
    on Vilakazi Street, is home to the Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

ATTRACTIONS IN PRETORIA
   Pretoria is 50km north of Johannesburg, is the country’s administrative
    capital. With Centurion and Hammanskraal, it makes up the Tshwane
    Metropole.
   Mamelodi and Atteridgeville are some of the interesting townships to
    visit, as they’re older areas of the city such as Marabastad.
CHURCH SQUARE
   Is the square at the historic centre of the city Pretoria, South Africa. It
    was subsequently named for the church buildings that stood at the
    centre of the square from 1856 to 1905.
   Visitors visiting the tourist attraction can see the squares most
    prominent feature, which is the statue of the late Boer leader and
    president of the South African Republic, Paul Kruger, at its center.
KRUGER HOUSE MUSEUM
   Is the historical Pretoria residence of the Boer leader and President of
    the South African Republic, Paul Kruger.
   It was built in 1884 by architect Tom Claridge and builder Charles Clark,
    Milk was used, instead of water, for mixing the cement from which the
    house was constructed.
   Tourists visiting the Kruger house can experience the ambience of the
    period that Kruger lived in through the original furnishings or items from
    the historical period.
MELROSE HOUSE
   Is a stately mansion and museum located on Burgers Park in Pretoria.
    The Peace Treaty of Vereeniging was signed here in 1902.
   It was declared a National Heritage Site on May 17th, 1971.
   Tourists that interested in history can visit the mansion.

VOORTREKKER MONUMENT
   Is located south of Pretoria in South Africa. This massive granite
    structure is prominently located on a hilltop, and was raised to
    commemorate the Voortrekkers who left the Cape Colony between
    1835 and 1854.
   260 steps lead up to the dome, where tourists can have a spectacular
    view of Pretoria.
UNION BUILDINGS
   Form the official seat of the South African Government and also house
    of the offices of the President of South Africa.
   Though not in the centre of Pretoria, the Union Buildings occupy the
    highest point of Pretoria and constitute a South African national heritage
    site.
   Within the grounds are various monuments, statues and memorials,
    which tourists can view and visit in the location.
SAMMY MARKS MUSEUM
   Is located outside of Pretoria, dating back from 1885 today the Sammy
    Marks museum forms part of the Ditsong Museums of South Africa.
   48 rooms in the house are filled with Victorian paintings, furniture, silver
    and porcelain to be explored by tourists visiting the museum.
GENERAL SMUTS HOUSE MUSEUM
   Is situated at Irene, south-east of Pretoria. The house contains the
    original furnishings of the Smuts family that tourists can see.

OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN GAUTENG
VAAL DAM
   It was constructed in 1938 and lies 77 kilometres south of OR Tambo
    International Airport.
   The Vaal Dam is a world renowned fishing venue for freshwater carp and
    catfish. Tourists visiting the destination can be part of the annual “Round
    the Island” yacht race, there is also the jet ski race and a treasure hunt.

CULLINAN
   Is an old mining town located 30 km east of Pretoria, it is named after
    diamond magnate Sir Thomas Cullinan.
   Various operators offer tours around Cullinan, tourists can choose
    between tours around town; within the mining area and even
    underground mining tours.
   The mountainous terrain surrounding Cullinan offers multiple activities
    for more adventure- orientated tourists such as horse riding; archery;
    abseiling and Bongo drum sessions.

WILLEM PRINSLOO AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM
   The museum preserves and presents the South African Agricultural
    history in a unique manner, it was established in 1880.
   Tourists visiting the area can learn traditional farming activities which
    are demonstrated within the Agricultural museum.

STERKFONTEIN CAVES
   It is a set of limestone caves of special interest to paleo- anthropologists
    located in Gauteng Province. Sterkfontein is a South African National
    Heritage Site and was declared a World Heritage Site in 2000.
   The area in which it is located in is known as the Cradle of Humankind.
    Tourists can have a view of the numerous early hominin remains that
    were discovered at the site over the last few decades and also get to see
    the wild African species.
   Within the site a discovery of a 2.3-million-year-old fossil
    Australopithecus africanus nicknamed Ms. Ples was found in 1947 by
    Robert Broom and John T. Robinson.

WONDER CAVE
   It is situated in Kroomdraai, Gauteng; it is the third largest cave chamber
    in the country. It was discovered in the late nineteenth century by
    miners who dynamited and excavated limestone for the making of
    cement.

 Visitors to the destination can have a spectacular view of the stalactite
    and stalagmite formations including the “Praying Mary”.

KRUGERSDORP GAME RESERVE
   It is located near the town of Krugersdorp; it is a small intimate reserve
    that offers tourists a true African safari experience.
   Tourists visiting the Game Reserve can have a closer view of the four
    species of the Africa’s Big Five; go on mountain climbing and ride on
    4X4’s; go on scuba diving etc.

KLOOFENDAL NATURE RESERVE
   Is a municipal nature reserve in Roodepoort, it is one of the first nature
    reserves in Johannesburg. It is also recognised as the place where gold
    was first mined in Johannesburg.
   Visitors to the tourist attraction can make appointments to visit the old
    gold mine. There are also hiking trails and a small dam nearby for
    outdoor tourists, as they may see the Mongoose; Southern African
    hedgehog; Black- backed jackal and Blesmol.
WITWATERSRAND BOTANICAL GARDENS
   Is lately known as the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, it was
    established in 1982 and it is located in Roodepoort.
   The garden is home to a well-known black eagle, of which visitors can
    see and there is also a restaurant within the park and a gift shop for
    tourists to purchase souvenirs.
TSWAING ECO-MUSEUM
   It is located north of Pretoria marking the site where a meteorite hit the
    earth billions of years ago. It consists of a huge crater with a Salt Lake in
    the middle. The crater is believed to be one of the most perfectly
    formed in the world.
   Tourists visiting the location can go on hiking trails; attend educational
    programmes offered at the tourist destination and see animals such as
    Impala; Steenbok; Kudu and reptiles.

RIETVLEI NATURE RESERVE
    It is located in the east side of Pretoria within the reserve is the Rietvlei
     Dam. The reserve is home to different mammals; birds and both exotic
     and indigenous species of trees.
    Visitors can go on game viewing; there is also fresh water fishing; picnic
     sites and hiking trails of which visitors can indulge in.
VANDERBIJLPARK
    It is an industrial city with 95 000 inhabitants on the Vaal River in the
     south of the Gauteng province.
    The town was built during the late 1940’s by the Iron and Steel
     Corporation (ISCOR) to accommodate its employees.
    Tourists visiting the town can have the view of the town houses and go
     to the Emerald Casino Resort. For tourists that are into sports there is
     Emfuleni Golf Course and a shopping mall with amenities such as
     swimming facilities and a restaurant.

ACTIVITY
Complete the table of the learning activity 2.10 on page 78