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TOLHUIS OP MONTAGUPAS

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Die historiese Tolhuis op die Montagupas net buite George is in 1847 gebou. Die padingeneur van die pas self was Henry Fancourt White. 250 gevangenes is opgelei as padbouers en klipkappers en dit het drie jaar geneem om die pas te bou teen ’n…

The human body: An Ecosystem of Microbiome and Medicinal plants

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The human body is a remarkable ecosystem, consisting of trillions of cells working together to sustain life. Within this intricate system, two key elements play a vital role in maintaining balance and diversity: the microbiome and medicinal…

GARDEN ROUTE BOTANICAL GARDEN

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The Garden Route Botanical Garden (GRBG) team will take part in the Muse Festival, taking place in Great Brak River from 21-23 September 2023. The GRBG Trust is a privately run, Public Benefit Organisation, aimed at the conservation and awareness…

GREAT BRAK RIVER MUSEUM

Great Brak River is a charming town in the Western Cape with a rich and vibrant history. The Great Brak River Museum, housed in the historic building known as the “old school house,” offers visitors a glimpse into the past of this village.…

WAAROM DIE MUSEFEES?

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As organiseerders van die Musefees in Groot-Brakrivier poog ons om die ekonomiese groei van die dorp te stimuleer, ’n gulde geleentheid vir die jeug te skep om hul talente uit te leef as sangers, skilders of skrywers en ’n platform vir alle…

MUSE SE TEMA NURTURE NATURE

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Die Musefees se tema vir hierdie jaar, Nurture Nature, strek veel verder as die klein Suid-Kaapse dorpie, Groot-Brakrivier. Tydens ’n dinkskrum met lede van die gemeenskap is daar besluit om na kinders ver oor die seewaters heen ook uit te…

DIE KUNS VAN VERVALDATUMS

Onwillekeurig wonder ek oor vervaldatums. Natuurlik verstaan ons almal die konsep in die konteks van kos, medikasie, kwotasies en waarborge. Waarom my gedagtegang nou weer so anders loop, hou seker maar verband met wanneer ek gekonfronteer word…

AMBASSADEUR VAN DIE MUSEFEES 2023

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As ambassadeur vir die Musefees in Groot-Brakrivier en die hoogs suksesvolle Musefees in 2022 sien ek met groot opgewondenheid uit daarna om weer in hierdie hoedanigheid betrokke te raak by die Musefees wat vanaf 21-23 September 2023 in Groot-Brakrivier…

THE POWER OF HERBAL MEDICINE: NATURE’S HEALING TOUCH

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Herbal medicine, also known as herbalism or phytotherapy, is a practice that harnesses the therapeutic and energetic properties of plants to promote health and well-being. For centuries, different cultures around the world have relied on the…

BLINK TROEBADOER

Ek het ’n “Goth boyfriend” wat ’n sagte liedjie sing en my balkon toe lok. Sy oë is intens. “Voëls kyk is ’n ander manier van gedigte skryf,” het ek iewers in 2015 of so beweer. Dit was toe ek nog in die stad gewoon het; die…

How a simple smile benefits your brain and body

Each time you smile, a little party happens in your head. Seriously. Science has shown that smiling increases your health and happiness on the spot and long-term – maybe even to the point of helping you live longer. Your smile also benefits…

WILL SOLAR POWER INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME?

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With loadshedding firmly in effect, many South Africans are without power for up to 12 hours each day, and the threat of Stage 8 blackouts looms large on the horizon. It’s no wonder then that many households are turning to “off-grid” power…