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St. Peter’s Church

This year 2013 AD, is the 100th Anniversary of St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Sabie, Mpumalanga. The Church’s Centenary will be formally celebrated on the 30th June 2013. The luscious and beautifully well maintained lawns with immaculately manicured flower beds … Continue reading

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A Character as Interesting as his Environment

Another snippet from the past; written about 25 years ago. Each town has its own identity, its unique atmos­phere and an interesting array of characters who have contributed in their own special way to the history of the town. Sabie … Continue reading

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Celebrated Famous “Foodies” Visit Sabie

During the past week 25th June – 30th June Sabie was graced with the honour of the company of two of South Africa’s famous “foodies” – Peter Veldsman and Johan Odendaal from Emily’s Restaurant in Cape Town. They were visiting … Continue reading

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Sabie P.R.I.D.E

Picking up our rubbish. Restoring our beauty. Investing in our future. Doing it together. Enjoying the results. SABIE P.R.I.D.E is a project driven by the SABIE CHAMBER of COMMERCE & TOURISM. We aim, step by step, to clean and beautify … Continue reading

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Why to Stay, Visit or Invest in the town of Sabie

Sabie is a uniquely situated quaint village located in the most beautiful natural surroundings of RSA, and is ideally positioned as a Gateway to the famous Panorama Route, or Kruger National Park. Furthermore, the town is an ideal stopover that … Continue reading

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Fishing the Mountain

The Delagoos Berg, Mount Anderson, Formosa Mountain and Mauchsberg are all mountain peaks in the Mpumalanga section of the Drakensberg, which make up the ranges surrounding Sabie and Pilgrim’s Rest. A number of River Systems with marvellous Trout Fishing potential … Continue reading

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The History of Sabie Town Hospital

To practice medicine without adequate facilities and infrastructure cannot be too convenient or efficient, especially when an epidemic strikes a community; it could be catastrophic! The 1918 Spanish Influenza epidemic did not spare Sabie, and by November 1918 the only … Continue reading

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Some of the Old Sabie Mines

When Capt. J.C. Heyneke first arrived in Sabie IN 1930, there were something like 15 different mines operating. Glynn’s Lydenburg Mine Ltd. was the biggest gold mine at that time in Sabie. Other names were : Eastern Star G.M. co … Continue reading

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Sabie’s Domestic Water Supply and Waterfalls

Sabie is blessed with almost the best domestic water quality of any town in the RSA. We are fortunate enough to have an abundant and endless supply of spring water from natural caverns beneath the town. The water is pumped … Continue reading

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Comments on Indo – African Temples

Some years ago I was fortunate enough to take a tour of the ancient Indo-African ruins near Uitsoek in Mpumalanga, with Dr. Cyril Hromnik. This tour changed my perceptions of the History of Southern Africa, and all History for that … Continue reading

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