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Wemmer Pan

Wemmer Pan est un lac et une zone de loisirs située à Johannesburg en Afrique du Sud. Il est situé au sud du centre-ville dans la banlieue de La Rochelle. Histoire "Pan" est un terme afrikaans pour designer un lac peu profond ou même asséché. Le Wemmer Pan porte le nom de Sam Wemmer. À l’origine il s’agissait d’une carrière qui a ensuite été reprise par la City Deep Mine qui avait besoin d’eau à des fins minières. Le Wemmer Pan fait partie du Pioneers' Park, construit au tournant du XXe siècle. Le Pioneers' Park a été officiellement ouvert le 26 avril 1924 par le gouverneur général, le comte d’Athlone, sur un terrain acheté par le conseil municipal. Le parc est nommé ainsi en mémoire des fondateurs de Johannesburg et de l’industrie aurifère dont il est l'épicentre. Facilités Le Wemmer Pan abrite un certain nombre de clubs d’aviron, dont le Wemmer Pan Rowing Club fondé en 1911 et accueille un certain nombre de régates dont la Wemmer Sprint Regatta qui est annuelle. Il accueille également la régate annuelle du Dragon Boat Corporate Spring Festival. Le parc offre de l’espace pour pique-niquer et faire des activités aquatiques, et il dispose de fontaines musicales illuminées . L’hippodrome Turffontein de Johannesburg est situé en face du Wemmer Pan. Sur les rives du lac on trouve Santarama Miniland qui possède environ 80 modèles à l’échelle 1:25 de bâtiments notables d'Afrique du Sud. Notamment une maquette de Robben Island, où Nelson Mandela a été détenu, des bâtiments de l’Union et de la tour Hillbrow. Une réplique grandeur nature du navire de Jan van Riebeeck, le Dromedarus, emmène les visiteurs pour une promenade en bateau gratuite sur le lac. Sont également inclus un mini-golf, des chemins de fer miniatures, un port miniature et un téléphérique . Juste à côté se trouve le James Hall Transport Museum, qui est le plus grand musée du transport en Afrique. Il a été créé en 1964 par Jimmie Hall et il préserve et promeut l’histoire de plus de 400 ans de transport en Afrique du Sud en particulier, et en Afrique en général. La collection comprend plus de 400 ans de divers modes de transports terrestres, allant des véhicules à vapeur, des trains, des tramways et des trolleybus, aux voitures tirées par des animaux, aux bicyclettes et aux voitures. La cour abrite un certain nombre de véhicules à vapeur, dont certains sont encore en état de marche. Notes Portail des lacs et cours d'eau Portail de l’Afrique du Sud
West Coast Fossil Park

The West Coast Fossil Park is a fossil park near Langebaanweg, Western Cape, South Africa, approximately 150 kilometres (93 mi) north of Cape Town. The fossil sites of Langebaanweg have exceptionally well-preserved remains of fossil fauna that date to circa 5.2 million years ago. In this period, sea levels were higher and many now extinct animals lived in the riverine forests, wooded savanna and along the sea coast near the present day Langebaanweg site. Phosphate mining operations at Langebaanweg uncovered these rich fossil deposits. The fossils include bones of over 300 different animal species. This represents possibly the greatest diversity of five-million-year-old fossils found anywhere in the world. The fossil park was formed after mining operations ceased in 1993. The park is partnered with the Iziko South African Museum. In 1996, the former National Monuments Council declared the site a national monument. With the introduction of the National Heritage Resources Act in 2000, it became a provincial heritage site and in March 2012 the provincial heritage resources authority, Heritage Western Cape significantly expanded the area that is protected. Paleobiota of the Langebaanweg fossil site References External links Official homepage National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1999 Archived 2016-01-29 at the Wayback Machine Heritage Western Cape website Archived 2015-01-14 at the Wayback Machine Site by West Coast Fossil Park, at SAHRA
Westoe Dam

Westoe Dam is a concrete-gravity type dam located on the Usutu River near Amsterdam, Mpumalanga, South Africa. It was established in 1968 and has been renovated in 1973. The dam serves mainly for municipal and industrial water supply and its hazard potential has been ranked high (3). See also List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa List of rivers of South Africa References List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (South Africa)
West Park Cemetery

Der West Park Cemetery (auch Westpark Cemetery) ist ein Friedhof in Johannesburg in Südafrika. Der West Park Cemetery ist eine städtische Einrichtung und wird vom Ressort Johannesburg City Parks betreut. Der Friedhof gehört zu den „aktiven“ Friedhöfen der Stadt, so dass dort neue Grabstellen angelegt werden können. Geographie und Nutzung Der Friedhof liegt am Beyers Naudé Drive nordwestlich des Johannesburger Stadtzentrums und gehört damit zur Region B, Zone 4 der Metropolitan Municipality Johannesburg. Nördlich grenzt die West Park Road an den Friedhof, jenseits davon liegt der Stadtteil Montgomery Park. Östlich verläuft der Beyers Naudé Drive (Motorway 5) und im Süden liegt das Hügelgelände Melville Koppies. Im Südwesten schließt sich der Stadtteil Sophiatown an. Er misst in Ost-West-Richtung rund zwei Kilometer und in Nord-Süd-Richtung einen Kilometer. Der Friedhof wird von der städtischen Behörde City Parks verwaltet, die insgesamt 35 Friedhöfe betreut. Der Friedhof ist durch Jacaranda-Alleen geprägt. Auf dem West Park Cemetery werden Angehörige unterschiedlicher Religionen oder ethnischer Herkunft in verschiedenen Sektoren bestattet, darunter Christen, Muslime, Juden sowie Chinesen. Ein Areal ist für Angehörige der South African National Defence Force vorgesehen, die im Dienst gestorben sind. In einem Gräberfeld sind 617 Commonwealth-Soldaten beerdigt, die im Zweiten Weltkrieg ums Leben kamen. Bekannte Personen mit Sterbejahr Herman Charles Bosman, Schriftsteller (1951) Alfred Nzo, Politiker (2000) Joe Modise, Anti-Apartheid-Kämpfer und Politiker (2001) Brett Goldin, Schauspieler (2006) Joe Nhlanhla, Anti-Apartheid-Kämpfer und Politiker (2008) Helen Suzman, Politikerin (2009) Arthur Chaskalson, Jurist (2012) Mandoza, Musiker (2016) Joe Mafela, Schauspieler (2017) Ahmed Kathrada, Anti-Apartheid-Kämpfer und Politiker (2017) Keorapetse Kgositsile, Dichter (2018) Hugh Masekela, Musiker (2018) Dorothy Masuka, Musikerin (2019) Johnny Clegg, Musiker (2019) Geschichte Der West Park wurde 1942 auf einem Teil der Farm Waterval gegründet. Neben dem Friedhof wurden weitere Grünflächen angelegt, darunter der Botanische Graten und Mark’s Park auf der anderen Seite des heutigen Beyers Naudé Drive. 1959 wurde im jüdischen Teil ein Mahnmal für die Opfer des Holocaust errichtet. Im Westdene Bus Accident Victims Grave wurden die 42 Kinder, die 1985 bei einem Busunglück am Westdene Dam ums Leben gekommen waren, bestattet. Ein Sektor mit Grabstätten prominenter Südafrikaner wird als Heroes’ Acre („Heldenacker“) bezeichnet. Der Friedhof ist wegen dieser Gräber als Heritage Site („Erbestätte“) ausgewiesen. Weblinks Beschreibung des Friedhofs, Dokument-Seite 19 (englisch) Karte der 35 Friedhöfe in Johannesburg, Nr. 18 (PDF; 3,9 MB) Einzelnachweise
Westville Prison

Westville Prison is located on the outskirts of Westville (eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality), a town inland of Durban. It is one of the largest prisons in South Africa and the only prison located in the Durban area. As of 2005, there were 40,000 inmates at Westville Prison. Location The prison is located on the southern edge of Westville, in the suburb of Dawncliffe. The entrance to the complex is on Harry Gwala Road. Between the prison and Westville proper is the complex housing the prison's wardens and other staff. Roosfontein Nature Reserve acts as a buffer area surrounding the rest of the prison. Escapes There have been a number of escapes or attempted escapes from Westville Prison, most notably by: Thozamile Taki, the "sugarcane serial killer" and eight others. They were awaiting trial when they broke out of their cell at the Medium "A" section of the prison on 21 February 2010 by sawing through a steel door and the grill gates. By 7 March 2010, three of these escapees, including Taki, had been caught, with one being killed by the police. Suicides João Rendeiro, Portuguese fugitive banker who had been sentenced to 10 years in jail in his home country for tax evasion, fraud and money laundering. References
Willowridge High School (Pretoria)

Willowridge High School is a public English co-educational high school situated in the suburb of Die Wilgers in Pretoria in the Gauteng province of South Africa. The school was established in 1987. History As early as the start of 1985, a Vigilance Committee was elected at a meeting of prospective parents. Having been named the watchdogs, they monitored the progress of the new school, while the buildings started taking shape on the site that once had been a farm. The school opened its doors on Wednesday, 7 January 1987 to welcome the first 187 pupils in Forms One and Two. During the first term the name Willowridge High School became official and a badge needed to be designed. The Coat of Arms was approved by the Bureau of Heraldry in 1988 and depicts the name of the school and its inherent philosophy. The shape is that of a spade, symbolising the pioneering spirit with which the school was started. The two willow trees standing on the ridge, nurturing and protecting the Tudor Rose as it blossoms, represent the name of the school. The first headmaster, Eddie Penzhorn, came to Willowridge High from the Glen High School. In 1991, the second headmaster, Jack Birkenbach, was appointed. In 2005, the third headmaster, Andre du Plessis was appointed. Academics Academic learning is the first responsibility of the school. Willowridge High School offers various subjects, including English, Afrikaans, Sepedi, and Xitsonga and isiZulu, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Physical Science, Information Technology, Computer Application Technology (CAT), Economics, Economical Management Sciences, Life Orientation, Business Studies, History, Geography, Tourism, Natural Science, Visual Art (Art), Design, Consumer studies, Life Sciences (Biology), Hospitality Studies (Hotel), Dramatic Arts (Drama), Technology, Sport Science, Accounting, and Design. Sport Sport is compulsory for junior students but not seniors. For the grade 8 students of the school it is compulsory to attend most of the sport meetings as spectator-supporters. Sporting facilities include netball facilities, rugby union facilities and cricket facilities, a 25-metre swimming pool, athletics grounds, gym, several tennis and netball courts, a basketball court (outdoor), a rock-climbing wall and hockey fields. Willowridge High School is part of the Pretoria English Medium High Schools Athletics Association (PEMHSAA). The schools have three meetings a year, including the Swimming Gala (held at Hillcrest Swimming Pool), cross country (held at the host school) and an athletics meeting held at Pilditch Stadium. Alumni • Roland Schoeman, Summer Olympic games gold medalist swimmer References External links Willowridge High School official site
Winterton, South Africa

Winterton is a small town on the banks of the Tugela River in the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was founded in 1905 as Springfield when the Natal Government built a weir across the Little Tugela River. The town later changed its name to Winterton in honour of the secretary for agriculture, HD Winter. Winterton is a small town with only a primary school. It is close to the Second Boer War sites of the Battle of Vaal Krantz and the Spioenkop. The town is situated on the R74 between Bergville and the N3, as well as the R600 between Ladysmith and the Central Drakensberg. Winterton also serves as an entry point to the Champagne Valley as well as the Cathedral area of the central Drakensberg, with well known mountain peaks of Champagne Castle and Cathedral Peak respectively - these mountains are considered to be among the most spectacular sights in Southern Africa. The world-famous Drakensberg Boys' Choir School is outside the town, just about 30 kilometres (19 mi) south-southwest of Winterton. The town has also grown to become a popular tourist destination, for South Africans and foreigners alike. References
Witzands Aquifer Conservation Area

Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve is a 3,000-hectare (7,400-acre) protected natural area in Cape Town, South Africa, located on the city's northern outskirts. This reserve protects an important part of Cape Town's natural and cultural heritage, including the Atlantis Aquifer. It is adjacent to the Koeberg Nature Reserve. Biodiversity The conservation area consists of two priority nature sites, the Silwerstroomstrand Conservation Area and the Atlantis Dunefields. They protect a patch of Atlantis Sand Fynbos vegetation type, as well as Cape Flats Dune Strandveld. Both vegetation types are endangered. The local landscape consists of sandy beaches, rocky shorelines and outcrops, as well as mobile dunes. Among the many animals that can be found in this reserve is the globally threatened black harrier, the caracal, the steenbok, the Cape grysbok and a variety of other mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Vegetation The endemic and vulnerable Leucospermum parile is found in the Atlantis Sand Fynbos region. And the critically endangered Erica margaritacea is also found here. Bokbaaivygie (Cleretum bellidiforme) Dune reed (Thamnochortus spicigerus) Lanceleaf sage (Salvia lanceolata) Sand primrose (Grielum grandiflorum) Strandroos (Limonium peregrinum) Mammals There are possible 83 species of mammal that occur in the reserve, with 16 endemic to South Africa. The endangered white-tailed rat is found here. Cape dune mole-rat Cape grysbok Caracal Small grey mongoose Steenbok Recreation The conservation area is host to various recreational activities, including sand-boarding, camping and whale watching, and the reserve is also used for film shoots, quad biking and picnics. See also Biodiversity of Cape Town List of nature reserves in Cape Town Atlantis Sand Fynbos Cape Flats Dune Strandveld Atlantis Dunes External links Atlantis Dunes Adventure Guide References
Presa de Wolwedans

La presa de Wolwedans és una presa de formigó de sud-africana situada al riu Groot-Brakrivier, prop de Mosselbaai, al Cap Occidental, a Sud-àfrica. La presa és la principal font d'aigua del municipi de Mosselbaai així com la refineria de conversió a gas a líquid PetroSA. La presa serveix principalment per a subministraments d'aigua municipals i industrials. Disseny Completada a principis de 1990, va ser la primera presa de gravetat amb arc central mundial de formigó compactat amb rodets que depenia totalment de l'acció de l'arc tridimensional per garantir l'estabilitat. La presa de 70 m d'alçada té una cara vertical amunt i una cara avall esglaonada amb un pendent de 0,5:1 (A:V). Té un radi de dovella constant de 135 m i una longitud de cresta de 268 m. La cresta sense desbordament té una amplada de 5 m. La presa es va construir amb capes de formigó compactat amb rodets de 0,25 m de gruix amb juntes induïdes a 10 m d'espai i desbordament cada 4a capa. El formigó compactat amb rodets d'aproximadament 2.000.000 m3 es va col·locar a l'octubre i novembre de 1988 i entre maig i novembre de 1989. Les juntes induïdes es van rejuntar a l'hivern, entre juliol i novembre de 1993. l'embassament es va omplir fins a la seva capacitat el 1992. Les propietats de la barreja del formigó compactat amb rodets eren: Densitat del formigó compactat amb rodets: 2.400 kg/m3 Resistència a la compressió del formigó compactat amb rodets mitjà a 1 any: 35 MPa (5,076 psi) Referències Bibliografia Roller-Compacted Concrete Dams, ICOLD, Bulletin 126 List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs
Wolwedans Dam

Wolwedans Dam is a concrete dam in South Africa located on the Great Brak River near Mossel Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. The dam is the main source of water for the municipality of Mossel Bay as well as the gas-to-liquids refinery PetroSA. The dam serves mainly for municipal and industrial water supply purposes. Design Completed in early 1990, it was the first in the world single center arch-gravity dam made of roller-compacted concrete fully relying on three-dimensional arch action for stability. The 70-m high dam has a vertical upstream face and a stepped downstream face at a slope of 0.5:1 (H:V). It has a constant extrados radius of 135 m and a crest length of 268 m. The non-overflow crest is 5 m wide. The dam was built of 0.25 m thick roller-compacted concrete layers with induced joints at 10 m spacing and de-bounding every 4th layer. The RCC of approximately 200,000 m3 (260,000 cu yd) was placed in October and November 1988 and between May and November 1989. The induced joints were grouted in winter, between July and November 1993. The reservoir was filled to capacity in 1992. The RCC mix properties were: RCC density: 2,400 kg/m3 Average 1-year RCC compressive strength: 35 MPa (5,076 psi) See also List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa List of rivers of South Africa Notes References Roller-Compacted Concrete Dams, ICOLD, Bulletin 126 List of South African Dams from the Department of Water Affairs
Presa de Wolwedans

Wolwedans Dam es una presa de hormigón en Sudáfrica ubicada en el río Great Brak cerca de Mossel Bay, Western Cape. La presa es la principal fuente de agua para el municipio de Mossel Bay,​ así como para la refinería de gas a líquido PetroSA. La presa sirve principalmente para el suministro de agua municipal e industrial. Diseño Completada a principios de 1990, fue la primera presa de arco gravedad de centro único en el mundo hecha de hormigón compactado con rodillo que dependía completamente de la acción de arco tridimensional para su estabilidad. La presa de 70 m de altura tiene un paramento vertical aguas arriba y un paramento escalonado aguas abajo con una pendiente de 0,5:1 (H:V). Tiene un radio de trasdós constante de 135 m y una longitud de cresta de 268 m. La cresta sin desbordamiento tiene 5 m de ancho. La presa se construyó con capas de hormigón compactado con rodillo de 0,25 m de espesor con juntas inducidas a 10 m de separación y desalojamiento cada 4 capas. El RCC de aproximadamente 200.000 m3(260,000 cu yd) se colocó en octubre y noviembre de 1988 y entre mayo y noviembre de 1989. Las juntas inducidas se inyectaron en invierno, entre julio y noviembre de 1993. El depósito se llenó a su capacidad máxima en 1992. Las propiedades de la mezcla de RCC fueron: Densidad RCC: 2,400 kg/m3 Resistencia a la compresión RCC promedio de 1 año: 35 MPa (5076 psi) Referencias Enlaces externos Roller-Compacted Concrete Dams, ICOLD, Bulletin 126 (en inglés) Lista de presas de Sudáfrica (en inglés) Véase también Anexo:Ríos de Sudáfrica
Woodburn Stadium

Woodburn Stadium – wielofunkcyjny stadion znajdujący się w Pietermaritzburgu służący przede wszystkim do rozgrywania meczów rugby union. Mieszczący maksymalnie dziesięć tysięcy widzów stadion jest własnością KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union i jest używany przede wszystkim przez dziesięć lokalnych klubów podlegających temu związkowi. Okazjonalnie na stadionie gościł zespół Natal Sharks występujący w ogólnokrajowych rozgrywkach Vodacom Cup, a sparingi rozgrywał na nim reprezentująca tę prowincję w Super Rugby drużyna Sharks. Był areną mistrzostw świata U-19 w rugby union mężczyzn w latach 2004 i 2005. Na czas remontu Harry Gwala Stadium był stadionem domowym występującego w Premier Soccer League zespołu Maritzburg United. Przypisy
Woodhead Dam

Woodhead Dam is a dam on Table Mountain, Western Cape, South Africa. It was built in 1897 and supplies water to Cape Town. The dam, which was the first large masonry dam in South Africa, was designated as an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers in 2008. History In 1870, the growth of Cape Town led to shortages of drinking water. It was decided to build a reservoir on Table Mountain to provide water to the city. Scottish hydraulic engineer Thomas Stewart was engaged to design and build the reservoir. The Woodhead Tunnel was built between 1888 and 1891. It was used to divert the Disa Stream, a tributary of the Hout Bay River, westward to provide water for the reservoir. An aerial cableway was constructed to transport men and materials to the construction site. The dam was constructed between 1894 and 1897. This dam was followed by four others in the area. The Hely-Hutchinson Dam and reservoir were built by 1904 just upstream of the Woodhead reservoir. The Alexandra Dam and Victoria Dam were built on the original Disa Stream by 1903. The last of the five dams was the De Villiers Dam in 1907. This was built downstream of the Alexandra and Victoria Dams. Today, these five dams supply around 0.4% of the water for Cape Town. Design The Woodhead Tunnel is 640 m (2,100 ft) long. The Woodhead Dam is a masonry gravity dam that is 277 m (909 ft) long and 50 m (164 ft) high. It has a free overspill spillway with a capacity of 20 m3/s (706 ft3/s). The reservoir has a capacity of 927,000 m3 (32,737,000 ft3) and a surface area of 13 ha (32 acres). See also List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa References
Woodridge College

Woodridge College and Preparatory School is a private, co-educational school in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Woodridge is situated near the small town of Thornhill, Kouga, halfway between Jeffrey's Bay and Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth). The school offers education to both boys and girls and accommodates both boarders and day scholars. Motto The motto of the school is Fideliter, as can be seen on the school emblem, meaning "Faithfully". Location It is situated on the edge of the gorge that has been created by Van Stadens River, next to the Van Stadens Bridge. History The school was started by the Carter family in 1936, all of whose descendants have attended the school. Originally the school was only a preparatory school, and the college was started during the 1960s. On June 10, 2017, Woodridge experienced a fire that engulfed at least half of the campus. Curriculum The school offers the standard schooling under the guidelines of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa, and pupils taking their National Senior Certificate write the IEB examinations. Woodridge is also strongly supporting outdoor education, meaning that the students frequently take outdoor excursions and learn outdoors or about the outdoors. Sport Woodridge is involved in the sports of rugby, cricket, hockey, star gazing, netball, squash, tennis, bird watching, athletics and water polo. Surf lifesaving is also offered. Other sports offered are rock climbing, canoeing, and hiking. Outdoor education is offered, which is similar to Outward Bound, although it got its roots more from the Veld en Vlei society in nearby Sedgefield which many Old Woodridgeans used to attend, which was later bought out by the Outward Bound association. The Outward Bound was modelled on the Scottish school Gordonstoun, as was the rating system. Inter house competitions are held for all sports offered by the school. The Outdoor Education house trophy is considered the most revered of house trophies. Notable alumni Colin Ingram - cricketer James Kamte, - golfer Jade de Klerk - cricketer Mark Rushmere - cricketer Riki Wessels - cricketer Edith Molikoe - Hockey Headmasters The Headmaster of the school is Luke Hartley. Previous headmasters include: 2024–present: Luke Hartley 2017-2023: Derek Bradley 2014-2017: Simon Crane 2005-2014: Craig Neave 2002-2004: Ken Ball 1997-2001: Guy Norman Pearson 1967-1992: Keith Starck Religious teachings Woodridge is considered a Christian school, and is a parish of the Anglican church. References External links Official website