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Explore Highlands in South Africa
Highlands in the region of Eastern Cape is a town in South Africa - some 536 mi or ( 863 km ) South of Pretoria , the country's capital city .
Current time in Highlands is now 02:40 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Johannesburg " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Quthing, Qacha's Nek, Mohale's Hoek, Mafeteng, and Sidbury. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Quthing . Where to go and what to see in Highlands ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Helspoort Pass
Helspoort Pass, Is situated in the Eastern Cape, province of South Africa, on the regional road R350, between Grahamstown and Bedford, Eastern Cape.
Located at -33.17 26.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Africa Media Matrix
The Africa Media Matrix is the headquarters of Rhodes University's School of Journalism and Media Studies in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Construction of the building began in 2001 at a cost of R24 million through a grant from the Ford Foundation and was completed in 2006.
Located at -33.32 26.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
1820 Settlers National Monument
The 1820 Settlers National Monument, which honours the contribution to South African society made by the first big influx of English settlers, overlooks Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape. A living monument, it commemorates the English language as much as the Settlers themselves. It is a venue for performances of many types. The Monument is closely linked with the National Arts Festival, often known simply as the Grahamstown Festival.
Located at -33.32 26.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Rhodes University
Rhodes University (RU or simply Rhodes) is a public research university located in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, established in 1904. It is the province’s oldest university, and is one of the four universities in the province.
Located at -33.31 26.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
The South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB), is involved in research, education and in applications of its knowledge and research to African fish fauna, for either economic or conservation benefit. The institute was formerly named the JLB Smith Institute of Ichthyology, in honour of Professor James Leonard Brierley Smith, who named and described the living coelacanth Latimeria chalumnae.
Located at -33.31 26.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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