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It is the closest large centre to the Augrabies Falls (arguably the greatest of South African waterfalls) and the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The landscape is very arid but the soil is fertile and crops such as fruit are grown in irrigated fields.
The Upington Campus of the VUT was established in 1995 in order to provide quality tertiary education that is affordable and accessible to the rural communities of the Northern Cape Province.
The Upington Geotraverse extends northeastwards from the Namaqua (1200–1000 Ma) to the Kheis (2100–1750 Ma) Tectonic Provinces and the section crosses four zones.
Dec 30, 2015 · Long stretches of wide flat water, narrow stormy rapids and quietly flowing over rocks and through reeds, the river offers much to do for visitors and locals; sunset boat trips, kayaking and fishing. Join Sakkie se Arkie on the river in Upington –a floating double-decker bar to celebrate the sunset.
Dec 22, 2021 · In November 1985, at the height of the demise of apartheid, 26 people were arrested in a black township on the outskirts of the Northern Cape town of Upington, for the murder of Lucas Sethwala, a local policeman.
Apr 23, 2020 · Upington is an ideal Winter Holiday Destination, with all the modern conveniences on the major Routes to Namibia and Kalahari, Augrabies, Fish River Canyon and Northern Cape Bound by the Orange River and the Kalahari. It is to the Augrabies Falls which is arguably the king of South African Waterfalls.
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Jun 19, 2023 · Upington’s biggest “jol” is the sunset river cruise aboard Sakkie se Arkie (literally Sakkie’s Little Ark), a double-decker raft with a cash bar. You might see catfish, monkeys, eagles and other birds.
