Upington is a town founded in 1884 and located in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, on the banks of the Orange River. The town was originally called Olyfenhoudtsdrif ('Olive wood drift'), due to the abundance of olive wood trees in the area, but later renamed after Sir Thomas Upington, Attorney-General and then Prime Minister of the Cape. It originated as a mission station established in 1875 and run by Reverend Christiaan Schröder. The mission station now houses the town museum, known as the Kalahari Orange Museum. The museum is also the home of a donkeystatue, which recognises the enormous contribution that this animal made to the development of the region during the pioneering days of the 19th century.
The elevation of Upington is 2742 feet (835 metres). 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 area is best known for its export-quality grapes, raisins and wines, which are cultivated on the rich flood plains of the Orange river.
S1 – Ep 274 – Upington – On the Banks of the Mighty Orange River!
When we arrived in Upington we had to cross the mighty Orange River once again on this trip. We headed to the Kalahari Mall to get pasta for dinner and we went directly to our accommodation where we spent the evening. This place was like paradise with beautiful gardens and water features. The next morning we went straight to the Police Station where we wanted to see the camel statue with the policeman on its back. There is a great story behind this which we explain in the video. Then we spent some time at Sakkie se Arkie campsite which is on the banks of the river. It was then time to go to the museum and the donkey sculpture which was another fascinating visit. We will definitely have to come and see Upington again. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel ...
published: 16 Mar 2023
Upington residents want foreigners out
Residents at Rosedale in Upington in the Northern Cape have given police 12 hours to remove foreign nationals from their town. Community members went on a rampage following the killing of a police officer, allegedly at the hands of a foreign national in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Police used rubber bullets to disperse the crowd and arrested several people.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews #MorningLive on Social Media.
published: 09 Jan 2020
Community anger against migrants boils over in Upington
Police in Upington, Northern Cape, had to rescue a group of migrants as anger in the community boiled over. Upington has been in turmoil for two days since the stabbing and killing of police officer Stefano Visagie. A man who's not South African is suspected to be the killer and that has triggered the community to attack shops owned by migrants.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews on Social Media.
published: 09 Jan 2020
Upington residents want foreigners out of the town
Foreigners living in Upington in the Northern Cape say the attacks on them by locals are more criminal than xenophobic. Many have had to flee their homes and businesses after locals went on the rampage, damaging houses, and shops. Residents also gave police an ultimatum to remove immigrants from town.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews on Social Media.
published: 14 Jan 2020
Kalahari Mall, Upington
Kalahari Mall, Upington is your one stop shopping destination in the Kalahari! Come pop in and see what we have to offer as you make Kalahari Mall your one stop shopping experience!
published: 02 Jun 2022
Beautiful girl from Upington
Next Short Film Promotion
published: 15 Feb 2020
Upington - Northern Cape - South Africa
Book Accommodation Online at: http://www.sleeping-out.co.za/accommodation/Upington/457-0-1-1
published: 10 Jan 2013
Extreme rising of the orange River (Upington 2021 )
Upington 2021
published: 06 Feb 2021
Genesis 24
published: 24 Nov 2024
Day 21 - Misty morning drive in Upington
A misty morning drive through my home town of Upington for your daily update from South Africa.
If you enjoyed this video, please watch my other videos as well at the following link:
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Welcome back to my channel, South Africa Daily Update! My name is Christiaan, and I am a passionate traveller who loves exploring our country South Africa with my wife. On this channel, you will find my daily travel videos that showcase the stunning scenery and hidden gems of South Africa. From bustling towns to breathtaking national parks, I'll take you through this diverse and captivating country.
Where possible I will add interesting information on the area or animal in the video and indicate where t...
When we arrived in Upington we had to cross the mighty Orange River once again on this trip. We headed to the Kalahari Mall to get pasta for dinner and we went ...
When we arrived in Upington we had to cross the mighty Orange River once again on this trip. We headed to the Kalahari Mall to get pasta for dinner and we went directly to our accommodation where we spent the evening. This place was like paradise with beautiful gardens and water features. The next morning we went straight to the Police Station where we wanted to see the camel statue with the policeman on its back. There is a great story behind this which we explain in the video. Then we spent some time at Sakkie se Arkie campsite which is on the banks of the river. It was then time to go to the museum and the donkey sculpture which was another fascinating visit. We will definitely have to come and see Upington again. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #northerncape #upington #orangeriver
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When we arrived in Upington we had to cross the mighty Orange River once again on this trip. We headed to the Kalahari Mall to get pasta for dinner and we went directly to our accommodation where we spent the evening. This place was like paradise with beautiful gardens and water features. The next morning we went straight to the Police Station where we wanted to see the camel statue with the policeman on its back. There is a great story behind this which we explain in the video. Then we spent some time at Sakkie se Arkie campsite which is on the banks of the river. It was then time to go to the museum and the donkey sculpture which was another fascinating visit. We will definitely have to come and see Upington again. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #northerncape #upington #orangeriver
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Residents at Rosedale in Upington in the Northern Cape have given police 12 hours to remove foreign nationals from their town. Community members went on a rampa...
Residents at Rosedale in Upington in the Northern Cape have given police 12 hours to remove foreign nationals from their town. Community members went on a rampage following the killing of a police officer, allegedly at the hands of a foreign national in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Police used rubber bullets to disperse the crowd and arrested several people.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews #MorningLive on Social Media.
Residents at Rosedale in Upington in the Northern Cape have given police 12 hours to remove foreign nationals from their town. Community members went on a rampage following the killing of a police officer, allegedly at the hands of a foreign national in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Police used rubber bullets to disperse the crowd and arrested several people.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews #MorningLive on Social Media.
Police in Upington, Northern Cape, had to rescue a group of migrants as anger in the community boiled over. Upington has been in turmoil for two days since the ...
Police in Upington, Northern Cape, had to rescue a group of migrants as anger in the community boiled over. Upington has been in turmoil for two days since the stabbing and killing of police officer Stefano Visagie. A man who's not South African is suspected to be the killer and that has triggered the community to attack shops owned by migrants.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews on Social Media.
Police in Upington, Northern Cape, had to rescue a group of migrants as anger in the community boiled over. Upington has been in turmoil for two days since the stabbing and killing of police officer Stefano Visagie. A man who's not South African is suspected to be the killer and that has triggered the community to attack shops owned by migrants.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews on Social Media.
Foreigners living in Upington in the Northern Cape say the attacks on them by locals are more criminal than xenophobic. Many have had to flee their homes and bu...
Foreigners living in Upington in the Northern Cape say the attacks on them by locals are more criminal than xenophobic. Many have had to flee their homes and businesses after locals went on the rampage, damaging houses, and shops. Residents also gave police an ultimatum to remove immigrants from town.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews on Social Media.
Foreigners living in Upington in the Northern Cape say the attacks on them by locals are more criminal than xenophobic. Many have had to flee their homes and businesses after locals went on the rampage, damaging houses, and shops. Residents also gave police an ultimatum to remove immigrants from town.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews on Social Media.
Kalahari Mall, Upington is your one stop shopping destination in the Kalahari! Come pop in and see what we have to offer as you make Kalahari Mall your one stop...
Kalahari Mall, Upington is your one stop shopping destination in the Kalahari! Come pop in and see what we have to offer as you make Kalahari Mall your one stop shopping experience!
Kalahari Mall, Upington is your one stop shopping destination in the Kalahari! Come pop in and see what we have to offer as you make Kalahari Mall your one stop shopping experience!
A misty morning drive through my home town of Upington for your daily update from South Africa.
If you enjoyed this video, please watch my other videos as well...
A misty morning drive through my home town of Upington for your daily update from South Africa.
If you enjoyed this video, please watch my other videos as well at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBHz8rNDNf87mZYSZMlL72bDWaiAFHXcn
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Welcome back to my channel, South Africa Daily Update! My name is Christiaan, and I am a passionate traveller who loves exploring our country South Africa with my wife. On this channel, you will find my daily travel videos that showcase the stunning scenery and hidden gems of South Africa. From bustling towns to breathtaking national parks, I'll take you through this diverse and captivating country.
Where possible I will add interesting information on the area or animal in the video and indicate where the video was captured and in what province of South Africa. So, whether you're a fellow traveller looking for inspiration or wanting to learn more about this incredible country, I hope you'll join me on this journey where I will provide a daily update. Let's explore South Africa together!
#southafrica #today #upington #mist
A misty morning drive through my home town of Upington for your daily update from South Africa.
If you enjoyed this video, please watch my other videos as well at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBHz8rNDNf87mZYSZMlL72bDWaiAFHXcn
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Welcome back to my channel, South Africa Daily Update! My name is Christiaan, and I am a passionate traveller who loves exploring our country South Africa with my wife. On this channel, you will find my daily travel videos that showcase the stunning scenery and hidden gems of South Africa. From bustling towns to breathtaking national parks, I'll take you through this diverse and captivating country.
Where possible I will add interesting information on the area or animal in the video and indicate where the video was captured and in what province of South Africa. So, whether you're a fellow traveller looking for inspiration or wanting to learn more about this incredible country, I hope you'll join me on this journey where I will provide a daily update. Let's explore South Africa together!
#southafrica #today #upington #mist
When we arrived in Upington we had to cross the mighty Orange River once again on this trip. We headed to the Kalahari Mall to get pasta for dinner and we went directly to our accommodation where we spent the evening. This place was like paradise with beautiful gardens and water features. The next morning we went straight to the Police Station where we wanted to see the camel statue with the policeman on its back. There is a great story behind this which we explain in the video. Then we spent some time at Sakkie se Arkie campsite which is on the banks of the river. It was then time to go to the museum and the donkey sculpture which was another fascinating visit. We will definitely have to come and see Upington again. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #northerncape #upington #orangeriver
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Residents at Rosedale in Upington in the Northern Cape have given police 12 hours to remove foreign nationals from their town. Community members went on a rampage following the killing of a police officer, allegedly at the hands of a foreign national in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Police used rubber bullets to disperse the crowd and arrested several people.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews #MorningLive on Social Media.
Police in Upington, Northern Cape, had to rescue a group of migrants as anger in the community boiled over. Upington has been in turmoil for two days since the stabbing and killing of police officer Stefano Visagie. A man who's not South African is suspected to be the killer and that has triggered the community to attack shops owned by migrants.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews on Social Media.
Foreigners living in Upington in the Northern Cape say the attacks on them by locals are more criminal than xenophobic. Many have had to flee their homes and businesses after locals went on the rampage, damaging houses, and shops. Residents also gave police an ultimatum to remove immigrants from town.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews on Social Media.
Kalahari Mall, Upington is your one stop shopping destination in the Kalahari! Come pop in and see what we have to offer as you make Kalahari Mall your one stop shopping experience!
A misty morning drive through my home town of Upington for your daily update from South Africa.
If you enjoyed this video, please watch my other videos as well at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBHz8rNDNf87mZYSZMlL72bDWaiAFHXcn
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Welcome back to my channel, South Africa Daily Update! My name is Christiaan, and I am a passionate traveller who loves exploring our country South Africa with my wife. On this channel, you will find my daily travel videos that showcase the stunning scenery and hidden gems of South Africa. From bustling towns to breathtaking national parks, I'll take you through this diverse and captivating country.
Where possible I will add interesting information on the area or animal in the video and indicate where the video was captured and in what province of South Africa. So, whether you're a fellow traveller looking for inspiration or wanting to learn more about this incredible country, I hope you'll join me on this journey where I will provide a daily update. Let's explore South Africa together!
#southafrica #today #upington #mist
Upington is a town founded in 1884 and located in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, on the banks of the Orange River. The town was originally called Olyfenhoudtsdrif ('Olive wood drift'), due to the abundance of olive wood trees in the area, but later renamed after Sir Thomas Upington, Attorney-General and then Prime Minister of the Cape. It originated as a mission station established in 1875 and run by Reverend Christiaan Schröder. The mission station now houses the town museum, known as the Kalahari Orange Museum. The museum is also the home of a donkeystatue, which recognises the enormous contribution that this animal made to the development of the region during the pioneering days of the 19th century.
The elevation of Upington is 2742 feet (835 metres). 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 area is best known for its export-quality grapes, raisins and wines, which are cultivated on the rich flood plains of the Orange river.
) ... In Upington, participants argued that the provisions of the Bill were in line with international best practice on the regulation of tobacco products ... They pointed out that the industry was mainly concerned with profit making and not public health.
The Northern CapeDepartment of Education has called on the Hoërskool Duineveld in Upington to urgently deal with the matter involving a pupil at the school who went viral for repeatedly using the k-word ... .
This was the commitment made by UIFCommissioner Teboho Maruping yesterday in Upington at the end of an inspection undertaken by governance structures including the UIF Board and members of the Fund's ...
The case raises questions about whether the Northern Cape Gambling Board did its due diligence before granting a licence for a company to install slot machines at an Upington restaurant ... .
From the stark environment and amid the lived realities of people in Rosedale, Upington, residents are picking up spades and pushing wheelbarrows to improve the community one plant at a time ... .
Employers and Medical Service Providers in Upington and surrounding areas are also encouraged to visit the outreach to get information on the COID Amendment Act that was signed into Law by PresidentCyril Ramaphosa in April 2023.