"Immediately east of King William's Town, the recently-built Bisho, former capital of the Republic of Ciskei, was granted independence in 1981 and reincorporated into the new South Africa in 1994."
"Butterworth is one of the oldest towns of the Wild Coast, formerly the Transkei homeland."
"East London is South Africa's only river port, situated on the mouth of the Buffalo River, so called by the Khoi San because of the large number of these animals roaming the area."
"In the tiny and isolated village of Nieu Bethesda is the extraordinary Owl House, home-studio and life work of artist Helen Martins."
"Port Elizabeth is known as 'The Friendly City', with its sandy beaches, pleasant parks and a thriving nightlife."
"Queenstown is the commercial, administrative and educational centre of a prosperous farming district."
"Somerset East hosts a biltong festival in June every year, an event that may be taken to epitomise the town's character: Afrikaans, and proudly cultural, but not lacking a sense of humour."
"The picturesque holiday town of St Francis Bay, where whitewash and thatch lie alongside Sardinian-style red tile roofs, sits among beautiful green-clad dunes."
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