The Institute of Professional Tourist Guides of Southern Africa
Renamed Griquatown in 1813 by Reverend John Campbell (1766– 1840) after the Griquas. It was Campbell who also changed the name from Basterd- Hottentotten to Griquas to incorporate both the 'Basters' and the Korannna tribes who were living there.
Previous Name: Klaarwater, when it was founded as a mission station by the London Missionary Society, because of the clear water there.
Place Name Origin
- Northern CapeEstablish:1802Municipality:1910
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University of Pretoria museum Educational
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2020 Chairman's Update
As this crazy year of 2020 is drawing to a close and the silly season is just continuing, the festive season is looming ahead of us all and we all realise that this year would be different. Less spending time with family and loved ones, enjoying the art of giving and just being merry.
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First Aid Refresher courses for 2021
Turtle Life Support is an accredited training provider. Registered with the HWSETA and Dept. of Labour they offer first aid and basic fire fighting courses. Visit their website www.tls.za.com for more details. Certificates are valid for 3 years.
Refresher Level 1 First Aid: R590
Covid-19 Tourist Guide protocols
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Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve educational and year end function.
In partnership with Rhino and Lion Nature reserve, The Institute is having its closing educational for 2020. Fully Booked
Mentorship program
In the Tourist guiding industry, professionalism is equated to experience and most of the knowledge and experiences are picked up by doing things
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Notice of IPTGSA Annual General Meeting
This email serves as notification of the Institute of Professional Tourist Guides of Southern Africa (IPTGSA) Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday 21 January 2021 (venue TBC).
Tourist Guide Covid19 Protocols
There has been a message doing the rounds about Covid-19 Tourist Guide protocols and many questions have arisen.
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Krugersdorp Historical educational
You are invited to join IPTGSA in an educational of the history of Krugersdorp