Eastern Cape

British

noun

Also called: Eastern Province. a province of S South Africa; formed in 1994 from the E part of the former Cape Province: service industries, agriculture, and mining. Capital: Bhisho (formerly Bisho). Pop: 7 088 547 (2004 est). Area: 169 600 sq km (65 483 sq miles)

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Dr Adam says water mafias first arose elsewhere in South Africa, in KwaZulu Natal and the Eastern Cape.

From BBC

The blow comes as farmers in the Eastern Cape recover from months of severe drought.

From Barron's

With the easily spread virus even carried by the wind, the Eastern Cape -- which has over four million head of cattle, more than any other province -- was holding its breath.

From Barron's

Pointing at a calf lying motionless in a green field in South Africa's Eastern Cape province, farmer Igsahn Felix let out a heavy sigh.

From Barron's

He has spent the winter playing for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the South Africa T20 and made his debut for England Lions.

From BBC

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