Many great things have been achieved by South Africans all over the world.  And because of that we know we cannot possibly know all of those achievements.  We want you to help us make the world realise just what we South Africans are capable of.  If you know of a fact or two which we have missed and you feel is worthy of recognition, you can submit it so that the rest of South Africa and the world will know of that great achievement.

 


 







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#1

The Whisper Boat

The Whisper Boat produces no pollution with its hybrid electric motor and it is virtually silent.

The Whisper 580 was awarded the South African Boating award for 2007 and that’s really not surprising at all.

Invented by: A South African

 
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#2

more than 800 PlayPumps operate in four African countries, providing water for almost two million people.

The pumps were made by South African company, Outdoor Fabrication and Steelworks and are maintained by a team of trained locals from Roundabout Outdoor, another South African company.

Invented by: Outdoor Fabrication and Steelworks

 
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#3

Kreepy Kraulys continue to keep thousands of pools clean in South Africa and the world over.

The world’s first automatic pool cleaning unit, the Kreep Krauly, was invented by South African Ferdinand Chauvier in 1974.

Invented by: Ferdinand Chauvier

 
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#4

Action Potential Stimulation Device

Action Potential Stimulation Device (APSD) for arthritis relief

Invented by: A South African

 
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#5

Aloe Vera Products

Aloe vera products

Invented by: A South African

 
 
 
 
 
 
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