May 16 2026
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The Human Soul Captured Leaving The Body After Death

By Sodwana Bay

If you have wondered for a long time whether the human spirit is indeed real, or a figment of an overactive imagination, thought up thousands of years ago by someone less informed about science than we are today, then Russian scientist Konstantin Korotkov might just have the answer for you. Using a technique first discovered in 1939 by Semyon Kirlian, Korotkov claims to be able to capture the actual moment of the soul leaving the body of dead humans by using Bioelectrographic photography, also called electrophotonics, or more colloquially, Kirlian Photography after the gentleman who discovered this much researched topic some 76 years ago. How it works can be explained in fairly simple terms. Based on the principle that Kirlian photography can capture the life energy of a living creature by creating electromagnetically charged fields, and using a gas emission discharge to capture that energy in a process known as Gas Discharge visualisation or (GDV), so the Russian scientist claims to be successfully able to manipulate this process to capture that exact moment when the soul is said to vacate the human body, at the time of death. Interviews, images and video showing the events as Konstantin Korotkov explains them are widely available. This type of photography is mainly used in relation to electric coronal discharges, and measuring various aspects of electricity during it’s transfer through wires, however what the Russian scientist, Konstantin Korotkov is describing in his new found use for this process is only now possible thanks to the development of new technology. We humans have believed collectively in body and soul since the beginning of time. What Konstantin Korotkov has discovered now has the potential to tell us once and for all that the soul does exist and that the life after death that we hope for throughout life is awaiting us. This is a phenomenally important experiment that must not be dismissed without full and proper research. There are relatively few questions that someone somewhere at some time in history hasn’t answered to a greater or lesser extent. However, the question of whether the soul exists within the body can only be answered by visual evidence of the soul vacating the body at the appropriate time. If this can be done, then we have the answer. If not, then we can keep wondering until the inevitable day when we will all find out. Originally posted 2015-11-24 11:53:25.

Mar 04 2021
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African Red Knob Sea star found in Sodwana Bay

By Cherie Beling

We found a Patrick- Sponge Bob’s best friend! Wow our very first star fish/ Sea star ever found! We found this gorgeous African Red Knob Sea star in Sodwana Bay’s Rock pools while snorkeling! We were on our way to go snorkel in a nearby tidal pool when Tom suddenly saw a bright red star with a grey body clinging to one of the rocks in a shallow pool. At first I thought it might be a toy until it started moving slowly, Tom wanted to touch it, but I cautioned him not to touch it just in case it might be poisonous (Not venomous!)? He then decided to try pick it up with the GoPro and took it out the water to take better pics. It was really huge. Never expected a star fish could get that big – we estimate this starfish was about 20 – 25cm diameter. They can grow up to 30cm in diameter. These Starfish are apparently a prize to keep in an aquarium and are actually nocturnal… Hmmm wonder what this one was doing up so late in broad daylight? Like all sea creatures I would prefer admiring these gorgeous creatures in the sea and having the joy and excitement of been able to find such a creature in the sea rather than captivity seeing them miserable in someone’s house! I always get super excited finding new sea creatures I never imagined could exist and can’t help myself finding out all the amazing fun facts about our new found species… So here are a few fun facts about these beautiful creatures!   Fun facts: These starfish like the warm ocean as they are only found in the indo-pacific ocean! The African Red Knob Sea star is also commonly known as the red knob sea star, red spine star or the African sea star (Scientific name – Protoreaster linckii). Now anybody who has held a starfish dead or alive or just seen a starfish would consider this creature to be more like part of some sortof coral, but in actual fact is classified as an animal not plant! These starfish can grow up to 30 cm in diameter. That as long as a standard ruler which in my opinion is rather large for something I always imagined being small! Its body is grey and the red lines and knobs are actually tubercles making its appearance look like it has a really messy circuit board on its back! These stars can be found in shallow tidal pools and love to hang out with coral up to 100m deep – one of their main food sources lives on coral! These poor starfish are great pets for aquariums, but are very incompatible with most reef tanks as they eat soft corals, sponges, tube worms, clams, other starfish, and the like! So why not just leave it in the sea where it can be controlled by nature! Like most starfish they have 5 arms, their bellies are red and they have pink podia’s(feet) with a central mouth like all starfish do! I never knew a creature could do this – The red knobbed starfish has no teeth to consume its prey, instead it will push out its stomach from the inside out and consume its prey afterwards it will retract its stomach back into its mouth and carry on digesting its food! I mean is this thing something from an alien horror movie or something. That sounds really gross and out of this world!!! “Once the starfish has a clam in its arms, it pries the mollusks shell open and release its stomach into the shell. The stomach has very strong digestive juices that kills and liquefies the animal inside the shell. Once the mollusk is dead, the stomach sucks up the animal, brings in its stomach, and leaves the empty shell on the ocean floor.” – Quote from: Branson’s Wild World Starfish do not have brains and use filtered sea water as blood. These creatures become more insane the more you read about them References: Wikipedia, Branson’s Wild World, Pets on Mom

Nov 18 2020
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Book with us today!

By Sodwana Bay

Sodwana Bay information now takes bookings…  You can now do all your bookings through us and get extra info needed for your perfect Sodwana Bay holiday all on the go!   Book Now     So why book through us? All your info is encrypted – All your information will be safe and secure with us! Quick and simple – Choose the date and camp you are interested in and our affiliates will give you an instant quote and payment processing! Added bonuses – You are already on an informational site, so after booking the best holiday you can ever ask for browse through our website and find extra exciting things happening in Sodwana, specials, shops, restaurants, reviews from past tourists etc… Help a local out – By being affiliated with Safari now we get a percentage of your bookings at no extra charge to you. We need all the support we can get!   Book Now  

Nov 09 2020
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Hippos @ Sibaya Lake – Sodwana Bay ~ South Africa

By Sodwana Bay

The hippopotamus is recognisable by its barrel-shaped torso, wide-opening mouth revealing large canine tusks, nearly hairless body, columnar legs and large size; adults average 1,500 kg (3,310 lb) and 1,300 kg (2,870 lb) for bulls and cows respectively. Despite its stocky shape and short legs, it is capable of running 30 km/h (19 mph) over short distances. Source: WikiPedia See if you can spot the Baby! [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb_QqCS11sE[/embedyt] Below is a picture of our Second encounter with Hippos… This time were able to find not just 1, but a whole pod of Hippos with babies as well… They were basking close to the Shoreline. At first we thought it was a carcass, but upon closer inspection found out it was a pod of Hippos! Our Second encounter with Hippos… This time were able to find not just 1, but a whole pod of Hippos with babies as well… They were basking close to the Shoreline. At first we thought it was a carcass, but upon closer inspection found out it was a pod of Hippos! Fun facts about the Hippo’s of Lake Sibaya: Lake Sibaya has the second largest population of Hippos in Kwa-Zulu Natal! Unfortunately this number is decreasing due to poachers, erosion and loss of habitat! We need to protect these gorgeous creatures, especially with Lake Sibaya been a world heritage site and a wetlands park protected area! Have any suggestions? Try stay clear of these unpredictable animals! Although it is amazing to find a hippo and see them in their natural habitat, you definitely don’t want to be to close to them, if you find a hippo to close to land or outside the water rather stay in your car or put some distance between you and the hippo, before admiring these majestic animals… They will charge if spooked or feel threatened… Think of a Hippo as a miniature Elephant! Hippos are the third largest land mammal after the Rhino and Elephant! I always thought a hippo was bigger than a Rhino – Guess I was mistaken… Interestingly enough hippos are more closely related to dolphins, whales and porpoises among other mammal sea creatures! Hippos can hold their breath up to 5 minutes underwater, which is quite impressive for such a heavy animal! Hippos spend up to 16 hours a day in the water! They try stay mostly in water to keep their skin cool and moist… Although Hippos are actually not great swimmers! They mostly stay in shallow waters where they can submerge to the point where only their eyes and nostrils breach the surface, the don’t go much deeper than what they can stand, the deepest a Hippo will go is how deep it can bounce off the surface and reach the water surface to breath…. Meaning don’t underestimate shallow waters, keep your eyes open for strange movements in the water! It is certainly not recommended to swim in a Hippo or Crocodile infested lake or any water bed! If the crocodiles don’t object to your presence the Hippos certainly will… Hippos are very social animals, but also a close community… They don’t just let anyone join in on their group especially if they have young! Hippos Schools usually consist of about 10 – 30 members per School, although some Schools have been reported to have almost 200 individuals in 1 school… Never the less – Hippos are not sexist like most other herding/pack animals  they don’t mind having males and females in their herd… Although there is always an alpha male that should never be challenged and always respected! Hippos are nocturnal grazers, every night in the coolness of the dark skies hippos will start grazing on grass. An adult Hippo can eat up to 35 kg in a single night and travel up to 10 km just to get their fill! Now that’s devotion. Hippos can live up to 3 weeks without food and although mostly herbivore – It has been observed that hippos eat carcasses of dead animals as well including dead hippos! Female Hippos pregnancy lasts about 8 months in total! That’s almost as long as a human pregnancy… The calf will suckle on it’s mom for the first 8 months of it’s life and will reach maturity between 5-7 years… The average life span of a hippo is 35 years! Our factual sources for this article came from: Sodwana Bay Information, WikiPedia and Live Science

Apr 10 2020
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List of Hospitals in South Africa

By Sodwana Bay

Sodwana Bay Clinics and Hospitals Sodwana Bay at present does not have any Hospital facilities. You will either have to drive to Mseleni Hospital which is about 35km or you can visit a Doctor in Mbazwana. If you want to be admitted at a Private Hospital your closes option will be Richards Bay. View our list of important numbers of Clinics and Hospitals in the surrounding areas of Sodwana Bay. Mbazwana Doctors: Dr Okosela Shop 12 Ithala Ctr, Sodwana Bay Rd Telephone‎:  +27(0)35 571 0056 Dr. Nkosi Sodwana Bay Medical Centre, Mbazwana Main Road, Mbazwana Telephone‎:  +27(0)35 571 0592 Mseleni Hospital: Telephone‎: ‎+27 (0) 35 574 1004 Email‎: ‎Mseleni.PRO@kznhealth.gov.za Fax‎: ‎+27 (0) 35 574 1559 Website: http://www.kznhealth.gov.za/mselenihospital.htm Richards Bay Hospital: The Bay Hospital – 035 780 6111 Address: 6 Kruger Rand Road, Richards Bay Central, Richards Bay, 3900 Website: https://www.netcarehospitals.co.za/Hospital/Netcare-The-Bay-Hospital   Also browse the list of all Hospitals in KZN below. Hospitals in  KZN: A Addington Hospital Dr M Ndlangisa 16 Erskine Terrace South Beach, Durban Tel: (031) 327 2000 Fax:(031) 327 2387 Mthetheleli.Ndlangisa@kznhealth.gov.za Appelsbosch Hospital Mr TL Gwele From PMB, take Greytown road and then take Wartburg rd. Go past Wartburg, do not turn at Dalton, carry on until you reach the sugar mill, then turn right and pass Fawnleas, Glenside, Montebello and Appelsbosch Supermarket (on left). Then look for sign for Appelsbosch hospital Tel: (032) 294 8000 Fax: (032) 294 0126 thando.gwele@kznhealth.gov.za B   Benedictine Hospital Mr BR Khumalo 3950 Main Road, Nongoma Tel: (035) 831 7000 Fax:(035) 831 0740 Bonginkosi.Khumalo3@kznhealth.gov.za Bethesda Hospital Ms S Nkonyane N2 North to Mkuze, left at T-junction, 3 km to Ubombo, turn right and go 18 km Tel:(035) 595 3100 Fax: (035) 595 1973 nkonyane.sibongile@kznhealth.gov.za C   Catherine Booth Hospital Mrs TR Vezi N2 North from Gingindlovu to Amatikulu Sugar Mill, turn right and travel 12 km along gravel road through sugar cane and banana fields until you reach the hospital.  The route is well sign-posted. Tel: 035 474 8407 Fax: (035) 474 7694 Tholakele.Zulu@kznhealth.gov.za Ceza Hospital Mr SP Zulu Go to Ulundi , from King Dinizulu Highway go about 20 km’s North to Ceza hospital. Tel: (035) 832 5000 Fax: (035) 832 0027 zodwa.mncwango@kznhealth.gov.za Charles James Hospital Dr S Ntshanga (acting) No. 6 Sompukane Road, Ezimbokodweni 4125. (Old south coast main road) Tel: (031) 905 4222/3 sbongile.ntshanga@kznhealth.gov.za Charles Johnson Memorial Hospital Ms MZ Khanyile Lot 92, Hlubi Street,Nquthu Tel: (034) 271 6400 Fax: (034) 271 0234 zodwa.khanyile@kznhealth.gov.za Christ the King Hospital Mrs SW Maseko 3276  Peter Hauff Drive, Ixopo Tel: (039) 834 7500 Fax 086 539 2800 Siphiwe.Maseko@kznhealth.gov.za Church of Scotland Hospital Mrs B Dlomo On the Greytown road go through Greytown and look for a board saying Tugela Ferry. Turn left at that board and go on until you reach Tugela Ferry town. On the left and right you will see shops. Look for board on your right saying hospital. Tel: (033) 493 1000 Fax: (033) 493 1124 bukeliwe.dlomo@kznhealth.gov.za Clairwood Hospital Dr NBL Gwala 1 Higginson Highway, Mobeni Tel: (031) 451 5000 Fax: (031) 462 1993 njabulo.gwala@kznhealth.gov.za D   Don McKenzie Hospital Mrs T Khanyile 10 Zulu Reserve road, Botha’s hill Tel: (031) 777 1155 Fax: (031) 777 1717 tiny.khanyile@kznhealth.gov.za Doris Goodwin Hospital Mr A Ndlovu Edendale road, next to Edendale hospital Tel: (033) 327 3500 Fax: (033) 398 1050 andrew.ndlovu@kznhealth.gov.za Dundee hospital Mrs TT Vilakazi 121 Mckenzie Street, Dundee 3000 Tel: (034) 212 1111 Fax: (034) 212 3245 Teresa.Mkhize@kznhealth.gov.za Theodorah.Vilakazi2@kznhealth.gov.za E Edendale Hospital Mrs NT Nxaba Main Road, Edendale Tel: (033) 395 4911 Fax:(033) 395 4060 nelisile.nxaba@kznhealth.gov.za E.G & Usher Memorial hospital Ms N Binase Corner of Avenue & Elliot Streets, Kokstad Tel: (039) 797 8100 Fax: (039) 727 2564 nomawethu.binase@kznhealth.gov.za Ekombe Hospital Dr BP Zungu From Melmoth proceed to Nkandla, before your reach Nkandla watch and take the turn off to Eqhudeni and Vuleka. From there drive about 30 km until you take the turn off to Eqhudeni, then you’ll drive 5 km to Ekombe Hospital Tel: (035) 834 8000 Fax: (035) 834 8012 Bonginkosi.Zungu@kznhealth.gov.za Ekuhlengeni Psychiatric Hospital Miss NS Padayachee Old South coast road, Umbogintwini Tel: (031) 905 4775/6/7/8/9 Nalini.Padayachee@kznhealth.gov.za Emmaus Hospital Mrs MAN Mzizi 3340 Cathedral Peak Road,Winterton Tel: (036) 488 1570 Fax: (036) 488 1330/ 488 1156 Ndileka.Mzizi@kznhealth.gov.za Eshowe Hospital Mr. PN Sangweni From N2 North take the Dokoweni off-ramp. Follow signs to Eshowe (30 km).  Take the second entrance to Eshowe, Kangela St. Hospital is 1,8 km from this entrance on the left hand side Tel: (035) 473 4500 Fax: (035) 474 4914 Nhlanhla.Sangweni@kznhealth.gov.za Estcourt Hospital Mr MP Bekenya 3310 Old Main Road, Estcourt Tel: (036) 342 7000 Fax:(036) 342 7116 thembile.hlongwa@kznhealth.gov.za Mthandazo.Bekenya@kznhealth.gov.za F Fort Napier Hospital Mr S Mthethwa 1 Devonshire Road, Napierville PMB Tel: (033) 260 4300 Fax:(033) 345 5730 truelove.ngcobo@kznhealth.gov.za G General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital (formerly Stanger Hospital) Dr N Vabaza Cnr of King Sharka & Patterson Street, Stanger Tel: (032) 437 6000 Fax: (032) 552 2767 noxolo.vabaza@kznhealth.gov.za G.J. Crookes Hospital Mrs TC Wanda 4180 Hospital Road, Scottburgh Tel: (039) 978 7000 Fax: (039) 978 1295 Grey’s Hospital  Tertiary Dr K Bilenge 3200 Townbush Road, PMB Tel: (033) 897 3000 Fax: (033) 897 3398 ben.bilenge@kznhealth.gov.za Greytown Hospital Ms KJ Mngadi Go to Greytown and take Bell street and ask for hospital that is next to township Tel: (033) 413 9400 Fax: (033) 413 2809 khanyi.mngadi@kznhealth.gov.za H Hillcrest Hospital Mrs MM Mkhize 50 Hospital Road, Hillcrest Tel: (031) 761 5880 Fax: (031) 765 3712 thulile.gordon@kzhealth.gov.za Hlabisa Hospital Mr S Mkhwanazi (acting CEO) 60 Saunders Street Hlabisa Tel: (035) 838 8600 Fax: (035) 838 1117 sihle.mkhwanazi@kznhealth.gov.za I Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital Dr T.T. Khanyile 800 Bellair Road, Cato Manor, Durban Tel: (031) 240 1000 Fax: (031) 240 1050 thandeka.khanyile@ialch.co.za Itshelejuba Hospital Mrs TM Vilakazi N2 North, about 30 km past Pongola and +- 70km from Piet Ritief Tel: (034) 413 4000 Fax: (034) 413 2545 thembi.vilakazi@kznhelth.gov.za K King Dinuzulu Hospital Complex Dr Z Dlamini (acting) Corner of Dr R D Naidoo drive and Viola Road  Sydenham Durban Tel: (031) 242…

Apr 02 2020
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Blind as a “SNAKE”??? Schlegel’s beaked blind snake @ Sodwana Bay ~ South Africa

By Sodwana Bay

Afrotyphlops schlegelii, commonly known as Schlegel’s beaked blind snake or Schlegel’s giant blind snake, is a species of snake in the family Typhlopidae. The species is endemic to eastern and southern Africa, and bears the distinction of being the world’s largest typhlopid. It is harmless to humans and lives exclusively on a diet of termites. Source: WikiPedia We usually tell someone they are as blind as a bat, but why do we only use bats as illustrations to describe how blind we are? There are a lot of other creatures out there that are just as blind or even blinder than bats, but they never get credit for their way of navigating the world! Living close to a nature reserve without borders can bring excitement almost every day… We live next to the Isimangaliso wet lands park a world recognized heritage site, but occasionally there might be a few strays that stray outside the protection of the park, such as – the occasional hippo, monkeys, monitor lizards, mongoose and of course snakes wandering out of its borders. You wake up in the morning wondering what excitement the day will bring in your own yard… No need to go to a nature reserve to find some fun, exciting things, they decide to come to us… Although sometimes I wonder how the larger creatures such as monitor lizards and tortoises manage to get into our yard through a tight fence… We have encountered a few snake species around our yard and even in our house before, to name a few snake species – the brown house snake, an Eastern Green snake falling on our Tv and than later found on a nearby tree next to our house, a East African Shovel snout snake tryna hide away in our door post (We thought it might’ve been a Stiletto snake), these are just to name a few… Our latest snake find is the Schlegel’s beaked blind snake… It has a weird crown on its head, black and white spotted with a white belly and it is hard to tell it’s head from its tail, as we discovered this morning while it couldn’t stop wriggling… Apparently it is a really rare find as they usually stay under ground… I wonder what this one was doing above ground? It tried to burrow a hole to get away from us, but we know better than to just leave an unknown snake close to our house, especially not knowing of it’s venomous or not… So far we have been lucky enough only to find non-venomous snakes, but still stay cautious… Although all the snakes mentioned above are non-venomous they still have teeth and mouths big enough to bite if feeling threatened… Our family freak out every time we show them a new snake… Some find it fascinating and exciting, whilst others vow never to come visit while there are snakes around… It is really funny seeing different peoples reactions to snakes… A few fun facts about these tiny snakes: They only grow up to 60 – 70 cm or maximum of 95 cm… So maybe up to a school ruler and a half… That is really not big for a snake… These snakes live solely on termites and their larvae and are no threat to humans… Now I know why the snake was above ground… These Snakes often emerge above ground after heavy rains… I guess their houses might be flooded underneath the ground or they chasing after the termites that have now started making new nests? These snakes have no idea when to stop eating – well that is my opinion… Ever heard of an obese wild snake?! I have never heard of any wild animal living in the wild ever been obese till now… Schlegel’s beaked blind snakes are as blind in sight as they are in their appetite… These snakes often over eat themselves – who knew termites could be so fattening…. I get why there tails are so fat and not pointy like almost every other snake out there! These obese snakes are awesome snacks for predators such as birds of prey and other carnivorous snakes – more like cannibal snakes! I think these snakes are blind for a reason… They live most of their lives underground and have very little use for their sight… They have scales that cover their eyes, so they are not completely blind, but don’t see well at all either… Sort of like a mole… The Schlegel’s beaked blind snakes are the largest snake in their family… Makes you wonder how small can snakes be before been classified as worms? 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