Johan Fourie | What would the best mega-infrastructure project be for SA?

In November 1912, AD Lewis, the circle engineer for the lower Orange River, undertook a monumental journey. He travelled from Kenhardt to Pella, along the banks of the Orange River, by horse-drawn cart. It was one of the hottest years on record, and by the time he reached the mission station at Pella, two of his horses had died. That did not deter him, however. He continued onwards, now on foot for much of the journey, although at one stage he did make use of an ox, quipping that "the only body part tiring being the arm from slogging". After 16 days of walking, carrying all his own equipment, he reached the river’s mouth.