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Die skoonheid, rustigheid en stilte van Kurisa Moya sal ons krag gee vir 2003. Baie dankie - dit was HEERLIK!

Amanda Gryling, Sandra and Tim Turck van Stellenbosch & Pretoria,
 2 - 7 January 2003

 

Wat een toewijding voor deze prachtige plek, waarvan wij een paar dagen hebben mogen  genieten.  Dank voor jullie zorg en warme gastvrijheid.

    Jorn and Simone Nierstrasz from Netherlands, 3 - 6 January 2003 (Tree Tops)

 

What a delightfully tranquil location at which we were able to get away from the "outside world" and re-communicate with nature.  Our thanks to all at KRM for the warm hospitality.  We'll be back!

    Alan and Pam Lintott from Gauteng, 10 - 12 January 2003 (Tree tops)

 

 
Great place!  Saw Black-fronted Bushshrike, Starred Robin, Blue-mantled Flycatcher, Barret's Warbler, Knysna Louries..

   Nancy and Dale  USA (Etienne Marais' birding tour) 13 - 14 January 2003 

 

Thanks Ben and Lisa for another beautiful stay!

Jacques and Lisa van Wyk, Maureen, Tim and Katie Akerapl, Brian and Anne Tickle from England and South Africa, 14 - 15 January 2003

 

A wonderful place!

    Desre and Nico Coertze from Pretoria, 25 - 26 January 2003 (Tree Tops)

 

 Very beautiful... heaven!

    Deidre Louw from White River, 25 - 26 January 2003 (Birdsong)

 

 
Absolutely fantastic!  Thanks a lot!

Susan Nel from White River, 25 - 26 January 2003 (Birdsong)

 

"SHARE WHAT YOU KNOW" WEEKEND
25 -27 January 2003

The blessing and love of God be with you.

Mani and Terien Mare from Polokwane

Beautiful! The peace and quiet is amazing

Heidi and Richard Weeks from Henley on Klip

Tranquil, great view!

Grant Baragwanath from Polokwane

Wonderful, peaceful experience!

Vanessa Baragwanath from Polokwane

Absolutely beautiful, thank you!

Stephanie Sterner from Fourways

Thank you. We will be back!

Abi and Elize van Rooyen from Letsitele

Very interesting

Terry Jones from Tzaneen

Wonderful and peaceful

Doug Odendaal from Houtbosch

Wil meer leer!

Ingrid Cronje from Haenertsburg

I'm alive... thank you for the sharing, the tummy soothing as well as the house ghost! Love you, Ben and Lisa

Colleen Ballenden from Growth Centre

Totally wonderful! A unique experience I'll never forget! Tank you!

Nikki Karpeles from Australia

One can't go through life without an experience like this!

Deon van Rensburg

By so 'n pragtige plek soos Kurisa Moya kan jy nie anders as om naby die Godheid toe wees nie.

Hannelie Kruger

A piece of heaven - thank you

Desre and Nico Coertze

Verruklik mooi!

Brean en Eldine Peli

'n Mens ontmoet God op die plek.

Cecile

May you grow in power. Blessed be!

Kobus Kruger from Tzaneen

A time to remember - always wonderful!

Linda Viljoen from Politsi

A remarkable place!

Anne Sutton and family from Polokwane, 31 Jan - 2 Feb 2003

 

 Incredible habitat and a superb knowledge of it.  Even saw lifers myself.  Will be back with tour groups!

Marc Egger from Brazil, 1 - 2 February 2003 (Tree Tops)

 

 
Thanks for sharing this stunning piece of magic with us.  Not only a divine location and sites, but wonderful hosts (and their dogs) thanks for sharing your "celestine" forest!

Colleen Ballenden and Nikki Karpeles from Tasmania, Australia, 3 - 4 February 2003 (Tree Tops)

 

 Strange the first night, exciting the second.. by the end of the week, we were captivated.  Didn't see much wildlife, but we will definately be back.

Bruce and Avie Cherrington from Gauteng, 4 - 11 February 2003 (Birdsong)

 

 
'n ware goudmyn van rus, natuurskoon  en ontdekking.  Die plek verdien herhalde besoeke.  Kurisa Moya sien ons beslis weer!

Ricus and Annelie from Tzaneen, 5 - 6 February 2003 (Tree Tops)

 

Magical!

Jerri-Lynn Scofield and Stephen Blacklocks from New York, USA, 9 - 10 February 2003 (Tree Tops) (Outlook birding Tours)

 

A Wonderful setting!

Sandra and Johan Le Roux from Milnerton, 13 - 14 February 2003 (Tree Tops)

 

We had a great time, Thanks!

Rose, Victor and family from Gauteng, 14 - 16 February 2003 (Tree Tops)

 

Equisitely tranquil. Absolutely love the huge assortment of butterflies, moths and various other nunus. Thanks for a dreamy weekend!

Charles and Ashleigh Jeannot, 15 -16 February 2003, (Birdsong)

 

Unrivaled privacy, peace and quiet - much needed in today's hectic world. Great accommodation and setting. Will recommend it to other for sure!

Tina, Dave and Stuart from Gauteng, 21 -24 February 2003, (Tree Tops)

 

I'm in awe of the wisdom these old trees reveal and finding out the history of this beautiful place. If only Lady Phillips could see her old oak trees now!! What a surreal weekend! A fantasy moment away from reality!
Kurisa Moya .......hakuna matata!

Ken and Wendy from Johannesburg, 28 Feb -2 March 2003, (Birdsong)

 

A lovely place - we will be back with family and friends.

Adrien and Fred from Polokwane, 1 - 2 March 2003, (Birdsong)

 

Magical setting! Just like paradise! Had a wonderful time. Thank you! Knysna Louries, Narina Trogon and a little chameleon came to visit us at the lodge. Will take great memories with us. Hope to be back soon!

Edith and Richard from Johannesburg, 6 - 9 March 2003, (Tree Tops)

 

We spent a short weekend in paradise. Wonderful birds including a whole Narina Trogon family, magical butterflies, mushrooms, huge trees and fantastic ferns. The cottage too is wonderful! Thanks for your personal touch!

Allen and Jolanda Nel from Gauteng, 7 - 9 March 2003, (Birdsong)

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Beautiful - very relaxing!

Rae and Derek Englebrecht from Polokwane and Niven and Ricardo Bonegio from the UK, 14 - 16 March 2003

 

The freedom that life is based on is choice. I'm so very glad I made the choice to come here! Thank you!

Martin Bornman from Garonga Safari Camp, 14 March 2003, (Tree Tops Cabin)

 

Did all the trails, saw monkeys and bushpigs at the cabin. We will recommend it to our friends.

Frans and Annelise Lategan from Pretoria, 15 - 22 March 2003, (Tree Tops Cabin)

 

Very quiet and peaceful. The view from the mountain top is spectacular. Thanks!

Michael Westcott and Leonie du Plessis from Gauteng, (Birdsong Cabin)

 

Wonderful food - a challenge to eat it all. Beautiful setting, tranquil and peaceful - we will be back.

David Evans from Gauteng, 22 - 23 March 2003 (Tree Tops Cabin)

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Hed was leuk om hier te zijn. We hebben genoten van de bird walk en fly fishing met Ben en het lekkere etne en goede zorg van Lisa. Dank jullie wel.

Isabel Warning and family from Amsterdam, 23 - 25 March 2003, (Tree Tops Cabin)

 

When friends meet in paradise, love and peace surround us.

Mayryke, Ina and Chris from Gauteng, 24 - 27 March 2003, (Birdsong Cabin)

 

Absolutely stunning! For an unwinding weekend, will definitely recommend Kurisa Moya - truly lived up to its meaning of tranquil spirit. We'll be back!

Fuaad and Faheemah Bhayat Lenasia from Johannesburg, 28 - 30 March 2003, (Tree Tops Cabin)

 

An awesome way to spend a weekend - massages, sunset drive, fishing, walking.... Feel like ne people after this amazing Pamper Weekend. Thanks Ben and Lisa.

Salomien, Carina, Salome and Antoon from Tzaneen, 28 - 30 March 2003

 

What the trees didn't say or allow to be said, isn't worth saying and can't be heard. Thanks for a special time nestled in branches and leaves.

Jarred Cinman and Michelle Jacobs from Gauteng, 28 - 31 March 2003, (Birdsong Cabin)

 

This is a place where you can get the balance back, refocus and happily move forward. We  had the most amazing time and will be back in full force!

Ilma, Kurt, Jessie and Cian from Gauteng, 4 - 6 April 2003

 

Lovely place, beautiful forest, elusive birds.

Sandton Bird Club (10 members) from Sandton, 11 - 13 April 2003

 

Wonderful walks, sleeps and all in all a very relaxing weekend. Loved the massage!

Michelle Constant and Michael Zylstra from Gauteng, 17 - 22 April 2003 (Tree Tops)

 

Perfection! Will be back soon. Thanks for a great time.

April Rashad, Melanie, Erin, Jayendra, Montla, Terry, David, Jonah, Michael, Jessie, Mpho, Claudia from Gauteng, 17 - 20 April 2003

 

Beautiful, tranquil, amazing scenery. We will be back

Rene and Dean from Gauteng, 20 - 25 April 2003 (Birdsong)

 

Great birding, saw Olive Woodpecker, Narina Trogon and Yellow-streaked Bulbul. Had a great time - we will be back!

Kevin and Sharon Fraser from Gauteng, 21 - 25 April 2003 (Tree Tops)

 

Wonderful to meet people living a dream with magnificent results! A very special place as well as a real blast from the past! My grandmother would be proud of what you've achieved! The dream lives on!

Wolfgang Von Ey (and Maerick and Tino)  from Gauteng, 25 - 27 April 2003 (Birdsong)

 

Wonderful! I will be back to stay longer next time.

Fiona and kids from Zimbabwe, 26 - 27 April 2003 (Tree Tops)

 

"Tranquil and serene" - lekker om in 'n plek te bly waar mens kan sien 'n hand word op die plek gehou!

Brenda en Johan Kleynhans, 28 - 30 April 2003 (Tree Tops)

 

A truly beautiful part of a beautiful country. The monkeys and bushbaby were a treat to watch!

David and Alexia from Gauteng, 28 April - 3 May 2003 (Birdsong)

 

We had a wonderful time exploring. We will be back.

Howard, Michael, Megan  from Gauteng, 30 April - 1 May 2003 (Tree Tops)

 

Thanks for a very relaxing time! We will be back again.

Hannelie, Arnold, Fanie and Anna  from Pretoria, 1 - 4 May 2003

 

10 - 11 MAY 2003 - SHARE WHAT YOU KNOW WEEKEND WITH CHRIS AND COLLEEN-JOY PAGE

Thanks for a magical experience.

Colleen Joy Page from Johannesburg

 

It takes special beings to create paradise! A truly soulful experience. Thank you.

Chris Page from Johannesburg


What a pleasure to be here with everyone. Chris and Colleen are inspiring! Thanks Ben and Lee

Linda Viljoen from Coach House Spa

A great weekend

Johan Piek from Gauteng

Peace away from home.

Kym Coad from Haenertsburg

A heavenly experience.

Heather van Heerden from Duiwelskloof

Lovely to be back!

Miems Klinkert from Duiwelskloof



Hoe wonderlik om net weer so naby aan die natuur se wondelike skepping en grootheid te kom. 'n Ware rusplek vir die siel. 'n Wonderlike plek om te ontsnap van die statslewe. Ons wens julle werklike sukses en voorspoed toe hier op Kurisa Moya.

Nico, Adele en Bets  from Gauteng, 9 - 12 May 2003 (Tree Tops)

 

Thanks for a truly peaceful and wonderful week.

Chris de Boer from North-west Province, 19 -23 May 2003 (Birdsong)

 

An experience to come back to time and again. Thanks Ben and Lisa for being so special!

Snooks Morley from North-west Province, 19 -23 May 2003 (Birdsong)

 

Wereens onvergeetlik!

Christiaan en Stefan  from Gauteng, 24 - 25 May 2003 (Tree Tops)

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Beautiful surroundings. Will be back with a big group for the farmhouse!

Elbeth, Cronje and friends, 30 May - 1 June 2003 (Tree Tops)

 

So glad we got lost last weekend!! When can we move in??? Absolutely amazing! Thanks.

Renier en Marjulet  from Pretoria, 7 - 8 June 2003 (Tree Tops)

 

Made very welcome, accommodation first class. We will return


Jim and Anne Stenhouse from Gauteng, 12 - 13 June 2003 

 

 

A magical place and a great view


 The Delius family from Gauteng, 12 - 13 June

 

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Wonderful fishing - I caught my first fish!


The Mansfields / Perlmans from Gauteng, 13 - 16 June 2003

 

What a wonderful, relaxing weekend. It lives up to its name, Kurisa Moya.

Charles and Nolene Kies  from Gauteng, 13 - 16 June 2003 (Tree Tops)

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You have a very special place - the tranquility, stillness, privacy of the Forest Lodge is magical. Lovely walks and trout fishing and a superb dinner - we are still dreaming about that apple pie!

Lyn and Paul Griessel  from Gauteng, 13 - 16 June 2003 (Birdsong)

 

Wonderful tranquility and every shade of green! Encroyable!

Maureen and Dave  from London, 17 - 20 June 2003 (birdsong)

 

What they said ....... and more ......!!

Lizl and Skye  from Gauteng, 20 - 22 June 2003 (Birdsong)

 

I needed to get away from it all - the busy, hectic schedule of city life. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect place than Kurisa Moya's Forest Lodge. Not only did I truly relax, but between the magical, enchanting Tree Tops and the unique sounds of nature, I have found my soul again. I would much rather selfishly keep this exclusive, private hideaway from myself. A unique experience! You will definitely be seeing me on a regular basis! Thank you.

Fritz Mulder from Pretoria, 20 - 22 June 2003 (Tree Tops)

 

We had a great time - slowed down, relaxed, slept, hiked, toured the greater area and just loved every minute of it!

David and Andrea from Johannesburg, 24 - 29 June 2003 (Tree Tops)

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A wonderful, restful weekend and lovely cold weather! The fireplace worked really well. We will be back with our children next time.

Derek and Michelle Everts  from Johannesburg, 27  - 29 June 2003 (Birdsong)

 

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Upside-down christmas in June...Wonderful!


The Stocktons from Gauteng, 27-29 June 2003

 

 

What a magical place


 James and Melinda from Holland, 30 June - 3 July 2003

 

 

We loved the charm of the farmhouse and the simply incredible views, not to mention the magical forest. We can't wait to return


Kathryn, Peter, Erinn and Kai Straughan from Lesheba Wilderness, 5 - 8 July 2003

 

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An amazing and unique experience. The setting and woodlands are unforgettable. We'll make this our 2nd home. It is too gorgeous. Much, much more than we could have ever wanted. We will be back!


Shannon and Jason from Gauteng, 6 - 8 July 2003 (Birdsong)

 

 

If it wasn't for the walks, we'd have put on 10 kgs. thanks for sharing your bit of Eden with us.


Ian, Nina, Jonathon & Tina from Gauteng, 7 - 8 July 2003 (Tree Tops)

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Dit is wonderlik om deel van die natuur te wees. Dis heerlik om met sagte reen daarbuite by die snoesige kaggelvuur 'n lekker koffie te geniet.

Hannes and Amelia Swart, 11 - 14 July 2003

 

40 Mins from home - the perfect quick getaway!

Rod, Olga and Tabitha Stewart from Polokwane, 17 -19 July 2003 (The Farmhouse)

 

18 Hours from home but it was worth it - we'll be back!

Anton, Catherine, Stewart and Marion Steenkamp from Cape Town, 17 -19 July 2003 (The Farmhouse)

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Pragtige uitsig, ongelooflike atmosfeer. Presies wat ons nodig gehad het om van die stad te vergeet.

 Heinrich and Ursula from Doompoort Pretoria, 18 - 21 July 2003 (Birdsong)

The best looking, most lovely cabin we have ever visited, inside and out with a lovely personal touch.

 Piet and Heidi Steijnberg from Botswana, 19 - 20 July 2003 (Tree Tops)

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Thank you yet again for another truly special experience at your beautiful home! We were so grateful to close our stay with a beautiful sunset view on top of Schnellkop. Thank you, thank you, thank you

 Wendy and Jurgen from Gauteng and Germany, 21 - 25 July 2003 (Birdsong)

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We absolutely loved the coziness of the place. We had great fun using gas lanterns, making coffee on the stove and lighting the fire for warmth. It is an incredibley beautiful setting and we return home totally rested and at peace. Thank you!

 Ricardo and Lauren from JHB, 25 - 27 July 2003 (Birdsong)

Thank you, thank you, thank you - we loved it!

 Carina and Linda Agatha, 1 - 3 August 2003 (Tree Tops)

Thank you for letting us experience this little piece of paradise. We will certainly be back with our friends and families

 Ingrid Sellschop and Felicity Scully from Gauteng, 8 - 10 August 2003 (Tree Tops)

Home from home! Awesome, fantastic, cozy, stunning!! Thank you for a fantastic experience. Absolute luxury with sheer simplicity!! You have got the perfect mix 10/10

 Richard and Claire Dellbridge from Cape Town, 8 - 9 August 2003 (Birdsong)

 

Perfect! Thank you!

Kurgan-Lewis's and Fagan-Lewis's, Mamba, Dlamini from Gauteng, 14 -18 Augustus 2003 (The Farmhouse)

What an awesome place to start our honeymoon and the rest of our lives together. Will be back for our first anniversary!

 Mark and Inge du Bernard from Gauteng, 18 - 20 August 2003 (Birdsong)

Dit was wonderlik om 'n slag bietjie te rus en vrede te kon he.

 Louis Maartens from Pretoria, 20 -21 August 2003 (Birdsong)

A wonderful, relaxing weekend! Aplace to cleanse your soul!

 Linda and Chris from Pretoria, 22 - 24 August 2003 (Tree Tops)

 

Wow! Reading all the history and hard work put into Kurisa Moya, we are privileged being able to share in this magnificent place. Definately coming back!

Charl Coetzee from Garsfontein, 31 August 2003 (The Farmhouse)

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BLUE SWALLOW PROJECT TEAM 1 AFRICAN FELLOWS
1 - 14 SEPTEMBER 2003

 

What a beautiful place and excellent food and hospitality. Thanks!!

Wendy Arnott from Lxopo

I enjoyed these 2 weeks in South Africa so much. Thanks a lot for your hospitality, for the food and for everything. Love Vola

Vola Ramahery from Madagascar

I have never been to a place like Kurisa Moya! Ben and Lisa, you are so wonderful - the way you have treated us for the last 2 weeks nobody else could do that. Thanks for everything!

Tabitha Ndunguru form Tanzania

Many thanks for your hospitality during our stay.

Sam The Seeing from Madagascar

Thank you for your warm hospitality to the Earthwatchers. I hope to return to your beautiful lodge on a social visit! Thanks for making our stay so comfortable and for the wonderful meals!

Robynne Reeves-Johnson from EARTHWATCH, Oxford, UK

I am touched by your kindness and hospitality. I will certainly return!

Mao Angua from Uganda

Thanks Kurisa Moya for your tasty food, wonderful accommodation and all that you gave us. May God bless you.

Vanice Mirembe from Uganda

Incredible! Thanks to Lisa and Ben for your hospitality and for understanding about my diet. Thanks Ben for showing me the Black-fronted Bush Shrike!

Mercy Muiri from Kenya

I really enjoyed my stay at Kurisa Moya. Your are welcome to Kenya any time!

Susan Imbhale from Kenya

The delicious meals, served with a smile always encouraged us in the field and helped us get going in the mornings!

Cathy Dzerefos from Haenertsburg

 

Once again, and incredibly relaxing time - eating, sleeping, watching great sunsets!

Michael and Michelle from Gauteng, 24 - 28 September 2003 (The Farmhouse)

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BLUE SWALLOW PROJECT TEAM 2
1 - 14 OCTOBER 2003

 

South africa and Kurisa Moya memories will remain forever. God Bless you both in all your future adventures!

David Blair from Northern Ireland

Thanks so much for the wonderful stay at Kurisa Moya. This was definately one of the highlights of my trip. I will be sure to tell everyone at home about this place!

Katie Gladwell from Buffalo, New Yourk, USA

Thanks for your hospitality and kindness. Kurisa Moya is a beautiful place and I enjoyed every moment here. Best of luck with your future endeavours.

David Rumsey from Kent, England

Ben and Lisa, you are both gorgeous people and you've done a marvelous job creating a home away from home. We loved coming back to Kurisa Moya after our long days. I wish you love and happiness always.

Maya Williams-Rao from Dubai

Lisa and Ben, your hospitality has been special - so much more than I expected. Thanks for everything!

Nancy Dekanich from Canada

 

BLUE SWALLOW PROJECT TEAM 3
17 - 30 OCTOBER 2003

 

The South African experience is perfect and everything starts from Kurisa Moya. The only disappontment is the missing Blue Swallows. Apart from that, everything including your hospitality will be in my memory for a long time. Hope to have a chance to come back again!

Franklin Kin Man Chung from Hong Kong

Lisa and Ben, thank you for all your kindness, patience and support with our never-ending requests. My SA experience has been a wonderful one thanks to Kurisa Moya. I hope it will always remain the truly beautiful place it is today!

Samanmali Chandrasiri from Sri Lanka

Kurisa Moya has been my home in SA - a beautiful, wonderful home away from home - and all because of Ben and Lisa and their hospitality!

Hina Najam from Pakistan

The past 2 weeks at Kurisa Moya have enriched my life with lots of beautiful colours. Thanks for your kindness and hospitality. I hope that I will come back again and repeat my pleasant adventures (both nature and food).

Justinus Nurman from Seoul - Korea

Ben and Lisa, thaks for giving me a "home" in South Africa. The food, this place, the mountain climbing and the people here all made this trip unforgettable. I really hope we can meet some time later and chat at the fireplace.

Wong Chong Yin from Hong Kong

Kurisa Moya Nature Lodge and the people behind it will have a special place in my memories. Not only because of the warm hospitality, splendid food or the unique ambiance, not to mention the diverse wildlife, but mainly because I felt that this place really lives up to it's name of "Tranquil Spirit" - a place where you can have a lot of soul-searching and learn new meanings of life. Thanks for making it possible.

Makhdum Imadur Rahman from Bangladesh

I really like this place - every day in the morning I can hear the songs of birds and in the evening when we came back so dirty, Kurisa Moya was just like family in our minds. Thanks a lot and best wishes for you and this peaceful place!

Li Xia from Shanghai, China

 

JOE GROSEL'S FOREST BIRDING ID COURSE
31 - 2 NOVEMBER 2003

 

Thanks Ben and Lisa for a wonderful time. Fantastic place - see you again!

Billy and Lucean Attard from Polokwane

Baie dankie, Kurisa Moya vir 'n wonderlike ervaring. Alles was "tops" en julle sal my beslis weer sien!

Almari Robbertse from Polokwane

Thanks Ben and Lisa, great as always!

Joe Grosel and forest birders from Polokwane


Excellent birding in your forest. 

Mr Ovin and Michael Mills 6 - 7 November 2003


A magical weekend with amazing ideas to ponder on.

Mani, Terien, Colleen, Saroma, Leana, Addi, Kay, Peter, Grant, Van, Magriet, Audrey, Johan, Roy, 7 - 9 November 2003

Birds and angels live here

Hal and Rosemary Miller, 14 - 17 November 2003

A bush paradise. Thank you 

Rex and Sarah Pennington, 14 - 17 November 2003

What a break from our ordinary working days

Department of Clinical and Community Psychology, Limpopo Province

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