What's a word for a South African prairie?

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Why: In the In Touch Weekly crossword, #60 across: South African prairie

VEL_T

Answer: VELDT! n. elevated open grassland in southern Africa. Also veld.

Source: OneAcross

The More You Know: Ray Bradbury published a story called "The Veldt" in 1951. He hated technology: "Bradbury believes machinery is something that will turn the world upside down, ruin relationships, and destroy the minds of children. This free time will leave people bored with thoughts consumed with fear, anger, and vengeance." He is 88.