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Charlestown Destination Guide
Explore Charlestown in South Africa
Charlestown in the region of KwaZulu-Natal is a town in South Africa - some 155 mi or ( 250 km ) South-East of Pretoria , the country's capital city .
Current time in Charlestown is now 11:31 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Johannesburg " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Maseru, Hlotse, Gaborone, Mbabane, and Manzini. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Maseru . Where to go and what to see in Charlestown ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Laing's Nek
Laing's Nek, or Lang's Nek is a pass through the Drakensberg, South Africa, immediately north of Majuba, at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:27|27|39|S|29|52|10|E|type:mountain |primary |name= }} at an elevation of 5400 to 6,000 ft . It is the lowest part of a ridge which slopes from Majuba to the Buffalo River, and before the opening of the railway in 1891 the road over the nek was the main artery of communication between Durban and Pretoria.
Located at -27.46 29.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Battle of Laing's Nek
The Battle of Laing's Nek was a major battle fought at Laing's Nek during the First Boer War on 28 January 1881.
Located at -27.46 29.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Battle of Majuba Hill
The Battle of Majuba Hill on 27 February 1881 was the main battle of the First Boer War. It was a resounding victory for the Boers. Major-General Sir George Pomeroy Colley occupied the summit of the hill on the night of 26–27 February 1881. His motive for occupying the hill remains unclear. The Boers believed that he may have been attempting to outflank their positions at Laing's Nek.
Located at -27.46 29.86 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Laingsnek Pass
Laingsnek Pass, Is situated in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, on the National road N11 (South Africa) between Volksrust and Newcastle.
Located at -27.48 29.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Zaaihoek Dam
Zaaihoek Dam is a dam on the Slang River in Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. The dam was established in 1988 with a capacity of 184,600 megaliters behind a wall of 46 m.
Located at -27.43 30.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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