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Durnacol in the region of KwaZulu-Natal is a place in South Africa - some 195 mi or ( 314 km ) South-East of Pretoria , the country's capital city .
Time in Durnacol is now 03:04 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Johannesburg " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Mokhotlong, Maseru, Hlotse, Mbabane, and Manzini. Since you are here already, consider visiting Mokhotlong . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Durnacol ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Ntshingwayo Dam
Ntshingwayo Dam (previously known as Chelmsford Dam) is a combined gravity & arch type dam locted on the Ingagane River in South Africa. It was established in 1961 and serves mainly for municipal and industrial use. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).
Located at -27.95 29.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Ikhupe Pass
Ikhupe Pass, Is situated in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, on the National road N11 between Ladysmith and Newcastle.
Located at -28.15 29.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Chelmsford Nature Reserve
Chelmsford Nature Reserve, also known as Chelmsford Dam Nature Reserve is situated on the Ngagane River, which is situated some 70 kilometres north of Ladysmith, in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.
Located at -27.96 29.91 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Battle of Talana Hill
The Battle of Talana Hill, also known as the Battle of Glencoe, was the first major clash of the Second Boer War. A frontal attack by British infantry supported by artillery drove Boers from a hilltop position, but the British suffered heavy casualties in the process, including their commanding general Sir William Penn Symons.
Located at -28.11 30.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Penn Symons
Major-General Sir William Penn Symons KCB (17 July 1843 – 23 October 1899) was a British Army officer who was mortally wounded as he commanded his forces at the Battle of Talana Hill during the Second Boer War. Whilst his forces won the battle they had to abandon their position and fall back to Ladysmith. Symons and the more severely wounded were left to the Boers; he died three days later as a prisoner of war. A monument to his valour was raised in Victoria Park, Saltash, Cornwall, UK.
Located at -28.11 30.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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