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Discover Volksrust in South Africa
Volksrust in the region of Mpumalanga with its 43,378 habitants is a place located in South Africa - some 153 mi or ( 247 km ) South-East of Pretoria , the country's capital .
Local time in Volksrust is now 06:21 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Johannesburg " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Maseru, Hlotse, Gaborone, Mbabane, and Manzini. When in this area, you might want to check out Maseru . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Volksrust ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
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 11 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 11 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 11 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 12 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 21 km away
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