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Siege of the Potchefstroom Fort – a story of sorrow from long ago

Siege of the Potchefstroom Fort – a story of sorrow from long ago

by Lennie | Feb 27, 2024 | Events, Forgotten Heroes, Places

The misfortune of more than 320 people who for almost three months were trapped in an area of 25 X 25 m (440m), is one of the great heart-breaking stories of Potchefstroom. It was during the First War of Independence (1880-1881). The event is known as the Siege of the...
Street names reflect history 10 – P

Street names reflect history 10 – P

by Lennie | Sep 21, 2021 | Forgotten Heroes, People, Street names

A man who became emotional about a pipe organ, a doctor concerned about the human consumption of patent medicine (including wolf poison) and the owner of one of the first shops of Potchefstroom all gave their names to these street names. Paul Schutte Street...

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