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Pietermaritzburg is approximately 160 km (100 mi) direct from the Zulu capital, Mgungundlovu. Prior to the battle (9 December 1838) a vow was taken that if the Boers were granted victory over the Zulu, then a sacred church would be built which still stands today, The Church of the Vow. It was Jan Gerritze Bantjes, Secretary General to Andries ...
Clark House was erected in 1887 and the adjoining Victoria Hall in 1895. These buildings housed the original Pietermaritzburg High School. Clark House itself is built in the Neo-Gothic style and is one of the best-known school buildings in South Africa. Current use: college. From CBD take West Street towards Durban.
Pietermaritzburg becomes part of the newly formed Union of South Africa (British dominion). 1911 - Population: 30,555. [16] 1912 - Voortrekker museum founded. 1919 - Fort Napier becomes a hospital. [chronology citation needed] 1920 - Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School founded. 1921 - Comrades Marathon (Durban-Pietermaritzburg) begins.
This is a list of cities and towns found in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.They are divided according to the districts in which they are located.. In the case of settlements that have had their official names changed the traditional name is listed first followed by the new name.
The 'German House' owned by the Lange family on what is today Jan Hofmeyr Road became an important stopover for those travelling the Old Main Road between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. The Outspan Tree (derived from the Afrikaans uitspan: out-span or to rest) alongside the hostelry is where travelers could rest is now a national monument. The ...
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This is a category of articles pertaining to the South African city of Pietermaritzburg. Subcategories. This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 ...