Welcome to Lejweleputswa District Municipality
The Lejweleputswa District Municipality area is situated in the North Western part of the Free State...click ...
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The history of gold & mining in the Free State
The history of gold prospecting & mining in the Free State goes back to the late 19th century when gold was discovered & mined near Vredefort, In April 1948, a borehole sunk in search for water on the farm St Helena struck lava, not ...
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Game reserve & two Nature reserves…
To keep in balance with nature, the region is blessed with a game reserve & two nature reserves - Willem Pretorius Game Reserve, & the Sandveld & Soetdoring Nature Reserves. Apart from its gold, this region encompasses several districts ...
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Sir Ernest Oppenheimer
The planning of Welkom was undertaken by Sir Ernest Oppenheimer, the then Anglo American Chairman, & has resulted in the residential, mining & industrial areas of the city being harmoniously blended to form what has become known as the ...
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The depths of Mother Earth
Escape to the unforgettable experience of descending into the depths of Mother Earth in a local gold mine, or explore the countryside from a steam train. Enjoy a taste of the rich wildlife of Africa at a local game reserve with the comforts of a ...
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Goldfields Casino Aventura…
Goldfields Casino Aventura, Aldam Holiday Resort & Willem Pretorius Game Reserve, Historical borehole on farm Aandenk near Allanridge, NAMPO Harvest Farm near Bothaville, Golden Arts & Crafts Scramble at Hennenman & Virginia. Aco tractor ...
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Golf Club
Folk Dancing Monument at Boshof Goldfields Wine Cellar in Theunissen Winnie Mandela House in Majwemasoeu in Brandfort. Read ...
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Phakisa Racetrack
A highly notable feature lately added to the Goldfields scene, is the ultra-modern multi-million Phakisa Racetrack for motorcycles & racing cars situated between Welkom & Odendaalsrus, venue for many an international event & drawing ...
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