Vlakfontein
| Vlakfontein | |
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| Coordinates: 25°35′S 30°11′E / 25.58°S 30.19°ECoordinates: 25°35′S 30°11′E / 25.58°S 30.19°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| District | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Emakhazeni |
| Postal code (street) | 1829 |
| PO box | 1821 |
Vlakfontein is a small settlement in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. During the Second Boer War it was the site of a guerrilla action against the British forces where a Victoria Cross was awarded to William John English of the Scottish Horse for conspicuous gallantry.[1]
References
- ↑ Harris, J. D. "The other Vlakfontein: An action in the Anglo-Boer War, 3 July 1901". 9 (6). South African Military history journal.
Municipalities and communities of Nkangala District Municipality, Mpumalanga | ||
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District seat: Middelburg | ||
| Emalahleni | .svg.png) | |
| Steve Tshwete | ||
| Emakhazeni | ||
| Thembisile | ||
| Dr JS Moroka | ||
| Victor Khanye | ||
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