Vlakfontein | |
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  Vlakfontein  Vlakfontein | |
| Coordinates: 25°35′S 30°11′E / 25.58°S 30.19°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| District | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Emakhazeni |
| Time zone | UTC+2 ( SAST) |
| 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
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^ Harris, J. D.
"The other Vlakfontein: An action in the Anglo-Boer War, 3 July 1901". 9 (6). South African Military history journal.
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Municipalities and communities of
Nkangala District Municipality,
Mpumalanga | ||
|---|---|---|
District seat:
Middelburg | ||
| Emalahleni | .svg) | |
| Steve Tshwete | ||
| Emakhazeni | ||
| Thembisile | ||
| Dr JS Moroka | ||
| Victor Khanye | ||
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Vlakfontein | |
|---|---|
Vlakfontein Vlakfontein | |
| Coordinates: 25°35′S 30°11′E / 25.58°S 30.19°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| District | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Emakhazeni |
| Time zone | UTC+2 ( SAST) |
| 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.
{{ cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=( help)
Municipalities and communities of
Nkangala District Municipality,
Mpumalanga | ||
|---|---|---|
District seat:
Middelburg | ||
| Emalahleni | | |
| Steve Tshwete | ||
| Emakhazeni | ||
| Thembisile | ||
| Dr JS Moroka | ||
| Victor Khanye | ||
|
| This Mpumalanga location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |