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Settlement Broederstroom

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Located in South Africa :: North West  :: Hartbeespoort Dam
Category: Places :: Settlement

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Address :  Hartbeespoort Dam, North West, South Africa
Cellphone Reception :  Good

Destination Information
Police Hospital Doctor Petrol Diesel Gas Refill Laundromat Shops Shopping Centre Bank ATM Foreign Exchange Internet Cafe Lodging Butchery Bakery Liquor Restaurant Pharmacy
Facilities :  Tour Services
Police Telephone :  +27(0)12 253 1000
Hospital Telephone :  10177
Doctor Telephone :  +27(0)12 259 1313
Petrol Type :  All
Diesel Type :  50-1000 ppm

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More Activities :  Offroad Playground.

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“Broederstroom, nestled in the North West province, is a town steeped in history, originating from a Voortrekker settlement in the wake of Mzilikazi's mfecane. This region's story begins in the 6th century with early Iron Age farmers, leading to the BaFokeng's dominance from the 16th century. However, the 19th-century mfecane brought turmoil, paving the way for the Voortrekkers' arrival. The village's name, derived from Dutch, meaning 'brother stream', commemorates the three brothers of General Andries Pretorius - Piet, Bart, and Wynand Pretorius. They established themselves here in the mid-19th century, with Bart building a house around 1845. Andries joined in 1848, and his son, M.W. Pretorius, also became a resident, highlighting the family's significant role in the town's early development. Broederstroom was officially established on a farm owned by Bart and Piet Pretorius, brothers of Transvaal President Marthinus Pretorius. The town, situated at the foothills of the Magaliesberg range in the Daspoortrand area, evolved from a historical settlement to a modern town with the opening of a trading post by the Jallapor family in 1903. Its origins, marked by early farmers, the influence of the BaFokeng, and the impact of the mfecane, followed by the Voortrekkers' establishment, have created a unique and enduring legacy. This quaint town, thus, stands as a testament to the diverse historical narratives that have shaped it over centuries. (Tsidi Mzansi Historian)” - Chris Smit, 2025/05/16

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