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]
Vlakfontein | |
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Coordinates: 25.58°S 30.19°E / -25.58; 30.19 | |
Country | South Africa |
Province | Mpumalanga |
District | Nkangala |
Municipality | Emakhazeni |
Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
Postal code (street) | 1829 |
PO box | 1821 |
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Municipalities and communities of Nkangala District Municipality, Mpumalanga | ||
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District seat: Middelburg | ||
Emalahleni |
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Steve Tshwete | ||
Emakhazeni | ||
Thembisile |
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Dr JS Moroka |
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Victor Khanye |
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