Burgersdorp Attractions
Burgersdorp, in the north of the Eastern Cape, was founded in 1847 and is now a center of stock-farming and the woolen industry. When the Governor of the Cape Colony, Sir Peregrine Maitland, refused to allow the town to be named after him the townspeople named it Burgersdorp, the "burghers' village". It was the seat of South Africa's first theological university, which was later moved to Potchefstroom.
Burgersdorp is a quiet little country town with a number of buildings which have been declared national monuments, among them the old prison and the church. The former parsonage is now a museum. In Burger Square is the Taal (Language) Monument, erected in 1892. The town played an important part in the promotion of the Afrikaans language in South Africa.
Burgersdorp is a quiet little country town with a number of buildings which have been declared national monuments, among them the old prison and the church. The former parsonage is now a museum. In Burger Square is the Taal (Language) Monument, erected in 1892. The town played an important part in the promotion of the Afrikaans language in South Africa.
Die Berg Nature Reserve
Near Burgersdorp is Die Berg Nature Reserve (area 425ha/1,050ac), with many species of game. From the reserve there is a footpath to the J. L. De Bruin Dam, which has excellent facilities for water sports.
