Southern Region

Leeudoringstad

Location

Off the N12, 28km from Wolmaransstad.

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History

Leeudoringstad was named after a particular type of thorn bush that once grew in abundance near the farm Rietkuil, on which the village was founded in 1920.

Wolwespruit Riverine Vegetation

Leeudoringstad

Attractions include Leeudoringstad Museum and Wolwespruit Nature Reserve:

Museum

Iin 1932 a train loaded with dynamite exploded in the centre of the town, information and photos of the disaster are displayed in the museum.

Wolwespruit Reserve

Located 2km from town on the banks of the Vaal River, home to many antelope species.

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