Vereeniging
Sourced from Wikivoyage. Text is available under the CC-by-SA 3.0 license.
Understand
History
The area around Vereeniging has seen many conflicts, from the Anglo-Boer wars to the anti-Apartheid uprisings.The Sharpeville Massacre occurred in a suburb of Vereenging on 21 March 1960, when 69 people were killed and more than 300 wounded during a confrontation between the police forces and 12 000 protesters against the Apartheid laws. The 21st of March is today a public holiday (Human Rights Day) in South Africa in recognition of this event.
Get in
By car
Vereeniging is located between the Vaal river and the N1. From Johannesburg, follow either the R59 south for around 69 km and take the Voortrekker Road exit. One can also reach Vereeniging using the N1, but the R59 is a lot more direct and simpler.By train
Commuter trains from central Johannesburg departs at least every hour. Operated by Metrorail, these have a reputation for being somewhat grubby and often overcrowded. Additionally, Shosholoza Meyl long distance trains connecting Johannesburg with East London and Port Elizabeth also calls here. However, these trains only run a few times per week.
Vereeniging railway station
Get around
By car
Public transport is limited and it is best to travel by hired car.See
Sharpeville MemorialIn recognition of the Sharpeville Massacre.
-
Vaal Teknorama
address: 1 Beethoven StMuseum focusing on the industrial development of the area. Peace monumentIn memory of the Anglo-Boer War
Maccauvlei Garden of MemorialA headstone with the names of the Canadian, Australian and New Zealand soldiers who died this area during the Anglo-Boer War.
Eat
