What is Volksrust known for?

What is Volksrust known for?

Volksrust has important beef, dairy, maize, sorghum, wool and sunflower seed industries.

Does it snow in Volksrust?

In Volksrust, the summers are comfortable, wet, and partly cloudy and the winters are short, very cold, snowy, and mostly clear.

Why was Volksrust developed?

The name Volksrust in Afrikaans means; ‘the nation rests’ and is attributed to Dorie de Jager, Dirkie Uys’ sister. The story goes that this occurred when battle-weary Boer soldiers came to this place to recover from the South African War.

Where is Volksrust situated?

Mpumalanga
Volksrust is a small town situated in the Grass and Wetlands region of Mpumalanga, South Africa.

What is the meaning of Volksrust?

the nation rests
The name Volksrust in Afrikaans means; ‘the nation rests’ and is attributed to Dorie de Jager, Dirkie Uys’ sister. The story goes that this occurred when battle-weary Boer soldiers came to this place to recover from the South African War.

What type of town is Volksrust?

Volksrust is a quaint South African town with plenty of history and cultural sights. Situated close to many famous battle sites, Volksrust became a municipality in 1904 and is currently the commercial center of an area where maize, wool, sorghum, sunflower seed, beef and dairy are all farmed and produced.

How old is Volksrust?

Volksrust, became a Municipality in 1904, is the Commercial center of a District of which the main products are maize, wool, sorghum, sunflower seed, beef and dairy. ‘Majuba’ is one of Eskoms new -generation Power Stations, commissioned near Volksrust.

Is Volksrust urban or rural?

Urban Areas and Places