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The Voortrekkers decide to call the first planned town in Natal, up to that time called “Bosjesmansrand” (Bushmen Rand) because
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- 30 Sep 2019
How we know this
- 01Wallis, F. (2000). Nuusdagboek: feite en fratse oor 1000 jaar, Kaapstad: Human & Rousseau
- 02Swart, M.J., et al. (eds) (1980). Afrikaanse Kultuuralmanak Aucklandpark: Federasie van Afrikaanse Kultuurvereniginge.
Last updated · 30 Sep 2019
South African History Online. (2012, August 28). The Voortrekkers decide to call the first planned town in Natal, up to that time called “Bosjesmansrand” (Bushmen Rand) because. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0092748
South African History Online (2012) 'The Voortrekkers decide to call the first planned town in Natal, up to that time called “Bosjesmansrand” (Bushmen Rand) because', South African History Online, 28 August. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0092748 (Accessed: 26 October 2026).
South African History Online, The Voortrekkers decide to call the first planned town in Natal, up to that time called “Bosjesmansrand” (Bushmen Rand) because [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0092748, (accessed 26 October 2026).
"The Voortrekkers decide to call the first planned town in Natal, up to that time called “Bosjesmansrand” (Bushmen Rand) because." South African History Online, 28 Aug. 2012, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0092748. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.
South African History Online. "The Voortrekkers decide to call the first planned town in Natal, up to that time called “Bosjesmansrand” (Bushmen Rand) because." South African History Online. August 28, 2012. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0092748.
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