Founded in 1884, the Town was formed within an Area granted to early Voortrekker settlers, by the Zulu King Dinizulu. After Boers; Local farmers, had helped King Dinizulu defeat his rival chief Zibhebhu for succession of the Zulu throne. Land that they occupied was given to them by session from the Zulu king along the banks of the Mfolozi River. On August 5, 1884 the Boers formed the Nieuwe Republiek (New Republic) with Vryheid as its Capital and its sovereignty was recognized by Germany and Portugal.
SAHO is free because readers fund it. Donate →