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Weenen stands as a testament to the turbulent History of South Africa! Located on the serene Banks of the Bushman River in KwaZulu-Natal, it remains as the second oldest European Settlement in the Region. In 1838, the Voortrekkers migration initially faced little resistance and eventually reached Natal.

The Merino sheep-farming Town of Burgersdorp, in the North Eastern Cape has been a pivotal point in Afrikaner: History; Culture and Religion. Many Towns in South Africa are named after one person, but Burgersdorp was aptly named after many people: all its inhabitants, in fact.

The 43 spectators were crushed to death when fans forced their way through gate four in the north east corner of the stadium. A further 117 were injured.

List of the deceased

Madikana Samuel Selepe, 39, from Diepsloot, Soweto

Johannes Mandla Mthembu, 36, from Palm Springs, Vaal Triangle

Johannes Motlasi Letsoara, 35, from Potchefstroom

Sphiwa Esrome Mpungose, 13, from Burgersdale, West Rand

Ivan Jeffrey Bezuidenhout, 39, from Potchefstroom

Mbulelo Diniso, 25, from Orlando East

Meadowlands, located in Gauteng Province, South Africa, is a Suburb of Soweto.