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Anzac, a Railway Siding near Brakpan

A Railway Siding, on route between Germiston and Brakpan. The name is derived from all the Australian and New Zealand troops who landed at Anzac Cove in Turkey, in World War 1. This day is remembered for all the servicemen and women, who lost their lives on the 25 April and is known as 'Poppy Day'!

References

New Dictionary of South African Place Names by Peter E. Raper

Further Reading
https://www.safarinow.com/destinations/germiston/hub.aspx