
The northern Free State town of Winburg is steeped in Afrikaner history. Winburg was the first Free State town established by the Voortrekkers. Originally Winburg was intended as the site of the Voortrekker Monument. After the honour went to Pretoria, Winburg got its wish and a second monument was constructed in the 1960s. It was designed by Hans Hallen…
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