History Lydenburg was established in 1849 by Voortrekker settlers under the leadership of Andries Potgieter. Its name, “Lydenburg” (“Town of Suffering”), reflects the early hardships faced by its founders. Before colonial settlement, the area was home to Khoe-San hunter-gatherers, as evidenced by ancient rock paintings. The discovery of the Lydenburg Heads, terracotta sculptures from around […]

Residents Struggle with Raw Sewage Flooding For three months, residents of Lydenburg, Kriel, and Jansen streets have endured raw sewage flooding their homes and yards due to persistent drain blockages. Despite repeated complaints, the Thaba Chweu Local Municipality (TCLM) has failed to address the issue adequately, leaving residents in increasingly hazardous living conditions. Living Conditions […]

The Fascinating History of Fort Mary and the Viljoen Street Powder Magazine The history of Fort Mary is closely tied to the historical powder magazine located on Viljoen Street. Many of the stones used in constructing the powder magazine feature engravings of names belonging to soldiers of the 94th Regiment, once stationed at Fort Mary. […]