Category: History

Introduction The Lydenburg Heads, renowned archaeological artifacts, have inspired the naming of a shopping center and a lifestyle estate in Lydenburg. Yet, many locals, particularly the younger generation, may not fully understand their historical significance. These ancient clay ceremonial masks, though now housed in Cape Town, remain an enduring symbol of early African art and […]

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. […]