The Battlefields - Legends of the Zulu Kingdom

Battles and Sites

Ntombe Battlefield:
On the 12 March 1879 Captain Mortiarty, 60 troops and a large number of camp attendents were killed, when their camp on the North Bank of Ntombe River was overrun by a Zulu Impi during the Anglo-Zulu War.

Monuments & Memorials

Egode River Monument:
This monument commerates the site where Louis Botha met his troops before signing the Peace Treaty that ended the Anglo-Boer War.

Kruger Bridge:
The Kruger Bridge was built during the last presidential term of Paul Kruger. It is on Farms Uitval 195 and Eersteiling 690, and spans the Bivane River south of Paulpietersburg.

Library:
The Library was originally the Dutch Reformed Church, to which Paul kruger contributed financially. The British used it as a ammunition store during the Anglo-Boer war. This fine old building is a national monument. It is located at 27 Smit Street.

Old Drosty:
The Old Drosty was erected in 1906 and was the first British Colonial Public Building to be built in the vicinity, at the start of colonial rule. It was declared a national monumnt in December 1980. It is now used by the Publicity Association.

For more information on the above or following attractions please contact Paulpietersburg Publicity Association.

zoom Plaque - Egode River Memorial

Other Cultural Attractions

Fort Clery,Luneburg:
This fort was built during 1879 by a detachment of the 90th. Subsequently the fort was manned by the Kaffrarian Rifles and then troops of the 80th, who mounted two 6 Pounder Guns during their stay.

The Village of Luneburg:
The original settlement of the Germen Lutheran Missionaries. The oldest Germen school in Northern KZN in found in this village.

Luneburg Laager:
This fortifiaction was built by the Germen Settlers of this area, who were afraid of Zulu attacks and who also wanted to protect their church. British forces moved in, on the 19 October 1878.

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