Standerton is a large commercial and agricultural town in Mpumalanga, South Africa, on the banks of the Vaal River, that specializes in cattle, dairy, maize, and poultry farming. The town was named after Boer leader Commandant A. H. Stander when it was founded in 1876. During the First Boer War, the town’s British garrison was besieged by the Boers for three months. General Jan Smuts was elected to this seat and went on to help establish the League of Nations. Standerton is located within the Lekwa Local Municipality.
History
Standerton was established in 1878 on the farm Grootverlangen and was named after its founder, Commandant Adriaan Henrik Stander. The Volksraad of the South African Republic approved the formation of a town at the drift in 1876, and it was proclaimed two years later. It received municipal status in 1903. Stander’s Drift, the now-bridged crossing of the Vaal River, and Standerskop, a hill near the town, were both named after Stander. During the First Boer War (1880-1881), a British unit was besieged by Boer forces who shelled them from a nearby hill, with the former holding out until the war ended in February 1881.
What makes Standerton so unique?
Standerton’s guest farms are a popular choice for those looking to unwind in a natural, farm-style setting. Many of these guest farms offer horseback riding, guided forest walks, and a variety of other enjoyable outdoor activities.
Standerton is located in which province?
Mpumalanga
Standerton is a large commercial and agricultural town in Mpumalanga, South Africa, on the banks of the Vaal River, that specializes in cattle, dairy, maize, and poultry farming.
