Vereeniging is a city in the Gauteng province of South Africa. The city lies on the Vaal River and borders the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. It was formed after World War II, when the Union of South Africa formally granted municipal status to Vereeniging Township on October 10, 1949, as part of its efforts to increase Afrikaner representation in the municipal administration at that time. However, it remained part of the Potchefstroom local authority area until 1986, when it obtained its own municipal council that became fully functional in 1987.
The History of Vereeniging
In 1881, a farmer by the name of Johannes Vosloo purchased an area of land in the district of Vanderkloof. The farm was named Vereniging, which means association or union. It was later discovered that this particular area had rich coal deposits and belonged to a man by the name of George William Ferreira.
Safety and Security in Vereeniging
While there is a lower crime rate than other cities, Vereeniging does have a higher crime rate than most other places in the country. This is mainly due to the high unemployment rates and lack of economic opportunities. As a result, crimes often take place during business hours as individuals are trying to steal money or items that they can sell on the black market.
Festivals, Events, and Major Attractions Around Vereeniging
While most people come to Vereeniging for work, the city also has some festivals and events. The Annual Agricultural Show is a huge event that takes place on the second weekend of September each year and it’s a great time to sample local produce while checking out what life is like outside of the city. Other events include the annual Festival of Arts, which showcases paintings, sculpture, photography and other forms of art.
