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Place in Mpumalanga, South Africa
Vlakfontein
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Coordinates: 25°35′S 30°11′E / 25.58°S 30.19°E / -25.58; 30.19
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceMpumalanga
DistrictNkangala
MunicipalityEmakhazeni
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)1829
PO box1821

Vlakfontein is a small settlement in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. During the Second Boer War it was the site of a guerrilla action against the British forces where a Victoria Cross was awarded to William John English of the Scottish Horse for conspicuous gallantry.

References

  1. Harris, J. D. "The other Vlakfontein: An action in the Anglo-Boer War, 3 July 1901". 9 (6). South African Military history journal. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
Municipalities and communities of Nkangala District Municipality, Mpumalanga
District seat: Middelburg
Emalahleni
Nkangala District within South Africa
Nkangala District within South Africa
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Emakhazeni
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Victor Khanye


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