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| '''Standerton''' is a commercial and agricultural |
'''Standerton''' is a large commercial and agricultural town lying on the banks of the ] in ], ], which specialises in ], ], ] and ] farming. The town was established in 1876 and named after ] leader Commandant A. H. Stander. During the ] a British garrison in the town was besieged by the Boers for three months. ] won this seat during elections and went on to assist in setting up the ]. Standerton is the seat of the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.standerton.com/lekwamunicipality.html |title = LEKWA MUNICIPALITY in Standerton South Africa}}</ref> | ||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| Standerton was founded in 1878 on a farm called ''Grootverlangen'' and named after its owner Commandant |
Standerton was founded in 1878 on a farm called ''Grootverlangen'' and named after its owner Commandant Adriaan Henrik Stander.<ref name="Place">{{cite book |first1=Peter E |last1=Raper |first2=Lucie A |last2=Möller |first3=L Theodorus |last3=du Plessis |title=Dictionary of South African Place Names |edition=4th |location=Johannesburg |publisher=Jonathan Ball |year=2014 |isbn=9781868425495 |page=529}}</ref> The ] approved the formation of a town at the drift in 1876 and proclaimed two years later.<ref name="On01">{{cite book | title=On Route in South Africa: Explore South Africa region by region | publisher=Jonathan Ball Publishers | author=Erasmus, B.P.J. | year=2014 | pages=401 | isbn=9781920289805}}</ref>{{rp|301}} It was granted municipal status in 1903.<ref name=Place/> The crossing over the ], now bridged, was known as ''Stander's Drift'' and a hill close to the town was called ''Standerskop'' were also named after Stander.<ref name=Place/><ref name="Leyds">{{cite book | title=A History of Johannesburg: The Early Years | publisher=Nasional Boekhandel | author=Leyds, Gerald Anton | year=1964 | pages=318}}</ref>{{rp|303}} During the ] (1880–81), a British unit was besieged by the Boer forces who shelled them from the nearby hill, the former holding out until the end of the war in February 1881.<ref name=On01/>{{rp|301}} | ||
| ===Great Trek memorial controversy=== | ===Great Trek memorial controversy=== | ||
| The |
The town has received nationwide media attention in 2007 and 2008 following the destruction of an important ] memorial. This monument, located near the facade of the municipality building, was constructed by ]s to mark the 150th anniversary of the ]. The Lekwa municipality's mayor Queen Radebe-Khumalo ordered the structure demolished in April 2007. "That piece of thing means nothing to us. It's just a piece of cement with tracks. I do not even know where it comes from", Radebe-Khumalo declared in a statement quoted by the '']'' newspaper.<ref name="M&G">{{cite web | url=https://mg.co.za/article/2007-04-13-tempers-flare-over-great-trek-memorial-damage | title=Tempers flare over Great Trek memorial damage | work=] | date=April 13, 2007 | access-date=October 2, 2019 | author=Ismail, Sumayya | agency=Sapa-AFP}}</ref> | ||
| The incident led to widespread condemnation by the local Afrikaans community. Jan Bosman, a spokesperson for the ], claimed that "actions like these undo the spirit of reconciliation as promoted by former president ] and Archbishop ]".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/Politics/0,,2-7-12_2098399,00.html | title=Afrikaner shock over demolition | publisher=] | date=2007-04-13 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081030030023/http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/Politics/0,,2-7-12_2098399,00.html | archive-date=2008-10-30 }}</ref> In June 2007, a joint initiative between ] and ] lodged an application to the ] requesting that the mayor offer compensation for damages claimed. A subsequent court order ruled that Radebe-Khumalo and her municipality would pay for the damage and prohibited attempts to remove another statue erected in memory of ] concentration camp victims.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/News/0,,2-7-1442_2125394,00.html| title=Mayor told to repair memorial | publisher=News 24 | date=2007-06-06}}</ref> ].]] | The incident led to widespread condemnation by the local Afrikaans community. Jan Bosman, a spokesperson for the ], claimed that "actions like these undo the spirit of reconciliation as promoted by former president ] and Archbishop ]".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/Politics/0,,2-7-12_2098399,00.html | title=Afrikaner shock over demolition | publisher=] | date=2007-04-13 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081030030023/http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/Politics/0,,2-7-12_2098399,00.html | archive-date=2008-10-30 }}</ref> In June 2007, a joint initiative between ] and ] lodged an application to the ] requesting that the mayor offer compensation for damages claimed. A subsequent court order ruled that Radebe-Khumalo and her municipality would pay for the damage and prohibited attempts to remove another statue erected in memory of ] concentration camp victims.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/News/0,,2-7-1442_2125394,00.html| title=Mayor told to repair memorial | publisher=News 24 | date=2007-06-06}}</ref> ].]] | ||
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| ===Sakhile Township riots=== | ===Sakhile Township riots=== | ||
| The township of ] near Standerton was the site of violent, service delivery riots that led to the Lekwa Municipality mayor Juliet Queen Radebe-Khumalo and other senior municipal officials, being recalled by the ] in October 2009. The riots included the burning of tyres and blocking some entries to the |
The township of ] near Standerton was the site of violent, service delivery riots that led to the Lekwa Municipality mayor Juliet Queen Radebe-Khumalo and other senior municipal officials, being recalled by the ] in October 2009. The riots included the burning of tyres and blocking some entries to the town.<ref> '']'', October 22, 2009.</ref> | ||
| ==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
| ===Agriculture=== | ===Agriculture=== | ||
| The area around the |
The area around the town promotes mixed agriculture with crops such as ], ]s, ] and ]. Poultry and dairy farming is also conducted in the region.<ref name=On01/>{{rp|301}} | ||
| ===Manufacturing=== | ===Manufacturing=== | ||
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| ==Education== | ==Education== | ||
| ===Schools=== | |||
| Standerton Primary School is a school that was officially opened in the year 1959, with its first acting principal being Miss C. Fisher and a total of 153 learners after its initial opening. The school anthem was composed by one Joan Whitington. The new hall is called the Barbara Dunbar Hall. There are three houses called Hawks, Eagles and Falcons. The school motto is ''"Sapienta Vincit"'' (Latin for "Wisdom Conquers"). The key on the school badge represents unlocking knowledge. The official school colours are blue, red and yellow. The current principal is Mr C. J. van Vuuren. | |||
| Khula-Sakhile Secondary School is a school that had been struggling for years with their matriculants' results when finally in the 2013-14 matric group, the school managed to score a 100% pass rate which was seen as a very proud moment for both the Sakhile area as well as the Mpumalanga province as a whole. | |||
| ==Infrastructure== | ==Infrastructure== | ||
| ===Dams=== | ===Dams=== | ||
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| *] - retired international rugby union referee. He refereed his first international test match, in 2000, and was chosen to officiate at both the 2003 Rugby World Cup and 2007 Rugby World Cups. | *] - retired international rugby union referee. He refereed his first international test match, in 2000, and was chosen to officiate at both the 2003 Rugby World Cup and 2007 Rugby World Cups. | ||
| *] - ], 1974-1982 | *] - ], 1974-1982 | ||
| *] - South African football defender for ] club |
*] - South African football defender for ] club ] and South Africa. Mahamutsa also played for ]. | ||
| *] - ] player | *] - ] player | ||
| *] - professional golfer | *] - professional golfer | ||
| *] - ] player | *] - ] player | ||
| *] - South African military commander. co-founded the ] (Afrikaner People's Front) and later founded the ] (now Freedom Front Plus) | *] - South African military commander. co-founded the ] (Afrikaner People's Front) and later founded the ] (now Freedom Front Plus) | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:07, 26 December 2024
Place in Mpumalanga, South Africa| Standerton | |
|---|---|
 Central business district in Standerton. | |
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| Coordinates: 26°57′S 29°15′E / 26.950°S 29.250°E / -26.950; 29.250 | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| District | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Lekwa |
| Established | 14 December 1878 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.96 km (17.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,530 m (5,020 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 84,383 |
| • Density | 1,800/km (4,800/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 39.3% |
| • White | 35.0% |
| • Coloured | 15.4% |
| • Indian/Asian | 9.1% |
| • Other | 1.2% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Afrikaans | 50.3% |
| • Zulu | 21.2% |
| • English | 17.4% |
| • Sotho | 3.5% |
| • Other | 7.6% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 2430 |
| PO box | 2430 |
| Area code | 017 |
Standerton is a large commercial and agricultural town lying on the banks of the Vaal River in Mpumalanga, South Africa, which specialises in cattle, dairy, maize and poultry farming. The town was established in 1876 and named after Boer leader Commandant A. H. Stander. During the First Boer War a British garrison in the town was besieged by the Boers for three months. General Jan Smuts won this seat during elections and went on to assist in setting up the League of Nations. Standerton is the seat of the Lekwa Local Municipality.
History
Standerton was founded in 1878 on a farm called Grootverlangen and named after its owner Commandant Adriaan Henrik Stander. The South African Republic's Volksraad approved the formation of a town at the drift in 1876 and proclaimed two years later. It was granted municipal status in 1903. The crossing over the Vaal River, now bridged, was known as Stander's Drift and a hill close to the town was called Standerskop were also named after Stander. During the First Boer War (1880–81), a British unit was besieged by the Boer forces who shelled them from the nearby hill, the former holding out until the end of the war in February 1881.
Great Trek memorial controversy
The town has received nationwide media attention in 2007 and 2008 following the destruction of an important voortrekker memorial. This monument, located near the facade of the municipality building, was constructed by Afrikaners to mark the 150th anniversary of the Great Trek. The Lekwa municipality's mayor Queen Radebe-Khumalo ordered the structure demolished in April 2007. "That piece of thing means nothing to us. It's just a piece of cement with tracks. I do not even know where it comes from", Radebe-Khumalo declared in a statement quoted by the Beeld newspaper.
The incident led to widespread condemnation by the local Afrikaans community. Jan Bosman, a spokesperson for the Afrikanerbond, claimed that "actions like these undo the spirit of reconciliation as promoted by former president Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu". In June 2007, a joint initiative between AfriForum and Solidarity lodged an application to the Pretoria High Court requesting that the mayor offer compensation for damages claimed. A subsequent court order ruled that Radebe-Khumalo and her municipality would pay for the damage and prohibited attempts to remove another statue erected in memory of Anglo-Boer war concentration camp victims.
In May 2010, the memorial was rebuilt on its original site.
Sakhile Township riots
The township of Sakhile near Standerton was the site of violent, service delivery riots that led to the Lekwa Municipality mayor Juliet Queen Radebe-Khumalo and other senior municipal officials, being recalled by the African National Congress in October 2009. The riots included the burning of tyres and blocking some entries to the town.
Economy
Agriculture
The area around the town promotes mixed agriculture with crops such as maize, sunflower seeds, ground nuts and potatoes. Poultry and dairy farming is also conducted in the region.
Manufacturing
Standerton Mills
Standerton Mills Pty Ltd was established in 1947. Mainly manufacturing and supplying yarn and woven industrial fabrics.
Education
Infrastructure
Dams
Grootdraai Dam is situated in the upper reaches of the Vaal River less than 10 km upstream of Standerton. It has a catchment area of 8,195 km, a mean annual precipitation of approximately 750 mm, a mean annual potential evaporation at the dam site of 1,400 mm and a natural inflow of 580 million m/a. The full supply capacity of the reservoir is 364 million m. The Grootdraai dam was completed in 1982.
Notable people
Although Standerton is a rural town surviving mainly on agriculture, it has produced talented people prominent in South African society.
- Arnold S de Beer - journalist and academic
- Pieter Hendriks - South Africa national rugby team player
- Angel Khanyile - member of the National Assembly of South Africa. Shadow Minister of Home Affairs
- Jaco Kriel - South Africa national rugby team player
- Mark Lawrence - retired international rugby union referee. He refereed his first international test match, in 2000, and was chosen to officiate at both the 2003 Rugby World Cup and 2007 Rugby World Cups.
- Frans Lourens Herman Rumpff - Chief Justice of South Africa, 1974-1982
- Rooi Mahamutsa - South African football defender for Premiership club Free State Stars F.C. and South Africa. Mahamutsa also played for Orlando Pirates.
- Mfundo Ndhlovu - South Africa national rugby sevens team player
- JC Ritchie - professional golfer
- Gary Van Aswegen - Rugby union player
- Constand Viljoen - South African military commander. co-founded the Afrikaner Volksfront (Afrikaner People's Front) and later founded the Freedom Front (now Freedom Front Plus)
References
- ^ "Sub Place Standerton". Census 2011.
- "LEKWA MUNICIPALITY in Standerton South Africa".
- ^ Raper, Peter E; Möller, Lucie A; du Plessis, L Theodorus (2014). Dictionary of South African Place Names (4th ed.). Johannesburg: Jonathan Ball. p. 529. ISBN 9781868425495.
- ^ Erasmus, B.P.J. (2014). On Route in South Africa: Explore South Africa region by region. Jonathan Ball Publishers. p. 401. ISBN 9781920289805.
- Leyds, Gerald Anton (1964). A History of Johannesburg: The Early Years. Nasional Boekhandel. p. 318.
- Ismail, Sumayya (April 13, 2007). "Tempers flare over Great Trek memorial damage". Mail & Guardian Online. Sapa-AFP. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
- "Afrikaner shock over demolition". News24. 2007-04-13. Archived from the original on 2008-10-30.
- "Mayor told to repair memorial". News 24. 2007-06-06.
- Kriel, Kallie (May 27, 2010). "Standerton memorial to be re-inaugurated". AfriForum. Retrieved March 27, 2015 – via Politicsweb.
- "Standerton monument word weer herstel". Solidarity. 2010-05-01.
- Beauregard Tromp, "'The kingdom has fallen!'" IOL News, October 22, 2009.
- "Standerton Mills Home Page". www.standertonmills.co.za. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
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