Vryheid is a coal mining and cattle ranching town in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Vryheid is the Afrikaans word for “freedom”.
Spotlight:
- The Battle of Blood River heritage site in KwaZulu-Natal represents a unique way of historic storytelling because there are 2 separate interpretive centres, each dealing with 1 side of the story of events leading up to the famous battle between Zulu impis (fighting regiments) and Boer Voortrekkers.The most interesting feature of the Blood River heritage site near Dundee in KwaZulu-Natal is that it tells the story of the Battle of Blood River, an epic battle fought in 1838 between Zulu impis and Boer commandos, from both sides.This site is a must-see if you’re interested in the KwaZulu-Natal battlefields.
