Vereeniging
Vereeniging is a city located in the south of Gauteng province, South Africa, situated where the Klip River empties into the northern loop of the Vaal River.
It is also one of the constituent parts of the Vaal Triangle region and was formerly situated in the Transvaal province. The name Vereeniging is the Dutch word meaning "association", although the spelling has since changed to vereniging, with a single e.
Getting to Vereeniging
Vereeniging is located between the Vaal river and the N1. From Johannesburg, follow either the R59 south for around 69 km and take the Voortrekker Road exit. One can also reach Vereeniging using the N1, but the R59 is a lot more direct and simpler. Commuter trains from central Johannesburg departs at least every hour. Operated by Metrorail, these have a reputation for being somewhat grubby and often overcrowded.
- 01Vereeniging
Worth seeing
- 01Sharpeville Memorial
In recognition of the Sharpeville Massacre in 1960.
- 02Vaal Teknorama
Museum focusing on the industrial development of the area.
- 03Peace
In memory of the Anglo-Boer War Maccauvlei Garden of Memorial.
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