Chief Albert Luthuli and the Blaauwbosch Methodist School and Church
The area of Blaauwbosch was bought in 1895 by a private syndicate consisting of 31 Christian Zulu landowners. The elegant … Read More
Rifleman’s Post
“The 2nd Battalion Kings Royal Rifles began building Rifleman’s Post on 1st November 1899. Sited on the western perimeter the … Read More
The Shaw House
This house is a national monuments and is considered to be amongst the finest examples of Natal residential architecture in … Read More
King Dinuzulu and the Old Prison
Completed in 1905 “His Majesty’s Goal, Newcastle”, was at the time considered “the most up-to-date institution” of its kind in … Read More
Soofi Mosque
“The first Muslim traders came to Ladysmith in 1885. Showing honesty and courtesy as businessmen they were firm in their … Read More
Tchrengula
At daybreak on Monday 30th October 1899 Col. Carelton’s column, supposedly on their way to Nicholson’s Nek, found themselves on … Read More
The Uys House
This is one of the oldest buildings in KwaZulu Natal north of the Tugela River and dates back to 1856. … Read More
Maharaj House
This typical colonial Victorian house in Lennoxton was the family home Mac Maharaj, who was a founder member of the … Read More
Rifle Brigade Monument at Surprise Hill
“On the night of 10/11 December 1899 Digby-Jones RE VC blew up a Boer 4.7 inch Howitzer during a night … Read More
Dundee Dutch Reform Church
Anton von Wouw memorial tablet can be found at the Dutch reformed Moederkerk to commemorate the Boers who died at … Read More


