Hertzogville
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Hertzogville is a small cattle and sheep farming town in the Free State province of South Africa. It is named after South Africa's longest-serving prime minister James Barry Munnik Hertzog.
The town was established in 1915 on the farm Donkerfontein. Hertzogville is a small farming community that mainly speaks Afrikaans. Other languages that are spoken are Sotho and Tswana and some Xhosa. The town lies very near to the centre of South Africa, in the Orange Free State, not because oranges grows here, but it was named after the Prince of Orange of The Netherlands. It lies in the heart of the bread basket of the country. Farming is the main industry that accounts for most of the income of the district. Maize, wheat and groundnuts are mainly planted here. Sheep and cattle farming is also important. Hertzogville lies about a hour and half from three main cities, Bloemfontein, Kimberley and Welkom. An Agricultural Show is staged annually in March/April with many farm animals and farming equipment on display. There is also many activities like quad biking, horse riding, games for children and a dance on one evening, usually with popular singers of South Africa.
According to information handed down, the property on which Hertzogville was built was sold to the town on proviso that a hotel was not allowed to be built within the towns boundaries for a hundred years after sale of the property!
Activities and Attractions: Dutch Reformed Church - A classic example of Free State Sandstone
Palmietpan Game Reserve - An idyllic reserve home to many game and bird species. Campsite and picnic spots are laid out.
Tourist information: Municipality P/Bag X04, Hertzogville, 9482 Tel +27(53) 421 9051
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