Standerton

Standerton is named after the owner, Adriaan Hendrik Stander, of the farm on which it was established

Attractions

Also see the neighbouring towns

Standerton (elevation 1'540m) lies on the banks of the Vaal River. This area is within the WWF highveld grassland ecoregion, and relatively flat with water pans and scattered streams.

The ruins of Chief Mzilikazi village can be viewed.

Kruger bridge crossing the Vaal River, built in 1891, still stands.

Standerskop Nature Reserve

Standerskop Nature Reserve (128Ha) is home to grassland birds.

Grootdraai Dam

Grootdraai Dam (completed in 1982) offers watersport and camping. The dam is about 10Km upstream from the town.

San/Bushman rock engravings

There are rock engravings near Standerton.

History

Standerton was founded in 1878 on the farm Grootverlangen, owned by Adriaan Hendrik Stander (1817-1896), and proclaimed as town in 1879. Stander was also a Boer commander in the First Anglo-Boer War.

Siege of Standerton

During the First Anglo-Boer War (1880-1881) a British garrison was stationed in Standerton. They built some fortifications aroun the town, but they were besieged by the Boers for 3 months. Five British soldiers died during the siege.

Climate

Today's Weather Report for Standerton

Average temperature:

Winter: 14°C
Summer: 27°C

Economy

Farming: wool, meat, dairy

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