Harrismith in the eastern Free State was once a major British operations base during the South African War (also known as the Anglo-Boer War). Today it’s a bustling agricultural town that serves the needs of the N3 Johannesburg – Durban highway traffic yet maintains its pastoral identity. more

Every little South African town has its quirks and special features, and Fauresmith in the southern Free State is no exception. With its old loco as an historic reminder of the days when steam trains chugged along its main street, Fauresmith has retained its other specialty: breeding superb endurance horses. more