Standerton
Afrikaans name: Standerton

Standerton CBD
Photo © Steven Herbert
Mpumalanga
The town of Standerton was founded in 1878 and was named after Commandant Adrian Hendrik Stander who was a Boer leader and owner of the land on which the town was established.
The surrounding farmlands produce many agricultural products including maize, beef, dairy, groundnuts, potatoes and poultry. The town itself has many businesses and is the main commercial hub for a large area. Originally Standerton was on the main route between Johannesburg and KwaZulu-Natal but most of the traffic now follows the N3 highway through Harrismith
Accommodation in StandertonIn 1982 construction of the Grootdraai Dam was completed. It is 10 km away from Standerton and is on the Vaal River.
There is a variety of accommodation available in the town include many bed and breakfast establishments.

Town Hall
Photo © Steven Herbert

Photo © Steven Herbert
References and further reading
Conolly's Guide to Southern Africa - Author: Denis Conolly - Year Published: 1982 - Page: 269On Route - A region by region guide to South Africa - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Year Published: 1995 - Page: 171
Reader's Digest Illustrated Guide to Southern Africa - 4th edition - Author: - Year Published: 1986 - Page: 223