Name: Roossenekal
The small town of Roossenekal is situated between Groblersdal and Lydenburg and falls within the Greater Roossenekal Area. This rural village is renowned for its endemic yellow arum lilies and an annual Lily Festival is held to celebrate this floral phenomenon.
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History and Activities for Roossenekal
This small settlement was named in honour of Commandant Senekal and Field Cornet Roos who were killed in the Mapoch War of this area in 1882. The entire settlement except for the Church was burnt to the ground in 1901 during the Anglo-Boer War. The new village was built and proclaimed in 1934.
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
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