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City in Gauteng, South Africa
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Vereeniging is a city in the southern part of Gauteng province on the banks of the Vaal river. The city is one of the most important industrial manufacturing centres in South Africa, with its chief products being iron, steel, pipes, bricks, tiles and processed lime.
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In recognition of the Sharpeville Massacre in 1960. The day of the massacre has been commemorated as Human Rights Day in South Africa since 1994.
Museum focusing on the industrial development of the area.
In memory of the Anglo-Boer War
A headstone with the names of the Canadian, Australian and New Zealand soldiers who died this area during the Anglo-Boer War.
By train
Commuter trains from central Johannesburg departs at least every hour. Operated by Metrorail, these have a reputation for being somewhat grubby and often overcrowded.
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