I'm curious about the origins of Bela-Bela. Who was the creator of this character or concept? I'd like to know more about the person or team responsible for bringing Bela-Bela into existence.
5 answers
CrystalPulse
Tue Nov 26 2024
He named this farm Het Bad, which translates to "The Bath" in Afrikaans.
Raffaele
Tue Nov 26 2024
In the year 1873, the Transvaal government, led by President Burgers, acquired the land from Carl Van Heerden.
Michele
Tue Nov 26 2024
Following the acquisition, the government decided to develop the area into a resort.
Carolina
Tue Nov 26 2024
Carl Van Heerden, a Voortrekker, was the founder of the first Boer farm in the area that is presently known as Bela-Bela.
Federico
Tue Nov 26 2024
They named this resort Hartingsburg, in honor of the renowned Dutch biologist Pieter Harting.