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When the Republic of Stellaland was proclaimed in 1882, Vryburg ("Fort
of Freedom") was established as its capital. The Republicans called
themselves _vrybugers_ (free citizens) - hence the name of the town.
Today, ...
Taung "The Place of the Lion" named after Tau, chief of the Bataung
people, who made his headquarters here during the 18th century. The
village made world headlines when Australian anthropologist Professor
Raymond Dart made a startling find here in 1924. ...
