Bothaville is a maize farming town situated near the Vaal River in the Lejweleputswa DM of the Free State province, South Africa. It is situated 60 km east of the Vaal, on the bank of its Vals River tributary. Bothaville and the adjacent Kgotsong township have a total of approximately 46,000 residents.
Bothaville
What is Bothaville known for?
However, maize is not the only thing Bothaville can be proud of. The town is also famous for its export vegetables and roses, beautiful handmade articles, stock farming, innovative agricultural, industrial entrepreneurs and above all, its hospitality.
What does the name Bothaville mean?
Bothaville is a small town 80 km’s north-west of Kroonstad. Established in 1893 on the farm Botharnia, a portion of Gladdedrift which had been bought by Theunis Louis Botha, and named after him.
What is the monument in Bothaville?
The town was renamed Bothaville in 1893, after Theunis Louis Botha, the original owner of the farm. The Battle of Doornkraal took place some distance south of town on 6 November 1900. Doornkraal Monument is a granite memorial built in honour of Boers who died here in the surprise attack by British soldiers.
When was Bothaville established?
Geography and history
Bothaville, including the settlement Kgotsong, is situated in the Lejweleputswa region of the Free State Province, South Africa. This town was established in 1891 by Voortrekker JP van Wyk on a farm named Gladdedrift. Bothaville is one of the richest agricultural communities in the country.