Voortrekker Collection

The Women Loaded the Empty Guns, 1909. Armed conflict, first with the Matabele people under Mzilikazi in the area which was to become the Transvaal, then against the Zulus under Dingane

Commandant Piet Uys, of the Transvaal Mounted Volunteers, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

The Way of the Voortrekker, 1931. Originally from Travels Into the Interior of South Africa, volume I, by John Barrow. Plate taken from Historic Farms of South Africa, by Dorothea Fairbridge

The Caffre War: Natives attacking a convoy, 19th century. Eurocentric view of white settlers fighting the local population in South Africa

Berkly or Klipdrift, a town in Griqualand West, South Africa, c1890
Berkly or Klipdrift, a town in Griqualand West, Northern Cape Province of South Africa, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Pretoria, South Africa, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

A ferry on the Vaal River, Transvaal, South Africa, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Travelling in Griqualand, South Africa, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Potchefstroom, the Transvaal, South Africa, c1890. Potchefstroom, on the banks of the Mooi River, is 120 km west-southwest of Johannesburg

Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria, South Africa
Part of the Voortrekker Monument in Gauteng Province, Pretoria, South Africa, showing Voortrekker ox wagons in the wall surrounding the Monument -- in total there are 64 of these wagons

The Battle of Blauwkrantz, 1838 (oil on canvas)
XZL121571 The Battle of Blauwkrantz, 1838 (oil on canvas) by Baines, Thomas (1820-75); Africana Museum, Johannesburg, South Africa; (add.info)

Africa, South Africa, Pretoria. The famous, and infamous, Voortrekker Monument

SOUTH AFRICA: BOERS. South African travelling wagon. Boers migrating to Natal during the Great Trek. Wood engraving, mid-19th century

SOUTH AFRICA: GREAT TREK. Voortrekkers making the Great Trek from the Cape Colony to Natal between 1835 and 1843. Wood engraving, 1850

Battle of Blood River
Cast iron prairie schooners of the Boer Voortrekker Laager on the site of the Battle of Blood River. The Zulus lost nearly 3000 men and the Ncome river became red with their blood

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"The Voortrekkers: Pioneers of South Africa's Untamed Frontier" Step back in time and witness the indomitable spirit of the Voortrekkers, as captured through historical snapshots. In "The Women Loaded the Empty Guns, 1909, " we glimpse their resilience and determination amidst adversity. Commandant Piet Uys, a stalwart leader of the Transvaal Mounted Volunteers in c1880, embodies their unwavering courage. Journeying along "The Way of the Voortrekker, 1931, " these intrepid pioneers carved a path into uncharted territories. The dangers they faced are vividly depicted in "The Caffre War: Natives attacking a convoy" from the 19th century. Yet even amidst uncertainty, towns like Berkly or Klipdrift thrived in Griqualand West during c1890. Pretoria, with its rich history dating back to c1890, stands as a testament to their enduring legacy. A ferry on the Vaal River transports us to Transvaal's heartland while exploring Griqualand's vast landscapes during that same era reveals their nomadic way of life. Potchefstroom holds significance as an important settlement within Transvaal during c1890 – a place where dreams were forged and destinies intertwined. The Battle of Blauwkrantz immortalized on canvas depicts their fierce resistance against all odds in 1838. No discussion about Voortrekkers is complete without mentioning Pretoria's iconic monument – an architectural marvel honoring those who shaped South Africa's destiny for better or worse. This symbolizes both fame and infamy associated with this extraordinary chapter in African history. Africa beckons with tales untold; South Africa echoes with stories etched upon its soil by these brave souls known as Voortrekkers - pioneers who defied limits and embraced adventure at every turn.