Dirk's Place

Dirk's Place Pet friendly, Camping spots electrified ,fishing,3 comfortable Chalets sleeps 6,animal farm ,Guided Horse rides,4x4, hiking ,bird watching come break free

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30/08/2026

Vakansie

Stumbled upon some photographs from the period when we commenced constructing the ablution facilities. And then there's ...
28/08/2026

Stumbled upon some photographs from the period when we commenced constructing the ablution facilities. And then there's the grass planting post-pool installation; it's truly astounding to contemplate the progress we've achieved.

03/08/2026

Give that hippo a Chomp!" 🦛✨what a beautiful privilege to have a family of hippo come make themselves @ home

11/07/2026

What a beautiful day at Dirk’s Place! ☀️🕺
​They say it takes a village, and today proved exactly that. A massive thank you to absolutely everyone who came out, supported the local stalls, joined in the dancing, and brought such incredible energy.
​Seeing the community show up and support one another is what it’s all about. Whether you bought something, shared a laugh, or just stood with us in the sunshine, you made the day a success.
​Thank you for the support, the good vibes, and for making our community what it is. Here’s to many more! 🥂✨
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🌟 VALLEY MARKET DAY IS HERE! 🌟​Looking for the perfect Saturday family outing? Come join us at Dirk's Place this weekend...
09/07/2026

🌟 VALLEY MARKET DAY IS HERE! 🌟

​Looking for the perfect Saturday family outing? Come join us at Dirk's Place this weekend for a day packed with fun, food, and community spirit!

​📅 When: Saturday, 11 July 2026 | 08:00 – 14:00
📍 Where: Dirk's Place (104 R544, Emalahleni / Bronkhorstspruit area)

🎶 What to expect: Live music, fresh produce, amazing food, and incredible local shopping!

​🔥 Special Highlights:
​Ietsie in 'n Potjie: Bring your potjie pot and get creative! Anything goes—it doesn't just have to be traditional potjiekos. Pots must be ready by 13:00, and the top 3 most creative entries win a hamper!

🙏 ​Charity Drive: We are collecting dry/canned food, warm clothes, tea, sugar, and female hygiene products for those in need. Let's make a difference together!🙏

​Artisan Stalls: Over 19 unique local vendors selling everything from homemade sauces and pancakes to custom arts, crafts, and boutique goods.

​🎟️ Stall space: R100 (Cash only)
📞 More Info: 076 755 2477
​Bring the family, support local small businesses, and let’s make it a memorable day out in the valley. See you all there! 🌾✨

03/03/2026

preparation on the track for this coming this weekends race

16/12/2025

16 Desember 1838:
Op Sondag 16 Desember 1838 het die mis opgeklaar en ‘n mooi dag het aangebreek. Met die eerste lig het ongeveer 12 000 (sommige bronne bevestig tot 16 000) Zulukrygers die Bloedrivierlaer omring. Die naaste Zulukrygers was ongeveer 40 meter van die laer af. Die Zulu’s se leiers het aan die krygers die teken gegee om aan te val. Die Voortrekkers was gereed.

In golwe het die Zulu’s aangeval. Elke golf van Zulukrygers is deur die Voortrekkers gestuit deur ‘n sarsie koeëls. Daar is aanmekaar geskiet.. die kruit se rook was later so dig, dat mens skaars kon sien. Die Zulu’s het vir ‘n wyle teruggeval en die Voortrekkers het die vuur gestaak sodat die kruitrook kon wegtrek. Weer het die Zulu’s gestorm en hierdie keer het sommige tot teen die waens gekom waar hulle platgeskiet is. Van die Zulu’s probeer om deur die diep donga te kruip. Die Voortrekkers het hulle van die wal afgeskiet. Weer het die Zulu’s effens teruggeval. Pretorius het die kanonne op die krygers laat losgebrand. Vir ‘n laaste keer het die Zulu’s gestorm maar tevergeefs. Die Zulu’s kon net nie deur die geweervuur van die Voortrekkers dring nie. Die Zulu’s het op die vlug geslaan. Die slag was verby. Pretorius het bevel gegee dat die hekke oopgemaak word. Hy en van die manne het die Zulu’s tot laat middag met hulle perde agtervolg.

Met die Voortrekkers se terugkeer het hulle meer as 3000 krygers om die Bloedrivierlaer gevind wat gesneuwel het. Baie van die krygers wat slegs gewond was, het deur die donga en Ncomarivier gevlug. Die rivier het later bloedrooi geword van al die bloed. Helaas sou die rivier as die Bloedrivier bekend staan. Baie van die gewonde Zulu’s het op die lang oop vlakte aan die oostekant van die laer beswyk. Tot vandag toe staan die vlakte as “Ukhalo lamathambo” bekend. Dit beteken bult van doodsbeendere.

Net drie Voortrekkers was lig gewond met assegaaisteke – Andries Pretorius was een van die drie. Sarel Cilliers het weer ‘n diens gelei vir die manskappe waarin hulle God vir die oorwinning bedank het. Die Vootrekkers in die hooflaer sou hierdie kommando van Pretorius die Wenkommando noem. Alle eer het God toegekom.

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104 R544
Emalahleni
1038

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+27832713974

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