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'''Stella''' is a [[cattle]] ranching [[town]] situated in [[North West Province (South Africa)|North West Province]] of [[South Africa]] between [[Vryburg]] and [[Mafikeng]]. |
'''Stella''' is a [[cattle]] ranching [[town]] situated in [[North West Province (South Africa)|North West Province]] of [[South Africa]] between [[Vryburg]] and [[Mafikeng]]. |
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The large [[salt pan (geology)|salt pan]] on the outskirts of town, especially well |
The large [[salt pan (geology)|salt pan]] on the outskirts of town, especially well known for the number of lions in the area, was visited by a number of early European travellers, including [[David Livingstone]] and [[Robert Moffat (missionary)|Robert Moffat]].<ref name=nwhist>{{cite web|title=Stella|url=http://www.nwhist.co.za/view-place.php?placeid=53|publisher=North West History|accessdate=26 January 2014}}</ref> |
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The first white people settled in the area in 1882, and the following year a fight broke out between the [[baTlhaping]] and the [[Griqua people|Korana]] under [[David Mossweu]]. A large number of white mercenaries fought on both sides of the conflict, and when the war ended they were given land to farm in return for their services. Under their leader, Van Niekerk, they proclaimed their area the [[Republic of Stellaland]], after a comet which had been visible while the fighting was going on. Electricity was introduced only in 1973.<ref name=nwhist/> |
The first white people settled in the area in 1882, and the following year a fight broke out between the [[baTlhaping]] and the [[Griqua people|Korana]] under [[David Mossweu]]. A large number of white mercenaries fought on both sides of the conflict, and when the war ended they were given land to farm in return for their services. Under their leader, Van Niekerk, they proclaimed their area the [[Republic of Stellaland]], after a comet which had been visible while the fighting was going on. Electricity was introduced only in 1973.<ref name=nwhist/> |
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Template:Infobox South African town Stella is a cattle ranching town situated in North West Province of South Africa between Vryburg and Mafikeng.
The large salt pan on the outskirts of town, especially well known for the number of lions in the area, was visited by a number of early European travellers, including David Livingstone and Robert Moffat.[1]
The first white people settled in the area in 1882, and the following year a fight broke out between the baTlhaping and the Korana under David Mossweu. A large number of white mercenaries fought on both sides of the conflict, and when the war ended they were given land to farm in return for their services. Under their leader, Van Niekerk, they proclaimed their area the Republic of Stellaland, after a comet which had been visible while the fighting was going on. Electricity was introduced only in 1973.[1]
The Stella Beesfees (Cattle Festival) is held every year during October. The town has a High School, but this also houses the nursery and primary pupils.
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Municipalities and communities of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality, North West | ||
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District seat: Vryburg | ||
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| Kagisano–Molopo | ||
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