The name Roodewal originates from the deep red soil of the Brondal Valley, a fertile expanse that has sustained Lowveld agriculture for generations. At the heart of this landscape stands a homestead approaching its centenary, notable for being one of the region’s earliest guest houses.
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It is appropriate to begin with a declaration of interest: I contributed a chapter on Prynnsberg and supported the publication of this book. That proximity, however, also allows for a fuller appreciation of both its achievements and its limitations.
BLUE PLAQUES
Under the leadership of DS AJG Oosthuizen, (who served from 1928 to 1941), the cornerstone of the church was laid on the 15 th of October 1932. The church was designed by Gerard Moerdyk, famous for designing the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria. The church was inaugurated on the 14th of April 1933, but was hampered by an outbreak of “Foot and mouth disease” that prevented members from the farms attending.