Magalies Historical Society - MBTF

Name: Magalies Historical Society - MBTF
Address: Magaliesburg, 1791, ZA
Telephone: +27764503405
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The aim of the Magalies Historical Society is to record the rich historical and cultural heritage of Magalies and surrounding areas. Please contribute!

22/09/2026

Episode 1: The Jennings Family of Blaauwbank

Discover the fascinating story of the Jennings Family of Blaauwbank in Episode 1 of Imbabali’s History Talk. Step back in time and uncover the people, stories and heritage that shaped this historic part of the Magaliesberg.

Event Details
Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
Entry Fee: FREE
Venue: Imbabali Retreat and Venue
Restaurant Opens: 12h00
Talk Starts: 14h00

If you are planning to attend, arriving at Imbabali Retreat & Venue closer to 12h00 is highly recommended so you can enjoy a relaxed lunch at the restaurant before settling in for the 14h00 presentation.

Location: Plot RH27, R560 Hekpoort Road, Magaliesburg
Imbabali Contact: 083 311 1146
Booking is Essential: 076 450 3405 or [email protected]

07/09/2026

How did the relationship between the Voortrekkers and the Matabele shape South African history?

Discover the fascinating encounters, conflict, and strategic decisions that shaped the relationship between the Voortrekkers and the Matabele during one of the most significant periods in South African history.

Explore the events, challenges, and key figures behind these historic encounters and gain a deeper understanding of their impact on the Great Trek and the future of Southern Africa.

Event Details
Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026
Entry Fee: FREE
Venue: Imbabali Retreat and Venue
Restaurant Opens: 12h00
Talk Starts: 14h00

If you are planning to attend, arriving at Imbabali Retreat & Venue closer to 12h00 is highly recommended so you can enjoy a relaxed lunch at the restaurant before settling in for the 14h00 presentation.

Location: Plot RH27, R560 Hekpoort Road, Magaliesburg
Imbabali Contact: 083 311 1146
Booking is Essential: 076 450 3405 or [email protected]

07/08/2026

How close to failure was Robert’s Grand Flanking March?
Discover the challenges, risks, and strategic decisions behind Robert’s daring Grand Flanking March.

Explore how close this bold military manoeuvre came to failure and why it remains one of the most fascinating moments in South African military history.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 29 August 2026
Entry Fee: FREE
Speaker: Nigel Naylor
Venue: Imbabali Retreat and Venue
Restaurant Opens: 12h00
Talk Starts: 14h00

If you are planning to attend, getting to Imbabali Retreat & Venue closer to 12h00 is highly recommended so you can enjoy a relaxed lunch at the restaurant before settling in for the 14h00 presentation.

Location: Plot RH27, R560 Hekpoort Road, Magaliesburg
Imbabali Contact: 083 311 1146
Booking is Essential with Nigel Naylor 076 450 3405 or [email protected]

25/06/2026

A History Talk with Magaliesburg History Society
presented by Andre Wedepohl at Imbabali Retreat and Venue

In 1836, Captain William Cornwallis Harris an English military engineer, artist, and hunter travelled into the interior of South Africa while on medical leave from the East India Company. His journey through the *Magaliesberg* region is legendary among historians.

Harris was one of the very first Europeans to document the extraordinary wildlife and landscapes of the region in detail. His meticulous journals and beautiful, vivid illustrations became major historical records, capturing an era when the Magaliesberg slopes teemed with wildlife, including massive herds of elephants, rhinos, and the rare sable antelope (which he is credited with scientifically discovering and describing).

Event Details
Date: Saturday, 27 June 2026
Entry Fee: FREE
Speaker: Andre Wedepohl
Venue: Imbabali Retreat and Venue
Restaurant Opens: 12h00
Talk Starts: 14h00

If you are planning to attend, getting to Imbabali Retreat & Venue closer to 12h00 is highly recommended so you can enjoy a relaxed lunch at the restaurant before settling in for the 14h00 presentation.

16/02/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Join history enthusiast Nigel Naylor as he explores the complex stories of Hensoppers, Joiners, Bittereinders, and more at our next History Talk.
Hosted by the Magaliesburg History Society at Imbabali Retreat & Venue on 21 FEBRUARY 2026.
FREE ENTRY—all you need to do is BOOK! Contact Reg Courtney: 081 334 8834
Restaurant & Bar opens at 08h00. Talk starts at 14h00.
IMBABALI RETREAT & VENUE
📍Plot RH27, Hekpoort, Magaliesburg, Gauteng
Whatsapp 083 311 1146

Address

Magaliesburg
1791

Telephone

+27764503405

Website

https://magaliesbusinessforum.co.za/

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