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.
