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I remember this story from school. Good to hear it again. Good values

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Please take a few minutes to check out some of the other uniquely South African stories on my channel.

Al, there are many heroic histories like this woven into the fabric of our society. You narrate this so exceptionally - please do more very soon.

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind comment.

This brings back memories from the Education Department of the Department of Indian Affairs in the Good Old Days. In History we had learned about South African heroes like Rachel de Beer, Wolraad Woltemade and the Padavattan Six. Unfortunately all this was thrust aside in the past few decades.

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Political changes cause some stories to be brought to the fore while others are pushed into the background. I suppose that's inevitable, but we can still learn valuable lessons from "unfashionable" stories.

Brilliantly told story of our history

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it.

I was born in a little town, called Swinburne, near Van Reenen and grow up in Harrysmith. We all know the story since childhood. Thanks for doing this trips.

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, Gerrie. Fascinating part of the country. I've received much warm hospitality in Harrismith and Van Reenen.

It matters not if this legend is true or not. It is in the telling that makes it special. Well done Al

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, David!

I remember reading this story when I was in Primary School back in the sixties. Im now in my early sixties. Wow that brought back memories. Thanks Al for this.

@JustOfftheHighway

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure. I'm glad it made a connection.

I love hearing about the history of forgotten years. Thanks Al. So interesting.

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Glad you enjoyed it!

Baie dankie vir n uitstekende video. Sien uit na die volgende een.

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Dis 'n plesier. Dankie vir die kommentaar.

Such an interesting story, its like going back in history 👍

@JustOfftheHighway

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you'll browse other episodes for more South African stories.

Dankie vir die great video.

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Dis 'n groot plesier. Dankie vir die kommentaar.

what a story and of course, that bleak landscape could kill you just with its attitude..... the mountains and hills of kzn hide many mysteries and sadness, tradegy and war. strange place energetically..... I love the irritation of the trip thing..... so true..... bleak places in our country. amazing beauty and absolute fun too

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mandy, thanks for your lovely comment. You've eloquently captured the way I feel about this magical landscape. 🙏 Glad you enjoyed the episode.

Hello, just wanted to let you know, this programme appeared out of the blue and into my inbox. I look forward to hearing more stories. Popcorn, chewing gum, peanuts and bubblegum...

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

So glad you're enjoying the trip. Thanks for commenting. Ag pleez, Daddy was definitely an inspiration for me.

@rolandoscar1696

Жыл бұрын

@@JustOfftheHighway Your mention of the drive from Joeys to Durbs by the sea reminded me.

Hi my Dad Renier van Rooyen and his brother Hendrik van Rooyen tard the road from Jhb to Durban . I grow up next to the N 3 it was our play ground. We lived in valiant home's . I remember the bitter cold weather and snow .

@JustOfftheHighway

11 ай бұрын

That's a legacy to be proud of!

Love it. ❤

@JustOfftheHighway

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for this!

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed the episode. There are other stories on my channel. Feel free to browse.

Nice one, Al. Work ‘em UCT tale-tellin’ chops. A great concept for a channel too.

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. I must've inadvertently learned something at university. 🤓

Travelled that van Reenen pass 6 times a week for a year, in all weathers

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Serious drive. Especially with all the traffic.

Dankie

@JustOfftheHighway

4 ай бұрын

Dankie vir die kommentaar. Ek is bly dat jy dit geniet het.

Beautiful

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

One stands on top of the Berg and looks over the green land below. The land of milk and honey. God's own country. Groen is die land van Natal.

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful indeed.

Lekker, I subbed

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ronsard, thanks for subscribing. I hope you enjoy browsing the other episodes of South African stories.

Is this the actual route that the Voortrekkers used on their way into Natal ?

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it is one of several passes they used.

So heroic

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@user-ew1jl6iz4f

Жыл бұрын

Total fake BS

Dit was net na Vryheid pal! Nie daar nie!!

Her story is real. It has to be.

@JustOfftheHighway

8 ай бұрын

Interestingly, those anthills are exactly where they need to be for the story to be true.

Haai al sit vir ons nog baje meer van jou stories op baje intresant

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Baie dankie. Ek sal so maak.

Hi where is this location please

@JustOfftheHighway

9 ай бұрын

I filmed this at the bottom of De Beer's pass road between Van Reenen and Ladysmith.

@ronelvanwyk6984

9 ай бұрын

Thanks

Anyone know the story of the boy that fell into the gorge and his father had to shoot him? Was also in SA.

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Interesting. I haven't heard that story. Perhaps someone else knows and would like to comment?

@matthysjuys6884

Жыл бұрын

I was born there and my family farmed there since 1847. The story was Rensburgskop just outside Swinburne. Historically it was just a story according to my family and not true.

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

@@matthysjuys6884 Hi, I'm not sure if you're you're referring to Rachel De Beer or the comment about a father that had to shoot his son. Either way, I'm sure your family has a fascinating and valuable history and I encourage you to share it any way you choose.

@matthysjuys6884

Жыл бұрын

@@JustOfftheHighway Hi no to the father that allegedly shot his son

OMW -Rachel De Beer is True & Factual

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

As I said, the story might not be true, but it is necessary.

Please, do not deny History.. only serves the purpose of our enemies.. In the book, 'The Robe', Lloyd C. Douglas said, 'It is cowardly to fight against the past and the History of a nation.'

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, Jose. I'm not denying anything. If you haven't yet, I suggest you watch till the end.

@gerrybarry1700

Жыл бұрын

Not true story. Eugene Marais copy of true story that did happen I'm America. There were no De Beers among the Natal voortrekkers

SUP

did u now that her brother name was dirkie not jamie

@JustOfftheHighway

12 күн бұрын

I'm not even sure she or her family existed.

Try Klara moola same story

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

I've googled those words. I'm afraid nothing comes up.

Sad and poignant.

@JustOfftheHighway

8 ай бұрын

Thanks. Whether or not it actually happened. The story of selfless sacrifice makes us pause.

Rageltjie de Beer is net 'n storie. Nie waar nie

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Dankie vir die kommentaar. Kyk gerus tot die einde van die video.

@alwynvanwyk1851

Жыл бұрын

Hoera vir Ragel, Ragel de Beer, sy't die koue gekeer...

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Plesier! Ek stem heeltemal saam.

You do know its only a story amd it actuy neber happened. Its a legend and no more

And if we know for a fact that it's a tale from the USA quoted by Eugene Marais as a journalist from a newspaper there, what does it make this? Surely there were bravery and selfsacrifice among Afrikaner girls/women growing up in this harsh land?

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. That's why I say that the story of Rachel De Beer is necessary.

@user-ew1jl6iz4f

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

Common.... I'll know the history of my Boer nation. The Rachel de Beer story is a fairie tale, it never happens

@JustOfftheHighway

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure you know your history. However, if you watch the episode, you'll see that's not the point I'm making.

Rachel de Beer never existed.