Gatberg

Gatberg is a mountain located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, with a height of 2,561 meters above sea level.

Gatberg is situated at coordinates 29°3'0" S and 29°19'60" E in the region of KwaZulu-Natal. The mountain's height and location make it a notable geographical feature in the area.[1]

Gatberg serves as a destination for hikers, offering a challenging yet rewarding hiking experience.[2]

The mountain's vicinity was the site of the Skirmish at Gatberg during the South African War on 20 November 1901. This skirmish occurred near the former Transkei border between a Boer commando and a black unit under the command of a British officer. The event generated significant bitterness and controversy, impacting the sociopolitical narrative in the region for many years following the war.[3]

References

"Gatberg". Drakensberg Hikes - explore the Drakensberg. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
"Gatberg - South Africa".
Labuschagne, P. "The Skirmish at Gatberg: A Perspective on the Utilisation of Black Auxiliaries During the South African War on the Transkei Border (1899–1902)". Scientia Militaria.

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[1] "Gatberg". Drakensberg Hikes - explore the Drakensberg. Retrieved 2023-10-05.

[2] "Gatberg - South Africa".

[3] Labuschagne, P. "The Skirmish at Gatberg: A Perspective on the Utilisation of Black Auxiliaries During the South African War on the Transkei Border (1899–1902)". Scientia Militaria.