NAMPO PARK · BOTHAVILLE
The Wall of Remembrance was erected as a final tribute to commercial farmers and their families who have been murdered in the Republic of South Africa since 31 May 1961.
THE MEANING OF THE MONUMENT
The nine stone structures represent South Africa’s nine provinces. The names of commercial farmers murdered since 31 May 1961 are inscribed on their black granite panels.
Dolerite reflects the farmer’s bond with the harsh realities of nature and the land to which farming families devote their lives.
The three pillars represent husband, wife and child. Their horizontal links express close family ties and support through both good and difficult times.
The statue faces the future with courage. The Bible and raised arm signify agriculture’s dependence on the mercy and strength of God in sorrow and in daily life.
JOSHUA 4:6
That this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying:
UNVEILED 7 MARCH 2002
The Wall of Remembrance at Nampo Park honours farmers, workers and family members who died in farm attacks. It was established through the commitment of the Hennenman District Agricultural Union.
Four memorial walls stand to the left and five to the right, representing every province. Each ironstone wall carries a black granite panel bearing the names of victims.
Architect: Freek du Plessis · Builder: Le Roux Bouers · Sculpture: Phil Minnaar · Erected by the Hennenman District Agricultural Union
THE MAKING OF THE MEMORIAL
The memorial was unveiled on 7 March 2002 by Mr Japie Grobler, then President of Agri SA, and was erected by the Hennenman District Agricultural Union at Nampo Park, Bothaville.
The three upright columns are 14 m, 10 m and 5 m high and represent man, woman and child. Their connecting beams signify the family relationship. Four memorial walls stand to the left and five to the right—one for each province—with black granite name panels set into ironstone. A History Needle in the foreground records the associations and businesses that helped make the memorial possible.
Architect: Freek du Plessis · Builder: Le Roux Bouers, Klerksdorp · Sculpture: Phil Minnaar, Pretoria · Paint work: Marble & Granite Designs, Hennenman · Dolerite: Theo Ferreira, Hennenman · Building site: Nampo Park, Bothaville
KEEP THE RECORD COMPLETE
Visitors who know of victims are encouraged to check that names and details are included and correct. Search the register online or submit information for review.
“Julle maak my TROTS om ’n BOER te wees. DANKIE dat julle die monument opgerig het. Ons sal hulle onthou. En ons sal hulle nie vergeet nie. 100% boer vir ewig.” — Alexander van Heerden
“Dit is ’n groot plesier. Ek hou julle ook op datum, alhoewel my gebede is dat ons nooit weer ’n plaasmoord in KZN sal sien nie!” — Ethel von Abo
HELP PRESERVE THE MEMORIAL
Every contribution helps maintain the monument and continue the work of recording and remembering. Any donation will be greatly appreciated.
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HENNENMAN AGRICULTURAL UNION
Wall of Remembrance · P.O. Box 2 · Hennenman · 9445
Email: az.oc.ruum@droom · Organizer: Riana Claassens · 082 427 0822 · moc.liamg@16canair
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