History Talk

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.

Location: Plot RH27, R560 Hekpoort Road, Magaliesburg

Imbabali Contact: 083 311 1146

Booking is Essential with Nigel Naylor 076 450 3405 or nigel.naylor@gmail.com