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Richmond is a town situated on the banks of the upper Lovu River in the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa . Geography. The town is located within the Richmond Local Municipality, forming part of the Umgungundlovu District Municipality and incorporates the former township of Ndaleni on the opposite bank of the Illovo River.
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The Province of Natal (Afrikaans: Natalprovinsie), commonly...
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Richmond Municipality (Zulu: UMasipala wase Richmond) is a local municipality within the Umgungundlovu District Municipality, in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. Richmond was named after the Earl of Richmond, father in law of Sir Peregrine Maitland, Governor of the Cape from 1844 to 1847.
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Richmond Local Municipality is an administrative area in the UMgungundlovu District of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Richmond was named after the Earl of Richmond, father in law of Sir Peregrine Maitland, Governor of the Cape from 1844 to 1847.
Mar 16, 2011 · The Village of Richmond was established in 1844 on a portion of the Farm Driefontein, owned by P J van der Merwe. It was named after the Earl of Richmond, father-in-law of Sir Peregrine Maitland, Governor of the Cape Colony from 1844 to 1847.
The town of Richmond lies in the Natal Midlands, and is roughly an hour-and-a-half's drive from Durban, using the R56 off near Camperdown on the N3, to get there. The little town is rather unglamorously described, together with Ladysmith, as well-known for mixed agriculture. Which in essence it is, serving as a centre for farmers in the district.
By Sodwana Bay. Richmond is a town situated on the banks of the upper Illovo River in the midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, approximately 38 km south-west of Pietermaritzburg. Timber, sugarcane, poultry, citrus fruit and dairy goods are produced here.
