After 27 April 1994, QwaQwa was dissolved, following the first South African democratic election, and reunited with Orange Free State. It is now part of the Free State province, with Witsieshoek serving as the seat of Maluti a Phofung Local Municipality.
Qwaqwa, former nonindependent Bantustan, Orange Free State, South Africa, designated for the southern Sotho (often called Basuto) people. Located in a section of the Drakensberg, Qwaqwa was a glen among mountains at elevations from 5,500 feet to more than 10,000 feet (1,675 m to more than 3,050 m).
Quaqua, or Qwaqwa, was a homeland created for the Southern Sotho people from a reserve in the Orange Free State (OFS) that had been granted to the followers of a relative of Moshoeshoe.
Bordering Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal, and nestled in the foothills of the Maluti and Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa’s Free State province, lies QwaQwa — a region rich in cultural heritage, history, and natural beauty.
Nestled in the heart of the Maloti-Drakensberg, Qwaqwa is a place where towering mountain peaks shape the rhythm of life, culture, and identity. Qwaqwa: Place of Barriers and Bridges explores...
QwaQwa means whiter than white, from the Sesotho language, referring to the many sandstone hills of the Drakensberg mountains in which the area is situated. In Afrikaans it was known as Witsieshoek, after the name of a farm. Qwaqwa is now part of the Free State province.
Nestled at the foot of the majestic Maloti-Drakensberg, the Qwaqwa Campus is home to cutting-edge engaged science, research, and innovation tailored to meet the needs of its surrounding community and beyond.
QwaQwa National Park, situated in the Free State province of South Africa, offers a breathtaking escape into nature, characterized by its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife.