Reputed to have grown at much the same rate as the major metropolis of Johannesburg, Welkom, South Africas youngest town - it received city status only in 1955 - is the hub of the Free State gold fields about 160 kilometres northeast of Bloemfontein. Directly translated from the Afrikaans or Dutch, Welkom means 'welcome', and the town emerged after the discovery of gold in the area. Ernest ... cont.
From Johannesburg:
Travel southwest along the N1 for 153 km
Take exit 393 on the right to merge onto the R34 towards Odendaalsrus / Welkom and continue for 59.6 km
At the traffic circle take your third exit onto Tempest Road and continue for 1.6 km
At the traffic circle, take your first exit onto Arrarat Road
Go through two traffic circles for the next 2 km
At the traffic circle take your third exit onto Stateway / R73
Continue through two traffic circles for the next 2.6 km
Turn left onto Brutus Street
Take your first left
Your destination will be on your right-hand side clearly signed
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