| Location: South Africa » North West » Orkney Orkney lies on the banks of the Vaal River, approximately 180 km from Johannesburg. The town was proclaimed on 29 March 1940 on the farm Witkoppen, the farm where Simon Fraser, owner of the farm, had first started gold mining operations in the 1880's. Fraser hailed from the Orkney Islands, off the coast of Scotland, hence the name of the town. 'Orkn' is the ancient Islandic word for sea lion, and 'Ey' a Nordic word meaning island. This is the reason why the sea lion was chosen as emblem for the town, Orkney achieved fame as the setting for the Afrikaans Tv serial 'Orkney Snork Nie'. GENERAL INFORMATION How to get there Klerksdorp 13 km, Viljoenskroon 48 km, Bothaville 56 km, Leeudoringstad 64 km Rivers – Vaal 
Accommodation in and around Salem The Wolfe Lodge On The Holme Farm accommodation in Salem
ACCOMMODATION Elegant accommodation with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, in a tastefully converted farmhouse. Four double bedrooms, three of which are en-suite. The fourth has an adjacent bathroom. Hearty wholesome farm breakfasts. Affordable rates.... More
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