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About Wepener

Wepener lies in the Free State near the Lesotho border, on the Caledon River, reached via the R701 linking Dewetsdorp and Van Stadensrus, with the R26 connecting through to Ladybrand and the N8. Locals nip between nearby dorpies like Hobhouse and Van Stadensrus for daily errands, while Mafeteng Airport across the border is just 26 km off. Its claim to fame is the 1865 Siege of Wepener, still marked by a town memorial.

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Wepener is in South Africa, at -29.729, 27.039 - about 33 km north of Van Stadensrus.

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The closest airport to Wepener is Bram Fischer International Airport, 115 km (about 1 h 26 min by car).

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