The Danie Theron monument is near Potchefstroom. Theron was a Boer scout in the South African War who pioneered the use of bicycles for conveying information quickly. He became a thorn in the side for the British military and eventually was killed in 1900 in artillery fire. His activities and daring were later much mythologised. The initial monument was on the main road between Johannesburg and Potchefstroom near where Theron died and was unveiled by Botha and Smuts in 1907. A revamped memorial at the same location was provided by the Voortrekkers organisation and dedicated in 1950. It is on a hill and soars upwards, replete with nationalist symbolism. He was engaged to Hannie Neethling, a niece of Elizabeth Neethling.
View the Danie Theron gallery here
