The Battle of Ellis Park

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About The Battle of Ellis Park

Plaque replaced in 2023.

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Bertrams Road, Corner Erin Road, New Doornfontein
2009

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On March 10, 1922 the white minerÕs strike turned into an armed revolt against the Smuts government. During the subsequent Rand Revolt, the rebels briefly established control in Jeppe, among other districts. On March 11 over 600 mostly unarmed men of the Jeppe and Denver Workers commandoes led by Captain Hall MC launched a surprise attack on the army depot at Ellis Park. About 8 soldiers of 150 of the defending Imperial Light Horse regiment and an unknown number of strikers died.

Photo courtesy: Kabelo Mokoena (Sunday Times)

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