Vanderbijlpark - Sasolburg

Vanderbijlpark is situated on the northern bank of the Vaal River and was named after Hendrik van der Bijl, an electrical engineer and founder of the town. Historical townships Boipatong, Bophelong, Sebokeng, Evaton and Sharpeville are close to the town. The Sharpeville Memorial is commemorated annually on the 21^st March as Human Rights day.

Sasolburg is a neighbouring town of Vanderbijlpark. It is in the far north of the Free State province on the Southern banks of the Vaal river and forms part of the Vaal Triangle.