Dannhauser is a former coal mining town situated in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The town is named after an old farming family who lived in the area, and is closely linked to its sister village Durnacol, where, since the turn of the century and until recently, coal mining was the chief economic activity.
The Municipality of Dannhauser includes Hattingspruit, Normandien in the west, which is ideal for agriculture, the Buffalo Flats, which comprises the rural area in the east, and Durnacol, a mining village left by the Durban Navigation Collieries.
The town was named after Renier Dannhauser who purchased the farm Palmietfontein from the Natal Government in 1872. The present day Dannhauser comprises five different farms namely Tweediedale, Palmietfontein, Rocky Spruit, Cornwall and Klipkuil.
Thanks to the diversity of its inhabitants, the town has a number of cultural and historical attractions, including interesting religious landmarks such as the Mosque, Hindu Temple and the Presbyterian Church.
Dannhauser is ideal for agriculture and industry, with water supplied from the Nthingwayo Dam, which also supplies water to all neighboring towns. It is the perfect hamlet for tourists who enjoy tranquil surroundings and are in need of a break from city life.
The history of Dannhauser dates back to the 19th century, when the town was formed around mining operations in the area....
Dannhauser is both unique and unexpected. The diverse community, with its cultural and historical attractions, its rich and varied bird life...