National anthem of the Transvaal
The "Volkslied van Transvaal" (English: "National Anthem of the Transvaal") was the national anthem of the South African Republic, also known as the Transvaal Republic, written and composed by Catharina van Rees in 1875.[1] The anthem was presented to president Thomas Burgers during his 1875 visit to Europe.[2]
English: "The Anthem of the Transvaal" | |
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![]() Excerpt from the F.A.K.-Volksangbundel | |
National anthem of the ![]() | |
Lyrics | Catharina van Rees, 1875 |
Music | Catharina van Rees, 1875 |
Audio sample | |
The national anthem of the South African Republic (Vocal)
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Lyrics
Die Volkslied van Transvaal | |
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"Die Volkslied van Transvaal" | "The Anthem of the Transvaal" |
First verse | |
Kent gij dat volk vol heldenmoed |
Know ye the folk full of heroism, |
Second verse | |
Kent gij dat land zo schaars bezocht |
Know ye the land, so seldom sought, |
Third verse | |
Kent gij de Staat, nog maar een kind |
Know ye the state, still yet a child |
See also

References
- Flags of the World Transvaalse Volkslied, Accessed on 9 April 2007
- Bossenbroek, M. P.; Rosenberg, Yvette (2018). The Boer War (First Seven Stories Press ed.). New York, NY. p. 26. ISBN 9781609807481.
External links
- National Anthem of the Transvaal, Verses 1 and 3
- Sousa, John Philip (1890). National, Patriotic and Typical Airs of all Lands. H. Coleman. p. 253.