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The founder of Belfast was Richard O’Neil, whose grand-father was born in Belfast. Ireland. He possessed a large portion of the farm Tweefontein and some other property. On 30 June 1890 the farm Tweefontein was declared  a town by the name of Belfast by President Paul Kruger.

Near the Drakensberg escarpment and 210km east of Pretoria, Belfast is one of the coldest places in South Africa. The grassveld district is known for cattle, dairy and sheep farming. The wattle and bluegum plantations are the oldest in Mpumalanga.The town also boasts a tulip nursery that attracts large numbers of visitors in spring. Coal, black granite, fire clay and kaolin are mined. Large deposits of chrome and iron are found in the area.Many rivers and streams rise on this watershed. They are clear and cold and are renowned for their excellent trout  fishing conditions.

A large number of first class venues in and surround Belfast cater for accommodation, and fly fishing of which Treeferns Trout Lodge is proud to be one.

Sight-seeing and activities include:
Berg en Dal Monument
Anglo Boer war monument
Hiking Trails
Trout Fishing