Orania is a white only town for Afrikaners in South Africa. Non-Afrikaners are not allowed to work unless they have skills no resident has.
They have their own currency & radio station. There is no police or prison there.
Over 100 businesses operate there.
They have their own currency & radio station. There is no police or prison there.
Over 100 businesses operate there.
Orania lies on the borders of the Thembelihle municipality, but it is not an administrative part of the municipality. It has its own municipal administration.
It is privately owned by the Vluytjeskraal Aandeleblok company. Ownership of plots and houses is divided in shares.
It is privately owned by the Vluytjeskraal Aandeleblok company. Ownership of plots and houses is divided in shares.
People who wish to be residents in Orania have to go through an intervie with a committee, which can deny access if they have a criminal record among other things. The most important requirement is being an Afrikaner.
The town isn't supportive of gay people.
The town isn't supportive of gay people.
