Orania was founded in 1991 as an attempt to preserve Afrikaner culture in a changing South Africa.

From its initial population of 13, the figure has grown to around 1 600 people.

Independent Onlinereported that the town has also inspired other Afrikaners who wish to practise this part of the Constitution.

Adriaan Alettus Nieuwoudt is constructing a town in the Northern Cape as well called Eureka.

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