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The remarkable WW2 story behind the Olivedale windmill

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Next time you're at the 4-way stop near Olivedale Clinic..... you might want to look through the trees for a hidden part of Joburg's history.

There's an incredible stone windmill—more fairy tale than Joburg—hiding a remarkable World War 2 story.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has more …
6 Oct English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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