GPS: 32 deg 40 min 40.63 sec S, 26 deg 5 min 16.1 sec E
The Cenotaph was destroyed in a traffic accident and has not been rebuilt
Photo: Google Maps
AUSPICANDO ADEUNT DOUGLAS HAIG BRITANNOPIA DUX MENSE APRILI MC MXXI
Which translates as
Under favourable auspices came Douglas Haig British commander in the month of April 1921
This is consistent with Haig's 1921 tour of South Africa, during which he unveiled or visited several Great War Memorials. The inscription likely marks his ceremonial presence at the site
PATEFACIENDO ADVENIT HENRICUS LUKIN LEGIONUM AFRICANORUM PRINCEP MENSE AUGUSTI MCMXXII
Which translates as
Unveiled by Henry Lukin Leader of the African Legions in the month of August