Harding, KwaZulu-Natal
Harding is a town situated in the Mzimkulwana River valley, Ugu District Municipality of KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaBackground
Harding was established as a military outpost following the British annexation of East Griqualand in 1874. Named after Sir Walter Harding who in 1858 became the first Chief Justice in Natal. It was declared as a township in 1911.
Timber and dairy farming are the main economic activities. The abandoned narrow gauge Alfred County Railway used to serve the farming areas, linking Harding with Port Shepstone. Harding lies at the foot of the Ingeli Range, 60 km south-west of Kokstad and 78 km north-west of Port Shepstone.
