Harding is a town situated in the Mzimkulwana River valley, Ugu District Municipality of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Harding was established as a military outpost following the British annexation of East Griqualand in 1874.
Named after Sir Walter Harding (c 1812-1874) who in 1858 became the first Chief Justice in Natal.
[3] Timber and dairy farming are the main economic activities.
The abandoned 122 kilometres (76 mi) narrow gauge Alfred County Railway used to serve the farming areas, linking Harding with Port Shepstone.
[3]: 256 Harding is located in the uMuziwabantu Local Municipality which is located in the larger Ugu District Municipality which governs the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.