Postmasburg

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Postmasburg
including Beeshoek

Location: About 170km east of Upington

Proclaimed a town on 6 June 1892 and named after the Rev J Postma, a Reformed Church founding member whose congregation sought a centre of worship. The town is complemented by a dam surrounded by lush, green vegetation and sparkling fountains.

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Reformed Church & Reverend Dirk Postma Statue

A blue dolomite stone building, erected 1908.

Blinkklipkop

(Tsantsabane) Archaeological findings indicate that Khoisan mined specularite from at least AD700. This mineral, a soft glittering form of haematite, was a highly valued commodity in precolonial times, used as a cosmetic and in ritual. Braai facilities.

Howitzer Gun, Civic Centre

Honouring those who lost their lives in World War II.

Postmas Diamond Mine

The old mine is 45m deep, filled with clear water and well stocked with fish.