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Lejweleputswa Region, Free State
(Goldfields):
The proud history and heritage of the Lejweleputswa Region will take you on a journey to a
variety of landscapes, richly endowed with diverse cultures and peoples. Situated in the
heartland of South Africa’s agricultural belt, mine shafts now guard the horizon
where once antelope roamed ... |
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Bothaville:
The town lies on the banks of the Vals River where boating, fishing and swimming are
popular. Game auctions (among the most important in the country) are held regularly on the
farm Syfergat. The district produces maize in large quantities. Near Bothaville, the NAMPO
Farm attracts more than 20 000 visitors every year. This is one of the largest private
agricultural show centres in the world. The Maize Board has a permanent exhibition on
various aspects of the maize industry at the farm. |
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Bultfontein:
Bultfontein was established in 1874 on one side of the farm Kameeldoorns, with Hoopstad on
the other. The Sand-Vet irrigation system waters this farming district. |
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Christiana:
Gripped by diamond fever in the 1870s, Christiana is a popular stopover between the Reef
and Cape Town. Offerings include hot mineral springs, a well-stocked game reserve and
excellent angling opportunities. A point of interest at Stows Kopje nearby, are the
prehistoric rock engravings which were declared a national monument. |
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Hoopstad:
In the heart of South Africa's richest maize producing district, Hoopstad is an important
link to and from the Sandveld Nature Reserve, Bloemhof Dam, Welkom and the North West
Province. |
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Wesselsbron:
Wesselsbron is a small maize farming town situated approximately 75 kilometres south of
Bothaville. (250 km from Johannesburg and 150 km from Bloemfontein). |
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Welkom:
Laid out in 1947, the attractive garden city of Welkom lies at the centre of the Free
State Goldfields. An industrial giant, Welkom is one of the few cities in the world in
which residential, mining and industrial areas blend harmoniously. Welkom has good
shopping malls and restaurants, an airport and a thriving theatre. Almost all types of
sport are catered for, including motor racing. The Goldfields Racetrack is the venue for
national car racing championships. Visits to a gold mine can be arranged. Klippan Farm
features a wide variety of animals and traditional Free State farming equipment. |
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Text courtesy of
SA-Venues.com |
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• Free State accommodation by Town:
• Bethlehem • Bloemfontein
• Clarens • Clocolan
• Deneysville • Ficksburg
• Fouriesburg
• Gariep Dam • Harrismith
• Kroonstad • Parys
• Philippolis • Smithfield
• Springfontein
• Van Reenen • Welkom
• Wesselsbron |
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