Matlosana: Places of Interests Goudkoppie Heritage Hill Location: Joe Slovo Road ( N12 ) Pay a visit to the charming site, remnants of the late Stone Age from two thousand million years ago can be viewed. Old mining shafts dating back to the 18th century.
Office hours: Monday – Friday, 07:45 – 16:30 For more information, contact: 018 464 2229 Klerksdorp Museum Location: Corner Margaret Prinsloo & Lombaard Street Wonder though the historic sandstone building (prison from 1891 – 1973), house museum, old workshops and buy peach Mampoer distilled on site.
Visiting hours: Mon – Fri, 10:00 -13:00 & 14:00 – 16:30, Sat: 09:30 – 12:00. Contact person: Herzola van Heerden. For more information, contact: (018) 462 3546 War Cemetery Location: Old cemetery, Klerksdorp The cemetery houses 968 graves of British soldiers who died in Klerksdorp Concentration Camp during Anglo Boer War. For more information, contact: 018 462-3546/018 464-2229 Ou Kerk Location: Cnr Anderson & Bram Fisher street The church has been in use since 1898 and still in use. For more information, contact: 018 462 3546 Hendrik Potgieter Road, National Monument Location: Hendrik Potgieter Street, Oudorp Oldest street in the North West Province For more information, contact: Fountain Villa Guesthouse Location: Hendrik Potgieter Street, Oudorp It has been declared a National Monument For more information, contact: (018) 464-1394 Old Station Building Location: Cnr Neser & Prinsloo Margaretha streets The station was build in 1897 and was declared a National Monument in 1983 For more information, contact: (018) 462-3546/464-2229 Bosworth Farm (Rock Engravings site) This is where San Rock Engraving that dates back to as far as 1884. For more information, contact: Site guide: Petrus Xharone - 083 334 9767 Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve Location: 10 km outside Klerksdorp Large variety of game in typical bushveld environment. Fully equipped chalets & a caravan park with modern ablution facilities. For more information, contact: (018) 462 5700 Jack Scott House Location: Buckle str, Ellaton, Klerksdorp This corrugated iron house was brought from Scotland during the 1890's, to be used by the mine manager at Wolwerand. For more information, contact: 018 462 3546 Johan Neser Dam (Klerksdorp Dam) Location: Chris Hani Road Where different types of water sport takes place. For more information, contact: 018 462 7210 Transport Museum Location: Golden Way Road, Dawkinsville Where a variety of vehicles dating back to 19th century can be seen. For more information, contact: Daan Van Rensburg - (018) 462 6699 Bishop Tutu Birth Site Location: The place is situated in Neserhof (Makweteng), 3 km from the N12 Bishop Desmond Tutu is a noble laureate who is an honorary citizen of the city. For more information, contact: (018) 464-2229/462-8170 Old Town Hiking Trails Location: 11 Km in the old part of the town The area is as old as 1886. There are the remains of prehistoric Batswana Kraals (Cluster of huts can be seen) For more information, contact: (018) 462-3546/(018) 464-2229 Crocodile Farm Location: The place is 10 km outside Hartebeesfontein It is the place where crocodiles are bred For more information, contact: Rodeen - (018) 431 0629/083 446 6114 Eco & Nature Location: Dr Yusuf Dadoo str, Wilkoppies Exotic Birds & Fish Paradise For more information, contact: (018) 468-6277 Fly Fishing (Baas Lodge) Location: N12 Treasure Route to Wolmaranstad Sport and Adventure For more information, contact: (018) 451-1128 Shingalala Lion Park Location: 10 km on Ottosdal Road from Hartebeesfontein The place where lions are bred For more information, contact: (018) 431 2004 Casey Sindy Square Location: Benji Oliphant Road, Jouberton. The statue of one of the struggle icons of Jouberton, Casey Sindi who went into exile during the struggle and died in exile. For more information, contact: 018 464 2229 Mzwandile Mfana Majova Freedom Square Location: Vuyisile Majova Road Khuma Visit a statue of Mfana Majova who was a Commander in the Camps of MK in Angola during the struggle years. For more information, contact: 018 464 2229
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