Vryburg Area Profile

Vryburg at a glance

Vryburg is an industrial and agricultural hub located in the North West Province. This large town is in the heart of cattle farming country, the Bophirima region. Vryburg is often considered as "the Texas of South Africa" as it is the country's largest beef-producing district, with Bonsmara cattle being the most popular. Crops such as maize and peanuts are also vital commodities that are produced in the town. As a result of this agricultural richness, Vryburg proudly hosts South Africa's third-largest agricultural show.

Vryburg receives many visitors due to its position on the N14 which runs across Gauteng and links up with Springbok in the Northern Cape. The town is also conveniently situated on the main railway line between Cape Town and Botswana. This makes the town a great place for contractor rentals and investment opportunities.

Coupled with modern architecture and carefully maintained well-preserved old buildings, property in Vryburg offers residents and investors a country living environment with elegantly designed homes.

A brief history of the area
The site for a new township was selected in 1882 and was named Endvogelfontein. However, later in the year, the name was changed to Vryburg. The citizens of the township proclaimed that they were free, referring to themselves 'vryburgers', meaning 'free citizens'.

In December newly laid out plots were apportioned and by February 1883 some 400 farms had been established. On 16 August 1883, the town was established as the capital of the Republic of Stellaland, with G.J. van Niekerk as the first and only president. By 1884 the town consisted of about 20 houses.

Vryburg still boasts rich historical venues with many national monuments, including a stone church built in 1904 by the London Missionary Station.

Climate
Vryburg lies on 1205m above sea level influencing the average annual temperature to be 17.9 °C. The warmest month of the year is January, with an average temperature of 24.8 °C, while July is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging 9.3 °C. During the year there is little rainfall which averages 477 mm. The driest month is July, with 4 mm of rainfall, while January averages 89 mm.

Schools in the area
Learners have a wide range of schooling facilities available in Vryburg. They are; Colinda Primary School, John Frylinck Primary School, Floradene Primary Skool, Thuto-Lesedi Primary School, Bopaganang Junior Secondary School, Vryburg High School, Kismet Secondary School, along with Pule Leeuw Secondary School.

Medical facilities
If residents in Vryburg are in need of medical assistance, they can visit the Vryburg Gateway Clinic, Vryburg Private Hospital, Colridge Clinic, Huhudi Clinic, Vryburg District Hospital, or Joe Morolong Memorial Hospital.

Shopping Malls
The malls are New Centre, Boxer Centre, and Game Centre. These establishments cater to the needs and wants of residents with retail stores such as Markham, Lewis, Jet Stores, Tekkie Town, and more.

Restaurants
Vryburg Klub Pub and Grill, Orexis Steakhouse, PapaChillo's Pub and Grill, Mam's Foods, Hartklop Deli Vryburg, Bang's Kitchen and Catering Services, Pisa Pizza, Brazil Takeaway, Speedy Cafe And Takeaway, and DE-LISH Takeaway are some of the popular eateries that can be found in Vryburg.

Special Attractions
The Taung Heritage Site holds the discovery of the skull belonging to an early hominid, named "Australopithecus africanus" meaning the "southern ape of Africa". The site is a great place to learn about the Cradle of Humankind, while the nearby Blue Pools are perfect for picnics and braais. For those who enjoy hiking and abseiling, there are many caves, rock basins and streams in the area to explore.

A visit to the Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve will have you engrossed by the black and blue wildebeest, Burchell's and mountain zebra, giraffe, springbok, eland, gemsbok, red hartebeest, blesbok, buffalo, duiker, white rhinoceros, and at least 110 different bird species. The 30 km two-day hiking trail is a must for the avid-adventurer.

Other attractions in Vryburg include a concentration camp cemetery and rock engravings at Kinderdam.

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