It is located on the n12 national road, approximately 200km south west of johannesburg in the north west province. The klerksdorp museum is a must stop for visitors to the old gold mining town in the north west province of south africa, and not just for those interested in history the museum is housed in a sandstone prison building dating from 1891 that was built by the zar department of public works on request. It lies approximately 80 miles km southwest of johannesburg. His father, zachariah, who was educated at a mission school, was the headmaster of a high school in klerksdorp, a small town in the western transvaal now north west province. Klerksdorp, also known as matlosana, the city of people, or klerksdorpmatlosana lies on the n12 about 200 kilometres south west of johannesburg. Goudkoppie heritage hill city of matlosana klerksdorp the. Accommodation in klerksdorp accommodation south africa. Sep 30, 2014 the short history of klerksdorp according to wikipedia the city was founded in 1837 when the voortrekkers settled on the banks of the schoonspruit clear stream, which flows through the town. As of 15 february, the national institute of communicable diseases. The existence of these klerksdorp wonder spheres makes the ancient astronomer theorists claims more convincing. Klerksdorp, south africa situated in the heart of klerksdorp, the protea hotel klerksdorp offers friendly service and is the ideal place to stay for travelers wanting to explore and do business i situated in the heart of klerksdorp, the protea hotel klerksdorp offers friendly service and is.
Klerksdorp is located in south africa dr kenneth kaunda district municipality, northwest and time zone africajohannesburg. Find and book hotels and accommodation in south africa. We provide car hire service in 175 countries and 30,000 locations. In comparison to other major towns and cities in south africa, klerksdorp is still considered one of the safer locations in the nation. See klerksdorp photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of klerksdorp in south africa. Oct 10, 2004 saul david is a historian and broadcaster. South africa south africa north west southern district klerksdorp klerksdorp one of the oldest settlements in the area, dating back to the early 1800s, klerksdorp also called matlosana is today a fair sized gold mining city in the southern district of the north west province, built on the banks of the schoonspruit clear stream. May 30, 2014 in 1984, while investigating the spheres, he contacted roelf marx, curator of the museum of klerksdorp, south africa, where some of the spheres are kept.
It is an account of travels through south africa by the distinguished writer and traveller, fredrick young. The old town, which was founded in 1837 on the schoonspruit river near its confluence with the vaal river, was the first boer settlement in the transvaal. Australians and new zealanders at klerksdorp 24 march 1901 by charles hammond. The kumon klerksdorp study centre provides programmes for students of all ages and abilities.
His mother, aletha matlhare, was a domestic worker. Klerksdorp, town and principal centre of the klerksdorparea goldfields, northwest province, south africa. Leisure facilities in the area include game reserves, golf, tennissquash. They have been cited by some alternative researchers and reporters in books, popular articles, and many web pages, as. Klerksdorp spheres ottosdal, south africa atlas obscura. Klerksdorp spheres controversial and outofplace in time. To confuse the issue further, other points of reference suggest that the city is matlosana, known as klerksdorp, whilst still others refer to the city as klerksdorp but the. Klerksdorp satellite map online map of klerksdorp, south africa. They have been cited by some alternative researchers and reporters in books, popular articles, and many web pages as inexplicable outofplace artifacts that could only have. Turn right on the buffeldoorn road and follow this for 20km. His father was an elementary school principal and his mother worked cooking and cleaning at a school for the blind.
He specializes in wars of empire and is the author of the indian mutiny shortlisted for the westminster medal for military literature. The klerksdorp museum is a must stop for visitors to the old gold mining town in the north west province of south africa, and not just for those interested in history. Saul davids favourite books on south african history books. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. This is the history of south africa, from the late 1500s until about 2000, and the bulk of the book is the 20th century. The old town, which was founded in 1837 on the schoonspruit river near its confluence with the vaal river, was the first. Klerksdorp 1968c2000 klerksdorp is the centre of a large gold mining and agricultural economy and boast the second largest grain cooperative in the world. It borders on the atlantic ocean in the west, on namibia in the northwest, on botswana and zimbabwe in the north, on mozambique and swaziland in the northeast, and on the indian ocean in the east and south. Klerksdorp today the greater city area of klerksdorp today incorporates the towns of orkney, kanana, stilfontein, khuma, hartebeesfontein and tigane to give it a population of more than 350,000 inhabitants census statistics south africa 2001. A history of south africa, fourth edition leonard thompson. Mahikeng, the provincial capital, lies roughly 170 km northwest of klerksdorp and johannesburg 170 km in a north eastern direction. Sep 12, 2019 desmond mpilo tutu was born on october 7, 1931, in klerksdorp, south africa. In 1984, while investigating the spheres, he contacted roelf marx, curator of the museum of klerksdorp, south africa, where some of the spheres are. Other articles where history of south africa is discussed.
This is not unexpected and south africa remains vigilant for cases of covid19. The town, built on the banks of the schoonspruit 10 m. Klerksdorp is located in the north west province, south africa. Klerksdorp is located in south africa dr kenneth kaunda district municipality, northwest and time zone africa johannesburg.
List of books and articles about south african history. The main museum a former prison, is a beautiful sandstone building completed in 1891 and features archaeology, cultural history, farm implements and animal drawn vehicles. Klerksdorp weather forecast, northwest, south africa 10. Inside the hard shell some have a spongy substance, while in others it. Tiny pyrophyllite spheres from 3 billion years ago. Hotels, bed and breakfasts and self catering accommodation klerksdorp. Klerksdorp spheres controversial and outofplace in. Visit the klerksdorp museum south africa accommodation. The district is also known for its sussex cattle herds the city is the headquarters of the south african sussex cattle breeders association. Here is a fascinating account of what south africa was like in 1889.
Discover klerksdorp spheres in ottosdal, south africa. Driving distance from klerksdorp, south africa to johannesburg, south africa. Desmond mpilo tutu was born on october 7, 1931, in klerksdorp, south africa. Compare avis car rental in klerksdorp, south africa with more than 800 car rental companies in south africa. To confuse the issue further, other points of reference suggest that the city is matlosana, known as klerksdorp, whilst still others refer to the city as klerksdorp but the municipality as matlosana.
Weekly weather report for klerksdorp, south africa. The prehistory and history of south africa span nearly the entire known existence of human beings and their ancestorssome three million years or moreand include the wandering of small bands of hominins through the savanna, the inception of herding and farming as ways of. Klerksdorp is the largest city in the north west province. Lack of financial assistance from the provincial department of culture, arts and. An adult coloring book featuring magnificent african safari animals and beautiful savanna landscapes, plants and flowers. Looking at the weather in klerksdorp, south africa over the next 7 days, the maximum temperature will be 26. The klerksdorp spheres billion years old strange stones. Matlosana municipality klerksdorp public service facebook.
The most famous exhibit here is the klerksdorp spheres display these small stones were found in 3 billion year old pyropyllite rock deposits. Our covid19 community guidelines tips, advice and news related to trading on gumtree during the covid19 crisis. Our stores and website are back to regular trading. The history of the maidstone companies, royal army medical corps volunteers by frederick j. Exhibits also depict early town life, social history and local geological history. Matlosana news the short history of klerksdorp according. Perfectly situated in an area rich in culture, history and wildlife. Found on the corners of margarieta prinsloo and lombard street, the museum exhibits the early town life, social history and geological history of this area. They vary in size from 30 50 mm in diameter and have perfectly concentric grooves around the center as if they were molded. South africa, afrikaans suidafrika, officially republic of south africa, republic 2015 est.
The bishop is bishop victor hlolo phalana, appointed in 2014. This place is situated in klerksdorp, north west, south africa, its geographical coordinates are 26 52 0 south, 26 40 0 east and its original name with diacritics is klerksdorp. This means you can visit us in store all due care will be taken to ensure they are safe and hygeinic, call us. Geologists who have studied these objects have concluded that t. Saul davids favourite books on south african history. Discover the best south african history in best sellers. Klerksdorp museum, klerksdorp accommodation south africa. Her interests cover africana, johannesburg history, history. Klerksdorp accommodation south africa roomsforafrica.
The town, which has grain elevators, lumberyards, and foodprocessing and beveragemaking industries, is the mining and processing center for major gold and uranium deposits and is also the distribution center for neighboring farms. The klerksdorp spheres billion years old strange stones of. Apr 06, 2020 klerksdorp spheres are the small round shaped often spherical to discshaped objects found in pyrophyllite deposits around ottosdal, south africa that is believed to be at least 3billionyearold, and each of these stones is carved with the various types of strange grooves. The saps crime report 15 showed the following information. Opposite, on the eastern bank, lies the new town, dating. The klerksdorp museum is housed in a number of buildings. Travel northwest out of klerksdorp, direction ventersdorp for 2km on the r30. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Desmond mpilo tutu known fondly as the arch was born in klerksdorp on 7 october 1931. Fascinating tours also of various other heritage sites in the city available by. They have been cited by some alternative researchers and reporters in books, popular articles, and many web pages as inexplicable outofplace artifacts that could only have been manufactured by intelligent beings. It describes a little about the native south africans before settlers arrived, then goes through the story of the dutch taking over, then the british, how apartheid began, what it meant for the various ethnic groups, and.
The towns are full of history and protea hotel provided a relaxing facility of aboveboard hospitality. Klerksdorp spheres are small objects, often spherical to discshaped, that have been collected by miners and rockhounds from 3billionyearold pyrophyllite deposits mined by wonderstone ltd. Nov 07, 2016 klerksdorp, a town of the transvaal, 118 m. Klerksdorp travel guide with detailed information about klerksdorp, attractions. The railway station and old flag room which was opened by president paul kruger when the line from krugersdorp reached the town in 1897 klerksdorps first national monument. Klerksdorp south africa accommodation, hotels and travel. Klerksdorp, also known as matlosana, the city of people, or klerksdorp matlosana lies on the n12 about 200 kilometres south west of johannesburg. South africa north west southern district klerksdorp klerksdorp one of the oldest settlements in the area, dating back to the early 1800s, klerksdorp also called matlosana is today a fair sized gold mining city in the southern district of the north west province, built on the banks of the schoonspruit clear stream. Mahikeng, the provincial capital, lies roughly 170 km northwest of klerksdorp and johannesburg 170 km in a northeastern direction.
Egypt announces first case of coronavirus klerksdorp. Graffiti from the south african war at goudkoppie hill. Klerksdorp spheres are the small round shaped often spherical to discshaped objects found in pyrophyllite deposits around ottosdal, south africa that is believed to be at least 3billionyearold, and each of these stones is carved with the various types of strange grooves. Klerksdorp has the largest maize storage silo in the south africa as well as the largest agricultural cooperative in the southern hemisphere, the senwes cooperative. In the same week the minimum temperature will be 11. How far is it to klerksdorp and in which country is it located. View gumtree free online classified ads for klerksdorp and more in south africa. The arise womens conference will be held at nuwe lewe in klerksdorp. In 1984, while investigating the spheres, he contacted roelf marx, curator of the museum of klerksdorp, south africa, where some of the spheres are kept. Klerksdorp in south africa gumtree classifieds in south.
Klerksdorp is the oldest european white settlement north of the vaal river, and thus of the former transvaal republic. The total driving distance from klerksdorp, south africa to johannesburg, south africa is 107 miles or 172 kilometers. Klerksdorp in south africa gumtree classifieds in south africa. Places nearby are stilfontein, orkney and potchefstroom. The latest crime statistics for klerksdorp police precinct was issued by the south african police service saps in september 2012. On the other hand the globes, which have a fibrous structure on the inside with a shell around it, are very hard and cannot be scratched, even by steel, roelf marx, curator of the museum of klerksdorp, south africa, where some of the spheres are housed, replied in a. Apr 08, 2017 on the other hand the globes, which have a fibrous structure on the inside with a shell around it, are very hard and cannot be scratched, even by steel, roelf marx, curator of the museum of klerksdorp, south africa, where some of the spheres are housed, replied in a letter dated september 12, 1984.
Archbishop emeritus desmond mpilo tutu south african. Established in 1998, bargain books is south africas leading discount book retailer with 80 stores in all 9 provinces. Arise womens conference in klerksdorp, south africa. The diocese of klerksdorp is a roman catholic episcopal see in south africa. Egypt announced its first coronavirus disease 2019 covid19 case on friday, making it africas first documented infection.