The Texas of South Africa
Vryburg lies in a rich cattle-farming area in the North West province of South Africa and boasts an interesting history. When the Republic of Stellaland was proclaimed in 1882, Vryburg was established as its capital. The Republicans called themselves Vryburgers (free Citizens), hence the name of the town.
Vryburg is situated on the main railway lines from Cape Town to Botswana and Zimbabwe. The town offers residential areas, business centers and all modern facilities. The town is a thriving industrial and agricultural settlement, with an emphasis on livestock farming.
Vryburg hosts one of the largest cattle sales in the Southern Hemisphere with an enormous turnover of more than 250 000 head of cattle per year. It is this, along with its image of being a frontier town that has given it the nickname the 'Texas of South Africa'.
Visitors touring the North West province should consider stopping in Vryburg for refreshments, comfortable overnight accommodation and scenic surroundings.
Vryburg also hosts one of the largest cattle sales in the Southern Hemisphere with an enormous turnover of more than 250 000 head of cattle per year. It is this, along with its image of being a frontier town that has given it the nickname the 'Texas of South Africa'.
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