Postmasburg, situated in the Northern Cape Province, is located around 67 km from Griquatown and 170 km east of Upington. Postmasburg is characterized by beautiful green foliage, tranquil dams and bubbling fountains.
Postmasburg was originally the site of a mission station named Sibilhong, founded by the London Missionary Society. It later became a village of the Griquas who called it Blinklip - a reference to the numerous shiny hematite and specularite stones littering the ground. In 1892, it was founded as a religious centre for the Reformed Church congregation and named in honour of the Reverend Dirk Postma, a founder member of the church. Postmasburg is home to some incredible architecture, the old stone Reformed Church dating back to 1908 can still be found, with the Reverend Dirk Postma's statue nearby.
Postmasburg is a rich archaeological site, with few findings in this beautiful area. Blinkklipkop, meaning 'Shining Rock Hill' shows indications that the Khoisan attempted mining in the area from as early as 700 AD. Postmasburg had its own diamond rush, which started in 1918 after the first diamond in the area was discovered, resulting in an open cast mine. By 1935 the mine was permanently flooded, resulting in the town’s very own 'Big Hole', just like in Kimberley. This hole is about 45 meters deep and teeming with fish.
Postmasburg attractions range from the historical and spiritual to the cultural and environmental. In close proximity to the town of Postmas...