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<h2>Towns in the Region</h2>
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<li><a href="http://www.tourismnorthwest.co.za/southern/bloemhof.html">Bloemhof</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tourismnorthwest.co.za/southern/christiana.html">Christiana</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tourismnorthwest.co.za/southern/fochville.html">Fochville</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.tourismnorthwest.co.za/southern/leeudoringstad.html">Leeudoringstad</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.tourismnorthwest.co.za/southern/ventersdorp.html">Ventersdorp</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tourismnorthwest.co.za/southern/wolmaransstad.html">Wolmaransstad</a></li>
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<h2>And Also</h2></td>
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<li>Hartbeesfontein</li>
<li>Makwassie</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.tourismnorthwest.co.za/bojanala/index.html">Bojanala Region</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tourismnorthwest.co.za/bophirima/index.html">Dr Ruth S. Mompati District (Bophirima Region)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tourismnorthwest.co.za/central/index.html">Dr Ngaka Modiri Molema District (Central Region)</a></li>
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<h2>Attractions</h2>
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<li>Goudkoppie</li>
<li>Jack Scott House</li>
<li>Ou Dorp Hiking Trail</li>
<li>The Railway Station</li>
<li>Old Flag Room</li>
<li><a href="../routes/treasure_route.html">N12 Treasure Route</a></li>
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<h1 class="main1">DR KENNETH KAUNDA DISTRICT</h1>
<h2>Klerksdorp</h2>
<h3>Location</h3>
<p>On the N12, between Potchefstroom and Wolmaransstad.</p>
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<h3>History</h3> 
<p>The first magistrate of the small community that settled 
on the banks of the Schoonspruit in 1837, Jacob de C'lerq, 
gave his name to a town founded by twelve Voortrekker families and built 
by gold mining.</p>
<p> The discovery of gold in 1886 saw thousands of prospectors 
descending on the quiet rural aggregation of Klerksdorp.</p>
<p>Today, Klerksdorp is the centre for a large mining and 
agricultural economy and has the second largest grain co-operative 
in the world.</p>

<h2>Attractions</h2>
<h3>Goudkoppie</h3>
<p>Old mining shafts dating back to the 18th century, and 
rock inscriptions of Anglo-Boer War British regiments. </p>
<h3>Jack Scott House</h3>
<p>This tin house was imported from Britain and was the home 
of Jack Scott, the father of modern-day mining in the area.</p>
<h3>Klerksdorp Mine Tours</h3>
<p>Interesting tours can be arranged on request. </p>
<h3>Klerksdorp Museum</h3>
<p>Margarieta Prinsloo &amp; Lombaard Street, behind Protea 
Lodge Hotel. The museum also offers Peach Mampoer &amp; 
Soet Blits liqueurs. </p>
<h3>Old Cemetry</h3>
<p>Emotive cemetry for British soldiers and Boer women and 
children who died during the Anglo-Boer War of 1899 - 1902.</p>
<h3>Ou Dorp Hiking Trail</h3>
<p>This walk meanders through 11km in the old part of town, 
passing the early homes of Voortrekker families. Remains 
of pre-historic Tswana kraals can also be seen. </p>
<h3>Rock Engravings</h3>
<p>Located on the farm Bosworth and now preserved as a national 
monument.</p>
<h3>Stock Exchange Building</h3>
<p> Built and occupied in 1888 during the gold rush.</p>
<h3>Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve</h3>
<p> This small reserve conserves an interesting eco system 
where a number of important game species have been introduced, 
including rhino. 150 bird species are an added attraction. 
The reserve is located 13km north of Klerksdorp.</p>
<h3>Flyfishing</h3>
<p> Fly fishing for coarse fish is a growing sport in the 
area.</p>
<h3>Horse Trails</h3>
<p>Contact Rhino Rock Horse Trail and Riding School.</p>
<h3>Johan Neser Dam</h3>
<p>Offers recreational facilities on the Schoonspruit located 
to the northwest of the city. </p>
<h3>Plant House</h3>
<p> The municipal gardens where a variety of indigenous and 
exotic plants can be seen. </p>
<h3>The Railway Station and Old Flag Room</h3>
<p>Opened by President Paul Kruger when the line from Krugersdorp 
reached the town in 1897, Klerksdorp's first national monument.</p>
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