Postmasburg
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Location
The Town is located approximately 170 km east of Upington.[1] It is Script error: No such module "convert". north of Griquatown and Script error: No such module "convert". west-south-west of Daniëlskuil.
History
Originally a station of the London Missionary Society called Sibiling, it became a Griqua village with the name Blinkklip.[2] It was proclaimed a town on 6 June 1892 and named after the Reverend Dirk Postma (1818–1890), founder of the Reformed Churches in South Africa.[3]
The town achieved municipal status in 1936.
Army
The South African Army's Combat Training Centre is located nearby, at Lohatla.
Sport
The town is home to Hungry Lions, a soccer team playing in the National First Division.[4][5]
Economy
Postmasburg is home to Kolomela Mine which is owned by Anglo American. The Iron Ore mine officially opened in June 2012 provides job opportunities for the local communities.[6]
Postmasburg is also home to the Nchwaning, Wessels, Gloria and Mamatwan mines within the Postmasburg Manganese Field.
See also
References
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