Postmasburg
Postmasburg | |
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  Postmasburg  Postmasburg | |
| Coordinates: 28°19′40″S 23°04′14″E / 28.3279°S 23.0706°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| District | ZF Mgcawu |
| Municipality | Tsantsabane |
| Area | |
• Total | 158.41 km2 (61.16 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 30,089 |
| • Density | 189.94/km2 (491.95/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 54.6% |
| • Coloured | 36.8% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.5% |
| • White | 7.4% |
| • Other | 0.7% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Afrikaans | 53.9% |
| • Tswana | 33.6% |
| • Xhosa | 2.7% |
| • Sotho | 2.6% |
| • Other | 7.2% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 8420 |
| PO box | 8420 |
| Area code | 053 |
Postmasburg is a town in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.
Location
The Town is located approximately 214 km east of Upington and 197 km west of Kimberley.[2] It is 67 km (42 mi) north of Griquatown and 58 km (36 mi) 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.[3] 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.[4]
The town achieved municipal status in 1936.
Army
The South African Army's Combat Training Centre is located nearby, at Lohatla.
Sport, Art & Entertainment
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Arts and Entertainment
The town has an active arts and entertainment culture. Postmasburg singer Thato Makape was a finalist in the 2018 season of Idols South Africa. Gospel artists associated with the town include Mannie White, Vusi Mkhandi, Wentzel de Bruin, Tempest, Dennis Orr, and Moholo Bucks. The local music scene has also produced hip-hop, Afro-pop and kwaito performers such as Krazy Phillips, Black Diamond, Sesa and Joy Oleseng.
Local events such as PMG Homecoming, Jay’s All Black, Die Blom, Umswenko, and the PMG Fashion Show contribute to the town’s entertainment calendar, supported in part by hospitality venues including Costa’s Lounge, Shabba’s Carwash and Die Ou Stoel.
In 2025, the Tsantsabane Black Business Chamber (TBBC) announced initiatives to support creative practitioners in the area, recognising the potential for a formal entertainment sector in the municipality.
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.[5]
Postmasburg is also home to the Nchwaning, Wessels, Gloria and Mamatwan mines within the Postmasburg Manganese Field.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Main Place Postmasburg". Census 2011.
- ^ "Postmasburg". northerncape.org.za. Retrieved 27 March 2009.
- ^ Potgieter, D. J. (1973). Standard Encyclopedia of Southern Africa. Internet Archive. p. 41.
- ^ "Dictionary of Southern African Place Names (Public Domain)". Human Science Research Council. p. 374.
- ^ "Kumba Iron Ore Officially Opens its Kolomela Mine". Angloamerican.com. 22 June 2012.
Municipalities and communities of ZF Mgcawu District Municipality, Northern Cape | ||
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District seat: Upington | ||
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| Tsantsabane | ||