Gamagara

Gamagara Local Municipality comprises of an area of 2619 square kilometres, and is located in the North Eastern sector of the Northern Cape, on the N14 National Road between Upington and Vryburg. It is approximately 200km North East of Upington and 280km North West of Kimberley. The municipal area of Gamagara consists of 5 towns, Kathu, Shesheng, D... ibeng, Dingleton, and Olifantshoek, a large farming area and a considerable mining area. The single largest factor that has guided the development of the Gamagara area is the iron ore mine at Sishen. Not only does the mine provide jobs to thousands of people, but it was also the reason for the establishment of the town of Kathu. Kathu is the largest town within the municipality and is also the administrative centre of the Gamagara Local Municipality. Olifantshoek is the second largest town and is of the Gamagara River to the northwest of Kathu. Dingleton is the smallest of the 5 towns and is located in the centre of the mining activities directly south of Kathu. This is the only town lying at the foot of the Langeberg; Olifantshoek is a farming town close to two game ranches on the Namakwari Route. Founded in 1895, the village is called the Gateway to the White and Roaring Sands, 78km south of the town. The town was founded in 1897. The town used to be the land of the Tswana, where tribes like Batlhaping and Batlharo used to dwell. Olifantshoek boasts an abundance of adventure, natural wonders and cultural artefacts that can be explored by all enthusiasts. It is Northwest of Kathu, Northeast of Kuruman and Southwest of Upington. In the year 2000 Olifantshoek Municipality became part of Tsantsabane Local Municipality until 2006 when it was amalgamated into Gamagara Local Municipality. The town is a low/medium density residential area, but due to the new developments which are underway it will in future becomes high density residential area. Other developments include a 18 hole golf course. Dibeng started off as a small settlement on the banks of the Gamagara River ...Read More