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Mafikeng, die "plek van klippe", is in die 1880's gestig toe huursoldate en avonturiers hul eie dorp aangelę het op grond aan hulle geskenk deur oorlogvoerende Barolong-hoofmanne ter betaling vir oorlogdiens. Die dorp self was uitgelę deur die Britse bevelvoerder Sir Charles Warren, en het die administratiewe sentrum van die streek en die hoofkantoor van die "Bechuanaland Border Police" geword. Mafikeng het om verskeie redes internasionale erkenning gekry:
Dit was die geboorteplek van Kolonel Baden-Powell se "Boy Scout"-beweging tydens die węreldbekende beleg van Mafikeng tydens die Anglo-Boereoorlog. Die beleg van 271 dae was so bekend, dat die Britte in London se uitbundigheid ná die ontsetting die nuwe woord "maffick" tot gevolg gehad het. Tydens die era van die tuisland Bophuthatswana, was die aangrensende dorp Mmabatho ("Moeder van die Mense") die hoofstad van die tuisland, maar ná die tuisland in 1994 weer deel van Suid-Afrika geword het, is die tradisionele naam weer aanvaar. Eens die administratiewe hoofstad van die Betsjoeanaland Protektoraat, is dit nou die provinsiale hoofstad van Noordwes Provinsie.
Toersime-inligting
Tourist Information Centre
Posbus 4488, Mafikeng 2735
Tel (0140) 84 3040/7
Faks (0140) 84 2524.
Tourism Information Development Centre
Tel (0140) 81 3155/6/7
Fax (0140) 81 6058
Besienswaardighede
(Vir die huidige word die inligting in Engels weergegee)
Convent House (Theresa House). The home - dating to 1889 - of the Sisters of Mercy, who came to the town to run a boarding school for the children of the ofiicers of the Bechuanaland Protectorate. Tel.(0140) 81 6102.
Convention Centre. A superbly appointed, modern centre able to cater for up to 2 500; Tel (0140) 84 3240.
Ca-Rona. An astonishingly impressive piece of architecture, designed around the concept of the kgotla, the traditional Batswana village meeting place. The provincial government office complex is located here.
Imperial Reserve. The police headquarters, buildings that have held three governments: the Bechuanaland Protectorate, Tswana Territorial Authority and the Republic of Bophuthatswana. Tel (0140) 81 6102.
Kanon Kopje. A fort built on the southern banks of the Molopo River during times of conflict between the Barolong Boo Tshidi and the Beers of the Goshen Republic. On high grounds near the town where Transvaalers once fired a naval gun, it boasts wonderful views of the town and surrounding area. Te1(0140) 81 6102.
Mafikeng Club. An old-style club built in 1894. A piece of corrugated iron fronting the building shows damage caused during the siege. Te1(0140)81 6102.
Mafikeng Cemetery. British soldier and British South African Police & Town Guard graves make up this historical cemetery.The largest grave is that of Andrew Beauchamp-Proctor, South Africa's most highly-decorated WWI airman.
Mafikeng Museum. Established in 1975, this highly informative museum boasts excellent exhibits detailing the Siege of Mafikeng and the history and culture of the surrounding region. Te1(0140)81 6102.
Masonic Lodge. Built in 1894, it was here that Beer soldiers were held before being sent as prisoners-of-war to St Helena in 1900.
Maratiwa House. The home of Silas Molema and Sol Plaatje. The latter's diary of the Siege of Mafikeng was written here.
Methodist Church. The chapel destroyed during the siege was replaced by this stately church, featuring exceptional brickwork, built in 1885 by General Warren and the Barolong.
St Johns Anglican. Church A church dating to 1907, built on the site of the town's original church built in 1887.
University of the North West. A tertiary educational institution consistently growing in stature. Its striking modern architecture warrants a visit. Victoria Hospital A private hospital dating back to 1898.
Warrens Fort. A fort, located in the Imperial Reserve, whose building commenced in 1885 and remains almost completely authentic.
Warrens Weir. The large number of horses used during the stay of the Warren expedition in the 1880s and during the Siege of Mafi keng found refreshment at this weir.
Warrens Well. A well-preserved old well, left of the Bokone Road.
Botsalano Game Reserve. A 5 800ha reserve lying 30km from the town on the Ramatlhabama Road. Acacia and karee woodlands open out into scenic grasslands. The reserve has earned a reputation as an excellent breeding ground, with white rhino breeding programmes considered among the best on the continent. Varied accommodation available. Tel (014) 86 2433.
Cookes Lake. Camp under the stars, have a barbecue and get a taste of the local birdlife (not necessarily in that order!). Tel (0140) 81 2601.
Dams. The Disaneng and Modimola darns are ideal for fishing and other watersports.
Golf. The challenging leopard Park Golf Club course boasts exceptional water features and a clubhouse designed in an impressive modern style. The 19th hole entertainment includes two bars, and a lounge and games room. Tel (0140) 86 3086.
Lotlamoreng Dam Cultural Reserve. A multitude of plant and bird species enjoys sanctity at 'the great water of the king'. Tel (0140) 82 2663/82 3411.
Mafikeng Came Reserve. White rhino, buffalo, giraffe and antelope grace this 4 000ha reserve on the outskirts of town. Roads and trails course the reserve and are perfect for 4x4 and hiking enthusiasts.
Mmabatho Botanical Park. A paradise for lovers of beautiful indigenous and exotic plant species.
Wondergat. A natural sinkhole used by divers for training sessions. The hole, 70m wide and of an unknown depth, was reputedly the place of execution used by Matabele chief Mzilikazi.