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Aliwal North

Aliwal North

Located in the Eastern Cape, Aliwal North is a town in central South Africa and is found on the banks of the Orange River. Its unusual name came from the Cape Governor at the time, who named it after the famous battle in which the Sikhs were defeated in India in 1846. There are a variety of properties for sale in Aliwal North, including houses and homes, apartments and flats, vacant land and stands to buy. The centre of a prosperous farming community, Aliwal North also has a range of commercial farms for sale.

Aliwal North first developed as a health resort and railway transport centre, with the railway route from East London reaching Aliwal North in 1885. The principal attractions in the area are two hot springs, both of which are renowned as having high concentrations of minerals and gases. In fact, the first restaurant built here was able to maintain its cooking