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Soebatsfontein

Soebatsfontein

Find property for sale in Soebatsfontein, a town located in the Namakwa region of South Africa’s Northern Cape that lies about 80kms southwest of Springbok and 48kms northwest of Kamieskroon. The land here is situated where seven farms meet in an extremely low rainfall area. The properties for sale in Soebatsfontein range from residential houses and homes, to smallholdings and farms, as well as vacant land plots and stands to buy.

The town most likely owes its name to a tragedy that occurred here in 1798 when Hendrik Sievert fell into Bushmen hands and was heard imploring (soebat) them to spare his life, but they showed no mercy. Those who buy property in Soebatsfontein will find it situated between Leliefontein and Komaggas, with a population of just 250 people. The community makes a viable living by farming through a commonage system, which e