History of Klaarstroom
- Province: Western Cape
- Garden Route
- Coordinates:33.3°S 22.333°E
- Area:3.27 km2
- Municipality: Prince Albert
Klaarstroom was originally called Pietersburg The current name means “Clear stream” This would refer to the water that flows off the Swartburg mountains. As a result of this water, the vineyards flourish and produce wonderful grapes. This in turn produces the best Witblits which is a distilled spirit from the grapes. Some swear by its medicinal qualities, others insist it affects eyesight.
The otherwise sleepy town was the scene of a commotion during the Anglo-Boer War when Denys Reitz and his flying commando galloped through the British-held town.
The town has kept its rural sleepy atmosphere but there is a dam in the area that is offered as a skinny dipping venue.
Klaarstroom also has its own ghost story ” The Wandering Jew of the Swartburg. An old smous (hawker) who rides with visitors and then suddenly disappears.
The postcode for Klaarstroom is 6932
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Useful Numbers
- Police: 079 893 9995
- Traffic department: Prince Albert 023 541 1648 / 648 / 306
- Fire: Prince Albert – 0842796430 or 0822200848
- Water:0822200848
- Electricity:023 5411320, after hours on tel: 0822200848
- Ambulance: 10177
- Post office; Post Agency – 023 541 1667
- Library:023 541 1193
- Closest hospital; Prince Albert 023 541 1300/ 1301
- Clinic; Sub-District Office – 023 5411 300
- Pharmacy;
- SPCA: The De Rust Animal Health Trust 082 297 6977
- Schools:Klaarstroom Primary 023-541-1993
