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HOW TO GET THERE (GPS: 33 13S 20 35E) On the N1, about 230km north-east of Cape Town. HISTORY Established in 1883 by James Logan. ORIGINS OF THE NAME The Khoi people used the local plant, 'Mat Sedge' (Cyperus textilis) to make mats for use in the construction of their homes. POPULATION PLACES OF INTEREST Historic hotel in Victorian style Nearby War Memorial and war graves WHAT TO DO AND SEE ACCOMMODATION TOURISM OFFICE NEIGHBOURING TOWNS Sutherland 119km Laingsburg 27km Touwsrivier 55km 
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