Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
3017BD1
Site Name
Kharkams
Descriptions
Site History
Kharkams is the village where the “Hamba Kaya” the bus which transported people from Bitterfontein Station to the Springbok area, used to make a stop-over. The Waiting Room still exists, as well as the old General Dealer and the Butchery. The old “Nama Parliament”, which was used during the 1800`s, is also situated in Kharkams. Kharkams is the entry point to other heritage sites, like Bethelsklip, where the Nama leaders established the first Methodist Church in South Africa.
Record Administration
Post date
Friday, February 9, 2024 - 15:32
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Location
Location
Mapping
-30.368944, 17.887267
Northern Cape
- Namakwa
- Kamiesberg
Site Address
South Africa
Location notes
Kharkams is situated in the Kamiesberg, Northern Cape Province.
Access details
The old General Dealer will house the Information Office and space and where local crafts can be purchased.
There will be space available for a restaurant inside the building as well as outside, where it will be housed under umbrellas.
There will be space available for a restaurant inside the building as well as outside, where it will be housed under umbrellas.
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