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The power of a small community working together...

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Prieska is a very small town in the Northern Cape, which I am proud to call my home town and I can say that I am proud of what we stand for as a community. The people of Prieska is very active in assisting one another in times of need and now with the help of social media it appears that a helping is extended.  This Barbara Springbok on the street in Cape Town    Barbara Springbok a citizen of Prieska was living on the streets in Cape Town for a number of years, recently a Facebook page called "Life on the street", posted a picture of her on Facebook. Thanks to one of Prieska's citizens who follows the page, Wayne Van Wyk, for sharing the post about Barbara on the page called "Keep Prieska Alive" on Facebook. The community members residing in Prieska effectively engaged on the matter and connect with the family members of Barbara. I can certainly say that with a community working together as one, everything is possible . The abilit...
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Something to know about my home town Prieska...

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PRIESKA    Die Koppie  Prieska  The nature of  Prieska NORTHERN CAPE Prieska was originally named Prieschap, a Koranna word meaning place of the lost “she-goat”; and used to be a fording place for travelers crossing the Orange river. Prieska was founded in 1882 and was granted municipal status in 1892. This outstanding property is situated on the Southern Bank of the Orange River comprising a total area of 41.112 hectare with 2100 meter of North facing river frontage. This area includes an Island of 4.7741 hectare. The Municipal vision is for a multi-functional resort; incorporating, various water sport facilities, conference and catering facilities, accommodation in luxury self catering and catered chalets, Caravan (motor home) and camping facilities. The existing 9 hole (18 tee’s) golf course adjoining the property is keen and willing to enter into the joint venture thus expanding the overall size of the operati...
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