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Kokstad
is named after Adam Kok, the Griqua chief who successfully led his people
to their ‘promised land’. Treaties drawn up between Britain
and the Orange Free State Republic cost them their land around Philippolis
in the Orange Free State. They were promised ‘No-Mans-Land’
between Transkei and Natal as compensation. In 1861 Adam Kok and 2 000
Griquas trekked eastwards and reached what later became known as Griqualand
East and named their centre Kokstad after their chief. The district
of Kokstad is a centre for diary products. Kokstad is also renowned
for cattle ranching and horse breeding. Polo matches and gymkhanas are
popular social events.
Attractions and Things To Do in Kokstad Trout Fishing |
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