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The Eerste Begrafplaas (First Burial Ground) in Postmasburg, Northern Cape, is a historical cemetery that dates back to the early 20th century, with its earliest recorded burial in 1902. This site served as the primary burial ground for the local community during a period when Postmasburg was a small mining and farming settlement. The cemetery contains graves from the Anglo-Boer War (1899–1902) era, reflecting the impact of the conflict on the region. Postmasburg itself was established in 1892 and grew around the diamond and manganese mining industries. The Eerste Begrafplaas is a tangible link to the town's early history, though specific details about individual burials or the site's exact boundaries are limited in public records.
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