Northern Cape Karoo Town Profiles, Towns
Philipstown, Northern Cape
Jun
As you first drive through Philipstown, you might just be overwhelmed by the many broken-down homes lining the streets.
But come here in September when they stage the Wire Car Grand Prix and you’ll find yourself caught up in the excitement and joy of Philipstown. As the racing kids sprint from the township areas to the centre of Philipstown, everyone comes out to cheer them on. There are prizes, there is feasting and there is even live country music on offer.
Early in the year, when the Lesser Kestrels fly in from over the Caucasus, from places like Siberia, they come to roost in the towns from Cradock right up to Philipstown. They go out hunting bugs by day, but return to their favourite gum tree in the early evening and quietly natter away until it’s time to sleep.
Try the Philipstown Coffee Shop next to the filling station for a good meal or some padkos for your journey: Hennie Fourie at 072 289 3085.
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My parents have recently moved to Philipstown and I must say what a beautiful town it is. The only pity is the litter everywhere. Is there no way to have some sort of “litter clean up” where it can be sorted even by the people living there and Government together. It’s a pity that the litter is making such a beautiful town look so ugly. The residents there are very willing to help in any way and have already started picking up litter in the streets. Unfortunately the job is so large and requires more help. Please look into this matter as we can all hold onto hope in these difficult times