S1 - Ep 211 - Reddersburg - A Small Free State Town with Magnificent Churches!

After leaving Dewetsdorp we turned off to see if we could visit the Jimmie Roos School but special permission is required, so we were not allowed access. Then we took off and found a gravel road which took us on a beautiful drive to Reddersburg. On this road we got to see some amazing birdlife, an absolutely beautiful cow which had a serious attitude and some stunning scenery. We could not believe our eyes when we saw the magnificent churches in this small Free State town. Driving through the streets we could also see a proud community working together. The Sarie Marais Hotel is under new management and they were finishing off the renovations when we visited and were open for business. Then we stopped off at the N6 Farm Stall, where they explained to us how they were helping the local community by selling their products. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #reddersburg #freestate #jimmieroos #travelongravel
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[@flodillon991]

Loved the birdlife and that cow so beautiful. A nice clean town. The hotel was lively. Reddersburg deserves a thumbs up for their efforts to help the communitie.

[@DustBugsTravel]

That cow has a few admirers already and boy, was she gorgeous! 😍🐄 The Sarie Marais Hotel was such a bright example of what can be achieved if one puts deeds to words. I agree with you fully, the community spirit we saw in this town, is absolutely exemplary and needs to be commended. 👌🏻

[@desh7120]

Another very surprising town - as soon as you diverted off the main drag, the hidden charm of the town was revealed. Clearly lots of history, great community spirit, beautifully maintained churches with their outstanding gardens, freely roaming pigs (lovely to see them!) - even a windmill (windpump!) in the town. The gravel road to get there was especially enjoyable. So much to see - that glamorous cow was the standout for me, but I also loved the geese/birds and buck along the way and that little oasis of water.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Oh yes, the charm is always found off the main roads and that's why we always stray away from them! 😁 So happy that you're in agreement about the cow, she was the highlight on the gravel road for us too, what superior attitude she had! And with good reason! 😍🐄 The pigs in town were wonderful to see, Sonia thought they were just the cutest things! 🐷

[@Afriqueleblanq]

In my day, Jimmie Roos was a school for boys from broken homes, though the boys were not necessarily troubled. One could access freely as well; it even then had to attempt to shake of a "juvi image." Klipfontein was General Christiaan De Wet's main farm, our of three, which included Rooipoort where Jimmie Roos is, and Nuwejaarsfontein. Stilfontein was the neighbouring farm to the west of Nuwejaarsfontein. Mr Gideo Joubert, then chairmain of the Wool Board, owned Klipfontein. Mrs Joubert and her excellent team of Basotho ladies were quite industrious, as they weaved the merino wool into all kind of blankets, tapestries and whatnot. We often visited, also their farm manager Johan de Beer and his family. Job creation even in the 1960's was quite a thing. Thanks for showing me the towns I could never see, all around Dewetsdorp. I only ever saw and visited farms in the districts, but Never Zastron, Wepener, Smithfield or Reddersburg. My Darlingsmost Wificle and I just laughed when the two of you inadvertently skipped Reddersburg. Unlike here in Cape Town, Free State people have an extremely strong sense of ubuntu ("I am, because we are" and pronounced ooh-booon-too) and we really miss that. People in the city should learn from these rural folks how to stand together and face the storms. The sense of community in Dewetsdorp was overwhelming in a most positive way. We often had visitors to our home on Rooipoort, and while coffee was served, one of us would slip a gift of produce into their cars' trunks. There was locally harvested honey, all kind of veggies, most divine strawberries, etc. Even biltong can jump into the trunk of an Opel Rekord faster than 007 could.

[@DustBugsTravel]

We would've liked to take a drive to the school itself to observe the buildings and grounds, but we were expressly told to call the Principal for access, but decided against it. We chose not to include close-up footage of it, but there were security guards and two booms as we entered the area and we were specifically told that it was a school for 'naughty' boys. We took that at face value since we had no other information at hand and assumed that the security guard, who was quite well-versed, would know. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Be that as it may, the location we thought was super interesting, so I'm sure the school has a rich history. So here I thought Stilfontein was another settlement and now I learn it's the name of a farm, thank you for the info. 👌🏻 It was very enlightening to read about how you gifted produce to visitors, I would imagine that those recipients would have been so grateful for receiving it. If only we could all be like that again and practice it in our daily lives. You specifically mentioned produce, so it wasn't a gift of great monetary value, but still so very valuable. Those are really the gifts that come from the heart and hands and count the most. Thank you for sharing that with us. 🍓🍯

[@Afriqueleblanq]

@@DustBugsTravel Pity you didn't call. You missed out on something of importance in that district, indeed. I take after my father, who easily drives onto premises with signposts reading 'TRESSPASSERS WILL BE SHOT" as he did at Kon Tiki near Infanta. I was once escorted away by some Recces for driving up their road, although signposts were absent - so I was innocent.

[@charlietreston4035]

Wildlife on the gravel road amazing to see for the water bok the target on it's behind makes me smile the large church architecture looks kind of Italianàte especially the view from the back like roman villa and the popular trees set off the scene amazing lovely little town on the up sarhrie marare hotel boutique hotel could be in any of European cities it looked sp trendy and I know this is what the younger people love the man who built the church also built the afrikaans memorial it was a monumental structure I visited there and was very impressed then when I got a contract with deons in Pretoria I passed it every day thanks for bringing back so many memories fantastic video cheerio till the next one

[@DustBugsTravel]

We loved the antelope on the gravel road too, it's always great to see life as we pass by on these backroads. 🦌🦆 The Sarie Marais Hotel has undergone quite the transformation and even more so since our visit. It had gotten a fresh coat of paint in as trendy a colour as the interior and it looks fantastic now, judging from pics we've seen. I believe Gerard Moerdyk designed both those sandstone churches, we thought it was only the bigger one. He indeed had a singular talent and a magnificent eye to envisage such beauty. ⛪ I haven't been to the Voortrekker Monument in many years, but I agree that it is a spectacular building and so unique in design. 🏛️ It must've been quite a sight on your drive to work every day. I also remember seeing it in the distance often as we drove by. Thank you once again for exploring with us! 😁🚗

[@peterkoning21]

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. In the last 30yrs(? more?)I have been to Reddersburg about a million times,....but only to the Sarie Marais Hotel ! They used to have a nice swimming bath as well. But whoe, I must shamefully admit that I have NEVER been to the 'centre' of this town ! One always just passes through but next time I definitely will go through the business hub.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you so much, it's good to hear you enjoyed exploring Reddersburg with us. 👌🏻 The Sarie Marais Hotel (or the 'Sarie' as the new owner lovingly refers to it) has undergone a total transformation. It even has a different colour jacket on now than when we were there recently and captured on video. I'm sure you'll enjoy your next stopover there a lot! The rest of town is definitely also worth a drive through. 😁🚗

[@oldtighthead2459]

80% of the town lies to the left of the N6 if you enter from Bloem

[@chyduispelser1022]

Just recently started following you guys. Living in Bloemfontein and you guys are showing me well known nearby FS towns that I never stop over to visit. Amazing to see them through your lenses. Sad to see rich history being vandalized or abandoned.Thank you

[@lobofelipelobo]

I don't know why the SA towns almost always had an abandoned aspect. Are there a populational decrease?

[@boerplaas388]

Ag Felipe ek dink almal trek maar na die groter stede. People move for prosperity. Almal hardloop agter die geld aan jy weet in die groot stad. 😂

[@Afriqueleblanq]

@@lobofelipelobo In all of the world's countries, rural depopulation follows industrialization and it it no different here. And, when a neo-Marxist pro-socialist government came into power 28 years ago, the local oligarchy were so corrupt that it had killed of an economy that once was one of the strongest in the world. Ideology never results in good governance, as the many failed communist states in the world had proven over the past century. Our national airlines, now a flying dodo, was once the world's #1, as were our railways, power utility, scientific and medical research, etc. Today, raw sewage run in streets, there's water restrictions even when dams overflow as inept people cannot manage infrastructure, and all of this means that jobs are lost, businesses close and poverty increases in the name of Karl Marx. He lived in Cape Town in the 1800's and the effect of his sick mind is felt to this day. The British, in their typical delusion, saw that evil man as a "great leader. & philosopher."

[@DustBugsTravel]

@Chyduis Pelser Welcome, we're so happy to have you on board! 🚗 You live in a fantastic city, where I spent 15 years of my life while growing up. I also didn't know most of these Southern Free State towns, but they are well worth a visit if you ever have the time or the opportunity to do so. The neglect and decay are very sad, but there is always so much more beauty to focus on. 👌🏻🚗

[@lobofelipelobo]

@@boerplaas388 ek nie praat nie afrikaans, but I can understand few words.

[@graemekruger5039]

Love the church and the town is great

[@DustBugsTravel]

We thought so too, thank you for watching! 👌🏻⛪

[@munesumangava9751]

Wow ……. that Reformed Church……simply Wow👌👌👌!!!!!!!!

[@DustBugsTravel]

The architecture on the churches in this town is just next level, we also loved it! 💒

[@funkdunk]

Another incredible episode, the splendor of those churches, beautiful garden, astute design elevations, the "helpmekaar" business process of the padstal is true "Ubuntu" in practice, not meaningless slogans. Your videos are showcasing the stunning scenery of the Free State ✨️, mostly unseen on the N1 commute, Congratulations 🎊 on achieving 6000 subs 😀

[@bryancharlton2331]

Awesome comments

[@desh7120]

@@bryancharlton2331 Indeed! @ funk dunk 10/10 😁

[@DustBugsTravel]

@ funk dunk Thank you, happy to hear you enjoyed the visit to Reddersburg, the town of spectacular churches! The architecture and stonework on the two bigger ones are absolutely phonemenal! ⛪ I was inspired by the folks at the N6 Padstal, they're living, breathing examples of how small efforts can make a huge difference in a community. I forgot to mention in the video that they sell the most delicious ginger beer, a childhood favourite of mine! 😁 Thank you for celebrating 6k subs with us, we still can't believe our eyes! 🤩🚗

[@DustBugsTravel]

@Bryan Charlton I agree, we love the positivity! 🇿🇦🚗

[@DustBugsTravel]

@Des H I know you've only recently hopped on board, but your support of other viewers and our channel in general is much appreciated. 😁🚗

[@haydenisaacs]

Lekker video guys!!! Congrats on the 6k Subscribers!!!!

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed our trip to Reddersburg! 😁🚗 Appreciate you celebrating 6k subscribers with us too! 🥳🤩

[@mariusroos4146]

Thank you for another intersting small town. The church is stunning. Keep up your good work. I am already addicted to your videos. Well done

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you so much, I think you have a fascinating addiction! 😁 The churches in Reddersburg are fantastic examples of brilliant architecture. We appreciate you travelling to all these places with us! ⛪🚗

[@danielprinsloo2917]

Absolutely fantastic - Thank you guys be blessed

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed your visit to Reddersburg! 🤩🚗

[@desh7120]

🎉 6K Subscribers 👏🏻🎊 CONGRATULATIONS

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you so much! 🤩🚗

[@francoismaartensvandermerw1627]

Reddersburg the only town where both churches was designed by the same architect GERHARD MOERDYCK! Wat die voortrekkermonument ontwerp het!

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you for the info. 👌🏻 We knew he designed the Reformed Church, but didn't know that he was also the architect of the Dutch Reformed Church in town. Very interesting indeed! ⛪🚗

[@susannaemmerich1166]

Aaaahhh pieggies, i love them.🙃🙏👍

[@lizledbitter6711]

Have been to a couple of places you have visited during some roadtrips this year. Including Reddersburg! Really enjoying your Episodes.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you so much, it's always great to hear when someone enjoys our travels with us! 😊 It sounds like you also enjoy roadtrips, which are always great fun. As you most probably know by now, we just love being on the road! Reddersburg was a great place to visit! 😁🚗

[@thyscarstens5050]

Hi, Always a pleasure watching your travels all over SA. Thank You very much.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Hello there! We so appreciate you taking the time to travel to all these special places with us, thank you! 😁🚗

[@boerplaas388]

Yes weereens hoor ek Dewetsdorp uit jou mond uit

[@DustBugsTravel]

And many others too! 😁🇿🇦

[@boerplaas388]

Jissie. Reddersburg is net so pragtig. Mense dis n TUFF / TOUGH keuse om te maak . Waar begin n ou om te besluit waar om n ou vakansie plekkie te koop. Ai tog julle maak dit nie maklik nie hoor. 😂

[@DustBugsTravel]

😁 That's a great problem to have! I don't envy you though, like I've told you before, we wouldn't be able to decide on a single place amongst all the fantastic ones we've visited so far. That's South Africa for you! 🤩🇿🇦

[@boerplaas388]

@@DustBugsTravel Ja o wragtag ek stem saam .

[@Afriqueleblanq]

Skuinskoek was a very nice surprise. I first tasted that at Kleinplasie Open Air Museum in Worcester, never experienced it in the Free State before. Black geese were present but not all too common; not to be confused with the black swans that were imported for the Royal visit of 1947-ish (their descendants are at Worcester's dilapidated caravan park, another forgotten place that was popular in its day.) Any stock farmer here, please tell us what kind of cow that was - never seen any like that before. At Rooipoort, we just had Frisians. I saw a street in Sandton on YT today; roads in the Free State are much better than the supposed tarmac in the wealthiest square mile of Africa.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Sonia just loves skuinskoek and now whenever we see it, it has to be bought. 😁 And she always announces it's for breakfast with coffee the following morning, but let's just say there are very few, if any at all, left when it comes to breakfast time. 🤣 Interesting that you saw it first in Worcester, we again have never seen it in the Western Cape! I would also love to know what kind of cow that was, at this point all I know is that we think she's one of the most beautiful cows we've ever seen! 😍🐄 To your point of roads and streets, we honestly had no issue with the potholes we saw and experienced on this trip. Granted, some of them were very bad indeed, but if one takes it slow, it poses no real threat. It is what it is and that's certainly not going to keep us away in the future. And I agree with you, I've also seen roads in affluent suburbs and towns that are also not in the greatest condition either! 🚗🛣️

[@Afriqueleblanq]

@@DustBugsTravel Worcester is the only place in the WC where skuinskoek was known, to my knowledge. It actually is a Hantam-Tankwa kinda thing, or even Namakwaland. I was surprised when I saw it in Worcester; it was made by Tant Kitty, who was a staff member at Kleinplasie, but also socially a family friend.

[@franspistorius1886]

Sonia is correct, the cow is Nguni or possibly an cross breed leaning more towards Nguni. The other two (red and white) in beginning herded by Basotho man, were Brahmans breeds.

[@aginn9506]

Brilliant to see how the local crafters and bakers are supported by local outlets. I particularly liked those old footed arger stoves, Were they used as heaters or actually for sale? You always seem to bring out the best of the little dorpies. I hope one day through the vision and hard work of citizens with passion our towns will return to their former beauty. This country is so worth seeing, well done for inspiring us to go and see whats on offer out in the countryside. Safe travels PS apparently its called barking, when antelope warn each other of potential danger (I dont like sounding like a know all , but thats one thing I learnt while hunting)

[@desh7120]

Another wonderful comment!

[@Afriqueleblanq]

AGA stoves ran on anthracite, usually, and couldn't burn coal or wood, therefore a costly exercise. In our kitdchen on Rooipoort, we had a very shiny black anthracite stove, and that fuel cam in bags via rail, and collected at Dewetsdorp station. AGA was a common brand, but a bit upmarket as those were expensive even back then. The wood burning Welcome Dover was more of an Average Joe's item.

[@DustBugsTravel]

@AG Thank you so much, we choose to focus on the positive in every place or town we get to visit. There is simply no point in doing otherwise and luckily so much beauty and good remain everywhere if one just wants to see it. 🤩 We found the whole concept of the farmstall very inspiring and a very good example to all of us of how we can work together to help lift a community, especially when going through tough times. As far as I could tell, the stoves were used for heating since it can get pretty cold in the Free State. 🥶 Whether or not they were actually for sale, I don't know. Thank you for letting us know that antelope 'bark' instead of 'sneeze', we had no idea! 🦌 We appreciate you discovering Reddersburg with us! 😁🚗

[@aginn9506]

@@DustBugsTravel 🙂

[@aginn9506]

@@Afriqueleblanq thanks Stoflus, I will look for a dover instead, lovely memory you shared

[@hannahperlotto139]

Sonia let Curtis have his moment with Ons krag sit in ons koeke en terte...... Only 44 people will get that anyway😋😋😋 I loved the Nr6 Farmstall!!! What a brilliant idea!!! I want a Tuc Tuc. 🤣 Thanks again you two for doing this!!! Just love seeing dorpies like this that I knew from my childhood but have never been to for yrs. Geezzzzz that Cow is just gorgeous!!

[@DustBugsTravel]

I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about when you're referring to fun with cakes and tarts! 😇 That farmstall was really amazing and inspirational. If the Kwid had a towbar, the tuk-tuk may have not been in Reddersburg anymore! 😁🛻 Sonia is very happy to hear that you also love 'our' cow, she was something else! 😍🐄 Thank you for coming along to Reddersburg!

[@munesumangava9751]

Lovely birds…..oh my its all just beautiful 😍

[@DustBugsTravel]

It's so great to read so much appreciation for nature and wildlife in your comments, I love that. Those things are what's really important to the two of us as well! 😍🚗

[@munesumangava9751]

@@DustBugsTravel I’m just like that. My travel photos even include ants going about their business…. fascinating!!!! Recently I visited a place with a variety of Avocado trees…….so many different shapes and sizes and its all photographed😊😊😊

[@oldtighthead2459]

We used to drive that graval road between Dewetsdorp and Reddersburg often in a schoolbus to go and do sport against Reddersburg high school...It leaves Dewetsdorp behind the school ,climing up a steepish hill giving you a veiw of the whole town....

[@DustBugsTravel]

Those sound like happy trips. 😁🚌 We didn't go directly from Dewetsdorp to Reddersburg, so took a different road. I'll certainly remember that road for a possible future trip to the area though. That view of the town sounds amazing! 👌🏻🚗

[@munesumangava9751]

The Sarie Marais hotel suite👌👌👌👌 Tops!!!!

[@DustBugsTravel]

The new owner did a really great job of renovating the place. I particularly love the vibe created by the new vibrant colours! 🤩🏨

[@munesumangava9751]

@@DustBugsTravel its beautiful!

[@RyanDH]

I figured you would go to Reddersburg next. Are you travelling to Philippolis on this trip or is that another trip? Philippolis is a nice touristy town that is unfortunately dieing due to neglect like all the small towns...To take in the history of Philippolis, you would need to include a visit to Hobhouse and the War Museum in Bloemfontein, both have lots of history around Emily Hobhouse. The town Hobhouse was named after Emily...

[@DustBugsTravel]

We did indeed visit Philippolis on this trip and that video will be uploaded in the next week or two. Although we love and appreciate the historical facts of a town, it's not all about the history for us and we just love pottering around a place to see what we happen upon. We're like typical tourists, but in our own country and we're loving it! 😁 Hobhouse wasn't on our route this time around, but we might include it in a return trip to the Free State. I'm very familiar with Bloemfontein and the War Museum in the city, but our only stops in the City of Roses will be to visit family and friends and to drive past buildings and places which hold personal significance for me. 👌🏻

[@fwdadventuresza254]

Another interesting little town! Congrats on the 6k subs guys 🎉🍾🤝🏼

[@DustBugsTravel]

Yes! Reddersburg is a town with a heart that beats for its community and that we found very special. It was a good visit. 👌🏻🚗 Thank you for celebrating 6k with us, very exciting! 🥳🤩

[@munesumangava9751]

The cow doing its thing on the red carpet😂🥰

[@DustBugsTravel]

Most beautiful cow we've ever seen that! 🤩🐄

[@munesumangava9751]

@@DustBugsTravel And it really took the photoshoot in it’s stride🤣🤣🤣

[@Afriqueleblanq]

That Irish surrender deserves a mention. I know a descendant of those Irish, a Mr Gibson, who told me that the Irish often fought on the side of the Boers, as for them opposing the English. Tribalism and racism is quite a thing in UK & Northern Ireland, but perhaps all over Ireland? Anyhow, it wasn't for a lack of gumption or their ire being in deficit that caused them to surrender. It seemed to have been a political decision and not a walk-over by De Wet. An interesting part of history. We also have Scots and Welsh as friends, they all hold the same views. 😀

[@DustBugsTravel]

No history experts here, so we'll defer to the ones who know. We relay what we find online and hear and see in the towns themselves. Thanks for the info! 👌🏻

[@bernardbotha5274]

I mentioned the Battle of Mosterdshoek above. I have not been to the site but apparently the battle took place over two days; the Boers were stationed on a hill and could fire down on the camp. There was little or no shelter and the Tommies were exposed to accurate rifle fire. They ran out of ammunition as well as food and had to surrender. As far as I can recall the fallen are buried in the local cemetery - the poor cemetery is not maintained very well but the distinctive British War Grave crosses are clearly visible. There is an article on the battle on the web.

[@warrenlourens4761]

Źzzzźzźźzz

[@Afriqueleblanq]

@@warrenlourens4761 Google Translate is so easy to use.

[@oldtighthead2459]

My parents were both teachers at Jimmie Roos ,we lived on the school terain and was driven by bus to the school in Dewetsdorp, Jimmie Roos school is by all standards a verbeterings school

[@DustBugsTravel]

Interesting, no wonder you know the area like the back of your hand, it sounds like you've spent quite a good few years in the area! 😁👌🏻 That was what we understood Jimmie Roos School to be as well, but we have no confirmed knowledge of its actual operations. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@oldtighthead2459]

@@DustBugsTravel I have lived in the Southern Freestate and North Eastern cape basically my whole life ,I have been to almost every town you featured in this series of videos numerous times.....

[@annawitter5161]

That cow really showed herself off, real beauty queen diva! Absolutely moo-vellous! Thanks for the foto of the farm, its definitely a painting! Lovely church! The artwork is so stunning, lucky you found a way in. The REformed church is just as lovely, you confirmed my suspicions that it was designed by Moerdijk, his work is outstanding! Wonder if the bells chime hymn on the hour like the church in Kroonstad. Are you perhaps visiting Kroonstad? If so, you got to see that church. What a pretty hotel is the Sarie Marais...so daar onder in die mielies!🤣Daai beskuit lyk so lekker!! Ons krag le in koeke en terte....I bet that is a skimp op Eskom en loadshedding! Thanks for showing us Reddersburg!

[@DustBugsTravel]

Yup, that cow was at the fence for one specific reason and that is to be admired. And we more than fulfilled her wish that day, she was just absolutely gorgeous! 😍🐄 I hope you get transported back to the Free State countryside when you get around to painting that pretty scene. A fellow viewer informed us that both stone churches were designed by Gerard Moerdyk and both are very impressive structures. 💒 I'm not sure if the bell chimes on the hour, I always hope we happen to be at or in the vicinity of a church when the bells chime, but it doesn't happen all that often. Most bells we've come across sadly don't chime anymore. My folks lived in Kroonstad for about ten years, so I know the town well. We'll certainly visit again, but it will be for the sole purpose of visiting gravestones and properties associated with my family. ❤️ I never thought that the farmstall slogan may be a play on loadshedding, how clever if that is indeed the case! 🥧💡

[@susannaemmerich1166]

If you understand Afrikaans, you know why Curtis found it amusing😂!!!🙃🙏👍🤗🤗

[@susannaemmerich1166]

I must tell you, your company has kept me sane for the last 3 months. Thank you!!🙃🙏👍

[@frederikbrits9559]

Klein Paardekraal.....16th December 1920, General de Wet's last appearance in public. Commeration of the "Gelofte" of Blood River and 16th December 1880 at Paardekraal, Krugersdorp in ABW1. De Wet request all the people to bring stones as a act of remembrance The monument was built on top of the stones. De Wet passed away in 1922

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you for the clarification of what Klein Paardekraal refers to. Appreciate all the historical facts. 👌🏻

[@francoispieterse7371]

Gerhardt Moerdijk also designed the Union Buildings in Pretoria

[@Afriqueleblanq]

I sent links to your videos to someone at Jimmie Roos School now.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you. 👍🏻

[@breitie804]

Not too difficult to guess what the main trade of the Sarie Marais Hotel is! To me it looks like a brothel.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Having walked around the hotel myself, I didn't get that vibe at all and I don't think your assumption is correct. It's not fair in my view to make that assumption based on the decor of the place, if that is what you're basing your assumption on. We thought the new owners took great initiative to bring a little colour and quirkiness to a southern Free State town. Kudo's to them! 👌🏻🏨

[@aubreysmith4702]

Are you hoping it is going to eleviate your mentality. Vrystaat!!!!