A resting place for ox-wagons, (18th century) came to be known as Zuurplaats. In 1820, abandoned loan-farms were re-allocated to British Settlers arriving in 1820.

 
First church erected 1834 (in use) and larger new church built 1929.
Village store/general dealer clinic, sports club, police station and surrounding farms – dairy, cattle and sheep farming.

Wolfe Lodge offers B&B plus game viewing. Seven Fountains is adjacent to the Pumba Game Reserve.

Population of 2000 people in Ward 1 of Makana Municipality. Historic graveyards dating from 1820 can be seen.