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The People Of Riemvasmaak
Northern Cape Tourism AuthorityRef: https://www.experiencenortherncape.com/product/the-people-of-riemvasmaak/
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Collected on 13 July 2026
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What this means
This document is a tourism webpage titled “The People of Riemvasmaak” about the Riemvasmaak community in the Northern Cape, South Africa. It explains the origin of the name “Riemvasmaak,” describes the community’s history as the first land restitution case after forced removals under apartheid (with some people returning in 1994), and notes that the area is community-owned and run by the Riemvasmakers. It also lists tourism activities (e.g., 4x4 access, hot spring bathing, abseiling, river rafting, San rock art viewing, guided tours) and mentions accommodation in chalets.
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https://www.experiencenortherncape.com/product/the-people-of-riemvasmaak/
Key Takeaways
- Title: The People of Riemvasmaak
- Location: Northern Cape, South Africa
- Name origin: Afrikaans “Riemvasmaak” meaning tying together of leather strips/thongs
- Legend involves a Damara man reaching a mineral spring along the Molopo river to soothe rheumatism
- Khoe name “Konkaib” fell into disuse when local people were forced to speak Afrikaans
- Historical claim: first land restitution case
- 1994: some people forcibly removed under apartheid returned to their land
- Community-owned and run area by the Riemvasmakers
- Tour access: best with a 4x4 vehicle
- Activities: natural outdoor hot spring, abseiling, river rafting, San rock art viewing, guided tours
- Accommodation: chalets perched on the edge of cliff walls
- Tour duration: 1 Day
- Tour type: Daily Tour
- Riemvasmaak
- Riemvasmakers
- Damara man
- Khoe people
- Molopo river
- Northern Cape Tourism Authority
- NCEDA Office