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Cathcart is a very small town conveniently situated on the foot of the Windvogelberg Mountain, on the N6 highway between Stutterheim and Queenstown in Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The town was named named after Sir George Cathcart, governor of the Cape of Good Hope 1852-1853. This town is one of South African town with a typical village setting. Sheep and cattle breeding are major sources of income in this area.
There is not much tourist attractions in this town, except for the historical Methodist and Dutch reformed church building and experience farming life and activities. This town is very small and still with underdeveloped facilities such that there is still a few stores in the town center and some of the facilities can be accessed in the nearby town of Queenstown.
In Queenstown is where most residents in Cathcart travel to access a lot more facilities and services. There is no tourism office in this town, travellers can get in touch with the Cathcart municipality office for more information.
| Address : | Eastern Cape, South Africa |
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| Main Cellular Network : | MTN. Cellc. Vodacom |
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| Police Telephone : | +27(0)45 843 6005 |
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| Hospital Telephone : | +27(0)45 843 1029 |
| Doctor Telephone : | +27(0)45 843 1052 |
| Petrol Type : | ALL |
| Diesel Type : | ALL |
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| More Activities : | Gliding. Garden tours and farm holidays. (May-15). |
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ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation options includes cottage, guest farm and Bed and breakfast. (May-15).
DOCTOR:
Doctor’s contact added is for Dr Richardson, Martin William. (May-15).
FOOD:
Just a few restaurants and takeaways in this town. (May-15).
FUEL:
Fuel is available at the Caltex fuel stop: Cathcart Multifuel along Robinson Street. (May-15).
INFORMATION AND POSTAL SERVICES:
There is a Post Office in town, for postal and basic banking services. (May-15).
MONEY:
There are branches of the FNB bank and ATMs in the town for financial transactions. (May-15).
PHARMACY/HOSPITAL/HEALTH CARE:
Hospital contact added is for Cathcart Hospital. There are clinics situated close to the residential areas for easy access. There is the Cathcart Clinic, Tel +27(0)45 843 1536 and the Katikati Clinic, Tel +27(0)45 843 1370. The only major pharmacy in the town is the Cathcart Hospital Pharmacy, Tel: +27(0)45 843 1029. (May-15).
POLICE:
Police contact added is for the main SAPS in Cathcart. (May-15).
SHOPPING:
The main grocery supermarket in this town is the Spar. Then other shops and general dealers. (May-15).
TRANSPORT:
Public transport is available with daily taxi browse to the nearby towns. There is also a train station. (May-15).
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