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KwaMaqoma (Fort Beaufort)
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KwaMaqoma (Fort Beaufort) is a town within the Amatole District, Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is situated on the banks of the Kat River, surrounded by the majestic Katberg and Amatola mountain ranges. A historical town dating back to 1822, with historical buildings and attractions worth visiting, founded as a mission station when a Martello tower was built to withstand opposition in the eighth Frontier War. For more information about the town contact the Fort Beaufort Publicity Association situated within the Fort Beaufort Museum. (May-15)
| Address : | Eastern Cape, South Africa |
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| Contact : | Fort Beaufort Publicity Association |
| Tel : | +27(0)46 343 2094 |
| Tel2 : | +27(0)46 343 1555 |
| Main Cellular Network : | MTN. Cellc. Vodacom |
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| Police Telephone : | +27(0)46 645 1133 |
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| Hospital Telephone : | +27(0)46 645 1111 |
| Doctor Telephone : | +27(0)46 645 2304 |
| Tourist Information Telephone : | +27(0)46 343 2094 |
| Towing Service Telephone : | +27(0)46 645 1787 |
| Petrol Type : | ALL |
| Diesel Type : | ALL |
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| More Activities : | Visit the national monument Martello tower and the nearby Fort Fordyce Nature Reserve. (May-15) |
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DOCTOR:
Doctor’s contact added is for Dr Riego De Dios, Juanito, a general practitioner. (May-15).
FOOD:
Restaurants, coffee shops and take aways are scattered all over town. (May-15).
FUEL:
Petrol and Diesel are available at the Total fuel stop along Grahamstown Rd and the BP fuel stop along Campbell Street. (May-15).
INFORMATION AND POSTAL SERVICES:
There is the Fort Beaufort Publicity Association in the town offices situated at Fort Beaufort Museum where visitors can inquire more about the town facilities, services and activities. There is a post and a Public Library as well. (May-15).
INTERNET ACCESS AND WIFI:
Visit the Unity Trust Business center for internet access, Tel: +27(0)46 645 1375 and inquire about the cost. Some lodges and guest house offer WIFI access to their guests. (May-15).
MECHANICAL REPAIRS/ TOW IN SERVICES:
Towing services contact is for Dalton Body Works. For mechanical repairs Visit the S & J Motors, Tel: +27(0)46 645 1957. (May-15).
MONEY:
There is an FNB, ABSA and Capitec Banks and ATM in the town. (May-15).
PHARMACY/HOSPITAL/HEALTH CARE:
Hospital Contact added is for Fort Beaufort Hospital. There is another hospital, the Tower Hospital, Tel: +27(0)46 645 1122 which serves the population of Tinis location, villages and farms around Fort Beaufort. The Fort Beaufort Municipality Clinic also serves the surrounding community around the town center. For pharmaceutical needs visit the Martello Pharmacy on R63 Road/Main Road, Tel:+27(0)46 645 1303 (May-15).
POLICE:
Police contact added is for thee Main SAPS in Fort Beaufort. There is another satellite SAPS at Healdtown of Fort Beaufort. Emergency contact is 10111. (May-15).
SHOPPING:
Visit the Grove Plaza Shopping Center for a one stop shopping experience. Various supermarkets are all over town as well. (May-15).
TRANSPORT:
Public transport is available with daily taxi browse and a train station to the nearby towns. (May-15).
TYRE SALES AND REPAIRS:
Visit the Bofolo Fitment Center cc along Grahamstown Rd for tyre sales and fitment, Tel: +27(0)46 645 2595. There is also the Arthur's Tyres, along Campbell street, Tel: +27(0)46 645 3145. (May-15)
“'Fort Beaufort was laid out in 1837 around a fort of the same name, built in 1822 by Lieutenant-Colonel H Maurice Scott against marauding Xhosas and named after the Duke of Beaufort, father of Lord Charles Somerset.'” - Chris Smit, 2024/08/06
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