HB0106

Did You Know?

The brick building known as the Gereformeerde Kerk in Noupoort was constructed in 1904, serving as a place of worship for early congregants of the Reformed Church (Gereformeerde Kerk) in the town. Noupoort, established in the late 19th century as a railway junction, grew around the railway line connecting the interior to the coast, and this church building reflects the religious and community life of the town's early settlers, many of whom were Afrikaans-speaking. Later, the building was repurposed by the NCCC (Noupoort Christian Care Centre) Rehab Centre, which also used it as a church. The NCCC is a well-known rehabilitation facility in Noupoort, established to assist individuals with substance abuse and addiction issues, and the building's continued use as a church underscores its enduring role in the community's spiritual and social support systems. Noupoort itself is located in the Northern Cape province, an area historically significant for its role in the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) and later as a railway hub. The Gereformeerde Kerk building stands as a modest but important example of early 20th-century ecclesiastical architecture in a small Karoo town, adapted over time to meet changing community needs.

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