We had no idea what the history and size of Noupoort was. As we approached, we were shocked to see how big it actually was! This small Karoo town is full of surprises, but is suffering now because of the decreased rail activity. Its economy revolved mainly around the railways. Since the decline in the South African rail system this poor town is no longer the prosperous place it once was. We could see the empty shops, signalling a decline in local business and that must sadly have a negative impact on the local population. A highlight was the NCCC (Noupoort Christian Care Centre). They do an amazing job through rehabilitation programmes for those suffering from drug abuse and apparently has an excellent success rate which was encouraging to hear. We also saw beautiful old church buildings, which are now neglected and no longer maintained. All we can do is hope that somehow struggling small towns like this one will get a new lease on life. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #noupoort #railways #station #poverty #nccc
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5 окт 2024