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Another historic site and a popular hangout spot for visitors and residents of Komani over weekends: the Berry Reservoir.

Photo of the Berry Dam in years gone by, from the collection of Bob Holcombe
The Berry Dam today – thank you to Leon Annandale for the photo.

The Berry Reservoir (or dam as it is more popularly known) was established in 1883. The reservoir was named after the town’s first mayor, Sir Bisset Berry. The reservoir lies at the foot of Bowker’s Kop in Komani.

Please send us photos of historic sites in Komani, Ezibeleni, Mlungisi, Illinge, Whittlesea, Sterkstroom, Dordrecht, Cacadu, Stutterheim, Jamestown, Tarkastad, Cofimvaba, Cathcart and Molteno. Send a brief description – we’d love to hear from you. Please email to sonjar@tisoblackstar.co.za.

 

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