A Village situated some 32 km north of Grootfontein. it came into being in 1921, to serve a Mine producing; lead, vanadium and zinc. Which closed down in 1958. The name is said to mean 'place of climbing'.
References
South African Place Names by Peter E. Raper
Further Reading
https://www.waterberg-information.co.za/region/business/11577/grootfontein-private-game-reserve