{"id":392,"date":"2023-06-17T16:21:01","date_gmt":"2023-06-17T16:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demosites.royal-elementor-addons.com\/landing-page-business-v1\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-05-07T07:14:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T07:14:55","slug":"home-landing-page-business-v1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"137\" src=\"https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FBDM-Tourism-logo-01-768x181.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FBDM-Tourism-logo-01-768x181.png 768w, https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FBDM-Tourism-logo-01-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FBDM-Tourism-logo-01-1024x242.png 1024w, https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FBDM-Tourism-logo-01-1200x284.png 1200w, https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FBDM-Tourism-logo-01.png 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2>Welcome to the Frances Baard District Heart of South Africa\u2019s Diamond Fields<\/h2>\n<section>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<p data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"478\">Frances Baard District is a region of striking natural beauty, marked by vast savannahs, resilient flora, and vibrant sunflowers. It is nourished by five major rivers\u2014Vaal, Orange, Modder, Harts, and Riet\u2014which sustain both the land and its people. Historically, the area gained fame during the 19th-century diamond rush, sparked by the discovery of the Star of South Africa diamond, leading to the rise of Kimberley as a global diamond hub.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"806\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Beyond mining, the district offers diverse attractions, including San rock art, Anglo-Boer War sites, game viewing, birding, river-based activities, and unique spots like the Gong-Gong Waterfall, Khumba Skate Park, and the Nazareth House Mission Station. It also features rich agri-tourism experiences in the Vaalharts Valley.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AwTrgKKv1yY&#038;t=10s\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2>Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n<p>Stay informed and never miss out on what\u2019s happening next! Explore our list of exciting upcoming events, from community gatherings to special celebrations, all designed to bring people together and create memorable experiences.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-23-at-12.25.53_665e552c-768x768.jpg\" alt=\"WhatsApp Image 2025-09-23 at 12.25.53_665e552c\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-23-at-12.25.52_e1fae87c-768x768.jpg\" alt=\"WhatsApp Image 2025-09-23 at 12.25.52_e1fae87c\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-23-at-12.25.51_252e9100-768x768.jpg\" alt=\"WhatsApp Image 2025-09-23 at 12.25.51_252e9100\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/THE_BIG_HOLE-Kimberley_Markets-EV-20260530-POSTER-768x1154.jpg\" alt=\"THE_BIG_HOLE-Kimberley_Markets-EV-20260530-POSTER\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tourism.francesbaard.gov.za\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cc8411889ee6982c256809eae021094f38bfa54ba8ff5f2dcb393927be90-768x1093.jpg\" alt=\"cc8411889ee6982c256809eae021094f38bfa54ba8ff5f2dcb393927be90\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>                    <a>HIV\/AIDS Benefit Concert<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Frances Baard District Heart of South Africa\u2019s Diamond Fields Frances Baard District is a region of striking natural beauty, marked by vast savannahs, resilient flora, and vibrant sunflowers. 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