On the popular Namaqualand West Coast route. Established on the farm Processfontein in 1895, the town was named after Mr J Vos and the Van Rensburg family. The district is known countrywide for its sheep farming and popular springbok hunting opportunities. More than 22 buildings here are national monuments.
Agricultural activities range from intensive crop production and mixed farming in winter rainfall and high summer rainfall areas to cattle ranching in the bushveld and sheep farming in the arid regions. Maize is most widely grown, followed by wheat, oats, ...