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"Middelpos" : The old skool Karoo town up for auction

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Have you ever dreamt of escaping the traffic, the noise and maybe even your WhatsApp groups?

Well — now you can go one step further and buy your OWN town.

A tiny, time-forgotten Karoo village — called Middelpos — is heading to auction next month, offering deep pockets the chance to own a slice of South African history — complete with a hotel, a post office and a whole lot of silence.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look…
24 Apr English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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