of about 3.5 by 1.5 ft on each side. It is arched at the top. A weather vane lies at the top. The foundation, walls, dome, tower, and black-and-white weathercock make a beautiful contrast to the blue background of the Karoo sky. In earlier times, there was a large bell in the tower. The beam it hung on can still be seen today. The bell now hangs between two pillars next to the Peperbus. The Peperbus was designed by the Rev. Bamberger (Fraserburg's first NGK pastor]]. The Peperbus bell served as an evening bell at 9:00, marking the curfew after which Cape Coloreds were no longer allowed on the streets. When the constables ceased to enforce this law, the bell was hung by the building's side. Though the legislation had become a dead letter, the bell continues to ring at the same time each night. If it stops being run, something seriously wrong will have arisen with regards to our respect for our heritage. Some years ago, there was some talk of demolishing the Peperbus because it was too difficult to repair. After fierce blowback from the community, the City Council agreed to leave the Peperbus alone but to provide electric night lighting to dissuade vandalism. Such wisdom deserves apt praise. And may the Peperbus bell sound out through the centuries the purest sounds and predict, like the healthy beat of a man's heart, a long future of fertile prospects for Fraserburg. Sources (af) Kotzé, D.A. 1951. Die Gemeente Fraserburg. 'n Eeufees-gedenkboek (1851–1951). Fraserburg: NG Kerkraad. (af) Olivier, the Rev. P.L. 1952. Ons gemeentelike feesalbum. Cape Town/Pretoria: N.G. Kerk-uitgewers. External links a Facebook album on the Peperbus. URL accessed 15 November 2015. References Buildings and structures in South Africa