produced a number of notable athletes over the years. Pierre Vorster was the All Africa Champion in High Jump in 1995 (2.22m). Richard Bands represented South Africa as a Springbok rugby player in 11 tests and scored one of the best ever tries by a prop in international rugby. Hestrie Cloete was a world class high jump athlete. Hestrie Cloete was the husband of Jurie els. Her foremost achievements were winning two world championships and two silver medals at Olympic Games. Wondergat Approximately on the Mafikeng road lies Wondergat. It is one of the deepest sinkholes in South Africa where freshwater diving can be practiced. Diving courses are available at the site and it is one of the popular inland diving places in the country. Unique breeding centre Two kilometres north-east of Lichtenburg is a unique game breeding centre, operated by the National Zoological Gardens of South Africa measuring , where game such as addax, mhorr gazelle and the pygmy hippopotamus of West Africa are bred. White rhino, blue wildebeest, zebra, impala, gemsbok and many other species are to be seen in their natural surroundings. The area is also ideal for a day trip or a fascinating weekend's viewing and a pair of binoculars always comes in handy. Abundant water in the area creates a habitat for numerous water and other bird species like ducks, coots, herons, secretary birds and vultures. The Willie Marnewick Birdhide is one of the largest of its kind in the country and it enables enthusiastic birdwatchers to look more closely at the birdlife. Barbecue facilities have also been provided, and special night drives can be arranged. Animals bred at the centre are supplied to international and local zoos and game farms. Interested people may become members of the Friends of the Zoo Society. Self-catering facilities are available in the centre. Monuments On General De la Rey Square in front of the Town Hall: A twice life size statue of General De la Rey mounted on his horse Bokkie. This work of art is the creation of sculptor Hennie Potgieter in February 1965, who grew up in the Lichtenburg district. The Burger Monument engraved with the names of 87 burghers of Lichtenburg and district who fell during the Anglo-Boer War. Memorials erected during the 1938 Symbolic Ox Wagon trek. The Afrikaans Language Monument designed by Hennie Potgieter and erected during the 1975 language centenary festival. The