The climate is healthy and moderate.
Frost occurs in winter but the days are pleasantly sunny.
As a result of natural water resources and wide open spaces it has a natural charm and is a true oasis in an otherwise slightly arid North West Province . The history of the town is closely associated with the life of General De la Rey, who apart from being the town's representative in the House of Assembly, was also Assistant Commandant General of the Boer forces. After Unification he also became Senator. He was buried in Lichtenburg after a fatal shooting incident at Langlaagte. Several factories manufacturing inter alia liquid fertilizer, animal feed and agricultural implements are established here.