Molteno

Molteno is one of the coldest towns in South Africa, and lies in the heart of the Stormberg Mountain range. The area experiences warm summers and chilly, dry winters, with occasional snowfalls. It was founded in 1874 and named after Sir John Molteno, the first prime minister of the Cape Colony.

Molteno is known as the ‘Home of Ouma Rusks’ – a well-loved South African dunking biscuit. The town has several botanical gardens, a monument to Queen Victoria, and an historic library built from local stone. The Molteno Museum is located in the stone library building and portrays the history of the town and its surrounds. It contains a range of artifacts, from stone-age tools to Khoisan, Xhosa and Voortrekker relics including a large collection of vintage guns. It also houses local war relics from the Boer War, and a display of pioneering historical photography from the region, the "Lomax Collection".