It was proclaimed a town on 6 June 1892 and named after the Reverend DirkPostma (1818–1890), founder of the Reformed Churches in South Africa. The town
Kruger House from the estate and registered it in the name of his son, DirkPostma Eloff. In his absence, the house was rented out without his knowledge
the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2022. "Professor DirkPostma (1818–1890)", Dr. G.C.P. van der Vyver, Pro Rege Pers, 1958 "Handleiding