This geocache is of significant historical interest. It is one of many way markers along the route traveled by Sir Percy FitzPatrick and his faithful dog, Jock.
'Jock of the Bushveld' is a book written by Percy FitzPatrick, a transport rider, about his adventures with Jock, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier. It takes place in the Lowveld during the time of the gold rush in the 1880's and is well worthwhile reading.
In the book, there is a place called 'Outspan'. This is it.
Wagons from Lorenco Marques and Pilgrims Rest would stop here to load fresh produce brought here by the farmers in the Orighstad valley, before continuing their journey to the Witwatersrand gold fields.