Hartbeesfontein, officially Lethabong, is a settlement near Klerksdorp, in the North West province of South Africa.

When the water is however allowed to seep into mines it is oxidised and polluted by the exposed iron pyrites.

A small pass above town, Hartebeesfontein Poort, was the scene of a Boer War skirmish on February 17, 1901.

From dawn to 10 o'clock the forces were deadlocked, when Lord Methuen ordered two companies of Major Murray's convoy guard to occupy a strategic position.

After some dozens of soldiers were killed on each side, the British secured the pass and captured ample Boer supplies of stock and grain.