CRADOCK, a town in 32° 10' S., 25° 3 7' E. Altitude 2,856 ft. Pop. (1931) white 3,609; native 3,519 (1921); situated in upper valley of the Great Fish river, 183 m. from Port Elizabeth. A large trade is done in wool and mohair. In the surrounding district 30,00o ac. are irrigated from the Great Fish and Paul's rivers, and lucerne and fruit are grown. The district has an area of 3,048 square miles. The town has a reputation as a health resort. The air is dry and bracing, especially in winter ; the rainfall is 145 inches. Three miles to the north are hot sul phur baths, which are used for the treatment of rheumatism. The town dates from the beginning of the 29th century, and is named after Sir John Cradock, governor of the Cape 1811-13. In the neighbourhood some zebra still survive, protected by the game laws.