Uncovering a Hidden Tale: UFO Sightings and Alien Encounters in South Africa

A Personal Account of a 1950s UFO Encounter in Pretoria

An Ordinary Life with an Extraordinary Experience

In the quiet suburbs of Pretoria, South Africa, Jan Oberholzer led a modest life as a boilermaker, working on one of the region’s prominent mining sites. Now retired, Jan describes himself as a straightforward, pleasant man whose life changed forever through a single, astonishing UFO encounter in the 1950s—a story that remains vivid in his memory despite the decades that have passed.

The Night of the UFO Encounter on Leeuwpoort Farm

Jan recalls that the encounter took place sometime in the early 1950s, though the exact year escapes him. He sets the scene on the farm Leeuwpoort, located near the East Driefontein Mines, a rural area where he grew up. His story, often dismissed as a “dream” by skeptics, is shared here as a genuine account of a remarkable UFO sighting and alien encounter.

“It all happened on the farm,” Jan begins. “A strange craft landed nearby, and a small figure emerged—a being that introduced itself as an alien there to take me on a tour of their craft.”

Describing the Alien and the Craft

Jan vividly describes the entity he encountered: a slender individual with long black hair, dark skin, and a friendly face, characterized by a youthful appearance and bright white teeth. The alien’s eyebrows, slanting upwards from the nose, added to his distinctive look. The creature explained that it had come to fetch Jan for a tour of the spacecraft.

The craft itself was a fascinating object, standing on three legs, roughly the size of a large door, with a shape reminiscent of two saucers pushed together—similar to a lapco valve seen in plumbing. It had a sleek, smooth exterior with hinges allowing the legs to fold neatly into the craft’s body, creating a seamless design.

Inside the UFO: Curiosity and Mystery

Jan recalls entering the craft through a door that ascended via a stairway, which then sealed shut hydraulically. Inside, the spacecraft was surprisingly comfortable, with small windows encircling the interior and tiny lights illuminating the cabin. The upholstery was a light brown, featuring foam strips that resembled automobile seats.

He describes the craft’s quiet yet rapid lift-off—so swift that he barely had time to wave goodbye before they disappeared into the sky. Interestingly, while Jan remembered bringing a food basket along, he couldn’t recall eating nor how he returned to his farm. The entire experience seemed like a vivid dream, yet the memory remained clear upon waking.

Exploring the Legacy of UFO Sightings in South Africa

Jan Oberholzer’s detailed account adds to the rich tapestry of UFO sightings and UAP encounters reported across South Africa. His story, collected in UFO Afrinews, offers a rare, personal perspective blending the ordinary with the extraterrestrial—highlighting why this phenomenon continues to captivate and mystify both believers and skeptics alike.

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