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memory plaque district six — District Six – Cape Town In 1867 the Sixth Municipal District of Cape Town was established. This area was home to community of immigrants, laborers and freed slaves which made it a lively and animated part of the city of Cape Town. The area was referred to as District 6 […]

District Six – Cape Town

Jan Van Riebeck — The history of the first sighting of the Cape of Good Hope and the discovery of the Cape area of South Africa

Bartholemew Dias and Jan Van Riebeck

wolraad woltemade — The story of one of the greatest hero's of South Africa who,together with his horse, died while saving lives from a sinking ship during a terrible storm.

Wolraad Woltemade

Hout Bay — Hout Bay is a suburban area of Cape Town in South Africa. It is an inlet on the Atlantic side of the Cape Peninsula. In the early days of Dutch settlement it was noted for the wealth of natural timber that grew on the neighbouring hills, which was the inspiration […]

Hout Bay – Suburban Area

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