Johan Johl, Afrikaans poet, is born.

In 1828 the Wesleyan Missionary Society established a station at Amadola. A year later it was attacked and burnt down by

Nestled in the scenic Banhoek Valley, Zorgvliet features an outdoor pool with views of the Simonsberg Mountain, wine tas

Khaya Biko (born 1944) was the elder brother of Black Consciousness Movement leader Steve Biko and an early influence on

The first Pass, sometimes referred to as “Die Ossewapas” (the ox wagon pass) by the locals, was built from 9 km outside

Abstract: The digitisation of African materials has made it easier than ever for students to engage with primary source

Before the arrival of Europeans, the area was inhabited by San and Khoikhoi peoples. In 1652, Jan van Riebeeck establish