"Suurbraak lies in what could easily be termed a little piece of heaven, and because it is not a commercial centre is left largely alone."
This Village was established in 1812, when the London Missionary Society established a mission station to serve the Khoikhoi.
Suurbraak was known as 'Xairy'; meaning paradise- by the Quena tribe of the Khoi, who were the original inhabitants.
Suurbraak is a Settlement in Overberg District Municipality in the Western Cape. It lies in a fold of the Langeberg Mountains just down from the incredible Tradouw Pass.
Touwsrivier is a community of approximately 8000 people and is also home to the World's largest: 'CPV Solar Plants'. Located 13 km outside of Touwsrivier, this 44 MWp plant is the second largest operating CPV facility, in the world. It was built as part of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) and has been in operation since December 2014. The plant's electricity is fed into the National grid. (The Touwsrivier CPV Solar Project 50 MW to the National electrical grid.)
The Cape Town Suburb of Bothasig is known for the wonderful Christmas lights displays that residents have been putting up for the last few Years. Decorated Houses are mainly found in the smaller streets East of Bosmansdam Road, on the Plattekloof Road to the end of Bothasig. Bosmansdam High School in this Suburb, was founded in 1971. It is a dual medium Afrikaans and English School. The School is state assisted, like most other schools in South Africa, it charges a set amount of money for its services.
Programme Director,
Esteemed Members of the Luthuli Museum Council,
Comrades, ladies and gentlemen:
First of all, I thank the Council of the Luthuli Museum for giving me the opportunity to deliver a Lecture in honour of that eminent leader of our people, Chief Albert Luthuli, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of his receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize.