Jewish Pedlars Monument

In honour of the pioneer Jewish pedlars, known as “smouse”, who traded in outlying and remote country districts. They supplied their customers with many of the necessities of life. In the course of their trading they made a contribution to the economic development of the country.

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Schoonhuid

 071 870 5074 📞 SCHOONHUID was developed around this journey of discovering oneself. It was created to celebrate and enhance true beauty

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Krugersdorp Monument

At the lower end of Church Street ia a scaled-down replica of the Paardekraal monument which was a gift from the Town Council of Krugerdorp to Graaff-Reinet during the celebrations in 1986. It was presented by Mr C. Peyper, the mayor of Krugerdorp. The farm Paardekraal, on which Krugersdorp was established in 1887, was once…

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Huguenot Monument

In 1988 South Africa celebrated the 300th anniversary of the arrival of the French Huguenots in the country. To mark this occasion a small monument in the form of a pyramid was erected in Church Square, behind the Town Hall in Graaff Reinet. The French Consular representative in South Africa, Gerald Perrolet, unveiled the monument…

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John Rupert Theatre

The actual date this building was built is unknown. The design is of a straight-sided gable with a small belfry at the apex within an ochre façade with long and short work round the semi-circular topped door and flanking windows, the large rose windows and along the corners and gable edge. The building was known…

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Independent Colony Plaque

The Drostdy at Graaff-Reinet was established in response to petitions from the Boers of the region. The satisfaction that this provided was short-lived. The attitude of the officials of the Dutch East India Company antagonised the Boers who resented being oppressed. Their desire was to be independent of the authorities at Cape Town, thus 6…

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Africology Spa – Drostdy Hotel

At the heart of our ethos is a commitment to using only the finest natural, eco-friendly products, ensuring that each visit to our spa not only rejuvenates your spirit but also honours the planet. Inspired by the rich heritage of Africa, our carefully curated selection of treatments is designed to transport you on a sensory…

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