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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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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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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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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This 3.4m x 2.35m granite monument, featuring shades of red, black, and gray, was erected in 2005. It commemorates 77 activists from the Camdeboo region who resisted institutionalized segregation and fought for equality in South Africa. It also serves as an example of the evolving multicultural representation in post-apartheid South African heritage, celebrating individuals and…
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The Neo-Gothic building in Middle Street was originally a place of worship for the Manatees, a refugee Sotho tribe that had fled south across the Orange River in the 1820’s. In 1870 improvements were made to the building. As the membership numbers dwindled and the remaining members joined the Parsonage Street Congregation the building was…
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Dutch Reformed Church – Graaff-Reinet The first recorded church was in Church Street. Building of a church started in 1792 but was destroyed by fire in 1799 before it could be completed. A second church was completed in September 1800 on the site of the present Dutch Reformed Church or Groot Kerk at the northern…
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KAROO RANCHING is a family run business that operates from a number of working cattle and horse ranches in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. KAROO RANCHING is currently headed up by, sixth generation rancher, Julie Hobson. WHAT WE OFFER KAROO RANCHING SHOP CATTLE DRIVES Every year, a limited number of cattle drives are…
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The oldest original church building in use is St James’ Church situated in Somerset Street. The original church consisting of the present nave was built and consecrated on the 29 October 1850. The chancel and sanctuary were added in 1868 and consecrated in 1870 whilst the entrance porch was added in 1874. The interior fittings…
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