The peaceful neighbourhood of Karindal is one of the most beautiful in Stellenbosch, and also the closest to Jonkershoek. Located next to the Eerste river and the ‘hangbrug’, it is an ideal area for walking the dog or simply getting some fresh air. The two cul de sacs, Bergvliet and Otterkuil are here as well. TheRead more about Who was Karin of Karindal?[…]
Stellenbosch’s first teacher was Sybrand Mancadan, but he wasn’t a schoolteacher in the same sense as today. Controversial figure Although Mancadan was schooled in Theology, he was expelled from ministry in Friesland (a province in Holland) due to his indecent behaviour. Thereafter he was sent per ship to the small settlement, Stellenbosch, asRead more about The story of Sybrand Mancadan[…]
Last week I explained where the names Murray-, Neethling- en Hofmeyer street originated. Today I look at Bosman’s crossing, an area on the Western periphery of Stellenbosch. The exact origin of the name Bosman’s crossing is debated, some reckon it is named after a certain Mr Daniel Bosman who owned a brandy distillery next to the river. OthersRead more about How did Bosman’s crossing get its name?[…]
Murraystraat, a beautiful street on campus, is named after John Murray. It leads to the entrance of the US botanical gardens. JOHN MURRAY (1826 – 1882) John Murray might easily be confused with his younger brother Andrew Murray, who started the Huguenot College in Wellington. Both brothers made an big impact in South Africa as theologians.Read more about Who was Murray of Murray Street, Stellenbosch?[…]
Where does the name Merriman Street come from? John X Merriman was a British politician who became Prime Minister of the previous Cape Colony in 1908. Here he is seen sitting on the stoep with his wife, friends, servants and dogs. He wasn’t a life long Stellenbosch resident, but is often associated with theRead more about Who was Merriman of Merriman street in Stellenbosch?[…]
Van Riebeeck street lies between Plein street and Jonkershoekweg. One of Stellenbosch’s heritage writers, Mrs Annie Hofmeyr, wrote a book about the street, tracing its history house by house. Different names She explains that Van Riebeeck street has had 3 different names. Names like ‘church street’ and ‘Andringa’ are much older (read about themRead more about The story of Van Riebeeck street[…]
What do the four earliest streets in Stellenbosch tell us about what people valued at the time? Dorp street – the unofficial first Dorp street, ‘de wapad naar de Caab’, joined the Cape to Stellenbosch and was one of the first roads to develop. This was the main trade route for farmers wanting to sell wine, wheatRead more about The earliest streets in Stellenbosch[…]
In the 1800s Plein Street was one of the grandest streets in Stellenbosch, with rows of Victorian double story houses. But since it was part of Stellenbosch’s CBD, the street’s older buildings soon gave way to development. Today there are only a few remnants of its early history. The ‘Poortjie’ Have you ever noticed that there isRead more about The story of Plein Street[…]
Are you in the dark on whether you may or may not have pets in your residential complex? Jooste Heswick Wrote a wonderful article on how to go about this. CAN I HAVE PETS IN A RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX? “I never married because there was no need. I have three pets at home which answer theRead more about Can I have pets in a residential complex?[…]
If you haven’t made plans for heritage day 2018, there are LOADS of activities in Stellenbosch and its surrounding areas. We thought we’d help you by making a list, including sport events, food specials, picnics, markets, arts and culture. Happy browsing from us as Anna Basson Properties! SPORTING EVENTS SEPT.22 Wine Walk to Warwick – SeptemberRead more about Things to do this heritage weekend – 2018[…]
