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Here you will find a brief overview of Cape Town’s origin and history. Read about the Cape’s most famous dog and learn about the Cape governors who influenced the development of the Cape from the very start when Jan van Riebeek arrived in 1652.
The history of South Africa began through a coincidence when the discoverer, Bartholomeu Diaz, sailed around the Cape of Good Hope without actually knowing where he was. He finally reached Cape Padrone situated east of Port Elizabeth.
We recommend you begin with our time line and work your way through the colourful history of Cape Town and South Africa.
The above-mentioned listings will inform you of relevant areas as well as famous Cape personalities.
Should you have any further information or articles pertaining to the history of South Africa, please forward them to us as we would be happy to add them to this site.
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