About Bellville About 25 kilometres east of Cape Town's centre, toward Stellenbosch in the Tygerberg highlands, sits Bellville, which is part of the Cape Peninsula urban region. The city offers breath-taking views of the Stellenbosch Mountains, Kogelberg Range, and Winelands. Not only is Bellville a sought-after residential area, industrial and commercial property is also in high demand. The industrial and commercial zones of Bellville have hosted numerous notable businesses and are still the first choice for influential business people on a national and international...

History The Cape Town suburb of Milnerton was established in 1902 on the site of the old farm, Janbiesjeskraal, and was named in honour of Sir Alfred Milner, Cape Governor 1897-1901. The railway line from Milnerton Junction reached Milnerton on 22 September 1904. Then the area began to grow steadily Climate  In Milnerton, the climate is warm and temperate. In winter, there is much more rainfall in Milnerton than in summer. The temperature here averages 16.8 °C  Schools There are numerous schools to choose from, whether you're looking for private schooling facilities ,...

History Hidden away at the foot of the gentle slopes of the Bottelary Mountains, Kuils River is well known as an escape to rural pastures from the confines of the Mother City. Just a 30-minute drive from Cape Town, this tranquil town is also situated close enough to many attractions. Kuils River is often referred to as the 'gateway to the wine routes' with Zevenwacht Wine Estate being located at the edge of the Stellenbosch wine route.   Kuils River has expanded over the years to a well-developed area with easy access via the N1, N2 and R300. The area boasts its own private hospital,...

Stellenbosch, located approximately 50 km east of Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, is a picturesque town nestled alongside the Eerste River and at the base of Stellenbosch Mountain. The area has its own municipality and is home to the acclaimed Stellenbosch University. In addition to its renowned wine industry, Stellenbosch serves as the headquarters for a variety of companies, ranging from major corporations to smaller businesses. These include the prominent South African bank Capitec Bank, the fast-food chain Hungry Lion, the significant dairy products...

History During a great storm in Table Bay in 1865, 19 ships were stranded. Amongst the many schooners was the Kehrwieder, the ship of Captain Johann Heinrich Ferdinand Parow. After being stranded, Captain Parow settled down in the Cape of Good Hope and married Johanna Wilhelmina Timmerman, the daughter of the family that helped Captain Parow after being stranded on the Cape coast. Parow quickly realised the potential value of the Tyger Valley area north of Cape Town and that the area held great opportunities for cattle trade. Captain Parow soon moved inland to this area and started...