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...

Durbanville is located within the Western Cape province of South Africa and is part of the greater Cape Town metropolitan area. The town is known for the surrounding farms that produce wine and wheat. Durbanville boasts a diverse community, from young entrepreneurs to seasoned business leaders and retirees. It's renowned for its coffee shops, upscale eateries, vibrant restaurants and renowned wineries. The area exudes energy, success, trendiness and tranquility, while also offering easy access to Cape Town's top attractions. Durbanville is situated on the outskirts of urban areas and...

History Goodwood is a suburb of Cape Town in the Western Cape, South Africa and is situated in the Tygerberg region of the City of Cape Town. It is 10 kilometres from Cape Town and accessible from the N1, N7 and N2 highways.   The town was established in 1905 and named after Goodwood Racecourse in England as the founders intended to make it a racing centre. A course was constructed, but after only one meeting it was abandoned.   The first railway station was built in 1905, and today there are five within the municipal area: Goodwood, Vasco and Elsies River are all located on the...

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 Brackenfell started out as a major road crossing and the township was established in 1913. The town was named after a fern that was very common in the area, the Bracken-fern. Henry George Walton purchased a section of the farm Kruispad in 1901 from Andries Brink and named the purchased section Brackenfell. Climate  The Northern suburbs experience winter rainfall and windy conditions, the warm summers are mild with temperatures between 25-30 degrees. Enjoy long summer nights with sunset being approximately around 8:00 pm. Schools There are numerous schools to choose...