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Franschhoek ([fransˈɦuk]; Afrikaans for "French Corner", Dutch spelling before 1947 Fransche Hoek, French: Le Coin Français) is a small town in the Western Cape Province and one of the oldest towns in South Africa. It was formerly known as Oliphants hoek (as there were vast groups of elephants roaming the valley).
This is a list of cities and towns in the Western Cape province of South Africa. They are divided according to the districts in which they are located. Cape Metropole
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Prince Albert (Afrikaans: Prins Albert) is a small town in the Western Cape in South Africa. It is located on the southern edge of the Great Karoo , at the foot of the Swartberg mountains. In recent years the moniker the " Franschhoek of the Karoo " has been used to describe the town's appeal to the art community and wealthier South Africans ...
This is a list of cities and towns in the North West Province of South Africa. In the case of settlements that have had their official names changed the traditional name is listed first followed by the new name.
Often Riebeek Kasteel is referred as "the best kept secret of the Western Cape." [citation needed] and "Franschhoek 15 years ago." [citation needed] In 2009 Riebeek Kasteel was chosen one of the three most beautiful towns of the Western Cape by the newspaper "Rapport". [citation needed] The other two finalists were Stellenbosch and Clanwilliam.
Val de Vie Estate is home to a variety of birds, including Cape Canaries, Greater Striped Swallow and Rock Martins, Whiterumped Swift and White-throated Swallow, African Paradise Flycatcher Kingfishers and Black Duck. [59] The 7 km biodiversity corridor along the Berg River is the second largest in the Western Cape and part of the Cape Floral ...
In May 2013 North West province premier Thandi Modise said the province needed to be renamed and not just be referred to as a "direction on a compass". [76] One of the suggestions has been to rename North West after politician and activist Moses Kotane. There is, however, already a municipality in the province named after him.