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The Churches as well as the Mosque was and still is very important to the community of Idas Valley. Many people had to leave the churches in the Die Vlakte and build them in the community except the mosque. There is still only one mosque in the area.…

Examples of Architecture from the late 1600's early 1700's in typical Cape Dutch style

IDA’S VALLEY LIBRARY:
At the spurring of the ‘Library Club’, the town council decided in 1959 to establish the Ida’s
Valley Municipal Library. An integral part of the community, the library offers more than just
books.
Children can take part in…

Pumpkin Patch Preschool is one of the many playschools in Ida’s Valley available for pre-school children.

Kayamandi Hall is a local community hall located next to Makupula High School. It is frequently used for community events such as choir performances and gatherings.

This tavern was started by the Setona family in their house in the “Lokasie” neighbourhood. Under their ownership, the tavern was known as Three Sons (after the three Setona siblings). The building later changed hands and became Binta’s Tavern.…

These hostels were built by Stellenbosch Farmer’s Winery (now Distell) for single male labourers residing in Kayamandi. Their design is unique and different to the typical rectangular design of most other hostels. Each hostel is circular in…

Kwa Dlangamandla is a two-level shebeen in Kayamandi. On its bottom level, there is a spaza shop and adjoining gym and games room. On its upper level is the bar area with seating and a pool table, with an incredible view of Kayamandi and the…

The Legacy Centre is a multifunctional community centre established in 2001 in partnership with Stellenbosch Congregation and Stellenbosch Municipality. The centre hosts several programmes, ranging from adult craft workshops and after-school care to…