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A historical account of the founding and history of Raithby Primary School. The history is told by Raithby resident and former staff member of Raithby Primary School, Sophia Jansen. The interview was conducted by Irene Loedolff.

A historical account by Cathy Maclaren of the various families that were part of the early Raithby community

Prof. Harold Herman provides a light academic account of how Raithby came to be.

Mr Edward Rabie tells stories about growing up in Raithby and various other accounts of life in Raithby. Mr Rabie is the oldest living male resident in Raithby. The interview was conducted by Irene Loedolff.

Cathy Maclaren talks about her experience and history of the church.

Learn about the history and life of the Khoi-San when visiting Chief van Wyngaardt in Wemmershoek. Many a South African can trace their heritage back to the Khoi-San. If you want to plan a visit, contact Chief van Wyngaardt on 074 507 5364.

Victor Myataza is one of the oldest residents of Kayamandi and its former mayor. He was instrumental in the urban planning of the Kayamandi township, in canvassing for the retention of its land as well as development of its housing programme.…

Popo Setona is one of the oldest members of the Kayamandi community and carries many years of stories and knowledge about the township.

Popo was born in 1941, when Kayamandi was being established as a township. He went to Langa High School in 1959…

Mama Swartbooi is one of the oldest residents of Kayamandi and is also well known for her cooking.

Her house is situated on Swartbooi Street, named after her husband’s family. She is one of the first residents in Kayamandi to have opened up her…

Jan Viviers and his family were Kayamandi’s first non-black residents.

In the audio clip below, Jan explains the initial reasoning for wanting to move to Kayamandi, which started in 1985, during apartheid’s most violent period.

When they…