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Dale Simons, here with his wife, Verity, is a pillar of strength within the community of Jamestown. René Jooste conducted an interview with Mr Simons about Jamestown, which can be viewed in four video clips.

The Community of Jamestown was unhappy about rude markings on the wall of one of the roads on the outskirts of town, so they made it a Community project to paint the paint the wall using bright colours and happy images.

Daphne Simons is well known in Jamestown and Stellenbosch for her exceptional talent in the kitchen. Her recipe for scones was tried and tested by the interviewer and gets a big thumbs up!

It was a real pleasure meeting this young man. Lee Buys was taught from an early age how to master the practice of running a foundry. His dad, Jacques Buys, is a well-known sculptor. They live in Jamestown and Lee manages the foundry at the Tourist…

Rachel Rispel works in the administration office of one of Jamestown’s schools. In her free time she keeps herself busy with knitting and crocheting. She is also involved in a community project where they use this craft to make things for…

Hilary Williams is involved in projects that knit and crochet hoodies and scarfs for underprivileged people. Here is a clip were she shows us how to finger-knit.

Anastazia started playing the recorder in Sunday school and recently started playing the silver flute. She was taught by Glynnes and has recently joined the Jamestown Sounds community project at school.

Lucas Rispel lives in Jamestown. He creates his own bonsai trees with love and attention to detail – a unique talent for a 17-year-old. He creates these beautiful trees in the backyard of his family home where he still lives. He could benefit from…

Lee Buys (on the left) is not only a good athlete, but also manages the foundry at Stellenbosch 360 in Stellenbosch. Jamestown lends itself to this sport with its beautiful surroundings, off-roads and the mountains close by. This is an ideal sport to…

Elton Januarie is not only an avid soccer player, but also coaches teams of all ages. He received an honorary award from Stellenbosch University.