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Elenor Pietersen grew up in Pniel. She loves cooking and her skills has led to a career in catering for events ranging from weddings to business lunches. She was the winner of a cooking contest on kykNET for her “Lepelbrood” – one of those ‘Ouma’…

Brendt Wayne de Wet is from a small town, Pniel, outside Stellenbosch. While traveling in London and being exposed to the entertainment industry on a totally different level, Brendt’s passion to become a public figure was established. He is a former…

Biography of SASCHA-LEE ANGELIQUE LAWRENCE, artist, designer and creative.
Sascha-Lee Angelique Lawrence, a vibrant, passionate and ambitious individual, hails from a small town called Pniel (derived from Gen. 32:30, Peniel, which means face of…

Mark was introduced to karate in 1993, at the age of nine, and it has been part of his life ever since. Firefighter by day, he trains his 50 karate students in the Dwars River Valley region between 17:00 and 19:00 from Mondays to Thursdays. The…

These two brothers grew up in Stellenbosch. John, not letting politics stop him, became the first person of colour to graduate in mechanics at Stellenbosch University in 1985. They have been involved with numerous design and handcrafting projects.…

Sienna Charles is an absolute delight. When entering her tea garden I was stunned with surprise. She has created her own art exhibition, depicting the lives of herself and her loved ones. Her cheerful welcoming nature makes you feel right at home.…

Rachel Daars was born in 1951 in Morreesburg and spent her young life growing up on a farm. For the past 20 years she has lived on Dwars-in-die-weg Farm in Devon Valley, Stellenbosch. She is a warm, fun-loving person with a talent for needlework and…

Audrey Francis has that glint in her eye that tells of wonderful journeys that could only be experienced by a beautiful imagination. She is a dreamer and a believer in the good in people. She has published three books and I believe this is only the…

Kylemore is a quaint little town nestled between the Drakenstein Mountains. Dwarsrivier Tourism has come up with an artistic way to draw attention to its beautiful spaces, by means of Graffiti.

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.