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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…

Strongyard Hall is a community hall used for large gatherings (such as church events) as well as performances and festivals.

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The Old Beer Hall in Kayamandi was opened in 1962, and was also known as “118”, being the 118th building to be erected in the township. The Old Beer Hall served as a government-designated space where male labourers could purchase and…

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…

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.

The Methodist Church is well established and one of the oldest churches in Kayamandi.

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.…

St. John’s Anglican Church is one of the oldest churches in Kayamandi and is located in the first established neighbourhood within the community, called “Lokasie”.

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.…

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…