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Mercia Willemse lives with her husband and two children in Pniel. Besides having a beautiful voice, she has many other talents, such as storytelling and motivational speaking. Mercia is one of those really special people you meet who turns frowns…

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…

The Graffiti that can be seen in and around Pniel are not the norm. Instead of crude remarks and negative images, most will be surprised to find intricate beautiful images with a positive message.

Fatima creates authentic Cape Malay dishes. I had the pleasure to taste her sweet bean chicken curry, which was a beautiful plate of food. She caters on request and also gives cooking lessons at the Tourism Office in Pniel. Contact het via e-mail at…

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’…

An honest, hardworking individual, Colin de Wet got his start working as a wine tasting room assistant on a number of South Africa’s award-winning wine farms. His resultant contact with tourists both foreign and domestic inspired Colin to start his…

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…

Ashley Mentoor is a horticulturist and runs a successful nursery in Pniel. His establishment is part of the government job-creation programme. His love for plants and flowers has inspired him to succeed in this challenging industry.

Although the older buildings of Pniel have been build in Cape Dutch Style, the modern structures lack any specific style. Important beautiful buildings such as the Church is well looked after, and adds to the splendor of this quaint town.

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.