Pniel, Western Cape

Pniel is one of those towns you drive through but never seem to stop longer than to fill up with fuel or grab a quick snack. Thanks to a tweet from Benita and Lumleys Guesthouse I spent some time here. I'm definitely heading back as soon as I can.
Pniël was established in 1843 by the Apostolic Union, a non-denominational protestant group, as a mission station for the freed slaves who worked on the surrounding farms. Reverend J.F. Stegman was appointed by the union as the first reverend of the mission station his goal to teach and instruct the slaves in the Christian faith. Thus came into being the nearest mission station to Cape Town and one of the few remaining historical areas within a specific geographical boundary where the freed slaves built their houses and worked the lands. Land was donated by two land owners in the area, Pieter Izak de Villiers and Johannes Jacobus Haupt. Land was also donated by de Villiers and Piet Retief for establishing a church and a school. In December of 1843 they purchased a large farm area, Papiere Molen, where the slaves could build houses and farm.
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[@leontaljaard9468]

One of the best places in South Africa!

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

So glad you feel that way. We agree with you.

[@Whattheruckpod]

No place like home!🙌🏼

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

It's a magical place.

[@leratolb]

Love it! Adding Pniel to my bucket list. It seems like a quirky town to know

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

Thank you for watching. And yes Pniel surprises. Well worth a visit

[@paulstander8617]

lekker Austin :)

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

Really cool guy.