Background
Welkom! Welcome to Genadendal E Centre site! Welkom!
Our internet centre was launched 1st of March 2008.
We are situated in the Genadendal library.
We have united our community through the use of technology.
People from all walks of life and different ages visit the centre daily.
The centre is the place to be for community members to keep in
contact with the rest of the world.
Learners come here to do research for the school projects.
OUR SERVICES
- Faxing
- Copying & Laminating
- Typing of CV
- Research ,
- Jobseeking
Operational Hours
Monday - Friday 08h00 - 17h00
Saturdays 09h00 - 13h00
Our Proud History
Genadendal, ( Valley of Grace) is a small town nested in the Riviersonderend
Mountains in the Overberg Western Cape and is the oldest mission station in
South Africa.During its golden years the town was a hub of home industry activity
and is now atranquil cultural enclave with rich heritage.
It inspired former President Nelson Mandela to rename his official residence
in Cape Town after it in 1995 (view on Youtube -Mandela in Genadendal)
Genadendal is a town well known for its "firsts":
- It has the first formally constructed bridge over a major river at.
- It was the first industrial town in South Africa and at one time.
- · It hosted the first teachers' training college in South Africa.
- · It has the oldest pipe organ in South Africa.
- · It has the oldest fire engine in South Africa.
- The first kindergarten in South Africa was established here.
Genadendal is the oldest mission station in SouthAfrica 1738
Directions
Feel free to come and visit our beautiful village that is set at the foot of the Riviersonderende mountain, about
30 km from Caledon on the R406. Just take a short left from the N2 before Caledon and you will find us! Our
beautiful village is a step back in history and we hope that you will come and visit us one day!
Don’t forget to pop in @ our internet centre!
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