Towns and suburbs

Vredendal

Olifants irrigation project in the Valley of Peace

History of Vredendal

Origin of the name

The name means “valley of Peace” The settlement was established on a farm of the same name, which dates back to 1748. It was laid out as a suburb in 1933 at the start of the Olifants River irrigation project, and it gained town status only in 1944. It became a separate municipality in 1963. The area is known for its agriculture and viticulture. including Table grapes, raisins, and award-winning wines.

The postcode for Vredendal is 8160, and the license plate prefix is     CV

Things to see and do in Vredendal

  • Parkrun – Parc de Lausanne, Lausanne Rd,7.00 am every Saturday vredendal@parkrun.com
  • The Matzikama Eco-Park, Matzikama means “place of water has hiking trails, bird hides, botanical gardens, and a bird aviary.
  • The Olifants River wine route
  • It is home to the largest wine cellar in South Africa, as well as several boutique wineries
  • Some of the most diverse examples of succulent plant species in the world. 
  •  The annual ‘Rittelfees’ at the end of October, which brings together eight towns from the district for a music, arts and crafts festival.

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Useful Numbers

  • Police: 027 201 3200
  • Traffic department: 027 213 1269  
  • Home Affairs: 027 213 2052
  • Fire: 027 213 1379
  • Water; 027 201 3404:
  • Electricity: 0823237464
  • Ambulance: 10177
  • Post office; 027 213 1100
  • Library: 027 213 1045
  • Closest hospital; 027 312 2036
  • Pharmacy; 027 213 1510
  • SPCA: Matzikama dierebeskerming 027 213 4182
  • Schools: Spruitdrift 027 213 4344
  • Tourism; 027 201 3376

Other towns in the Matzikama district include Bitterfontein; Doringbaai; Ebenhaeser; Klawer; Lutzville and Koekenaap; Strandfontein; and  Van Rhynsdorp 

 

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