Swellendam, the third oldest town in South Africa, is situated on the N2, approximately 220 km from Cape Town. The Dutch East India Company established this town in 1743. They named Swellendam after the Cape Governor, Hendrik Swellengrebel and his wife, Helena Ten Damme. Swellendam has many historical buildings and is still primarily an agricultural region. Some community
The Russian invasion has sparked debate in South Africa, with many misguidedly concluding that Moscow is a natural ally of the country. This is not rooted in contemporary reality. South Africa is correct in its current position and must answer two questions before moving forward: who has a claim on Soviet history, and does South Africa still have a foreign policy?