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Clansthal
This is a former German-American mission town that has become a prime beachside destination, with the Green Point lighthouse a popular attraction. The Clansthal Conservancy, between the Mahlongwana and Mahlongwa rivers, is a jewel of the Upper South Coast, protecting the area’s rich biodiversity.
Adams Mission
Established as a medical settlement by American missionary Dr Newton Adams, it was destroyed by Dingaan before being rebuilt in 1839. Dr Adam’s medical skills benefitted British colonists, Boers, and indigenous residents, with Adams College established in his honour in 1853. Its alumni include presidents of Botswana and Uganda, ministers and leaders of the ANC.
Umbumbulu
Named for the Zulu phrase, meaning a ‘round knoll’, Umbumbulu is surrounded by farming communities with the Ntinyane River flowing through. It was the site of local conflict in the 1970s and 80s, with hundreds murdered and thousands displaced from the area.
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